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Hypnotherapy for Menopause & Perimenopause

Struggling with hot flushes, poor sleep, anxiety or brain fog during perimenopause or menopause? Have changes in weight or body confidence added to the strain? Hypnotherapy is a relaxing and natural approach to easing menopause symptoms, helping you to feel calmer and more in control.

Hello, I’m Susannah. I am a fully qualified hypnotherapist with 20+ years of experience, offering clinical hypnotherapy in the City of London, near Liverpool Street, and online. I help women manage the emotional and psychological impact of perimenopause and menopause, including anxiety, sleep difficulties, memory and concentration, irritability, confidence, body image and the stress that can accompany hormonal changes.Contact me to find out more or book your initial consultation.

£198 per session · Approximately 50 minutes

Susannah Saunders, clinical hypnotherapist at City Hypnotherapy Centre in London
Established in 2003City Hypnotherapy Centre
BSc (Hons) PsychologyClinical hypnotherapy training
CNHC registeredGHR registered member
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What is hypnotherapy for menopause?

Hypnotherapy uses focused attention, relaxation and therapeutic suggestions to help you work on thoughts, feelings and reactions that can exacerbate your symptoms. During menopause, this can include anxiety, insomnia, low mood, apathy and a loss of confidence.Menopause hypnosis can also support weight management by addressing emotional eating, help with stress and poor sleep that affect memory and concentration, and address reduced libido and sexual confidence.

Hypnotherapy for perimenopause

Symptoms can start years before your periods stop. You might be waking in the night, getting hot flushes, forgetting words or feeling unusually irritable while still having regular periods.You don’t have to wait until menopause to get help. We can start with the symptoms that are bothering you now, whether that’s night sweats, lying awake for hours or sudden anxiety at work.

Hypnotherapy during and after menopause

Menopause means you haven’t had a period for 12 months, when there isn’t another cause and you aren’t using hormonal contraception. Hot flushes, sleep problems and other symptoms can continue afterwards.I offer hypnotherapy during perimenopause and after menopause. You can have it alongside HRT or other treatment. The NHS explains the different stages here.

How menopause hypnotherapy sessions work

We’ll talk about the symptoms you want help with, and I’ll explain how I use hypnosis for them. Your first appointment includes hypnosis, as well as time to talk and ask questions.

Your first session

Tell me what’s been happening: how often you have hot flushes, what your sleep is like, or whether brain fog is affecting your work. I’ll also ask about your health and any treatment you’re having. You don’t need to know which technique you need; I’ll explain what I recommend and why.

During hypnosis

Once you’re in hypnosis, I use therapeutic suggestions and imagery for the symptoms we’ve discussed. For hot flushes, we’ll develop cooling sensations that you can practise again at home. For sleep, we’ll include suggestions for rest and address the expectation of lying awake. If confidence is a concern, we can rehearse a specific situation while changing the self-critical beliefs associated with it. I adapt the session to how you respond.

Between appointments

I provide hypnosis recordings for you to use at home and explain how to use them. At your next appointment, we’ll talk about what you’ve noticed: fewer night sweats, longer periods of sleep or feeling calmer at work, for example. That helps me decide what to include next.

The number of appointments depends on what you want help with and how you respond. We’ll discuss that together as we go.

Your hypnotherapist: Susannah Saunders

I established City Hypnotherapy Centre in 2003 and have over 20 years of experience as a clinical hypnotherapist. I help women manage the emotional and psychological impact of perimenopause and menopause, including anxiety, sleep difficulties, irritability, confidence and body image.

  • BSc (Hons) in Psychology
  • Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma (HPD)
  • Senior Qualification in Hypnotherapy Practice (SQHP)
  • CNHC registered and a GHR registered member

Read about my qualifications and experience

Fees and appointments

£198

Per session, including VAT.

Approximately 50 minutes. Your first appointment includes hypnosis as well as the consultation.

Choose an appointment at City Hypnotherapy Centre near Liverpool Street, London, or online by Zoom.

