Susannah Saunders · Workplace wellbeing

Corporate wellbeing
& hypnotherapy

Help your employees manage stress, sleep better and build confidence. I offer group workshops, one-to-one hypnotherapy and Sootheful, my hypnotherapy audio app.

In practice since 2003 · Clinical hypnotherapy
BSc (Hons), SQHP & HPD
At your workplace in London or online

Services for your employees

Book separately or as a bespoke package.

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Group workshops

Workshops on stress, sleep, confidence or presentation nerves, with explanations, practical exercises and guided hypnosis.

Employees learn techniques they can practise during the session and use at work or at home.

At your workplace or live online
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One-to-one hypnotherapy

Confidential hypnotherapy sessions for employees, managers and leaders, paid for by your organisation.

Each session addresses the individual’s concerns, such as anxiety, poor sleep, self-doubt or public speaking.

Personalised sessions · Confidential appointments
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The Sootheful app

Sootheful is my hypnotherapy app, with recorded sessions for stress, sleep, overthinking, confidence and focus.

Staff can listen on their phone, tablet or computer without booking an appointment.

Recorded hypnotherapy · Staff access
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Book a single workshop, arrange private sessions, offer staff app access or combine the three in a bespoke package.

Susannah Saunders, clinical hypnotherapist and workplace wellbeing facilitator

About Susannah

Susannah Saunders

I have practised as a clinical hypnotherapist since 2003, helping clients with stress, anxiety, sleep and confidence. I deliver the workshops and one-to-one sessions, and create the hypnosis recordings in Sootheful.

  • BSc (Hons) in Psychology
  • HPD & Senior Qualification in Hypnotherapy Practice
  • CNHC registered · GHR registered member

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The benefits

For employees

  • Manage stress and anxious thoughtsLearn relaxation and attention techniques for deadlines, meetings and other stressful situations.
  • Build confidence at workWork on self-doubt and rehearse speaking in meetings, giving presentations or handling difficult questions.
  • Unwind and sleep betterAddress overthinking after work, difficulty relaxing and thoughts that interfere with sleep.

For employers

  • Help staff manage work-related stressArrange sessions on the pressures your employees face, such as deadlines, organisational change or demanding roles.
  • Develop confidence in meetings and presentationsGive staff opportunities to practise techniques for speaking clearly, contributing ideas and presenting to clients.
  • Include office-based and remote staffChoose workplace or online sessions, with app access for employees who prefer recorded hypnotherapy.

We can agree what employees will learn and collect feedback after sessions. Workshops complement the steps your organisation takes to manage workloads and working conditions.

Workshop topics

What hypnotherapy can help with

Choose one topic for a workshop or cover several in a series.

Sleep & switching off

Thinking about work in the evening, racing thoughts at bedtime and difficulty unwinding. More about sleep support.

Confidence & self-belief

Self-doubt, imposter feelings, fear of mistakes and speaking up in meetings. More about confidence.

Resilience & change

Coping with setbacks, recognising when work is becoming overwhelming and asking for help.

Focus & motivation

Procrastination, distractions and habits that get in the way of priorities. More about motivation.

The hypnotherapy approach

How I use hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy uses focused attention, imagery and therapeutic suggestions to help change reactions such as feeling anxious before a presentation or repeatedly thinking about work at bedtime.

For example, I might guide employees through imagining a presentation, rehearsing how they want to speak and respond to questions. A session on sleep would use a different approach, focusing on relaxation and bedtime thoughts.

Group sessions focus on a topic agreed with you. Private sessions are personalised to the individual. Sootheful provides recorded hypnosis that staff can listen to independently.

Planning your programme

How to arrange a booking

01 / Discuss

Tell me what you need

Tell me about your team, the challenges you want to address and the time and budget available.

02 / Tailor

Receive a proposal

We agree the services, topics, delivery, confidentiality and follow-up, with a clear quote before booking.

03 / Deliver

Confirm your booking

We confirm the dates, venue or online arrangements and how staff will take part. Any recordings, app access or follow-up sessions are agreed in advance.

Explore the services

What each service includes

Group workshops & guided hypnotherapy

A workshop combines clear explanations, relevant discussion and exercises around an agreed theme. Guided hypnosis can help people rehearse calmer responses, build confidence or unwind. A dedicated group hypnotherapy session can also be arranged.

Sessions can be delivered at your London workplace or live online. Short workshops, longer sessions, team away days and a series over time are all options to discuss.

