Sally Garozzo | Clinical Hypnotherapist Brighton & Online

The Paradox of the ‘Strong-Minded’ Personality

When people first contact me for hypnotherapy in Brighton (or online), they often say, “I’m not sure if I can be hypnotised, I’m too strong minded.” It’s a belief that comes up again and again: the idea that hypnotherapy is about ‘losing control’ and that only people who are suggestible, passive, or ‘weak-willed’ can benefit.

But here’s the paradox, and something hypnotherapists like Adam Eason have spoken about extensively: being strong minded is NOT a barrier to hypnotherapy. In fact, it can be one of the greatest assets.

Strong minded individuals often thrive in hypnosis because of what they bring:  focus, imagination, collaboration and commitment.  These are exactly the qualities that make hypnotherapy so powerful.

Misunderstanding Hypnosis

We live in a culture where hypnosis has been presented through films, TV shows, or stage performances as something done to you. The hypnotist swings a pocket watch, you surrender, and your ‘str...

When Your Mind Won’t Switch Off

Have you ever felt like your brain is a hamster wheel you can’t step off? The same thought circling round and round, "what if this happens? did I really lock the door? what if something terrible occurs because I didn’t check again?" For people living with OCD or obsessive thinking, this isn’t just the occasional worry. It can feel like incessant torture.

I know, because so many of my clients in Brighton (and beyond) arrive at my door exhausted by their own minds. They don’t want to think these thoughts, they don’t believe the thoughts, but they feel compelled to obey them, repeat them, or neutralise them in some way.

The truth is, OCD isn’t about being “quirky neat” or “a bit controlling” (despite what the media often portrays). It’s about living in a body that never feels quite safe, a nervous system that’s constantly scanning for danger, and a brain that has latched onto repetitive thoughts and rituals as a form of control (and as an attempt to turn...

For many women, menopause doesn’t arrive as a neat, gradual transition. It can feel like a tidal wave crashing over everything you thought you knew about yourself. In Brighton, where I run my practice, I often hear women describe it as if their sense of being is unravelling, their mind is turning against them, and their body has become unpredictable. Sleep is patchy, moods are volatile, anxiety creeps in, libido drops, and confidence plummets. Suddenly, you’re not just dealing with hot flushes or night sweats you’re questioning your very sense of identity.

This is why menopause can feel like a breakdown.  But now being on the other side of it, I can say, hand on heart, it's more of a reconstruction than a breakdown.  It's an unravelling of outdated patterns, beliefs, and conditioning. And while it can be deeply unsettling, it also offers us a chance to rebuild ourselves in a way that feels more authentic, liberated, and aligned. Hypnotherapy (the way I do it) can be a profound ally on...

When people search for hypnotherapy Brighton, they often want to know what the actual experience will be like before they book in. It’s natural to feel a mix of curiosity, nerves, and hope. You might be wondering: Will I go under? What will it feel like? Will it actually work for me?

I’d love to take you behind the scenes and show you what it’s really like to have Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) with me here in Brighton (or online) from the moment you book, to what happens in the session, to the ripple effects that unfold afterwards.

Step One: The Consultation 

The process begins with a free 45 minute consultation call via zoom which you book yourself via the link at the bottom. This is where you get to ask questions, share a little about your situation, and most importantly, feel into whether I’m the right fit for you. Choosing a hypnotherapist in Brighton is about trust, resonance, and feeling safe, understood and supported.  

On this call, I listen carefully without judgeme...

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are changing the game for many people, including me.

They can help regulate appetite, reduce cravings, and bring real results where other methods have failed. And yes, they work...I’ve seen the numbers on the scales drop and I’ve felt my clothes loosen.

But what I didn’t expect was this:
After the weight started shifting, I hit a wall.
A wall of burnout.  At first it felt like exhaustion but then I realised it was grief. 

It was confusing at first. Why grief? I was finally getting what I’d wanted right?  A lighter body.
But the truth is, even though the physical weight was leaving me, the emotional weight was still clinging to my system.

The Weight Beneath the Weight

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy can change your body,  but they don’t change your emotional patterns.
They don’t help your nervous system feel safe in a new identity.
They don’t address the decades of meaning you’ve attached to food, weight, body image, or hunger.

What...

You know the feeling.

That relentless hum of urgency. The tight chest, the shallow breath, the way your brain spins even when you’re lying still. Maybe you’ve tried yoga, magnesium, mindfulness, even meds, but the sense of “something isn’t right in my body” just won’t lift.

This is the fight or flight response in motion, and if you’re living in Brighton (or anywhere, really), it might feel like the modern world keeps feeding it. The noise, the pace, the perfectionism, the overthinking. But there is a way to come down. A way to let your nervous system breathe again. And that’s where hypnotherapy in Brighton (and online) can offer something gentle, powerful, and deeply reparative.

Living in a World That Doesn’t Let You Switch Off

Let’s be real: the current of modern life doesn’t often reward slowness. Productivity is worshipped. Overwhelm is normalised. We scroll through disasters and dopamine hits, constantly toggling between “too much” and “not enough.”

And if you’ve experienced e...

This is your time to pause…

To let the noise quieten…
To loosen the invisible grip of anxiety and gently come home to yourself.

Because here in Brighton, amongst the sea breeze, the layered skies, and the creative pulse of this city, there’s space for your nervous system to recalibrate. And with the right support, healing doesn’t have to be a lifelong project. It can begin today, with one powerful step: accessing the intelligence of your subconscious mind.

I’m Sally Garozzo, an award-winning hypnotherapist based in Brighton, and I’ve supported hundreds of people just like you to find safety in their bodies again. To breathe more freely. To stop living on high alert. To stop coping and start living.

What does anxiety really feel like?

Anxiety isn’t just “feeling nervous.” It’s that deep, humming hyper vigilance. The way your shoulders live up by your ears. The lump in your throat that no amount of logic can swallow.
It’s the scanning for danger. The second-guessing what others migh...

You’re exhausted before the day begins. You find yourself snapping at the people you love, procrastinating on things that matter, or lying awake at night with a head full of thoughts you can’t switch off.

Even on your days off, your body doesn’t seem to know how to relax. You keep pushing through, putting everyone else first, feeling guilty for taking a break—until eventually, something gives.

This is burnout. And it’s not just about having too much on your plate.

I know this feeling because I've been there.  

What I know to be true is that burnout is often the result of deep, subconscious programming—patterns you didn’t choose, but ones you’ve been unconsciously living by for years.

The good news? These patterns can be changed.
And Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) offers a powerful route to reset your nervous system, rewire your beliefs, and help you reclaim your life.

What Is Burnout, Really?

Burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion caused by p...

Do you dread getting behind the wheel?
Do you plan your route to avoid motorways, tunnels, or busy junctions?
Maybe your heart races as you approach a roundabout, or your palms sweat at the thought of merging lanes.

If so, you're not alone.

Driving anxiety affects thousands of people across the UK and around the world, and it can range from a mild sense of unease to a full-blown panic attack while driving. For some, it's a long-standing issue. For others, it appears suddenly sometimes after a difficult experience on the road, and sometimes for no conscious reason at all.

But here's the good news: Driving anxiety is not a life sentence. It’s a pattern that can be changed and Hypnotherapy using Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) offers a powerful route to long-lasting relief.

What is Driving Anxiety?

Driving anxiety is a specific type of situational anxiety. It’s your mind and body reacting as if driving—or a certain aspect of it—is dangerous, even when rationally, you know you’re...