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I’m a 33yo woman. I’ve struggled most of my life with low mood/depression and anxiety. I came to Susannah looking for help in changing my unhealthy habits and mindset. I can’t even tell you exactly what has changed since my 3 hypnotherapy sessions, only that something in me has shifted, I feel better, more content, positive and lighter and I’m making better choices. After the first session it felt like something in my brain moved, for the better. I was really sceptical going in to this, especially as the sessions were online, but it worked. Would definitely recommend Susannah, the sessions aren’t cheap but was worth every penny to me.
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Symptoms of menopause and perimenopause

Symptoms can begin during perimenopause, while you are still having periods, and can continue after menopause. They vary from person to person.
Physical symptoms
  • Periods becoming irregular, heavier or lighter
  • Hot flushes and night sweats
  • Difficulty sleeping and daytime tiredness
  • A more noticeable heartbeat or palpitations
  • Headaches or worsening migraines
  • Muscle aches and joint pain
  • Vaginal dryness, irritation or painful sex
  • Bladder changes or more frequent urinary infections
  • A reduced sex drive
  • Dry or itchy skin and thinning hair
  • Changes in weight or body shape
  • Sensitive teeth or sore gums
Mood and mental health symptoms
  • Anxiety or increased worry
  • Low mood or depression
  • Mood swings
  • Irritability
  • Lower self-esteem or confidence
  • Feeling overwhelmed
Brain fog, memory and concentrationBrain fog can include difficulty concentrating, forgetting things or losing your train of thought. Poor sleep and tiredness can make these difficulties feel worse.You might struggle to follow a conversation, stay focused on a task or remember what you were about to say.
  • Poor concentration: Trouble multitasking, staying focused or keeping track of a conversation.
  • Memory lapses: Forgetting names, appointments or what you were about to say.
  • Mental sluggishness: Taking longer to process information and feeling mentally tired.

Read more about menopause and perimenopause symptoms on the NHS website.

How hypnotherapy helps with menopause symptoms

Hot flushes, night sweats, broken sleep, anxiety, low mood and brain fog can feed into one another. If you’re waking several times a night, it’s harder to concentrate the next day. Feeling tired and forgetful can leave you more anxious, irritable and less able to cope with the demands of work and home.Hypnotherapy uses deep relaxation, focused attention, suggestions and imagery to help ease symptoms and calm automatic stress reactions. If a hot flush starts and you immediately worry that everyone will notice, that worry adds tension to an already uncomfortable experience. In hypnosis, I can help you change that reaction and use cooling imagery to encourage a feeling of comfort.Clinical research has found that hypnosis can reduce the frequency and severity of hot flushes and improve sleep quality. Below, I explain how I use it for particular symptoms, as well as difficulties with confidence, eating and intimacy.

Hypnotherapy for hot flushes and night sweats

Hot flushes can interrupt a meeting, leave you changing your clothes or wake you several times a night. Clinical hypnosis can reduce how often they happen and how severe they feel. It’s one of the non-hormonal treatments recommended by The Menopause Society.During hypnosis, I guide you through cooling imagery. You might imagine stepping into cool water or feeling a breeze against your skin, paying attention to the sensation of cooling down. I combine this with suggestions for coolness and comfort. You can practise the same imagery at home with a recording.This is treatment for the symptoms themselves. In the research linked below, women receiving clinical hypnosis reported fewer hot flushes and better sleep.

Self-hypnosis for menopause symptoms

You can use hypnosis between appointments too. I provide recordings and explain how to practise, so you have something to use at home.For example, you can practise cooling imagery during the day or listen to a sleep recording when you’re ready for bed. If your confidence has taken a knock, a recording can also help you rehearse going into a meeting feeling prepared and at ease.

Hypnotherapy for menopause anxiety

Perhaps you’ve started worrying about things you used to handle without a second thought. Your heart races before a meeting, you imagine something happening to your family, or one small mistake leaves you convinced you’re failing.In hypnosis, I help you change the mental pictures and beliefs that set off that fear. If you keep imagining going blank at work, for example, we can change that scene and rehearse answering calmly. I use suggestions that build confidence in your ability to cope, so an anxious thought doesn’t have to lead to hours of worry.

Hypnotherapy for menopause low mood

Low mood can mean crying more easily, losing interest in seeing people or struggling to enjoy things you usually look forward to. You might also be giving yourself a hard time for not getting as much done.I use hypnosis to address that self-criticism and help you recall the feelings of enjoyment, confidence and connection that have been harder to find. We can rehearse getting back to something you’ve stopped doing, such as seeing a friend or returning to an activity you enjoy. That gives us something specific to build on between appointments.

Hypnotherapy for menopause sleep problems

You’re tired all day, but wide awake when you finally get to bed. Or night sweats wake you and you spend the next two hours checking the clock, worrying about how you’ll get through tomorrow.Hypnosis can help you settle to sleep by reducing physical tension and the expectation of another bad night. I use suggestions for heaviness, comfort and sleepiness, along with imagery you find relaxing. If night sweats are waking you, we can include cooling imagery too.You’ll have recordings to use at home. We’ll look at whether you’re falling asleep more easily, waking less often or getting back to sleep sooner.