The format is explained beforehand and participation in hypnosis is optional. Colleagues do not need to share personal experiences with the group.

Private hypnotherapy for employees & leaders

In employer-funded one-to-one sessions, I work privately with an employee on their specific concerns. These can include stress, anxiety, sleep, confidence or a situation such as presenting to a board.

Appointments can take place online or in a suitable private room at your workplace. We agree booking and referral arrangements before sessions begin.

Funding a session does not give an employer access to its content. Confidentiality, its relevant limits and any administrative reporting are explained to the individual.

Sootheful hypnotherapy audio app

Sootheful is my online hypnotherapy app, with guided audios for stress, sleep, overthinking, confidence, focus and switching off. Employees can choose short audios or longer sessions on a phone, tablet or computer.

Workplace access can be offered on its own or alongside workshops and private sessions. Enquire about licensing and a quote for your organisation.

Visit Sootheful · Sootheful for workplaces

Combining the three services

A stress workshop can introduce the approach to your team. Employees can then use Sootheful in their own time, with optional private sessions for those who want individual support.

Or you might begin with a focused workshop for a particular team, or one-to-one support for leaders. Your package is tailored to your organisation, with the services and scope agreed in advance.

Susannah Saunders at her laptop, introducing her free guided relaxation audio

Free audio

Try a guided relaxation recording

Listen to my free 30-minute guided relaxation recording to hear how I guide a session.

Enquiries

Discuss a booking for your team

Contact me about workshops, private hypnotherapy or Sootheful access for your employees. I can help you decide which services to include and provide a quote.

A few useful details

  • Your organisation and main priorities
  • Approximate number of employees
  • Workplace location or online delivery
  • Preferred timing and services of interest

You do not need a complete brief to get in touch.

Further information

Corporate wellbeing FAQs

More detail on corporate workshops, employee hypnotherapy, Sootheful, delivery and booking. Choose a topic below.

Choosing corporate wellbeing workshops

What are corporate wellbeing workshops?

Corporate wellbeing workshops bring employees together to understand a shared challenge and practise ways to manage it. My workshops draw on clinical hypnotherapy and can include guided group hypnosis for stress, sleep, confidence or presentation nerves. They are one of three services I offer, alongside one-to-one hypnotherapy and my Sootheful hypnotherapy audio app.

Which workplace wellbeing workshop should we choose?

Choose the topic your staff need help with. A stress workshop can cover deadlines, overthinking and switching off after work. A confidence workshop can focus on meetings and presentations. If several topics are relevant, we can plan a series. Contact me if you would like help deciding.

Who are your employee wellbeing workshops for?

They can be arranged by HR, people teams, wellbeing leads, managers or business owners. Content can be adapted for small teams, wider staff groups or leaders, including professional services, finance, technology, creative businesses, charities and public sector teams.

Do you offer employee stress management workshops?

Yes. I explain how stress affects concentration, sleep and reactions, then teach exercises for relaxation and focusing attention. We can use examples from your workplace, such as deadlines, meetings or difficulty switching off after work.

Can you provide confidence and performance workshops?

Yes. We can focus on presentation nerves, speaking up in meetings, imposter feelings and staying composed under pressure. Participants practise rehearsal and attention techniques connected to their work, rather than being expected to perform or disclose personal difficulties in front of colleagues.

Do you offer workplace wellbeing programmes as well as one-off talks?

Yes. A bespoke programme can combine group workshops, one-to-one hypnotherapy and access to Sootheful over an agreed period. We choose the topics, sequence and follow-up around your organisation’s needs, giving employees time to practise techniques and revisit what they find useful.

Are these workshops suitable for small businesses?

Yes. A smaller business can choose a focused session for its team rather than a large programme. Tell me your priorities, approximate group size and available time so I can suggest a format and provide a tailored quote.

Can the workshops be tailored to our industry and culture?

Yes. Beforehand, we discuss your audience, typical work pressures and the language that feels appropriate for your organisation. Examples and exercises can be adapted for the people attending, with clear learning outcomes agreed as part of the proposal.

Corporate hypnotherapy for staff and employees

Can hypnotherapy be part of an employee wellness programme?

Yes. Workplace hypnotherapy brings personalised or group hypnosis into an employee wellbeing programme. I use focused attention, imagery, suggestions and rehearsal around goals such as handling pressure, switching off or feeling more confident. You can arrange shared group sessions, private employee appointments or a combination.

Can we book group hypnotherapy as a standalone staff wellbeing session?

