I contacted Richard after contacting another Hypnotherapist in Sheffield with a very unusual request for help.I was about to take part in my second 'Human Suspension' event in which large meat style hooks are pierced through the skin and you are suspended by them. The first time I had done this, I found it extremely painful and it completely clouded my mind and would not allow me to enjoy the experience. The first response I had from a therapist I contacted was that what I was asking for help with was barbaric and that I was being brain washed by a cult. Very upset by this experience, I was a little apprehensive to ask someone else. Richard however was amazing! He was compassionate, interested in what I was doing and completely non judgemental. He took plenty of time to ask me about what I wanted to gain from the experience, what I had experienced previously and how I would like him to help me. Richard helped me to use techniques that would allow me to focus on something other than the immediate physical discomfort and to 'turn out' the sensation in my head. I received each of the sessions on a usb stick so I could listen back to them and with his help, I had the best Suspension experience of my life! I cannot recommend his services highly enough. I will have no hesitation in employing his skills once again should I ever require them. A very easily rated 5 stars. read more

I decided to contact Richard at focused hypnosis in Sheffield as i am expecting my second child and i was experiencing terrible nerves, sleepless nights and feeling of dread towards my oncoming ceasarian section and spinal anaesthetic, i had a partiularly rough time with my first childs birth and it left me a nervous wreck! I found Richard to be very friendly and he immediatley put me at ease. I had never experienced hypnotherapy before and was a little nervous about being "put to sleep" or "mind controlled" as it made me feel quite vulnerable but this was not the case, i was totally aware of everything around me and was able to communicate with richard. The outcome of my hypnotherapy session is that i no longer feel dread or panic at the thought of the birth of my son i genuinely am looking forward to it i feel much more positive! and thanks to richard i now have the tools to tackle any feelings of worry that may occur as my due date approaches, the whole experience has helped me in ways that i will be forever grateful, i THOROUGHLY recommend it. read more

I went to Richard for help stopping an annoying habit which I have been doing for years twiddling my hair! I used to twiddle it so much that I made my scalp sore, pulled out my hair and gave myself headaches. I have really wanted to stop for a long time and tried lots of things, including asking my friends and family to tell me when I was doing it, but nothing worked. After an initial 30 minute session with Richard I was practically cured, and after the following hour session the habit was completely gone! I couldn't believe how quick, easy and fun it was. Richard is very professional, friendly and understanding it was a pleasure to work with him. It was great to be able to listen back to the recording of the session on the USB stick he gave me. In addition to helping me stop twiddling my hair, I feel that the messages he gave my subconscious during the session have really given me a boost and made me believe I can achieve my goals. Anything is possible! read more