Modern Science Backed Hypnotherapy

Helping clients control their stress, anxiety, low mood, phobias, unhelpful habits and performance by facilitating  long lasting change.

A Snap Shot of What I Help Clients With

Clinical Hypnotherapy, a dynamic and effective therapy for overcoming anxiety and stress.

Clinical Hypnotherapy, a dynamic and effective therapy for overcoming anxiety and stress.

Unleash your potential with  This forward-focused approach merges solution-focused psychotherapy with the knowledge and understandings from neuroscience and the natural power of hypnosis.

By helping you to concentrate on solutions and your desired future—rather than the problems of the past—it activates your brain’s natural ability to create new, positive patterns of thought.

During the relaxing state of hypnosis, these new perspectives are reinforced, giving you lasting tools to control your response to anxiety and manage stress effectively.

Clinical Hypnotherapy, a positive therapy solution for overcoming, low mood, lack of motivation and procrastination

Clinical Hypnotherapy, a positive therapy solution for overcoming, low mood, lack of motivation and procrastination

Rediscover your drive with Clinical Hypnotherapy, a dynamic and effective therapy for overcoming a low mood and lack of motivation.

By shifting your focus from what feels wrong to what you want your life to look like, it reconnects you with your inherent strengths and resources.

It activates your brain’s capacity to build new, energised patterns of thinking. During the hypnosis, this positive and motivated outlook is deeply reinforced, helping you generate the momentum to take consistent steps towards the future you want.

Hypnotherapy for Confidence and Self Esteem

Hypnotherapy for Confidence and Self Esteem

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can be a powerful approach for enhancing confidence and self-esteem. By combining solution-focused psychotherapy techniques, neuroscience research, and the transformative effects of hypnosis, it aims to help individuals build a positive self-image and develop a strong sense of self-worth.

While Solution Focused Hypnotherapy specialises in addressing confidence and esteem issues, it can also assist clients with other challenges.

Why Choose me to Work With?

Utilising Experience

Utilising Experience

Highly Qualified and Experienced Clinical Hypnotherapist & Psychotherapist

As an award-winning clinical hypnotherapist recognised for exceptional contributions to mental health services, I bring extensive expertise to both practice and education. I hold Level 5 qualifications in Hypnotherapy and also serve as a supervisor, providing guidance and mentorship to fellow practitioners in the field.

In addition to operating a thriving hypnotherapy clinic, I serve as a lecturer with the renowned Solution Focused Training Academy (SFTA), at Leeds Trinity University and also  deliver training CPDs and Workshops  for HHC Hypnotherapy Training, a training and development company that delivers training programmes for qualified hypnotherapists. This combination of clinical practice, supervision, and educational leadership ensures I remain at the forefront of contemporary hypnotherapeutic approaches.

Instiling Passion

Instiling Passion

Positive, Client Centred Solution Focused Sessions That Drive Real Change

I'm deeply passionate about creating transformative therapeutic experiences that help people achieve lasting positive change in their lives. My approach is inherently forward-looking, engaging, and purposefully designed to be enjoyable – because when clients feel relaxed and positive, they're more receptive to change and growth.

I don't rely on outdated methods or unproven approaches – I exclusively use interventions that have been scientifically validated to produce measurable results.  This is "Clinical Hypnotherapy"

Every session centres on my clients as the true stars of their transformation journey. Rather than focusing on problems or deficits, I take a strengths-based approach that identifies and amplifies each person's existing capabilities, skills, and internal resources.

Empowering Clients

Empowering Clients

Empowering Clients to Take Control of Their Lives using well-researched therapeutic techniques 

I utilise a carefully curated blend of modern, well-researched therapeutic techniques combined with clinical hypnosis to create a comprehensive treatment approach.

Each session may incorporates elements of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and solution-focused psychotherapy techniques, alongside hypnosis as a powerful facilitating tool.

This integrative approach allows me to tailor treatment to each individual's unique needs and style.  with NLP techniques enhancing  communication between the conscious and unconscious mind. Solution-focused psychotherapy directs the clients mind and attention towards achievable goals and existing strengths, and the hypnosis creates an optimal state for positive change to occur naturally.

