Hypnotherapy in Belfast
Professional Clinical Hypnotherapy Serving Belfast
CNHC registered hypnotherapist offering specialized support for anxiety, radiotherapy patients, chronic pain, and medical anxiety from Belfast Chiropractic Clinic on Ormeau Road, just 10-15 minutes from Belfast city centre.
Belfast Clinic Location
Sharon Clare Hypnotherapy
Belfast Chiropractic Clinic, 228 Ormeau Road
Belfast, BT7 2FZ
Northern Ireland
Clinic Hours:
Appointment times vary week to week. You can see my current availability on the clinic booking page.
Early evening appointments available.
Just 10-15 Minutes from Belfast City Centre
Convenient south Belfast clinic location on the Ormeau Road, easily accessible from across the city and the surrounding area.
Also at Belfast Chiropractic Clinic
Sharon is listed as a practitioner at Belfast Chiropractic Clinic.
View profile at Belfast Chiropractic Clinic →Why Choose Hypnotherapy in Belfast?
CNHC Registered Hypnotherapist
Fully qualified and registered with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council
NHS & Healthcare Experience
Volunteer work with Belfast City Hospital Radiotherapy Department and Macmillan Support Centre
Medical Anxiety Specialist
Specialized support for radiotherapy anxiety, surgery fears, MRI anxiety, and medical procedures
Evidence-Based Approach
Solution-focused hypnotherapy based on neuroscience and proven techniques
Convenient South Belfast Location
Easy access from across Belfast, close to the city centre and on good public transport links
Hypnotherapy Services in Belfast
Radiotherapy Anxiety Support
Specialized 3-session programme for cancer patients struggling with radiotherapy anxiety or mask intolerance. Drawing on extensive volunteer experience with Belfast City Hospital Radiotherapy Department.
Learn MoreAnxiety & Stress Relief
Solution-focused hypnotherapy to reduce anxiety, manage stress, improve sleep, and restore calm. Evidence-based approach for lasting change.
Learn MoreMedical Procedure Anxiety
Support for surgery fears, MRI anxiety, blood test phobia, and other medical procedures. Feel calm and in control before, during, and after treatment.
Learn MoreChronic Pain Management
Neuroscience-based hypnotherapy to help reduce persistent pain by calming the nervous system and supporting your body's natural healing response.
Learn MoreMeet Your Belfast Hypnotherapist
I'm Sharon Clare, a CNHC registered clinical hypnotherapist serving Belfast and Northern Ireland. With specialized experience in medical anxiety and healthcare settings, I offer compassionate, evidence-based hypnotherapy to help you overcome anxiety, manage pain, and navigate medical treatments with confidence.
My work volunteering with Belfast City Hospital's Radiotherapy Department and Macmillan Support Centre has given me unique insight into supporting patients through challenging medical experiences. I understand the fear, overwhelm, and uncertainty that can come with medical treatment—and I'm here to help you find calm, confidence, and control.
CNHC Registered
Professional Standards
NHS Experience
Belfast City Hospital
100+ Clients
Successfully Supported
Specialized Hypnotherapy Services in Belfast
Radiotherapy Anxiety Support Near Belfast City Hospital
Our Belfast clinic's proximity to Belfast City Hospital makes it uniquely positioned to support radiotherapy patients. Many cancer patients experience significant anxiety about radiotherapy treatment, particularly mask intolerance during head and neck radiotherapy. The claustrophobia, loss of control, and repeated treatments can feel overwhelming.
Through my volunteer work with the Belfast City Hospital Radiotherapy Department and Macmillan Support Centre, I've developed a specialized 3-session programme specifically designed for radiotherapy anxiety. Using solution-focused hypnotherapy and neuroscience-based techniques, we work to calm your nervous system, build coping strategies, and help you feel in control throughout your treatment journey.
The clinic sits on the Ormeau Road in south Belfast, a short distance from Belfast City Hospital, so you can plan sessions around your treatment appointments without adding a long journey to an already demanding week.
Pre-Surgery Anxiety and Medical Procedure Support
Belfast Trust hospitals perform thousands of surgical procedures annually, and pre-surgery anxiety is incredibly common. Whether you're facing a minor procedure or major surgery at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Mater Hospital, or Belfast City Hospital, the anticipation can trigger significant anxiety, sleep problems, and worry.
Clinical hypnotherapy can help you approach surgery with calm confidence. We work on reducing anticipatory anxiety, improving sleep before your procedure, managing pain perception, and building mental resilience. Research shows that patients who use hypnotherapy before surgery often experience less post-operative pain, faster recovery times, and reduced anxiety during the procedure itself.
