About Me
I’m Sue, I run The Willows Hypnotherapy in Huddersfield, working with people locally & online across the UK.
Through different stages of life — as a teenager, a young adult, a wife, a mother & now navigating midlife & beyond — I’ve seen how each phase can bring its own pressures, expectations, challenges.
Life doesn’t slow down when things feel difficult. It often carries on as normal outside, even when something inside doesn’t feel quite right.
Before becoming a hypnotherapist, I spent over 35 years working in busy, demanding environments across manufacturing, wholesale and retail.
My roles were varied — managing teams, handling pressure & balancing priorities in fast-paced settings where there was very little time to switch off. I felt first-hand how stress build's over time & how it can begin to show up in both physically & mentally ways — affecting sleep, mood, confidence and the ability to switch off.
I experienced myself how the pressure and pace of life led to symptoms that felt quite overwhelming and, at times, debilitating.
Alongside this, I’ve experienced my own share of life’s challenges over the years — the kind that come with balancing work, family, expectations and change.
That’s given me a real appreciation of how different situations can affect how we think and feel, often more than we realise at the time. Over time, I became increasingly interested in why we feel the way we do — why the mind can feel constantly busy, why sleep becomes difficult, and why confidence can dip even when everything appears “fine”.
When I discovered solution focused hypnotherapy, it really resonated with me. I was drawn to the science behind it and the way it explains how the brain works in a way that is simple, practical and easy to understand — not overcomplicated or overwhelming.
That balance of clear explanation and real-life application is something that’s always been important to me.
Outside of work, I enjoy time at home, getting out and about, having space to switch off.
I enjoy long walks (ideally when it isn’t raining), cooking and eating out, spending time with family & friends. But I equally value time on my own — whether it’s a bit of pampering or settling down with a good box set and some chocolate.
I have two cats and a dog, who have a mixed relationship with each other & I also have two sons, who seem to have survived being brought up by me — which I take as a good sign.
On top of all that I enjoy a bit of gardening - I'm no expert but I find it is a great way to clear my mind.
I also like to read, my head is usually in a book relating to hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, the brain – it’s interesting stuff honestly - or a good "who dunnit". Downtime is essential for my mental health & for all the family, so we prioritise that for all of us.
I hold the Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma (HPD) & the Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy. I’m registered with organisations including the National Council of Hypnotherapy (NCH), the Association for Professional Hypnosis & Psychotherapy (APHP), CNHC & AfSFH.
