Our therapies
Each approach offers something different. You don't need to choose before getting in touch, because it's often easier to talk it through and decide together.
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Guided, deeply relaxed focus used to explore new ways of thinking, feeling and responding.
Practical conversation-based techniques for noticing habits of thought and trying out alternatives.
A structured tapping routine combined with focused attention on a feeling or memory.
A gentle, Japanese-origin practice that many people find deeply calming and restorative.
A confidential, non-judgemental space to talk things through at your own pace.
Specialist session
Alongside the five core approaches, Sonya offers past life regression, an exploratory hypnosis session for people who are curious about it. It's offered as a reflective experience rather than a treatment, and the page explains honestly what the evidence does and doesn't show.
At a glance
This table gives a simple overview. In practice, sessions often combine more than one approach.
| Approach | What it involves | Often explored for | You will be |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypnotherapy | Guided relaxation and focused attention, with suggestions and imagery | Habits, fears, confidence, stress | Relaxed, eyes usually closed, aware throughout |
| NLP | Conversation and guided exercises about thinking patterns and language | Confidence, performance, goal setting | Alert and actively involved |
| EFT | Light fingertip tapping on set points while focusing on an issue | Stress, worry, specific fears | Alert, tapping on yourself |
| Reiki | Gentle hands-on or hands-off positions while you rest | Relaxation and a sense of calm | Lying down, fully clothed |
| Counselling | Confidential, non-judgemental talking support | Life changes, loss, relationships | Talking at your own pace |
Choosing an approach
The best approach usually depends on what you want to change and how you like to work. These simple pointers can help, and Sonya Hudson can talk them through with you during a free phone call.
Hypnotherapy is often a good place to start when you have a clear target, such as stopping smoking, easing a fear of flying or feeling calmer before an exam. It suits people who are happy to sit back, relax and follow a voice. If you'd rather stay fully alert and work things out actively, NLP covers similar goals through conversation and exercises.
EFT tapping is the most portable of the five approaches. Once you've learned a basic routine, you can use it before a stressful event or when a worry won't settle. Many people like having something practical to do with their hands when their thoughts are racing.
Counselling is the natural choice when something has happened that you need to make sense of, such as a bereavement, a relationship ending or a big life change. It doesn't aim to fix a single behaviour. Instead, it gives you regular, confidential time to explore what's going on and decide what you want to do next.
Reiki involves no talking and no effort on your part, so it can appeal when you feel worn out or overwhelmed. It is offered as a relaxation practice rather than a treatment. Some people enjoy it on its own, while others like it as a quiet contrast to talking-based sessions.
Yes, and in practice they often are. A session might begin with a short conversation, use EFT to settle a strong feeling and then move into hypnotherapy to rehearse a new response. Because Sonya is trained in all five approaches, she can adjust the mix as your needs change, and you'll always know what's being used and why.
Whichever approach you choose, the first step is the same: a free telephone consultation where you can explain what's on your mind and ask questions. Sessions usually last 60–90 minutes, with counselling closer to an hour. Fees are explained during that first call, and you're never tied into a fixed number of sessions.
All sessions are with Sonya at her clinic in Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne. She is registered with the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) and has more than 20 years' experience in therapy and personal development.
All five approaches are offered as complementary and personal-development support, so none of them replaces medical diagnosis or treatment. Results also vary from person to person. If you have physical symptoms, or your mental health is getting worse, please speak to your GP first. In England, you can also refer yourself to NHS Talking Therapies for common problems such as anxiety and depression.
If you need urgent help: call 999 or go to A&E in an emergency. For urgent mental health support, call NHS 111 (option 2 in England) or contact your GP. Samaritans are available day and night on 116 123. Read our health information.
Browse by the concern you recognise, or read our plain-English guide to choosing an approach.
The first step is a free phone call with Sonya. You can ask questions, talk about what's on your mind and then decide whether you'd like to book. There's no pressure either way.