Our professional, clinical environment at the Belfast clinic provides the perfect setting for this type of focused, evidence-based therapeutic work. Many Belfast professionals choose hypnotherapy as a complement to their medical care, seeking a science-backed approach to managing surgical anxiety.
Chronic Pain Management in a Clinical Setting
Chronic pain affects thousands of people across Belfast and Northern Ireland, often with limited effective treatment options. Whether you're dealing with fibromyalgia, back pain, arthritis, nerve pain, or pain following medical treatment, the impact on your quality of life can be profound.
Our neuroscience-based approach to pain management uses solution-focused hypnotherapy to help calm your nervous system and reduce pain perception. Pain is processed in the brain, and when we're stressed or anxious, our pain often intensifies. By reducing anxiety and stress, teaching relaxation techniques, and working with your brain's natural pain-gating mechanisms, many clients experience significant improvements in their pain levels and quality of life.
The Belfast clinic offers a clinical, professional environment that many clients find reassuring when seeking treatment for medical conditions. With experience supporting patients alongside their medical care, I work as a complementary therapist to enhance your overall pain management strategy.
Work-Related Stress and Professional Anxiety
Belfast's professional community faces unique pressures. Whether you work in healthcare, education, finance, law, or any of Belfast's thriving industries, work-related stress and anxiety can significantly impact your performance, wellbeing, and personal life.
Solution-focused hypnotherapy helps professional clients regain control over stress and anxiety. Unlike traditional talking therapies that focus on problems, our approach focuses on solutions, practical strategies, and building resilience. Many Belfast professionals appreciate the evidence-based, neuroscience-backed approach that fits their logical, results-oriented mindset.
Appointment times vary, and early evening slots are available, making it possible to attend around your working day. The discreet, professional environment at our Belfast clinic provides a confidential space to address workplace anxiety, presentation fears, imposter syndrome, or burnout, helping you perform at your best while protecting your mental health.
What Belfast Clients Say
"I was terrified about my radiotherapy treatment and couldn't face wearing the mask. After just two sessions with Sharon at the Belfast clinic, I felt completely different. I was able to complete my full course of treatment without panic. Being so close to the City Hospital made it so convenient to fit sessions around my appointments."
M.K., South Belfast - Radiotherapy Anxiety
"As a Belfast professional dealing with severe work anxiety and panic attacks, I needed something that actually worked. Sharon's evidence-based approach made sense to me. After 4 sessions, my anxiety has reduced dramatically and I'm sleeping properly for the first time in years."
J.D., East Belfast - Anxiety and Stress
"I've lived with chronic pain for over five years and tried everything. Hypnotherapy wasn't something I'd considered, but Sharon's professional, clinical approach convinced me to try it. I'm not pain-free, but my pain levels have reduced significantly and I can do things I couldn't do before."
T.B., Belfast City Centre - Chronic Pain
"I was dreading surgery at the Royal Victoria and my pre-op anxiety was through the roof. Sharon's sessions helped me approach the surgery calmly. The medical team commented on how relaxed I was, and my recovery was much smoother than expected."
L.W., North Down - Pre-Surgery Anxiety
"After years of medical anxiety and avoiding necessary procedures, I finally found help. Sharon understands the medical context and her experience with hospital patients really shows. I've now completed medical procedures I'd been avoiding for years."
R.M., Lisburn Road - Medical Procedure Anxiety
Why Choose Our Belfast Clinic?
Just 10-15 Minutes from Belfast City Centre
Our Belfast clinic at Belfast Chiropractic Clinic, 228 Ormeau Road is a short drive from Belfast city centre, straight down the Ormeau Road. Easily accessible for Belfast residents, the clinic offers a calm, relaxing environment just far enough from the bustle of the city centre.
Easy Access from All Belfast Areas
Located on the Ormeau Road in south Belfast, our clinic is easily accessible from every part of the city. Whether you're travelling from east Belfast, south Belfast, or the city centre, the Ormeau Road and Ormeau Embankment give a direct, straightforward route in. The clinic is also convenient for clients coming from Lisburn and Carryduff via the M1 and A24.
Excellent Public Transport Links
The Ormeau Road is well served by Metro bus routes running to and from Belfast city centre throughout the day, so the clinic is straightforward to reach even if you don't drive. Botanic and City Hospital rail stations are both nearby, with Lanyon Place a short journey away for regional services. For clients fitting appointments around work, the frequency of the Ormeau Road buses makes scheduling flexible.
