Karen Hayward
Mental Health First Aid Instructor
&
Wellness Therapist
Changing lives, every day…
About me
Working with a therapist is a very personal thing and it’s important that you feel comfortable with me.
Click on the link below to find out more about me, my road to working in the field of therapy, why MHFA is so important to me and some of the things that make me ‘tick’.
Feel free to connect with me on social media too and together, we can help you find your smile.
About Therapy
Hypnotherapy has a long and sometimes chequered history, from the ancient Mayan civiliasations to the present day.
Therapeutic hypnotherapy is completely different to stage hypnotherapy. I offer a wide range of therapeutic interventions to help you .
To find out more and what to expect in a session, please click here.
I can help with…
I can help with a huge range of issues; everything from anxiety to warts and everything in between
Using a combination of traditional and cutting- edge therapies, to achieve the best outcome for you.
Each session is tailored to you and to making you feel the best you can be. Some issues can be resolved in a single session.
I offer appointments at…
Ropery House, The Ropery, Pickering, YO18 8DY
Skype or Zoom sessions are also available – home visits by arrangement
The latest news and blogs from my world…
Burnout in 2025: A Crisis at the Heart of the Workplace, and Beyond
Burnout is no longer a silent crisis—it’s a loud, unrelenting alarm sounding across workplaces in the UK and beyond. As revealed in Mental Health UK's Burnout Report 2025, the state of mental wellbeing in the workplace is deteriorating. Despite growing awareness, we...
Fear of Flying: A Gentle Guide to Easing Anxiety in the Air
For some, the thought of flying sparks excitement – a gateway to holidays, new places, or reunions with loved ones. But for others, it can feel like something to endure, not enjoy. If you find yourself feeling anxious, overwhelmed or fearful when it comes to air...
Hold Your Beliefs Lightly: The Key to Lasting Change Through Hypnotherapy
The phrase "hold your beliefs lightly" (Jonathan Haidt) is a reminder that our thoughts and beliefs are not fixed truths; they are perspectives shaped by past experiences, conditioning, and emotions. When we become too attached to a belief, we may resist change—even...
Some lovely words…..
(these are genuine comments from happy clients….I don’t put names for confidentiality reasons)
BWRT! It’s like magic isn’t it….
I always thought I needed to win the lottery but all I needed was to meet you. Thank you so much.