Anxiety & Stress
Settle a busy mind and feel calmer with techniques that help ease tension and everyday worry. In a relaxed state we look at what triggers your stress and practise calming responses you can use outside sessions.
Friendly, professional hypnotherapy in Stafford with Diane Gough. Helping you work through obstacles, change unhelpful patterns and move towards your goals.
TODAY
HYPNOTHERAPY
GHR
Registered
A calmer tomorrow
is possible
Diane Gough
Hypnotherapist
About Diane
I'm Diane Gough, a qualified hypnotherapist, and I'd like to thank you for visiting my page. If you're here, it may be because you're struggling with anxiety, phobias, stress, fears, or confidence, or perhaps you want to strengthen your self-belief, manage your weight, or break free from vaping or smoking sensations. Whatever has brought you here, you're in the right place.
Before becoming a hypnotherapist, I spent many years as a social worker, supporting young offenders, children and families, and adults with severe learning disabilities. That experience taught me how complex life can be, and how important it is to meet people with empathy, patience, and respect. It also gave me a deep understanding of the challenges people face, and how powerful it can be when someone truly listens and helps you find a way forward.
I later trained in Clinical Hypnotherapy and NLP at the Central Academy, accredited by the GHSC. Now I support clients with stress, anxiety, confidence, and behaviour change by combining therapeutic techniques with my social work background so people can not only cope, but thrive.
To deepen my impact, I earned a BA (Hons) in Social Work at Keele University, blending theory with hands-on safeguarding, advocacy, and multi-agency practice. I continued working with families and children, taking a holistic approach to social, emotional, and environmental needs, and became known for being compassionate, reliable, and solution-focused.
Now, through hypnotherapy, I bring that same compassion and insight to my work with clients. My sessions are designed to help you feel safe, supported, and empowered to make positive changes. Together, we'll focus on the goals that matter most to you, whether that's overcoming fears, building confidence, or creating healthier habits.
This is your space to move forward with clarity and strength.
How I can help
Hypnotherapy may help you make positive changes so you can feel calmer, think more clearly and enjoy a happier, healthier life. Every session is tailored to you.
Settle a busy mind and feel calmer with techniques that help ease tension and everyday worry. In a relaxed state we look at what triggers your stress and practise calming responses you can use outside sessions.
Feel calmer and more in control around the things you fear. Using relaxation and guided imagery, we gently work on how you respond to difficult situations, at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
Strengthen inner confidence, quiet self-doubt and develop a more grounded sense of self-worth. Hypnotherapy can help reinforce positive inner narratives so feeling capable starts to feel more natural.
Explore your habits and mindset around food, cravings and emotional eating, alongside a balanced diet and activity. Hypnotherapy may support your motivation, but your own commitment plays a big part and results vary.
If you have decided you want to stop smoking, sessions focus on strengthening that decision and building healthier ways to handle cravings and triggers. Your motivation is key, and results vary from person to person.
For when you are ready to stop vaping. Together we look at when and why you reach for it, and practise calmer, more helpful ways to cope. As with smoking, your own motivation makes the biggest difference.
Unwind a racing mind and learn to switch off. Hypnotherapy can aid relaxation and sleep, and I will share simple techniques you can use at home to help you settle at night.
Contact me today to schedule a consultation to begin your journey.
Hypnotherapy is a complementary therapy. It is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric care, and results vary from person to person. If you have a medical or mental health condition, please speak to your GP and keep taking any prescribed treatment.
Questions
Hypnotherapy uses hypnosis, a natural, deeply relaxed and focused state, together with talking techniques to help you explore thoughts, feelings and habits. Many people describe it as similar to the moment just before falling asleep.
No. You stay aware and in control throughout, and you can open your eyes and talk at any time. Clinical hypnotherapy is nothing like stage hypnosis.
People come to me for support with anxiety and stress, sleep, confidence and self-esteem, fears and phobias, weight management, and stopping smoking or vaping. In our first conversation we will talk about what you would like to change and whether hypnotherapy is right for you.
No. Hypnotherapy is a complementary therapy and works alongside, not instead of, care from your GP or other health professionals. If you have a diagnosed medical or mental health condition, please talk to your GP before booking.
Sessions take place at 38 Westhead Avenue, Stafford, ST16 3RP. All visits are by appointment only. It is easy to reach from across Stafford and nearby areas such as Stone, Penkridge, Rugeley and Eccleshall.
Call or text 07938 409468, or use the form below and I will get back to you to arrange a time.
Positive change starts today
Fill in this form to book a session or if you have a general enquiry. All visits are by appointment only.