Send us a textWhat if the reason you can’t change isn’t a lack of insight, but a nervous system that hasn’t caught up? We sit down with clinical hypnotherapist and psychotherapist Kriti Gupta Goel to explore how hypnosis closes the gap between knowing and feeling, turning stuck patterns into progress. Kriti’s path runs through years of endometriosis, fertility grief, and a hysterectomy that ended pain but opened new layers of loss—experiences that fuel a grounded, compassionate approach to mental health where body and mind heal together.We break down how clinical hypnotherapy works: relaxing the conscious mind so the subconscious can update outdated responses to anxiety, burnout, emotional eating, and phobias. Kriti uses everyday moments—dozing on the train, getting lost in a book—to demystify trance and show why clinical hypnosis is consent-led, respectful, and effective. From her practice in a community hub next to a GP clinic, she explains real-world barriers: NHS recognition without regulation, long waits, a default to medication, and GPs unsure how or whether to refer. The solution starts with education, referral prompts, and sharing outcomes to build trust.We also look at the clinic as a living system. Word of mouth drives steady growth, while demand shifts across smoking cessation, alcohol, weight loss, and a sharp rise in teen and preteen clients facing anxiety, low confidence, and body image pressure. Hypnotherapy’s efficiency appeals to young people seeking relief without endlessly retelling their pain, and Kriti pairs it with tools like breathwork and sleep routines for lasting change. Looking ahead, she’s building group programmes and school workshops to widen access and equip parents and educators with tools for co-regulation and stress literacy. Along the way, she shares a truth many therapists recognise: as clients heal, clinicians heal too, because the work teaches the nervous system safety through repetition and care.If you’re curious about how hypnosis can support real change—or you’re a clinician considering integrative approaches to mental health—this conversation offers clarity, nuance, and usable ideas. Subscribe, share, and leave a review with the one belief you’d most like to rewire next.Guest BiographyKriti Gupta Goel is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Psychotherapist, and Coach with over two decades of experience in mental health. She’s the founder of Kriti Therapy, an integrative practice blending subconscious reprogramming, inner child healing, and somatic tools to support deep emotional transformation. Kriti helps clients move beyond insight to lasting change by accessing the subconscious mind. Based in Greenwich, UK, she runs a private practice in a community hub near a GP clinic and advocates for greater awareness and acceptance of hypnotherapy within mainstream care. Contact Details 🌐 Website: www.krititherapy.com 📷 Instagram: @krititherapy 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kritiguptagAbout Dr Andrew Greenland Dr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing. Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care. 💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

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