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Life’s challenges can take their toll—stress, anxiety, low confidence, or habits that seem impossible to break. When everyday pressures build up, it’s easy to feel stuck, disconnected, or trapped in patterns that no longer serve you.
At Retiro Hypnotherapy, the focus is on helping you move forward in a way that feels natural and empowering. Using Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (Hypno-CBT®), sessions are designed to gently reprogram unhelpful patterns, reduce stress, and build confidence—so you can start living with more ease, clarity, and self-belief.
This is a judgement-free space, where you can explore what’s holding you back, whether it’s:
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Stress and overwhelm affecting your daily life.
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A confidence knock from a difficult experience.
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Anxiety, self-doubt, or negative self-talk.
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Unwanted habits like nail-biting, hair-pulling, or over-drinking.
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Feeling disconnected from the things that once brought you joy.
Hypnotherapy is not about quick fixes or being ‘put under’—it’s about guiding your mind to make lasting, positive changes. Many of the behaviours we struggle with started as survival strategies, coping mechanisms that once served a purpose but are now holding us back. With the right approach, those patterns can be rewired into healthier, more positive ways of thinking and feeling.
About Karen Blakesley
Hypno-CBT®
Karen understands how stress, anxiety, and self-doubt can take hold, shaping the way we see the world and relate to the people around us. Having faced these struggles herself, she knows how overwhelming it can feel—and how difficult it can be to break free from unhelpful patterns.
Her journey into Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (Hypno-CBT®) began with a deep desire to help others move past the barriers holding them back. In 2022, she trained with the UK College of Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy, earning a Level 4 Hypno-CBT® qualification—but her learning never stops. She continues to immerse herself in new techniques and approaches, ensuring her clients receive the best possible support.
Karen’s approach is compassionate, understanding, and non-judgemental. She believes that hypnotherapy isn’t about ‘fixing’ people—it’s about helping them reconnect with themselves, gain clarity, and feel more in control of their lives.
If there’s something you’d like to feel better about, or a pattern you want to shift, I’d absolutely recommend Karen. Thank you so much. This was amazing.
Emily
Testimonials
I felt truly heard—she remembered the smallest details and gave me clear, practical techniques I still use whenever I’m feeling overwhelmed. Each session brought a real sense of relief, and I’d highly recommend working with her.
Emma
We started with one issue, but what I really gained was a way to approach challenges differently. I’ve learnt to pause, regulate, and be more compassionate with myself. That change in perspective has been genuinely life-changing.
Sophie
