Specialist Hypnotherapy Maidstone

Hypnotherapy and counselling in Maidstone

Specialist Hypnotherapy Maidstone is a hypnotherapy and counselling practice led by Garry Ebrey, hypnotherapist and counsellor. The service combines both disciplines to address changes in thoughts, feelings and behaviour, and works with adults, teenagers and children. In-person sessions are held in Maidstone and Teston, with online appointments available on request.

Areas of work

The practice organises its work into several problem areas. In the area of weight and eating, it works with weight loss, emotional eating patterns, body image and the technique known as hypno gastric band, with tailored hypnosis scripts and complementary support alongside medical advice. In anxiety, mood and stress, it addresses general anxiety, panic attacks, stress and overwhelm, and pre-operative nerves or nerves before medical procedures. It also treats phobias and fears such as fear of driving, needles and blood tests, dentists and medical settings, and hospitals and procedures.

In habits, addictions and urges, the work includes stopping smoking, nail biting, hair pulling and compulsive spending. In confidence, performance and self-esteem, it covers general confidence, public speaking, exam nerves and driving test nerves. In health, pain and medical support, it addresses irritable bowel syndrome and gut-focused anxiety, chronic pain, medical procedures and hospital stays, and support after a diagnosis. In fertility, birth and family life, it offers fertility support, hypnobirthing work, support after miscarriage, and grief and loss support. For children and young people, it works with school confidence, exam nerves, separation anxiety and childhood fears and phobias.

Therapeutic approach

Hypnotherapy is presented as focused attention and guided therapeutic work, suitable for habits, fears, physical responses and performance issues such as smoking, phobias, confidence, sleep, irritable bowel syndrome and pain. Counselling, on the other hand, gives more space to talk about events, relationships and long-standing patterns, and fits ongoing anxiety, low mood, grief, relationship difficulties and past experiences. Some people combine both approaches, for example talking through history and relationships and then using hypnotherapy for panic, sleep or confidence. The balance is agreed with the client and reviewed throughout the process.

Training and credentials

Garry Ebrey holds a Diploma with distinction (Dip.Hyp.dist) awarded by Chrysalis, a UK therapy and counselling training provider. The diploma route includes accreditation and recognition through professional bodies such as the Royal College of Nursing, the Counselling Society, the Hypnotherapy Society and the General Hypnotherapy Standards Council. He is also a member of the National Hypnotherapy Society. His counselling practice covers anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and long-term patterns that benefit from talking therapy as well as hypnotic work.

Results cited by clients

The site includes testimonials from people who have been treated. Rachel reports having lost 12 pounds in five weeks and improved her relationship with food and her body. Stephanie notes a loss of 4.3 kg during treatment, with a relaxed and comfortable experience. Owen passed his driving test with zero faults after the session. Rose described feeling much calmer and less daunted by the procedure. Jo stopped vaping and said she felt more in control of her urges. Another client, also called Jo, mentioned that during the session the pain turned down in volume and she even had moments without pain.

Boundaries and safety

The practice states that when issues include self-harm, suicidal thoughts, severe addiction or risk to the person or others, work takes place only with clear boundaries and referral to medical or crisis services. It is emphasised that hypnotherapy does not replace urgent medical help and that, in an emergency, you should contact your GP, NHS 111 or the emergency services.

Sessions and availability

Appointments are arranged on weekdays and some evenings, by agreement. The practice sees clients in quiet rooms at Barham Court (Teston), 2 Church St (Maidstone) and Buckland Hill (Maidstone). You can request a free consultation and ask questions before deciding whether to book. Attention is by appointment only.

Locations and premises

Barham Court location: Specialist Hypnotherapy, Barham Court, Teston, ME18 5BS

Church Street, Maidstone location: Specialist Hypnotherapy, 2 Church St, Maidstone, Kent ME15 6RB

Buckland Hill Practice location: Specialist Hypnotherapy, Buckland Hill, Maidstone, Kent ME16 0SA