About me

Welcome to Absolute Hypnotherapy

I'm Nicola Hughes-Gage, a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Hypno-Analyst, and I’m passionate about helping individuals achieve lasting change. I trained at the renowned Essex Institute under the guidance of Terence Watts, one of the UK's most respected therapists and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine. His expertise has greatly influenced my approach to hypnotherapy, blending professionalism with genuine care.

My path into hypnotherapy has been both rich and varied. For many years, I worked in the commercial sector as a Buyer and Administrator, but after becoming a mother, I realised it was time for a change. As my children started school, I transitioned into working in primary education, particularly supporting children with special educational needs. It was here that my passion for helping others truly emerged. By running nurture groups, I saw first hand how children could flourish emotionally, socially, and academically when given the right support.

These experiences inspired me to seek a greater impact, which led me to pursue a career in hypnotherapy. Since then, I’ve found my true calling – helping both adults and children overcome challenges, build confidence, and reach their full potential.

At Absolute Hypnotherapy, I provide a compassionate, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can feel truly heard. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, sleep issues, low self-confidence, fears or phobias, or are looking to stop smoking, I’m here to help. Through hypnoanalysis, we can often uncover and resolve the root cause of these issues, leading to profound and lasting transformations.

It’s incredibly rewarding to witness clients discover a new sense of freedom and empowerment – one client described it as “finding the real me for the first time.”

I’ve had the privilege of working with hundreds of adults on a wide range of issues and have seen remarkable results, particularly through hypnoanalysis. In addition to my work with adults, I also specialise in supporting children and teenagers with challenges such as selective eating, fear of death, bullying, self-harm, anger management, and exam stress. Helping young people build confidence and resilience is one of the most rewarding aspects of my work.

Whatever your concern, I am here to work with you to find practical, effective solutions, enabling you to move forward with greater clarity, peace, and self-assurance.