Knutsford Altrincham Cheshire Manchester Online
Change starts with
a conversation.
Solution-focused hypnotherapy so you can learn to thrive, not just survive. It's more than relief, it's skills for living.
Embody your potential.
Let's talkFirst conversation complimentary · Sessions from £80 · Audios from £6.95
BSc Psychology · MNCH Reg. · AfSFH Reg. · CNHC Registered · Anxiety UK Approved
HELPING WITH
Wherever you're starting from, there's a path forward.
Sessions are completely bespoke & tailored to you.
Phobias
Fear of flying, driving, needles, heights, worked through with a structured, session-by-session approach.
£280 4 sessions
Book nowSmoking & Vaping
As a former smoker, I split this into two sessions on purpose. Often we're using nicotine to self-regulate, so we settle the nervous system first, then address the habit itself.
£195 2 sessions
Book nowAnxiety, Stress & Low Mood
Calm the nervous system's alarm and build real capacity, not just cope or manage the symptoms.
Learn moreSomething Else?
From skin picking to body dysmorphia, if it's rooted in the mind, hypnotherapy can often help. Not seeing your situation here doesn't mean I can't. Get in touch and let's talk it through.
Ask meNot sure where to start? That's what the first conversation is for.
Let's talkMY APPROACH
Most of what we struggle with starts in the same place. Our nervous systems are wired for survival, not for happiness. Anxiety. Low mood. A fear that's stopping you, or a habit you can't shake. Confidence that never shows up when you need it. Overeating. Never quite managing to exercise. Different presentations, the same root cause.
I understand this from both sides. As a clinician, but also because I spent years dysregulated myself, thinking that was just how life was. It wasn't. It's so much better than that, once you have the right tools.
Body and mind are in constant conversation, not two separate systems but one, working in both directions. I spent over a decade working in occupational therapy before I trained in hypnotherapy, and that work is where I first began to understand the deep connection between body and mind, healing and purpose. Settle the body, through breath, through stillness, and the mind follows. Redefine the meaning behind something, a memory, a fear, a moment that shaped you, and the body stops sounding the alarm. Solution-focused hypnotherapy works both ends of that loop at once. This is embodied regulation.
Occupational therapy is also where I learned to break a goal down to what it actually means to you. Not "I want more confidence," but why, and what would you do with it? Because regulation isn't the point in itself. The point is what it lets you do: the meeting you can walk into, the flight you can take, the ordinary day that stops costing so much.
It's never about weak willpower, and finding change difficult isn't a character flaw. The work we do together isn't focused on problems, it's helping you learn to thrive, so the choices you make are genuinely yours, not a survival mechanism. That's the work I do with clients across Knutsford, Altrincham, and the wider Cheshire and Greater Manchester area.
THE METHOD
It's working with the nervous system directly, not just the thoughts sitting on top of it, so calm becomes the body's default rather than something you have to keep chasing.
Not just relaxation
Relaxation eases symptoms in the moment. Embodied regulation aims to change how your nervous system responds going forward.
Body and mind, together
We settle the body and hypnotherapy reframes the mind.
Built to last
The goal isn't a single calmer moment, it's skills you carry with you, so change holds beyond the session.
HOW IT WORKS
Solution-focused from the start.
We don't spend time analysing the past. We focus on where you want to be and build the path to get there, whether we're working together in Knutsford, Altrincham, or online across Cheshire and Greater Manchester.
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A complimentary conversation
15 minutes, free, by phone or Zoom. A relaxed, no-obligation call to talk about what you're looking for and whether we're a good fit.
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Your bespoke plan
We work out what's actually getting in the way, and what needs to shift for it to feel manageable. Individual sessions are £80, with packages starting at £280.
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Change you can build on
Techniques drawn from current understanding of how the brain forms habits and responses, applied to how you think, feel, and respond day to day.
Listens to your needs and designs the session around that, not just a standard template for all clients.
FAQ
Questions clients ask before their first session.
Straightforward answers, wherever you're starting from.
What's your background?
