Face-to-face clinical hypnotherapy in Standish, near Wigan
Hypnotherapy in Wigan and Standish
Calm, structured sessions with Nigel White, Solution Focused Clinical Hypnotherapist, at Ready Health on Standish High Street. For adults, young people and neurodivergent clients who want support with anxiety, habits, sleep, confidence and more.
Sessions from £30 · One-hour session £50
What is clinical hypnotherapy?
Clinical hypnotherapy is a talking therapy that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to help you work towards a specific change, such as feeling calmer, sleeping better or breaking a habit. In a solution focused approach, sessions concentrate on your goals and strengths rather than going over the past. You stay aware and in control throughout. At Ready Health, hypnotherapy is delivered face to face by Nigel White in a quiet room at our clinic at 22 High Street, Standish, Wigan.
Meet Nigel White, Clinical Hypnotherapist
Nigel White is a Solution Focused Clinical Hypnotherapist who supports people of all ages to work towards positive, lasting change through safe, structured and forward-focused hypnotherapy.
His approach is personalised, compassionate and practical. Sessions take place in a calm, reassuring environment, with techniques tailored to each person's circumstances, preferences and needs.
With a professional background in education, Nigel has extensive experience working with neurodivergent people and those with a wide range of support needs. He aims to make every session accessible and comfortable, and clients may bring a trusted person where this is appropriate and agreed in advance.
Alongside his clinical practice, Nigel trains new hypnotherapists through SFTA. He is also an ICF-accredited coach specialising in mindset, confidence and performance, and offers mindfulness and relaxation sessions as part of a broader approach to wellbeing.
What can hypnotherapy help with?
Below are the areas people most often ask Nigel about. Everyone responds differently, so no outcome can be guaranteed, and hypnotherapy is not a replacement for appropriate medical or psychological care.
Anxiety and stress
Sessions focus on calming the stress response, building a sense of control and practising techniques you can use day to day. Suitable for adults and young people who feel stuck in worry or tension.
Ask about anxiety and stressPhobias and fears
From flying and needles to spiders or driving, Nigel works at your pace to help you approach a specific fear differently, without being pushed into situations you are not ready for.
Ask about phobias and fearsUnwanted habits and behaviours
Nail biting, skin picking, comfort eating and other repeated habits can be explored by looking at what triggers them and practising alternative responses.
Ask about unwanted habits and behavioursSleep difficulties
Relaxation and solution focused techniques may help you wind down and settle at night. If poor sleep is new, severe or linked to another health problem, speak to a doctor as well.
Ask about sleep difficultiesChronic pain management
Hypnotherapy may help some people change how they relate to persistent pain and manage the stress that comes with it. It does not replace medical assessment or treatment, and any change in your pain should be checked by a clinician.
Ask about chronic pain managementConfidence and performance
For public speaking, interviews, sport, driving tests or performance nerves, sessions build on your strengths and help you prepare with a calmer, more focused mindset.
Ask about confidence and performanceStopping smoking and vaping
A dedicated two-hour session for people who have decided they want to stop smoking or vaping. Motivation matters, and you can use it alongside NHS stop smoking support or nicotine replacement.
Ask about stopping smoking and vapingWeight management
An eight-session package looking at eating habits, cravings, motivation and your relationship with food. It works best alongside sensible changes to diet and activity, and is not a medical weight loss treatment.
Ask about weight managementAddictions and unwanted behaviours
Some people use hypnotherapy as one part of their support for gambling, alcohol or other compulsive behaviours. Suitability is assessed individually, and for dependence Nigel may suggest you also seek specialist or medical help. Ready Health does not prescribe controlled drugs.
Ask about addictions and unwanted behavioursOCD-related difficulties
Hypnotherapy is not a treatment for OCD, but it may help some people manage anxiety alongside evidence-based care such as CBT with exposure and response prevention. Nigel will discuss whether sessions are appropriate for you.
Ask about OCD-related difficultiesNeurodivergence-related challenges
Autistic people and people with ADHD or other differences may want support with anxiety, sensory overwhelm, sleep or confidence. Sessions are adapted to how you communicate and what feels comfortable. Hypnotherapy does not change or treat neurodivergence itself.
Ask about neurodivergence-related challengesExamination stress and school concerns
A six-session package for students facing exams, tests or school-related worries, focusing on calm, concentration and confidence before the big day.
Ask about examination stress and school concernsMindfulness and relaxation
Short relaxation sessions or an eight-session mindfulness package to help you build simple, practical habits for slowing down and managing everyday pressure.
Ask about mindfulness and relaxationHypnotherapy services and prices
Clear prices, with no hidden extras. Choose a single session or a structured package.
| Service | Duration or package | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypnotherapy session | 1 hour | £50 | Book now |
| Stop smoking or vaping hypnotherapy | 2 hours | £250 | Book now |
| Mindfulness package | 8 sessions | £350 | Book now |
| Simple relaxation session | 30 minutes | £30 | Book now |
| Examination stress package | 6 sessions | £250 | Book now |
| Weight management package | 8 sessions | £350 | Book now |
How package sessions are scheduled, and our cancellation and rescheduling terms, are explained before you book. See our terms and conditions.
What happens during a hypnotherapy session?
Talk about your goals
You start by discussing what you would like to change and what a good outcome would look like for you.
