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Nervous System Regulation

Helping people make positive desirable changes far more rapidly than most other therapies.

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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy In Chester

CBT in Chester .. a therapy that treats problems by altering thoughts and behaviours

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Mindfulness Therapy In Chester

A simple yet powerful and potent way of  enabling you to deal with many of your everyday problems.

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How can I help?

Real therapy for real people, beyond an App

You may be someone who performs at a high level, professionally capable, self aware and used to managing complex demands- yet still experiencing underlying anxiety, persistent overthinking or patterns that don’t fully resolve despite your insight.  Whether you want to get rid of an unwanted habit or behaviour, gain relief from troubling emotions or have more emotional resilience and greater self-belief to make those important changes in your life, then I can help you achieve genuine, effective, powerful, positive and rapid change.

I offer a discreet, high level therapeutic service that integrates Hypnotherapy with evidence based CBT, Mindfulness and NLP. This is structured one to. one work designed to address the underlying mechanisms driving stress, emotional dysregulation, and cognitive overload-rather than simply managing symptoms. Due the depth and individualisation of this process, I work with a limited number of clients at any one time. This allows for a high level of focus, continuity, and tailored support throughout our work together.

This is a premium, results orientated service and is best suited to individuals who are ready to engage consistently, reflect honestly, and apply what we work on between sessions.

I can support you with :

  • Persistent anxiety or a consistently elevated stress baseline
  • chronic overthinking and difficulty disengaging mentally
  • High pressure, perfectionism, or fear of under performance
  • Emotional fatigue or burnout despite outward success
  • Complex relationship dynamics impacted by cognitive or emotional patterns
  • A sense of operating below your true capacity

Our sessions are structured, collaborative, and focused on measurable change. alongside developing a precise understanding of your patterns, we implement targeted strategies that translate directly into your professional and personal environments.

Where appropriate, hypnotherapy is used to work at a deeper level, helping to shift ingrained responses more efficiently than cognitive approaches alone. The aim is not incremental change, but a clear shift in how you think, respond, and function, enabling you to operate with greater clarity, stability, and control.

This approach is likely to be a good fit if you:

  • Value depth, precision, and high quality one to one work
  • Are motivated to understand and change long standing patterns
  • Can commit to the process both during and between sessions
  • Are looking for more than surface level coping strategies

This may not be the right fit if you:

  • Are looking for quick fixes or immediate symptom relief only
  • Prefer a more open-ended or purely supportive space without structure
  • Are not in a position to prioritise time, focus, or financial investment in the process
  • Are unsure about engaging in deeper psychological work at this stage

This is a consisidered investment in your psychological performance, emotional stability, and long term well being.

About Me

Fiona Burman-Hopkins

Fiona Burman-Hopkins
Dip/N Mental Health, MDip/CHyp,NLP, GHR/ SQHP,CNHC,GHSC/AP

Hi, I am Fiona.

With  over 35 years’  experience in  mental health, I have had the privilege of helping hundreds of people overcome challenges such as anxiety, stress, low confidence, and life transitions, many of which may feel very familiar to you right now.  My background began in the NHS where I worked as specialist CBT psychotherapist, seeing people with all sorts of problems; probably a problem just like yours.  I have supported people through a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties.

Qualifying in 1986 as a Registered mental nurse (RMN) (NMC), followed by a Diploma In Nursing in 1990. Achieving Level 1&2 & 3 in systemic family therapy at the Ulfeculme Clinic Birmingham 1995 -1996. Qualifying as an advance CBT specialist obtaining a post graduate diploma in CBT Birmingham university in conjunction with the John Radcliffe Hospital Oxford in 2001-2002. Qualifying in Clinical Hypnotherapy in 2007 , achieving Master practitioner diploma in Hypnotherapy and NLP in 2008 M/Dip Hypnotherapy/NLP

I have achieved the senior qualification (SQHP) in Hypnotherapy practice with The General Hypnotherapy Register  GHR

2025 training completed as an approved ADHD assessor with Global ADHD

An experienced expert mental health psychotherapist, fully qualified in Hypnosis, NLP, CBT, ADHD assessor and running successful Chester Therapy and Chester Hypnotherapy clinics for  over 20 years.

But beyond qualifications, what matters most is how I work with you. I am an intuitive, warm and dynamic change therapist. I aim to understand you, support you and enable you to safely explore what’s really going on under the surface.

My Goal is simple: to help you feel more in control, more confident and able to live your life with greater ease. You have already taken the first step by looking for support, and that matters more than you might realise.

