About the therapist Alexia Smith

My interest in Hypnotherapy began at University whilst studying Psychology. But it was only after using hypnosis techniques during the birth of my second baby that I decided to leave my career in Recruitment and re-train as a Hypnotherapist.

I am now a fully qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist having gained my Certificate, Diploma and Post Graduate, Practitioner Diploma, from the London College of Clinical Hypnosis (LCCH). The LCCH’s courses are accredited by Thames Valley University, London. I am a member of the British Society of Clinical Hypnosis (BSCH) and the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR), who ensure high standards in the practice of Hypnotherapy. I am also fully insured to practice as a therapist.

In my sessions I combine Clinical Hypnotherapy with techniques from Psychotherapy, Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Life Coaching and Solution-focused Brief Therapy. I am a trained practitioner of EMDR; a ground-breaking technique used in the treatment of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. I have also taken additional training in Fertility Issues with Sjanie Hugo, a fertility expert and author of The Fertile Body Method. My training included all aspects of working with clients who are experiencing problems conceiving or who are embarking on fertility treatment. I am also trained in the Hypno-band Weight Loss programme, which was featured on Channel 4s, Embarassing Bodies. In the past I have worked in the mental health and learning disabilities' sectors as a Community Support Worker, so I understand the effect mental illness and disabilities can have on individuals and their families.

I currently run four private practices, in Gandy Street, Exeter, Lowman Way, Tiverton, Bear St, Barnstaple and  in Crediton. I am also a resident therapist at NuBeginnings, a boutique weight loss centre in North Devon. Here I work with clients from all over the world wanting to gain control over their weight and who also want to tackle associated problems like stress, depression, addictions and low self-esteem. As part of a team I work alongside Nutritionists, Massage Therapists, NLP Practitioners, Personal Trainers and other professionals.  I have been featured on Sky Travel and Handbag.com.

I have listed some of the most commonly treated problems elsewhere on my website, but if there is something that is not listed that you would like to ask advice about, please do not hesitate to contact me. If I can’t help, I will do my best to find somebody that can.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes,
Alexia