Yes. You can book a dedicated group hypnosis session rather than a wider educational workshop. We agree a shared theme, such as switching off after work or presentation confidence, and explain the format to employees beforehand. The session can take place online or at your London workplace.

What is the difference between a wellbeing workshop and group hypnotherapy?

A workshop combines explanation, discussion and practical exercises, with optional hypnosis where agreed. A dedicated group hypnotherapy session gives more time to guided hypnosis using imagery and therapeutic suggestions around a shared theme. Private one-to-one sessions address an individual employee’s own concerns and goals.

Can a programme combine workshops, group hypnosis and private employee sessions?

Yes. A programme could begin with a stress workshop including group hypnosis, offer optional one-to-one hypnotherapy and give employees access to Sootheful between sessions. We agree the mix, timing, booking and confidentiality arrangements around your employees’ needs.

Can corporate hypnotherapy support presentation confidence and imposter feelings?

Yes. Group or individual work can focus on expectations about being judged, making mistakes or not being good enough. Hypnosis can include personalised suggestions and rehearsal of a presentation, meeting or pitch. Private sessions allow an employee to explore concerns they prefer not to discuss with colleagues.

Can employee hypnotherapy focus on sleep and switching off from work?

Yes. Sessions can address repeatedly thinking about work, difficulty relaxing in the evening and bedtime habits. I use guided hypnosis and practical exercises to help employees unwind. A workshop can cover common difficulties; private sessions address an individual’s sleep concerns.

Can a hypnotherapy session be part of a staff away day or wellbeing week?

Yes. We can agree a clearly described group hypnotherapy session as part of an away day, wellbeing week or wider staff programme. Tell me the theme, group size, setting and time available. I explain the approach and make participation optional so people know what to expect.

How do we arrange a bespoke corporate hypnotherapy programme?

Tell me about your organisation’s priorities, audience, approximate numbers and preferred dates. We discuss the right combination of group workshops, one-to-one hypnotherapy and Sootheful. I then prepare a tailored proposal covering delivery, resources, confidentiality arrangements and pricing.

Stress, resilience, burnout and sleep

What can employees learn in a stress management workshop?

Employees can learn to recognise signs of stress, use relaxation exercises before a meeting and bring their attention back to a task when distracted by worry. They practise during the workshop and discuss when they could use the exercises at work.

Do you provide resilience training for teams?

Yes. Sessions can cover handling setbacks, noticing signs of stress, asking for help and relaxing after busy periods. We discuss examples from your workplace and practise responses to them. Manageable workloads and support from colleagues and managers are important too.

Can you run a burnout awareness workshop?

Yes. We can explore exhaustion, detachment from work and feeling less effective, alongside boundaries, recovery and routes to support. The session helps people recognise patterns and consider next steps; organisational pressures also need attention through management and appropriate workplace processes.

Can a workshop fix excessive workload or a stressful workplace culture?

A workshop can help employees manage their reactions to stress. Changes to workload, working conditions and management practices need action from the organisation. We can discuss how the sessions sit alongside those changes and your existing staff support.

Do you run sleep and stress workshops for employees?

Yes. We can cover work-related rumination, switching off from messages, wind-down routines and relaxation. The aim is to help people make practical changes around sleep and stress. Persistent or concerning sleep problems may also need individual assessment or support.

Can you help teams who struggle to switch off after work?

Yes. We can focus on the habit of mentally replaying work, checking messages and carrying tension into the evening. Exercises can include shifting attention, creating a transition after work and rehearsing a more settled end-of-day routine.

Are workshops useful during restructures or organisational change?

They can provide practical support for uncertainty, stress and changing expectations. We agree the focus around your circumstances and avoid asking people to disclose sensitive workplace concerns publicly. Clear communication, consultation and support from the organisation remain important alongside the session.

Do you provide mental health awareness workshops?

Yes. Workshops can explore everyday stress, anxiety, low mood and routes to support in accessible language. The emphasis is practical wellbeing and recognising when more help may be needed. These sessions are separate from a formal Mental Health First Aid qualification.

Managers, confidence and individual support

Can you run wellbeing workshops for managers and leaders?

Yes. Sessions can focus on managing personal pressure, leading calmly, recognising signs of stress and knowing when to direct someone towards support. We tailor the discussion to your managers’ responsibilities and connect it with your existing HR, wellbeing and occupational health arrangements.

Can you help with public speaking and presentation nerves at work?

