About

Hello, I’m Denise Palmer, a Clinical Hypnotherapist and psycho-therapeutically trained therapist based in Ashford.

I work with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, stress, low confidence, sleep difficulties, and emotional overwhelm, helping them reconnect with themselves and regain a sense of clarity and balance.

My approach combines clinical hypnotherapy with psychotherapeutic techniques, allowing us to work both with conscious thought patterns and the deeper emotional processes that influence behaviour and wellbeing.

Therapy with me is collaborative, thoughtful, and always tailored to the individual sitting in front of me.

An Integrative Approach to Therapy

I use an integrative approach, meaning I draw on several evidence-based therapeutic models depending on your needs.

These include:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – to help identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns
• Internal Family Systems (IFS) – to explore different parts of the self and develop inner compassion
• Transactional Analysis (TA) – to understand relational patterns and communication styles
• Clinical Hypnosis – to work with deeper emotional responses and subconscious patterns

Combining psychotherapy with hypnosis allows us to work on both insight and change, supporting deeper and longer-lasting transformation.

Areas I Commonly Work With

Many people come to therapy because something in life no longer feels manageable or aligned.

I regularly support clients experiencing:

• Anxiety and persistent overthinking
• Stress and burnout
• Low confidence and self-esteem
• Life transitions and mid-life change
• Sleep difficulties or racing thoughts
• Emotional overwhelm

Together we explore what is happening beneath the surface and work towards meaningful, sustainable change.

My Philosophy

I believe therapy works best when it feels safe, respectful and genuinely collaborative.

My role is not to “fix” you but to create a space where you can:

• understand yourself more deeply
• explore patterns that may be holding you back
• reconnect with your own strengths and resilience

Everyone’s experience is unique, and our work together will reflect that.

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Professional Background

I am a certified Clinical Hypnotherapist registered with the CNHC and NSTT. I am a student member of NCPS and a level 7 trainee member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).

This training allows me to integrate both hypnotherapy and psychotherapy safely and ethically within my practice.

I adhere to professional ethical standards and undertake regular supervision and ongoing professional development to ensure the highest level of care for my clients.

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An Invitation to you…

Starting therapy can feel like a big step.

If you are considering therapy and would like to see whether we might be a good fit, I offer a free 15-minute introductory call where you can ask questions and talk briefly about what you’re looking for.

You can get in touch via the contact page or by email.

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Telephone:

+ (44) 07759232281

Email:

affinitytherapy121@gmail.com

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