I spent over a decade working in occupational therapy before training in solution-focused clinical hypnotherapy, and I hold a BSc in Psychology. That work is where I learned to treat body and mind as one thing rather than two, which is the foundation of how I practise now.
Can hypnotherapy help with anxiety?
Solution-focused hypnotherapy calms the nervous system and works on the thoughts driving anxious feelings, not just the symptoms. I see clients in person from my Knutsford practice, and online across Altrincham, Cheshire, and Greater Manchester.
Can hypnotherapy help with stress?
Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and positive suggestion to work on how you respond to pressure, not just how you feel in the moment. Clients often report better sleep, less tension, and a calmer baseline.
Can hypnotherapy help with low mood?
It can be a useful complementary therapy for low mood, though it isn't a replacement for medical treatment. I help clients shift unhelpful thought patterns and reconnect with motivation and a sense of joy.
Can hypnotherapy help me stop smoking or vaping?
Smoking and vaping cessation is one of the most established uses of hypnotherapy. We work on both the psychological habit and the cravings, across two sessions.
Can hypnotherapy help me overcome a phobia?
Phobias often operate below conscious control, which is why hypnotherapy is commonly used for them. Whether it's a fear of flying, heights, needles, or something else, sessions are built around your specific fear.
Does hypnotherapy help with IBS?
Gut-directed hypnotherapy is referenced in NICE guidance as an option to consider for IBS where symptoms haven't responded to other treatments. It works on the gut-brain axis to ease bloating, pain, and urgency.
Can hypnotherapy help with sleep problems or insomnia?
Hypnotherapy is widely used for insomnia and disrupted sleep, working on the anxious or overactive thinking that keeps you awake.
Can hypnotherapy ease menopause symptoms?
Hypnotherapy is used to support sleep, anxiety, mood, and hot flushes during menopause and perimenopause, with sessions tailored to your specific symptoms.
PRICING
An investment in yourself.
Every session is tailored to you, whether that's in person in Knutsford, or online across Altrincham, Cheshire, and Greater Manchester. Here's what that looks like.
Ongoing sessions
My work is client specific. Some things resolve more quickly, others take longer, and we'll always be honest about what's realistic for you. Most people begin with a block of 4.
Initial consultation & individual sessions
£80 per session
One-hour session, online or in person. Your first session is priced the same as every session after it.
Book a sessionBlock of 4
£280 £70 per session, saving £40
+ Lifetime library access
A starting point for ongoing work, not a fixed programme. We'll build your plan together as we go.
Book a blockStructured packages
A small number of issues respond well to a set, complete course of sessions. These two are priced as a full package from the start.
Phobia resolution
£280 4 sessions
+ Lifetime library access
Fear of flying, driving, needles, heights, worked through with a structured, session-by-session approach.
Book nowSmoking & vaping
£195 2 sessions
+ Lifetime library access
As a former smoker, I split this into two sessions on purpose. We settle the nervous system first, then address the habit itself.
Book nowBook a package, and the tools you build together don't end when the sessions do. Lifetime access to my full self-hypnosis and meditation library comes with it.
Teachers, NHS workers, police, and fire service receive 25% off all sessions and packages. Just let me know when you get in touch.
GUIDED REGULATION
Tools for living.
Guided hypnosis and meditation recordings for deep relaxation at home, in your own time. Use them alongside sessions, or entirely on their own.
Instant MP3 download, yours to keep. Most run 35–60 minutes, combining guided hypnosis with theta brainwave music. No app needed, listen on any phone, tablet, or computer.
New to hypnosis? Start free.
Download a free mini hypnosis audio, around 10–15 minutes, and experience it for yourself. No commitment, no obligation.
Sleep
Sleep Serenity
Guided hypnosis for insomnia and disrupted sleep, for nights when your mind won't switch off.
Stress & anxiety
Exhale
Guided hypnosis for stress and anxiety relief. Release tension, regain calm, return to centre.
Confidence
Confidence from Within
Guided hypnosis for confidence and self-esteem, building authentic self-belief from the inside out.
Menopause
Cool & Calm
Guided hypnosis for menopause symptoms, supporting natural relief for hot flushes and night sweats.