Yes. A confidence workshop can include preparation, calmer attention and mental rehearsal for pitches, presentations or difficult questions. Individual public speaking hypnotherapy is also available for employees who would prefer to work on their own concerns privately.

Can a workshop address imposter syndrome and speaking up?

Yes. We can explore self-doubt, fear of being judged and holding back in meetings, then practise more balanced responses and rehearsal. Examples can be adapted for new starters, people entering leadership or teams who regularly pitch or present.

Do you offer one-to-one corporate hypnotherapy?

Yes. Organisations can enquire about individual support for employees, managers and senior leaders. Sessions can focus on stress, anxiety, sleep, confidence or other agreed goals. We discuss referral arrangements, booking and confidentiality before setting up employer-funded support.

Are employer-funded one-to-one sessions confidential?

The confidentiality arrangements are explained before sessions begin. Funding a session does not give an employer access to its content. We agree any administrative information required for the arrangement and explain consent and relevant confidentiality limits to the individual.

Will employees need to share personal experiences in a group?

No. People can learn from examples and practise privately without describing their mental health or personal history to colleagues. We agree how questions are handled and can offer ways to ask about the content without making a personal disclosure.

Can employees contact you privately about stress or anxiety at work?

Yes. Employees can enquire directly about private one-to-one support for stress, anxiety, sleep or confidence. The individual treatment pages explain these sessions in more detail. For employer-arranged support, appointments can be delivered at your workplace or online, with privacy arrangements agreed beforehand.

Can workshops work alongside our EAP or occupational health service?

Yes. We can agree signposting to your employee assistance programme, occupational health team or other support. Workshops provide education and practical exercises, while your existing services continue to provide their own assessment, advice and specialist support where needed.

Hypnotherapy, participation and accessibility

How is hypnotherapy used in a corporate wellbeing workshop?

I use focused attention, imagery, mental rehearsal and therapeutic suggestions to work with automatic expectations and familiar reactions. A workshop can include optional guided hypnosis, while a dedicated group hypnotherapy session gives more time to that work. The format and theme are explained before employees take part.

Is a workplace hypnosis session like stage hypnosis?

No. There is no entertainment element or requirement to perform. The approach is collaborative, with a clear explanation and a choice about participation. Employees remain able to speak, keep their eyes open, stop an exercise or simply listen.

Does everyone have to take part in guided relaxation?

No. Participation in a relaxation exercise is optional. Employees can listen with their eyes open, observe or step out if that suits them better. We agree the format beforehand and make the choices clear when introducing the session.

What if some employees are sceptical about hypnotherapy?

Questions are welcome. I explain techniques in ordinary language and connect them with situations people recognise, such as rehearsing a presentation or settling after a busy day. No one needs to hold a particular belief or participate in every exercise.

Can you adapt a workshop for accessibility or sensory needs?

Please tell me about the adjustments your group needs when enquiring. We can discuss pacing, breaks, written resources, camera choices and alternatives to particular exercises. Arrangements are agreed beforehand so employees know what to expect.

Do employees need to lie down or close their eyes?

No. A workshop can take place with people seated comfortably. Closing the eyes during a relaxation exercise is optional. We discuss the room or online setup beforehand so people can take part in a way that suits the setting.

What evidence informs your workplace wellbeing approach?

My approach draws on clinical hypnotherapy training and work with stress, anxiety and confidence. The page links to hypnosis research on anxiety and to NICE, HSE and WHO workplace guidance. Those sources inform the discussion without implying endorsement of a particular workshop.

Is this accredited Mental Health First Aid training?

These are tailored wellbeing workshops rather than a Mental Health First Aid qualification. They can complement your trained first aiders and existing support. If you need a particular accredited course, clarify that requirement when planning your wider staff training.

London delivery, online workshops and formats

Where do you deliver corporate wellbeing workshops in London?

I deliver corporate wellbeing workshops at your workplace, including offices in the City of London, Canary Wharf and the West End. Online delivery is also available. Tell me your venue and preferred date so we can agree suitable arrangements.

Do you offer online wellbeing workshops for remote teams?

Yes. Live online sessions can bring together remote employees or teams in several locations. We agree the delivery platform, length, participation options and question format in advance so people can hear clearly and join comfortably from an appropriate space.

Can you work with hybrid teams?

Yes. We can discuss a session for staff in the room and colleagues joining online. Remote participants need to be able to hear, see and ask questions. Depending on the venue and activities, separate sessions may work better.

Can we book a wellbeing lunch and learn?

