Hypnotherapy for anxiety, overwhelm, and emotional burnout in Cheltenham

You’re not lazy.
You’re not broken.
You’re not lacking willpower or discipline.

You’re just tired.

Tired of constantly holding things together.
Tired of being the reliable one.
Tired of carrying the emotional load—at work, at home, and in your own mind—without a break.

If you’re experiencing chronic stress, anxiety, or emotional burnout and you’re based in Cheltenham or anywhere in the UK, I want you to know this:

You’re not alone.

The Hidden Weight of “Keeping It All Going”

From the outside, you might seem capable, resilient, high-functioning.

But on the inside?

You’re overwhelmed.
Disorganised.
Snapping at the people you love, or shutting down to avoid further conflict.
Drained by everyone else’s needs… while silently wondering if you’ll ever feel “like yourself” again.

For many of my hypnotherapy clients, this inner conflict is rooted in long-term emotional strain—not failure. Often, they’re high achievers with deeply buried anxiety, perfectionism, or unresolved trauma.

And if you’re reading this thinking, “That sounds like me…”—then this post is for you.

When the Strong One Starts to Break Down

It might show up as:

• Constant overthinking
• Procrastination masked by busyness
• Trouble sleeping or switching off
• Feeling misunderstood or unsupported at home
• Cycles of burnout and recovery, followed by guilt and pressure to “do better”

And often, it’s not the fear of failing that holds you back.

It’s the fear of finally succeeding—then being unable to cope with the pressure, the visibility, or the demand.

You want more from life.
But the systems to support “more” don’t exist yet.
So you keep holding your breath, waiting for space that never comes.

Until now.

Introducing: The Freedom Code

Created by an award-winning clinical hypnotherapist

The Freedom Code is my signature 5-week hypnotherapy course for anxiety, trauma recovery, and confidence building, developed after working with hundreds of clients who felt exactly like you do now.

As the recently awarded Most Trusted Clinical Hypnotherapist in Gloucestershire (2025), I know how vital it is to create a space where people feel seen, heard, and safe to heal.
This isn’t about “fixing” you—it’s about helping you reconnect with the version of yourself that’s been buried beneath stress, expectation, and burnout.

Whether you're battling burnout, feeling emotionally stuck, or trying to rebuild after years of people-pleasing or internalised pressure—this programme guides your unconscious mind back to balance.

Each session helps you:

• Unwind emotional overwhelm
• Release self-sabotaging beliefs
• Reconnect with your identity, boundaries, and voice
• Rewire your mind for self-trust, confidence, and calm

I currently offer this course 1:1 online before it officially launches on the website, meaning you can start your reset immediately with personalised support.

Why Hypnotherapy?

As a clinical hypnotherapist based in Cheltenham, I work with clients across the UK who are ready to shift long-standing patterns of anxiety, trauma, or low self-worth.

Unlike talk therapy alone, hypnotherapy works directly with your unconscious mind—the part of you that runs your habits, beliefs, and emotional responses.

You don’t need to relive the past in detail or explain yourself again and again.

Instead, we create new internal wiring—so the part of you that’s been stuck, can finally move forward.

This Is Your Turning Point

If you’ve been stuck in survival mode, this isn’t about “starting over.”

It’s about reclaiming your energy, your clarity, and your emotional space—so you can begin to live, not just exist.

The truth is, you’re not behind.
You’re not broken.
You’re not too far gone.

You’re just tired of holding it all up on your own.

And now it’s time to lay some of that weight down.

Let’s Talk—Free Consultation, No Pressure

If you’re curious whether this is right for you, I offer a free, no-obligation consultation where we can explore what’s been going on and how The Freedom Code might help.

Whether you’re in Cheltenham, or elsewhere in the UK, or joining online from abroad, this session is a chance to talk honestly—without judgement or pressure.

Book your free session here:

Or reach out via my email  

You’ve carried enough.
Let’s walk the next part together.

Want to Stay Updated?

The Freedom Code full online programme will be launching soon. If you’d like to be notified when it’s live (plus get access to early-bird bonuses), you can contact me here
  

Lesley Ford