Sarah Steels

About Positive Waves Hypnotherapy

Hi, I’m Sarah.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve naturally been someone people turn to when they need someone to listen, talk things through or see things from a different perspective. I’ve always found it incredibly rewarding to support others, and I understand how important it is to feel heard, understood and supported when life feels difficult.

For 23 years, I worked as a primary school teacher, helping children build confidence, overcome challenges and recognise their strengths. I loved getting to know each individual child and understanding what they needed to thrive. Those same qualities of listening, patience, encouragement and understanding are now at the heart of how I work with my hypnotherapy clients.

I’ve always been fascinated by how our minds work and the brain’s incredible ability to change. When I discovered Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy, I was drawn to its positive, practical approach and the way it combines modern neuroscience with hypnosis to help us understand our thoughts and patterns, and how we can begin to change them.

I trained with Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy Training (CPHT), gaining a Diploma in Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy, and I also hold a BA (Hons), QTS and DSFH. In our sessions, we focus on where you want to go and what you would like to change. By combining practical techniques, modern neuroscience and hypnosis, we can work together to shift unhelpful thought patterns, develop new neural pathways and build healthier ways of thinking.

Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, stress, confidence, sleep, a phobia, exam stress or simply don’t feel quite yourself, you don’t have to work it all out on your own. My aim is to help you feel calmer, more confident and more in control, while giving you the tools and understanding to create positive change that continues beyond our sessions.

I work with children aged eight and above, teenagers and adults, offering online sessions from the comfort and privacy of your own home, as well as local home visits where appropriate. Taking that first step can sometimes feel like the hardest part. My hope is that from the very beginning, you feel listened to, understood and supported.