Hypnotherapy for confidence during menopause

If you’re forgetting words, having hot flushes or struggling to concentrate, it’s easy to start doubting yourself. You might stop speaking up at work, turn down opportunities or avoid seeing people because you’re worried they’ll notice.I use hypnosis to challenge conclusions such as “I’m not good at my job any more” and help you remember your skills and experience. We can rehearse a presentation, a conversation or a social occasion while bringing back the feeling of being confident and capable.

Hypnotherapy for menopause stress and irritability

You might hear yourself snapping at someone and wonder why you reacted so strongly. Then you feel guilty, even though you’re exhausted and have been trying to keep everything going.
  • A shorter temper: Snapping at people over things you’d usually brush off.
  • Feeling overwhelmed: Finding it hard to cope with everyday demands, especially after a poor night’s sleep.
  • Difficulty relaxing: Still feeling tense when you finally get time to yourself.
In hypnosis, I use suggestions to help release tension and change the automatic reaction to something that usually irritates you. We can take a familiar situation, such as being interrupted when you’re busy, and rehearse responding without that immediate rush of anger. We can also address the belief that you have to do everything yourself.

Hypnotherapy for menopause brain fog, memory and concentration

Forgetting why you walked into a room is frustrating. Losing your train of thought in a meeting can be upsetting, especially if you’ve always been someone people rely on. Brain fog can affect how quickly you think, how well you concentrate and how confident you feel at work.
  • Poor concentration: Trouble multitasking, staying focused or keeping track of a conversation.
  • Memory lapses: Forgetting names, appointments or what you were about to say.
  • Mental sluggishness: Taking longer to process information and feeling mentally tired.
Brain fog can be worse when you’re tired, anxious or sleeping poorly. I use hypnosis to help improve rest and reduce stress, alongside suggestions for focused attention. That includes addressing the fear that forgetting a word means you’re no longer good at your job. We can rehearse taking your time and continuing a conversation, so one lapse doesn’t leave you panicking about the next one.

Hypnotherapy for emotional eating during menopause

Changes in your weight or body shape can be upsetting. When you’re also tired, irritable or low, food can become the quickest way to feel better for a few minutes. You might then criticise yourself, feel worse and reach for more.I use hypnosis to help change that automatic response. We look at what happens before you eat for comfort, then use suggestions and mental rehearsal to practise responding differently. That can include recognising hunger and fullness, stopping the “I’ve ruined it now” thinking after a snack, or rebuilding motivation for exercise you enjoy.We can also address how you feel about your body. You don’t need to criticise yourself into making changes, or wait until you reach a particular weight to feel more comfortable being seen or enjoying intimacy.

Hypnotherapy for sexual confidence during menopause

When you’re tired, your sex drive has dropped or you feel uncomfortable with changes in your body, sex can become another thing you feel under pressure about. You might avoid intimacy because you’re worried about what your partner expects.Hypnosis can help you feel less self-conscious and more at ease with intimacy. I use suggestions and imagery to reduce pressure, address negative thoughts about your body and help you imagine closeness that feels comfortable and enjoyable. There’s no expectation that you should want sex more often than you do.If dryness or pain is part of the problem, your GP or menopause clinician can help treat it. Tell me about it too, so we take it into account.

Benefits of hypnotherapy for menopause

Relief can mean getting through a meeting without a hot flush, having more energy after a better night’s sleep or feeling less irritable with your family. Depending on the symptoms you bring, we’ll work towards:
  • Fewer hot flushes and less disruption from night sweats
  • Falling asleep more easily and feeling better rested
  • Feeling calmer and less irritable at home and at work
  • Less self-criticism when you forget a word or lose your train of thought
  • Feeling more in control of emotional eating
  • Greater confidence in your body and more ease with intimacy

Hypnotherapy alongside menopause treatment

You can have hypnotherapy alongside HRT or other medical treatment. Tell me what you’re taking and whether you’re having any other therapy, so I can take that into account.If you’re already receiving treatment but still struggling with night sweats, broken sleep or anxiety, we can discuss adding hypnosis to help ease those symptoms.NICE recommends considering menopause-specific CBT for hot flushes and night sweats, and for sleep problems associated with them. Clinical hypnosis is also recommended for hot flushes and night sweats in The Menopause Society’s 2023 position statement. You can discuss the available treatments with your GP or menopause specialist.