Get in touch

Tel: +44 (0) 7968258113

Email: fiona@chesterhypnotherapist.co.uk

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6 sessions for the price of 5

Chester City Centre

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Consulting rooms at
Maple House, 23 Watergate Row South, Chester CH1 2LE.

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Client Testimonials

"I visited Fiona when anxiety was starting to take a real toll on my life, preventing me from going to things such as football matches, restaurants, and even assemblies. After several sessions, I am now completely confident in situations where…
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"I have been working with Fiona over a number of sessions, with the main focus being on anxiety and stress. By using mindfulness techniques Fiona has really helped me to manage my thoughts and keep stress to a manageable level. This has really…
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"When the time came for me to find a job I found myself failing interview after interview due to my lack of confidence. I thought I'd never get a job. Fiona changed that. I sought her out after a friend had recommended her to me. Fiona is…
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"After downloading the breathing meditation, my night time stressing and anxious sleeping has improved so much! I regularly lay there worrying about all the minor things in life that aren't worth worrying about. Fiona was great in advising me…
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Emotional Labour

Emotional Labour: The Invisible Load We Carry In today's fast paced world many of us are not just managing tasks we are managing emotions. This invisible effect is known as emotional labour and overtime it can significantly impact on our mental…
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World Cancer Day February 4th 2026

World Cancer Day : Supporting Mind and Body Through Cancer A cancer diagnosis can affect every aspect of life. Not only physical health but also emotional and psychological wellbeing. including sleep, confidence and a sense of loss of control…
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National Tinnitus Week

When The Ringing Won't Quit Finding Calm With Hypnotherapy & Mindfulness Tinnitus can feel like an uninvited guest that never leaves. The ringing , buzzing or humming isn't just annoying-it can drain your focus, disturb your sleep and…
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Difficulty identifying your feelings?

Difficulty Identifying Your Feelings ?

Difficulty Identifying your Feelings.....Therapy Can Help...... Do you struggle to understand or express your emotions? You may feel emotionally numb, disconnected or overwhelmed without knowing why. Many people experience this challenge often…
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When Talk Therapy Isn’t Enough: A Different Path to Change

If you are experiencing anxiety and feel you have already "talked it through" you are not alone. Many people seek hypnotherapy for anxiety in Chester Anxiety Therapy CBT Hypnotherapy and Mindfulness Therapy after realising that endless talking…
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Expectations can lead to feelings of depression, stress, anxiety, low self esteem

,Expectations -v- reality. This small detail can be behind feelings of inadequacy, stress, anxiety, depression and more. It happens on all kinds of levels. We may grow up through childhood with certain expectations about our future.…
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Have you thought about quitting your Job ?

Has the stress of your job made you feel like quitting? Have one too many tasks been piled on top of you and you feel like you’re going to snap? Or maybe your boss is just rubbing you up the wrong way and you’re not sure how much longer…
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Time For A Change ?

If something is making you feel stressed out, chronically anxious with persistent low mood whether it’s work based or home, I can help you to better manage it and get to a happier place. I have decades of experience, including with…
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Drinking Every Night ?

Find the real reason behind drinking every night.... is it because of how the alcohol makes you feel,  or because of what it helps you to bury and forget? There will have been something else going on in your life that was leaving…
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What’s your purpose?

If you’re feeling down or out of sorts, having a purpose and working towards that can help you overcome your problems. Sometimes, feeling like you don’t have a purpose can lead to feelings of depression. But you get to choose. You…
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Anger Management Therapy

Anger is typically a response to feeling threatened, criticised or frustrated in some way. Anger is a normal, natural and even healthy emotion. Mild forms include irritation and feelings of annoyance or dislike, this is a healthy reaction to…
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Anxiety in children and teenagers

Anxiety in children and teenagers can feel overwhelming and it seems that the long term effects can reach far into adult life, affecting confidence, self esteem and relationships. Recognising children and teenagers who are suffering from anxiety…
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About Chester Hypnotherapy

Chester Hypnotherapy | Therapy for Life | Maple House, 23 Watergate Row South, Chester CH1 2LE
Phone: +44 (0) 7968258113 | Email: fiona@chesterhypnotherapist.co.uk

Hypnotherapy Chester Hypnosis, Cognitive Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, CBT, NLP, Executive coach, Life Coach –
Fiona Burman Hopkins Dip/N Mental Health, MDip/CHyp,NLP, GHR/ SQHP,CNHC,GHSC/AP

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