# Portsmouth Hypnosis & Life Coaching

Vana Papagianni offers specialist hypnotherapy and life coaching in Portsmouth, with both in-office and online sessions available. As a qualified hypnotherapist, psychotherapist, and life coach, she combines Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy with solution-focused hypnotherapy to help clients overcome anxiety, phobias, fears, and addictive behaviours.

What sets this practice apart is Vana's evidence-based approach, underpinned by rigorous academic research. Her published study on hypnotherapy for specific phobias ranked in the top 5% of research globally for media impact (2022) and featured in The Telegraph, demonstrating both clinical effectiveness and professional credibility. She holds a Master of Science in Psychology from the University of Derby and is trained across multiple therapeutic modalities including IFS, Strategic Intervention Coaching, and Neuro Linguistic Programming at master's level.

Vana works with clients seeking genuine transformation rather than surface-level fixes. Her approach integrates IFS-based parts negotiation with hypnotherapeutic techniques, addressing the root causes of presenting issues. She actively engages with contemporary mental health theory, including Polyvagal Theory, ensuring her practice reflects current best practice.

The practice attracts professionals and individuals who value a therapist with both clinical depth and academic rigour. Sessions are personalised, compassionate, and delivered by someone genuinely invested in continuous professional development and understanding how different therapeutic models complement each other.