Darren Finley
Tyne and Wear, DH5 8AQ | 07356207724 | Visit Website
While my main focus is Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, I blend in talking therapy and psychotherapy as needed. Once you’re introduced to hypnotherapy, there may be times when you’re taught and provided with personalised MP3 recordings for self-hypnosis at home. Some sessions emphasise guided discussion and practical strategies, with the hypnotherapy element completed by you between sessions. This flexible approach, grounded in neuroscience and lived experience, helps you clear mental noise, build confidence, and find lasting calm, both in and between sessions
Sessions Available
Offers In Person Appointments
Offers Therapy Online
Offers Phone Sessions
About Darren Finley. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy
Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy
What makes me different?
I combine CPHT "gold standard" training with real-world lived experience. After 25 years in the Armed Forces and frontline policing, my own journey through loss, depression and thriving with CPTSD taught me what actually works in recovery.
While my main focus is Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, I blend in talking therapy and psychotherapy as needed. This flexible approach, grounded in neuroscience and lived experience, helps you clear mental noise and find lasting calm. Once introduced to the process, I provide personalised MP3 recordings for self-hypnosis at home; some sessions emphasise guided discussion and practical strategies, with the hypnotherapy element completed by you between sessions.
I create a calm, safe, and positive space where change happens, mixing professionalism with warmth and humour—I’m also a qualified Laughter Yoga Leader, because healing doesn’t have to be heavy going!
With Level 4 diplomas, over 1000 hours of client experience, and a high success rate, I offer online and face-to-face sessions across County Durham and Tyne & Wear.
I can help you rewire:
- Stress, Anxiety & Depression
- ADHD, (C)PTSD & Neurodiversity
- Overwhelm & Burnout (Returning to work/maternity)
- Imposter Syndrome & Procrastination
- Confidence, Resilience & Public Speaking
- Anger & Weight Management
- Sleep Problems
Every session is tailored to your unique world. I’m a proud veteran who has found my calling helping others move from surviving to truly thriving.
Areas that I can help
- Alcohol addiction
- Anger management
- Anxiety
- Bruxism
- Chronic pain management
- Confidence/self-esteem issues
- Depression/low mood
- Eating behaviours
- Exam/performance stress
- Fear and Phobias
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Low motivation
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Panic attacks
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Public speaking
- Sexual issues
- Sleeping problems
- Sports performance
- Stop smoking/vaping
- Stress
- Unwanted habits
- Weight management
- Working with Children
- Working with teens
Other areas I treat
Armed Forces Veterans
Emergency services
Sports - golfers
Business Owners
Employees - looking to return to work
Economically Inactive
Training & Accreditation
- Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy (DSFH)
- Level 4 NCFE Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma (HPD) - [Upon submission of portfolio, October 2026]
- Additional certifications in Weight Managment Groups and 1-1 sessions
- AfSFH Member
- Laughter Yoga Leader
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