Emotional health
Hypnotherapy for depression in London
Hypnotherapy can help you lift low mood, quieten the self-critical voice and get your motivation, sleep and confidence back, working alongside your GP.
How hypnotherapy helps with depression
A 2019 meta-analysis of 13 controlled trials found that hypnosis reduced depression, with an effect comparable to established psychological treatments (Milling et al., 2019). That is an encouraging result, and Tim sees the same kind of change in his own clients.
To be straight with you: research reviews do not all agree. A 2024 review that graded the quality of the studies concluded there is not yet enough high-quality evidence to recommend hypnotherapy for depression on its own (Souza et al., 2024). That is why Tim works alongside your GP, not instead of them, and why the free consultation matters: you can talk it through and decide for yourself.
What depression can feel like
We all have low days. Depression is different: negative thoughts become hard to step out of, and it reaches into work, relationships, sleep and energy. Sometimes there is a clear trigger, such as a bereavement or losing a job. Sometimes there is none, which can feel harder still.
You may know exactly what tends to help, such as getting outside, seeing people or eating well, and still not have the energy to do it. When we are depressed we tend to dwell on the past and worry about the future, rather than living in the present moment. Hypnotherapy and mindfulness work directly on that.
What we work on
- Making peace with the past, by working on the experiences that feed your low mood
- Developing a kinder, more positive inner voice
- Reframing problems so they feel more manageable and less overwhelming
- The stress and anxiety that so often come with depression
- Confidence and belief in your ability to get better
- Motivation, concentration and decision-making
- Sleep, which low mood so often disrupts
When you begin to come out of depression, at first you may notice only brief breaks in the grey clouds. Each one makes the next easier to notice. Tim also teaches self-hypnosis and mindfulness, skills you can keep using to look after your mood long after your sessions end.
How sessions work
You start with a free 15–30 minute consultation by phone or video. Sessions then take place in person in Farringdon, central London, or online, and are tailored to you, combining Ericksonian hypnotherapy, NLP and mindfulness. Tim will ask about the support you already have and is happy to work alongside your GP, counsellor or treatment team. After 7 hours (usually five sessions), any further sessions for the same issue are £97.50 an hour: see the halve-fees promise.
Why Tim
Tim Dunton has over 20 years' experience and has been training since 2004. He is a member of the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR), an Advanced and Ericksonian Hypnotherapist, and a Master Practitioner of NLP trained by its co-founders, Richard Bandler and John Grinder. He has helped celebrities, film producers, sportspeople and business leaders, and he has come through his own difficult times using the same techniques he teaches. More about Tim.
Can hypnotherapy help depression?
A 2019 meta-analysis of 13 trials found it reduced depression by a similar amount to established psychological treatments. Other reviews say more high-quality research is needed, so Tim works alongside your GP.
Should I stop my antidepressants?
No. Keep taking prescribed medication. Any change is a conversation for your doctor.
Can I have hypnotherapy alongside counselling or CBT?
Usually, yes. Let Tim know who else is involved in your care.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Typical course | Usually around five sessions (7 hours) |
| Session length | 1 hour |
| Format | In person in Farringdon, London EC1, or online |
| First step | Free 15–30 minute consultation |
| Fee | £150 an hour online, £195 in person; see prices |
Hypnotherapy works alongside medical care. Please see your GP about any medical condition, and keep taking prescribed medication unless your doctor advises otherwise.
The research
- Milling LS et al. (2019). Meta-analysis of hypnosis for depression (13 trials). American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis 61(3):227–243. PubMed 34874235
- Souza FL et al. (2024). Systematic review of hypnosis for depression with GRADE assessment. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice 57:101913. PubMed 39388785
Individual experiences vary. See all psychological problems Tim works with.
Related treatments
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