 

A Straightforward Approach to Change

Thanks for stopping by. I'm John, of J Lowson Hypnotherapy I am a clinical hypnotherapist based in Halifax, West Yorkshire. My approach is simple: you are the expert, and my job is to help you achieve the change you're looking for.

I'm a down-to-earth practitioner, not a saviour or a miracle worker. That's why you won't find any of the usual sales pressure here. There are no therapy packages to buy, no pestering for self-promotional testimonials, and no fixed rules about session frequency. My practice is built entirely around my clients and their goals.

With thousands of hours of clinical experience and numerous awards for my work in mental health, I use the latest, evidence-based techniques in hypnosis and psychotherapy to help people overcome a range of issues, including stress, anxiety, low mood, anger issues, phobias, unhelpful habits, dependancies and performance.

My commitment is to provide a professional, effective service that helps you feel healthier, happier, and more in control.

My Professional Credentials
While my approach is personal, my qualifications are extensive. I believe in providing the highest standard of care, backed by recognised expertise.

Practice: I work with adults and teens (12+) from the prestigious Halifax Hypnotherapy Clinic.

Qualifications: I hold Diplomas in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy (DSFH), Level 4 Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma  (HPD), and Level 5 Supervision (SF Sup Hyp).

Accreditation: I am an accredited member, registered supervisor, and lead trainer for the National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH) and registered with the APHP and Anxiety UK.

My accreditation with the CNHC allows me to accept NHS and private healthcare referrals.

Teaching: As a senior lecturer for the Solution Focused Training Acadamy  SFTA, and the HHC Hypnotherapy Training Company.
I am proud to have inspired many former clients to become hypnotherapists themselves,  I run numerous training schools across Yorkshire and online. 

What my past clients have to say...

The CPD Gut Brain Axis Was really interesting. I learnt so much and the best part is that the information can be used with so many problems that client see about. So was value for money for sure. John delivered the session so that I was able to follow and was not death by PowerPoint. He answered all our questions and gave time for everyone have an input. This training will help me with the service that I provide. Thanks John

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Carol Lovatt

Carol Lovatt

1 month ago

John offers a brilliant training experience with plenty of free resources. He invites you to grow and build your business with confidence. He offers practical guidance from real experience. John draws on several years knowledge and skill and willing to share this with you. He is open to new ideas and different modalities with a clear emphasis on solution focused work. He is a great supervisor and always available to help me develop and consolidate my skills.

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Julie Leam

Julie Leam

1 month ago

I have just completed the SFTA Hypnotherapy training course with John and can really recommend it. He is very patient, down-to-earth and makes the learning easy to understand. He is a experienced hypnotherapist, so if you choose him, you will be in good hands.

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Kay Holdsworth

Kay Holdsworth

4 months ago

John was fantastic and truly helped boost my confidence, especially in interviews. In November 2024, I wasn’t successful in securing a job I had been doing for some time—my nerves got the better of me. I knew I needed to take action to prepare for future opportunities. From the start, John was friendly, welcoming, and took the time to explain everything clearly. After just a few sessions, I could see and feel a real difference in how I approached challenges both at work and at home. By February 2025, I was successful in securing a promotion, and the interview panel described my improvement as "transformational" compared to my previous attempt. Thank you, John, for helping me build my confidence—you’ve truly made a difference!

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Julie Bowman

Julie Bowman

5 months ago

I went to John as I was getting married and have a massive fear of public speaking and generally struggle with confidence. The wedding day was amazing and was surprised how calm I was doing my speech, he has helped me out massively and changed my life for the better, would highly recommend.