Share concerns and needs
There is time to ask questions and mention any worries, preferences or accessibility requirements.
Agree the approach
Nigel explains how he proposes to work, how many sessions might suit you and what your role is.
Guided hypnotherapy or relaxation
You are guided into a relaxed, focused state using techniques tailored to you. You stay aware and can stop at any time.
Practical strategies
You leave with simple techniques you can practise between sessions.
Review and next steps
Progress is reviewed together and any follow-up appointments are agreed.
Hypnotherapy is not mind control. You remain involved and aware throughout, and you can stop at any point. People respond in different ways, so your plan is adjusted to what works for you.
Hypnotherapy for children, teenagers and neurodivergent people
Nigel's background in education means he is used to working with young people and with people who think, learn and communicate differently. Sessions are calm and individualised, and can be adapted with shorter sessions, visual explanations, breaks, or changes to lighting and seating where possible.
Parents, guardians and consent
For clients under 18, a parent or guardian is involved in arranging sessions and giving consent, and Nigel will agree with you in advance who attends and how. Young people are encouraged to share their own views about what they would like to work on.
Safeguarding and trusted people
Ready Health follows safeguarding procedures for children and vulnerable adults. Any client may bring a trusted person, such as a parent, carer or support worker, where this is appropriate and agreed before the session.
Why choose Ready Health Clinic?
- Face to face in StandishOn the High Street, easy to reach from Wigan, Shevington, Wrightington, Aspull and Orrell.
- A calm, professional settingSessions take place in a quiet room within our CQC-registered clinic.
- A named practitionerYou see Nigel White, a qualified Solution Focused Clinical Hypnotherapist.
- Personalised sessionsTechniques are tailored to your goals, needs and preferences.
- Single sessions or packagesBook one session or choose a structured package for smoking, exams, mindfulness or weight.
- Transparent pricingEvery price is listed on this page before you book.
- More care under one roofReady Health also offers private GP appointments, talking therapies and other health and wellbeing services.
Important information
Hypnotherapy is a complementary therapy. It does not diagnose or cure medical, mental health or neurological conditions, and results vary from person to person. Please keep taking any prescribed treatment unless your responsible clinician advises otherwise. If you are in crisis or worried about your safety, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option, or 999 in an emergency.
Frequently asked questions about hypnotherapy
What is clinical hypnotherapy?
Clinical hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to help you work towards specific goals, such as feeling less anxious or changing a habit. At Ready Health, sessions with Nigel White use a solution focused approach that concentrates on where you want to get to rather than dwelling on the past.
What can hypnotherapy help with?
People commonly ask about anxiety and stress, phobias, sleep difficulties, unwanted habits, confidence and performance, stopping smoking or vaping, weight management and exam stress. How well it works varies from person to person, and Nigel will talk through whether it is suitable for you.
How much does hypnotherapy cost in Wigan?
At Ready Health in Standish, a one-hour hypnotherapy session costs £50 and a 30-minute relaxation session costs £30. Stop smoking or vaping hypnotherapy is £250 for two hours, the six-session examination stress package is £250, and the eight-session mindfulness and weight management packages are £350 each.
How many hypnotherapy sessions will I need?
It depends on your goals. Some people notice a difference after a few sessions, while others prefer a structured package. Nigel will suggest a plan at your first appointment and review it with you as you go.
Can hypnotherapy help with anxiety and stress?
Many people use hypnotherapy to help manage everyday anxiety and stress. It is not a replacement for medical or psychological treatment, so if you have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder or prescribed medication, keep following your clinician's advice.
Can hypnotherapy help me stop smoking or vaping?
Hypnotherapy can support people who have already decided they want to stop. The dedicated two-hour session at Ready Health focuses on motivation, triggers and cravings, and you can use it alongside NHS stop smoking services or nicotine replacement products.
Can hypnotherapy support weight management?
The eight-session weight management package looks at eating habits, cravings and motivation. It is designed to support sensible changes to diet and activity, not to replace medical weight management or guarantee weight loss.
Is hypnotherapy suitable for children and teenagers?
Yes, Nigel works with young people as well as adults and draws on his background in education. A parent or guardian is involved in arranging sessions and giving consent, and the arrangements for attending are agreed in advance.
Can I bring someone with me to my appointment?
Yes. You can bring a trusted person, such as a partner, friend, parent or carer, where this is appropriate and agreed with Nigel before the session.
Will I lose control during hypnotherapy?
No. Hypnotherapy is not mind control. You stay aware of what is happening, you cannot be made to do anything against your wishes, and you can open your eyes and stop at any time.
Is hypnotherapy suitable for neurodivergent people?
Nigel has extensive experience supporting neurodivergent people through his background in education. Sessions can be adapted to your communication preferences, sensory needs and pace, and you are welcome to bring a trusted person.
How do I book a hypnotherapy appointment in Standish?
Call Ready Health on 01257 676 001 to book or to ask whether hypnotherapy is right for you. Appointments are face to face at 22 High Street, Standish, Wigan WN6 0HL.
Can hypnotherapy be used alongside other treatments?
Yes, it is often used alongside other care. Please continue any prescribed treatment unless your responsible clinician advises otherwise, and let Nigel know about any medical or mental health conditions before your first session.
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