Yes. A “lunch and learn” is simply a short workshop held around lunchtime. We can focus on one theme, such as managing stress, switching off or presentation confidence. The session can be scheduled at another time if that works better for your team; its length and content are agreed with you.

Do you offer half-day workshops, away days and conference talks?

Yes. We can arrange a half-day workshop, a session during a staff away day or a conference talk. Longer workshops allow more time for exercises and questions. We agree the topic, length and activities before booking.

How long are corporate wellbeing workshops?

The length is agreed before booking. You can request a short workshop, a longer session or a series. Tell me how much time you have and the topics you want to cover, and I will suggest a format.

How many employees can attend a workshop?

Group size is agreed when planning the session. The right format depends on whether you want discussion, exercises, a webinar or individual support. Please include an approximate number in your enquiry so we can plan delivery and provide a suitable quote.

Can webinars be recorded or include a relaxation audio?

A replay, relaxation audio or written resources can be discussed as part of the proposal. We agree the scope and sharing arrangements in advance, including how to keep personal questions and contributions out of any recording.

Planning, pricing and booking

How much do corporate wellbeing workshops cost?

Pricing is tailored to the booking. It depends on the session length, audience size, delivery format, location, preparation and any resources or follow-up support. Contact me with your requirements and I will suggest suitable options with a quote.

What information do you need to prepare a workshop quote?

Please share your organisation, the main theme or goal, approximate participant numbers, preferred dates and whether you want London delivery or an online session. Include the time available and any recording, resource or one-to-one support requirements.

Can you design a wellbeing programme within our budget?

Tell me your budget, approximate staff numbers and the services you are interested in. I can suggest a workshop, private sessions, app access or a combination, and explain exactly what the quote includes.

Can we book for a wellbeing week or awareness event?

Yes. Sessions can be themed around your staff wellbeing week or another event in your calendar. Get in touch with the date, audience and purpose, and we can discuss a focused topic and any follow-up activities or resources.

How far ahead should we book a workplace wellbeing workshop?

Contact me once you have a preferred date or planning window. Availability depends on the date, location and preparation needed. If you have flexibility, include a few options so we can discuss a suitable session and schedule.

Can we measure whether employees found the workshop useful?

Yes. We can agree a small set of learning goals and discuss feedback or follow-up questions. Measures might focus on whether people understood a technique and used it afterwards. Longer-term organisational outcomes need wider evaluation rather than being attributed to one workshop.

What qualifications does Susannah Saunders have?

I have practised as a clinical hypnotherapist since 2003 and hold a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, the Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma and Senior Qualification in Hypnotherapy Practice. I am CNHC registered and a GHR registered member. My about page provides more detail.

How do we book a corporate wellbeing workshop?

Use the contact page, call 07973 896907 or email susannah@cityhypno.co.uk. Tell me about your team, priorities and preferred format. We begin with a conversation, then agree a tailored proposal, delivery arrangements and quote before confirming the booking.

Sootheful for employee wellbeing

What is Sootheful and can we offer it to employees?

Sootheful is my online hypnotherapy app: a private, on-demand library of audios created by Susannah Saunders. Workplace licences give staff year-round access on a phone, tablet or computer. The library includes stress, sleep, overthinking, confidence, focus and switching off. Visit sootheful.com or enquire about access for your organisation.

Can Sootheful be combined with live wellbeing workshops?

Yes. Staff can use Sootheful alongside a workshop series, group hypnotherapy or private employee support. It offers audios people can choose in their own time, including short sessions and longer listening options. We can discuss the mix of live sessions and digital access in your tailored proposal.

Do staff need to join a live session to use Sootheful?

No. Sootheful is an on-demand audio library, so employees can listen privately at a suitable time without joining a live workshop. It can be offered as a separate staff wellbeing resource. Hypnosis audios should only be used somewhere safe and quiet, never while driving or operating equipment.

Does Sootheful replace an EAP or individual mental health care?

No. Sootheful supports everyday wellbeing and can complement an employee assistance programme, workshops or individual support. It does not replace medical or psychological care. A workplace licence provides access to the audio library; private hypnotherapy sessions are a separate service.

Research and workplace guidance

NICE guidance on mental wellbeing at work, the HSE Management Standards and the WHO guidance on mental health at work put individual support alongside organisational action on working conditions.

A 2019 meta-analysis of hypnosis for anxiety found reduced anxiety across the studies reviewed. This is evidence about anxiety treatment, rather than a study of this workplace programme or its financial return.

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