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sam b

sam b

1 year ago

John is amazing and has helped me to completely change my life. As it was my first time, and hypnotherapy was basically a last ditched attempt for me to help overcome a serious 30 year problem, I was filled with all of the usual preconceived ideas relating to hypnosis when I booked my first session. However, when I arrived John was really friendly, welcoming and explained everything clearly to me so that I could fully embrace the experience and what an amazing experience it has been. Over a course of sessions the problem I had has completely gone and I am overwhelmed by the change in myself and this is all thanks to John, his professionalism and what he does. The only thing I wish I had done differently is embraced the idea of hypnotherapy much sooner as I am blown away by the profound positive impact it has had on my life. John, I can't recommend or thank you enough! I hope many more people have the opportunity to utilise hypnotherapy with you to enact such positive change in their lives too.

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James at Sugarbird Photography

James at Sugarbird Photography

2 years ago

I found John through an FND site. I’ve started suffering with Functional neurological disorder in August 2022 my symptoms initially were stroke like symptoms loss of speech and weakness in my left hand side a few months on and I started with seizures and tics my mobility deteriorated with weakness in my legs also my speech was very slow or sometimes struggled to speak at all. I started seeing John at the beginning of December John made me feel welcomed straight away and very relaxed, we spoke in depth aboy ill and any issues I’d had in my past he called it emptying my bucket . I had probably 5 or 6 sessions with him each week he asked me for a target to achieve and each week I smashed my target. One week I went in and I felt I’d gone backwards on my illness I was very anxious with tics and my speech. He suggested let’s leave it for two weeks for the next session in which I agreed. Two weeks later I returned for my session and I was like a new person my speech was normal my walking back to normal and my confidence was back . We worked on a rate scale my lowest was 0 and my best was 9/9.5 well I definitely reached my 9.5. Don’t get me wrong I still have seizures but my life is so much better. Thanks to John and his work my life is nearly back to normal. I would like anybody who’s reading this and are having problems please just go and have a session, to me it was worth every penny. Thank you John you helped me back to being me plus the 3ps of course.

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RACHEL WHIPP

RACHEL WHIPP

2 years ago

I contacted John for hypnotherapy and he fit me in the week after, told him about the troubles I was having with day to day life and he got straight to work, 6 weeks later I feel like a completely different person, if your thinking of getting hypnotherapy I’d 100% recommend John he’s a really great guy and will definitely help, thanks again John for everything 👌🏽

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Logan Gelder

Logan Gelder

2 years ago

Highly recommend to anybody suffering with mental health. Great guy, very understanding and his techniques definitely help 👍

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Karl renardson

Karl renardson

3 years ago

My Fees are Transparent and Clear

To ensure you receive our dedicated attention, all our sessions are conducted by appointment only. We are pleased to offer sessions either face-to-face at the Halifax Hypnotherapy Clinic or conveniently online via Zoom.

Our standard appointment times are between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM (UK time) from Tuesday to Friday. While we don't offer weekend appointments, we understand that standard hours don't suit everyone. If you require an early morning, late evening, or home visit, please let us know, and we can arrange this for an additional fee.

We also support corporate clients and those with medical insurance. If you need an invoice for your records or for your insurer, simply ask. Please note that you will need to manage any expense claims directly with your insurance provider. All our therapy work is carried out in compliance with UK laws.

Initial Consultation for Hypnotherapy

In our first session together, we’ll talk about your best hopes for change and create a personal plan to help you achieve them. We won't just talk; we'll start the positive work straight away with a gentle, foundational hypnosis session. You'll also leave with a clinical self-hypnosis track to listen to at home, helping to deepen the benefits of our session.

£80

per session (50 mins)

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Future Hypnotherapy Sessions

After your initial consultation for hypnotherapy, should you wish to continue with more sessions, the choice is entirely yours. You decide the schedule and the focus of each appointment, ensuring each and every 50 minute session is shaped by your best hopes, desired outcomes and what you need to work towards them.

£80

per session (50 mins)


Smoking / Vaping Cessation Hypnosis

This two-week package is designed to help you stop smoking or vaping efficiently and effectively. It consists of two sessions, spaced one week apart, where we employ a tailored combination of psychotherapy, direct hypnosis, NLP, and aversion therapy to ensure you achieve your goal of becoming smoke-free.

£300

includes both sessions (each session 60mins)

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