Claudia Silver

About Me

I trained at the UK College of Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy in Hypno-CBT® – a method that integrates evidence-based hypnosis with cognitive and behavioural psychology. No trance mysticism, no guesswork: an approach built on how the mind actually works.

I also know the territory from the inside. A spider phobia I carried from childhood into adulthood. Panic attacks that arrived out of nowhere. Both gone. So when I tell you a pattern can be changed, that isn't a slogan – it's experience, backed by proper training.

And my sessions have no fee. I earn my living elsewhere. Instead of paying me, you donate what you can to people who need it.

Coaching with me

Results & Goals

Your anxiety, stress, overthinking or self-doubt aren't character traits. They're learned responses – and what was learned can be unlearned.

What that looks like:

1. The feared situation happens, and the fear doesn't come
2. You switch off in the evening instead of carrying the day home
3. Conversations end when they end – no replay afterwards
4. Praise lands instead of bouncing off
5. A mistake becomes information, not a verdict on you

No miracles in one session, no personality transplant. Structured work, with progress you'll notice. Research shows the average client doing cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy improves more than 70% of those given the same treatment without hypnosis.

How I like to coach

At the root, not the symptom. Breathing tips help in the moment; they don't change what produces the problem. We map your pattern, find the beliefs driving it, then retrain the automatic response where it actually lives.

You stay in control. Throughout the hypnosis you're awake, aware, able to speak or stop at any point. Change embeds because you want it to – which is why clients come away with more control over themselves, not less.

Tailored, not scripted. Hypnosis is my core tool, not my only one. Think of it as the amplifier: first we work out what needs to change, then we turn up the volume so it reaches the automatic level.

Scepticism welcome – you don't have to believe in it for it to work.

Offerings

Coaching

Coaching with evidence-based hypnotherapy – online, in English or German.

What I work with:

1. Anxiety – general, social, health, panic, phobias
2. Stress – chronic tension, burnout patterns, nervous system regulation
3. Overthinking – rumination, decision paralysis, the 2am mental carousel
4. Public speaking and performance anxiety – presentations, meetings, stage, camera
5. Confidence – daring to act, speak up, take the opportunity
6. Self-esteem – changing the inner voice that runs you down
7. Imposter syndrome – when achievement never quite counts

How it runs:

Sessions take place over Zoom – one link, opens in your browser, no app needed. Headphones are important; the voice directly in your ears makes a real difference. Each session: a conversation first, then hypnosis where it's the right tool, then a debrief and something to take home.

This is structured, goal-oriented work over several sessions – not open-ended therapy. We agree what we're changing and how you'll know it's working.

What it isn't:

Coaching, not therapy. For clinical conditions, acute crises or anything needing medical care, a doctor or licensed psychotherapist should be your first port of call – and I'll say so directly if it comes up.

Experience, Certifications & Training

Certifications and Degrees

• Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist (UK higher Diploma, NCFE-issued)

Fee description

What it costs:

Nothing. Instead of paying me, you donate what you can to people who need it – If you’re not sure who to donate to: there are 3 organisations I suggest. I offer a limited number of sessions per week alongside my main profession.