Research on hypnotherapy for menopause

Hot flushes and night sweats

A 2013 trial involved 187 postmenopausal women. After five weekly clinical hypnosis sessions and home practice, the hypnosis group reported about 74% fewer hot flushes at 12 weeks, compared with 17% in the structured-attention control group. The combined frequency-and-severity score fell by about 80% in the hypnosis group. Sleep quality also improved.Read the trial by Elkins and colleagues

Clinical guidance

The North American Menopause Society’s 2023 nonhormone therapy position statement recommended clinical hypnosis for hot flushes and night sweats, with Level I evidence. This places it among the nonhormonal options supported by good and consistent scientific evidence.Read the 2023 position statement

Self-hypnosis research

A 2025 trial involving 250 women found a greater reduction in hot-flush scores with a self-administered hypnosis programme than with a sham white-noise programme at six weeks. The study also examined how symptoms interfered with daily life.Read the 2025 trial in JAMA Network Open

Hypnosis and anxiety

A 2019 review brought together 15 studies containing 17 trials and found benefits for anxiety, particularly when hypnosis was combined with other psychological approaches. This research covers anxiety more broadly, rather than menopause alone.Read the hypnosis and anxiety review

Menopause and perimenopause hypnotherapy FAQs

Questions about symptoms, treatment, sessions and booking.

Menopause symptoms and hypnotherapy

Can hypnotherapy help with menopause anxiety?Yes. Hypnosis can help change the automatic fears, catastrophic thoughts and self-doubt that fuel anxiety. If you’re imagining a disaster before a meeting or worrying for hours after a conversation, I use suggestions and imagery to change those reactions and help you feel more confident about coping.
Can I have hypnotherapy during perimenopause?Yes. You don’t need to wait for your periods to stop. Hot flushes, night sweats, insomnia and anxiety can all begin during perimenopause, and you can get help with them now.
Can hypnotherapy help with menopause sleep problems?Yes. I use hypnosis to help you relax physically, feel sleepy and change the expectation that bedtime means hours of lying awake. We can include cooling imagery if night sweats are disturbing your sleep. I also provide recordings for you to use at home.
Can hypnosis help me stop overthinking at night?Yes. If you start solving tomorrow’s problems as soon as you get into bed, I use hypnosis to help change that automatic reaction. Suggestions and imagery help you stop mentally rehearsing everything that could go wrong and settle down to rest.
Can hypnotherapy help with confidence during menopause?Yes. I use hypnosis to challenge beliefs such as “I’m not capable any more” and help you remember your skills and experience. We can rehearse something you’ve started avoiding, such as speaking in a meeting or seeing friends, while building a stronger feeling of confidence.
Can hypnotherapy help with irritability during menopause?Yes. Hypnosis can help reduce tension and change your response to things that usually set off your temper. We can rehearse a familiar situation, such as being interrupted or asked to do one more thing, and use suggestions for responding more calmly.
Does hypnotherapy help hot flushes and night sweats?Yes. Clinical trials have found reductions in the frequency and severity of hot flushes. The approach uses hypnotic suggestions for coolness and comfort, cooling imagery and practice at home. You can read the original studies in the research section above.
Can hypnotherapy help with menopause brain fog?Poor sleep and stress can make brain fog worse. I use hypnosis to help with sleep and anxiety, alongside suggestions for focused attention. We can also address the panic and self-doubt that follow forgetting a word, so you can carry on with a conversation without becoming overwhelmed by the mistake.

HRT and other treatments

What does menopause hypnotherapy focus on?We start with the symptoms that are bothering you. That can include hot flushes, night sweats, insomnia, anxiety and irritability. I also help with emotional eating, body confidence and worries about sex. The main content above explains the techniques I use for each.
Can I have hypnotherapy while taking HRT?Yes. You can have hypnotherapy alongside HRT. Tell me about your current treatment so we can take it into account. Your prescribing clinician should advise on any changes to HRT.
Can I try hypnotherapy if I cannot take HRT?Yes. Clinical hypnosis is a non-hormonal treatment recommended by The Menopause Society for hot flushes and night sweats. You can also have hypnotherapy for sleep problems, anxiety and confidence, whether or not you take HRT.
Do I need a menopause diagnosis before booking?No. You can contact me about the symptoms you’re experiencing without a formal diagnosis. You can also see your GP about possible menopause symptoms and the treatment options available.
Can I ask about hypnotherapy after early or surgical menopause?Yes. You can contact me about hot flushes, sleep problems, anxiety or other difficulties following early or surgical menopause. Tell me about any treatment you’re receiving so I can take it into account.
Can I have hypnotherapy alongside CBT or counselling?Tell me what therapy you’re having and what it’s helping you with. We can discuss whether adding hypnotherapy would be useful and how the treatments would fit together.
Can I have hypnotherapy if I take antidepressants or other medication?Please tell me what you take and what it has been prescribed for before we arrange treatment. We can discuss your treatment and what you would like to work on. Keep taking prescribed medicine unless your prescribing clinician advises a change.
What if I have low mood as well as anxiety?Tell me about both. Low mood can affect your motivation, enjoyment and the way you speak to yourself. I use hypnosis to address self-criticism and help you rehearse returning to activities you’ve stopped enjoying. If you’re receiving treatment for depression, let me know so I can take that into account.

