# Catriona Stewart-Smith Hypnosis

Based in Glasgow, Catriona Stewart-Smith offers clinical hypnotherapy to help clients make lasting, natural changes to their behaviour and mental health. Rather than relying on willpower alone, the practice works directly with the unconscious mind—where ingrained patterns and automatic behaviours originate—to address the root causes of unwanted habits and emotional difficulties.

The business serves individuals struggling with a diverse range of issues, from smoking cessation and weight management to anxiety, panic attacks, and insomnia. Clients also seek help with performance-related challenges such as public speaking anxiety, test anxiety, and sports performance optimisation. The practice additionally treats embarrassing unconscious behaviours like blushing, nail biting and teeth grinding, alongside sexual disorders, phobias, and stress-related conditions including IBS and headaches.

What distinguishes Catriona Stewart-Smith Hypnosis is its evidence-based approach grounded in understanding how hypnosis works. The practice emphasises that hypnosis is a natural state we experience daily—not stage entertainment or mind control—making it an accessible tool for genuine change. By communicating with the unconscious mind through direct suggestion and imagery, clients learn new, effective ways of responding to situations that previously triggered negative automatic behaviours.

The welcoming approach, comprehensive range of treatable conditions, and clear explanation of how hypnotherapy works make this an approachable first step for those considering clinical hypnosis for the first time.