Professional Clinical Environment
Our Belfast clinic at Belfast Chiropractic Clinic, 228 Ormeau Road provides a professional, clinical environment that many clients find reassuring. The setting reflects the evidence-based, professional approach to hypnotherapy. Conveniently located on the Ormeau Road, it's easily accessible from across Belfast.
Getting Here
The clinic is on the Ormeau Road, a main route in and out of south Belfast, with bus stops close by and Ormeau Park a few minutes away. If you're driving and want to check parking before your first visit, the clinic's own page has full directions and access details.
Established Healthcare Hub
Being situated in a well-established complementary healthcare clinic means you're entering a space dedicated to wellbeing. The professional reception, quiet treatment rooms, and healthcare-focused environment help you feel at ease from the moment you arrive. Many clients appreciate being in a setting that takes their health concerns seriously.
Frequently Asked Questions - Belfast Clinic
How far is the clinic from Belfast city centre?
Our Belfast clinic at Belfast Chiropractic Clinic, 228 Ormeau Road is around 10 minutes from Belfast city centre, straight down the Ormeau Road. Metro buses run the route regularly, and Botanic and City Hospital stations are both close by, so the journey is straightforward whether you drive or not.
How do I get to the Belfast clinic?
The clinic is at 228 Ormeau Road in south Belfast. Metro bus services run along the Ormeau Road throughout the day, and Botanic and City Hospital rail stations are both within easy reach. If you're driving, have a look at the clinic's page for directions and parking information before your first visit.
What anxiety conditions do you treat in Belfast?
In our clinic, we commonly treat generalized anxiety disorder, panic attacks, social anxiety, health anxiety, medical procedure anxiety, pre-surgery anxiety, and work-related stress. We also specialize in radiotherapy anxiety, cancer-related anxiety, MRI claustrophobia, and anxiety related to ongoing medical treatment. Our evidence-based, solution-focused approach is effective for a wide range of anxiety conditions.
Do you offer evening appointments in Belfast?
Yes — early evening appointments are available at the Belfast clinic, which suits clients who can't get away during the working day. Availability varies from week to week, so the best place to check current times is the clinic booking page. Online sessions can also be arranged at times that suit your schedule.
Is the Belfast clinic wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the clinic at Belfast Chiropractic Clinic, 228 Ormeau Road, Belfast has ground floor access and is wheelchair accessible with step-free access to the treatment rooms. If you have any specific accessibility requirements or mobility concerns, please let us know when booking so we can ensure your visit is as comfortable as possible.
How long is a hypnotherapy session in Belfast?
The initial consultation lasts approximately 90 minutes. This extended first session allows time for a thorough assessment, explanation of how solution-focused hypnotherapy works, understanding your goals, and your first hypnotherapy experience. Follow-up sessions are typically 60 minutes. This structure ensures we have adequate time for discussion, therapeutic work, and hypnosis without feeling rushed, helping you get the most from each session.
Can I claim hypnotherapy on health insurance?
Some private health insurance policies cover hypnotherapy, particularly when provided by a CNHC registered hypnotherapist for recognized conditions like anxiety, pain management, or smoking cessation. Coverage varies significantly between providers and policies. I recommend contacting your insurance provider directly to ask about coverage for CNHC registered hypnotherapy. I can provide receipts and documentation for insurance claims as needed.
Do you see clients from all over Belfast?
Absolutely. The clinic is on the Ormeau Road in south Belfast, around 10 minutes from the city centre, which makes it convenient for every part of the city. Clients regularly travel from across Belfast as well as Lisburn, Carryduff, Dundonald, Newtownabbey and further afield. Online sessions are also available if travelling is difficult, and there is a second clinic in Lisburn.
What's the success rate for anxiety treatment?
Solution-focused hypnotherapy has strong evidence supporting its effectiveness for anxiety. While individual results vary, research indicates that hypnotherapy combined with CBT principles is highly effective for reducing anxiety symptoms. Most clients report significant improvements within 4-6 sessions. Our evidence-based, neuroscience-backed approach focuses on practical strategies and measurable change, with many Belfast clients experiencing reduced anxiety, better sleep, and improved coping mechanisms after completing their treatment programme.
Is hypnotherapy safe for cancer patients?
Yes, hypnotherapy is completely safe for cancer patients and can be a valuable complementary support alongside medical treatment. Solution-focused hypnotherapy does not interfere with cancer treatment, medication, or radiotherapy. In fact, through my volunteer work with Belfast City Hospital's Radiotherapy Department, I've supported many cancer patients with radiotherapy anxiety, treatment-related stress, and pain management. Hypnotherapy can help reduce anxiety, improve sleep, manage pain, and support overall wellbeing during cancer treatment. Always inform your medical team about any complementary therapies you're using.