What happens in hypnotherapy sessions

What happens in the first menopause hypnotherapy session?We talk about your symptoms, your health and any treatment you’re having. I’ll explain how I use hypnosis for the problems you’ve described and answer your questions. Your first appointment includes hypnosis as well as this discussion.
What does hypnosis feel like?People describe it differently. You may feel physically relaxed and focused on my voice, or simply comfortable with your eyes closed. There is no particular feeling you need to achieve for us to work together.
Will I be aware and in control during hypnosis?Yes. You can hear me, speak, ask a question or stop the session. You do not have to follow a suggestion or discuss something you do not want to talk about.
What if I find it difficult to relax?Tell me. We can take more time, change the pace or try a different way of focusing your attention. You do not need to switch off every thought or force yourself to relax.
Do I have to talk about my childhood or difficult past experiences?Not necessarily. We discuss what is relevant to the problem and the approach that suits you. You can tell me if there are things you would prefer not to discuss, and we can consider how to proceed.
Will I have a hypnosis recording to use at home?Yes. I provide hypnosis recordings to use between appointments. I will explain when and how to listen. Use them somewhere safe where you can relax, never while driving or doing anything that needs your full attention.
How many menopause hypnotherapy sessions will I need?That depends on the symptoms you want help with and how you respond. I’ll discuss a plan with you and review it as we see what’s improving. You don’t have to commit to a fixed course before we’ve spoken.
How quickly might I notice a change?Some people notice changes after the first appointment; others need several sessions and practice at home. We’ll look at changes in your symptoms, such as how often you have hot flushes, how well you sleep or whether you feel less anxious at work.

Fees, location and booking

Where can I have menopause hypnotherapy in London?I offer in-person appointments at City Hypnotherapy Centre, Longcroft House, 2–8 Victoria Avenue, London EC2M 4NS. The practice is near Liverpool Street station. Contact me to ask about availability.
Do you offer online hypnotherapy for menopause and perimenopause?Yes. I offer one-to-one sessions by Zoom. You need a quiet, private room, a reliable internet connection and a phone, tablet or computer.
Can I choose between in-person and online appointments?Yes. Let me know which you prefer when you enquire. Both formats involve a conversation and hypnosis tailored to your concerns. We can also discuss changing format if your circumstances change, subject to availability.
How much does menopause hypnotherapy cost?One-to-one sessions cost £198 and last approximately 50 minutes. Your first appointment includes hypnosis. You can check the current fees page or contact me before booking.
How long does a hypnotherapy session last?A one-to-one session lasts approximately 50 minutes. This includes talking about how you are getting on as well as the hypnosis itself.
How should I prepare for an online session?Choose a quiet room where you will not be interrupted. Check that your device is charged and your connection works, and use a comfortable chair or somewhere suitable to lie down. Tell me if you have any questions before the appointment.
Are hypnotherapy sessions confidential?Sessions are private. I will explain confidentiality and its usual legal and safeguarding limits before we work together. The website Privacy Policy explains how personal information is handled. You do not need to put a detailed medical history in your first enquiry.
Can I ask a question before deciding whether to book?Yes. You can call, email or use the enquiry form on this page. Briefly describe what you would like help with and whether you prefer London or online appointments. Asking a question does not commit you to a course of sessions.

Menopause hypnotherapy in London and online

In-person appointments take place at City Hypnotherapy Centre, Longcroft House, 2–8 Victoria Avenue, London EC2M 4NS, a short walk from Liverpool Street station.You can also have your sessions online by Zoom from a quiet, private room at home.Call 07973 896907 or send an enquiry to ask about appointments.
City Hypnotherapy Centre premises at Longcroft House, London

Enquire about menopause hypnotherapy

Call, email or send a message using the form. Tell me briefly what you would like help with and whether you prefer an appointment in London or online.You do not need to include a detailed medical history in your first message.07973 896907

susannah@cityhypno.co.uk

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