Weight & eating
Eating with Intention
Guided hypnosis for weight management and emotional eating, working on your relationship with food.
Mood
Inner Joy
Guided hypnosis for low mood and emotional wellbeing, working on thought patterns to help you feel more at ease.
I now have the tools to deal with when the unexpected hits me, and how to calm myself.
CLIENT REVIEWS
In their words.
Nail biting
Breaking a 30-year habit
I came to hypnotherapy with an open mind and really as a last resort, after trying absolutely everything to stop. I cannot believe the difference seeing Judi has made to my life and my general wellbeing. She has made me understand what a chronic habit is in terms of the psychology behind it, and why I was doing it to myself.
Claustrophobia
My fear of enclosed spaces
Judi put me at ease from the very first session and I like the way she explains about the brain and how hypnotherapy works. I never imagined how much Judi's sessions would help me, and I have the added bonus of a recording I can listen to whenever I need to relax. I have recommended Judi to lots of people I know.
Grief & loss
Five stars every day
Amazing at what she does, very professional and understanding. Listens to your needs and designs the session around that, not just a standard template for all clients. Helped me get through the worst few months of my life, watching my mother pass. Thank you Judi. Five stars every day.
Social anxiety
Warm, friendly and approachable
Within a few sessions of solution-focused hypnotherapy with her, it has helped me to address my social anxiety issues. I feel so much more positive and confident in myself. I would recommend Judi to anyone who is thinking about trying hypnotherapy for any reason.
Perspective shift
Judi is one of the best
When I started having the hypnotherapy, I was more than a little sceptical. How wrong was I to doubt? Judi has helped me in the way I look at things. All my friends and family have seen how much I've changed, and all have commented on my outlook on life.
Health & wellbeing
Laughter, learning, and real results
Combining the science of the body and the brain with really enjoyable, calming hypnotherapy, she has really helped me. Added to that, she is a lovely person, you'll laugh as much as you'll learn, and she is committed to making a difference as soon as she can. Judi is all about impact.
New mum, stress & anxiety
A newfound freedom
Thank you, Judi, for helping me find the path to managing anxiety and stress. You have helped improve my mindset, which has helped me be the mum and wife that my family deserves. Your personalised approach made me feel understood and hopeful.
Sleep, stress & anxiety
A true gift in my journey
I originally came to her seeking help with sleep issues that had been affecting me for years, but what I received was so much more than I expected. From the very first session, Judi created a warm, safe, and welcoming space where I felt fully heard and supported. Her approach is both compassionate and deeply insightful.
GET IN TOUCH
Let's talk.
Book a free 15-minute conversation, or send me a question first. Whichever feels easier.
Book a free conversation
15 minutes, by phone or Zoom by request. A relaxed, no-obligation chance to talk about what you're looking for and whether we're a good fit.
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82A King Street, Suite 7, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 6ED
judi@judiquirke.com
LOCATION
Finding me in Knutsford.
On King Street, a few minutes from Tatton Park, and easy to reach from Altrincham, Cheshire and Greater Manchester.
82A King Street, Suite 7
Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 6ED
Tatton Park on your doorstep
The main entrance to Tatton Park is a short walk away, a thousand acres of parkland, gardens and deer. If you have time afterwards, take it. There's something worth having in walking out of a session and into open space rather than straight back into the day.
Finding the door
The entrance faces King Street, between Necessities and The Banking Hub. You'll see a keypad on your right next to the doorway, press the call button marked J Quirke Hypnotherapy. The office is on the 2nd floor.
Getting here
A 5-minute walk from Knutsford train station, with regular services to Manchester city centre and Chester. Easily accessible from the M6 and M56, and a short drive from Altrincham, Hale, and Wilmslow.
Around the corner
If Tatton isn't your thing, Knutsford itself is worth a wander. Independent shops, good coffee a few doors in either direction, restaurants, yoga studios, and enough on King Street to make an afternoon of it.
Not local? Online sessions work just as well, and I see clients across the UK and internationally by video from wherever they are.