Welcome to Brighter Future Therapy Practice!
Calm your mind. Regain control. Feel like yourself again.
Are you constantly thinking, planning, worrying? Does your mind race at night resulting in poor sleep? Do you feel “always on” and mentally exhausted?
Are you running on adrenaline? Do you suffer from tension, headaches, IBS, fatigue? Do you react emotionally or tearfully?
Do you suffer from imposter syndrome? Second-guessing your decisions and fearing being judged?
Do you struggle with juggling caring responsibilities and business pressures? Do you feel a loss of personal identity beyond roles?
Do you feel stuck despite trying “everything”? Has talking not changed how you feel?
Today’s the day to make that change!
Book an initial consultation
Appointments can be in-person in my relaxing therapy room in Hadleigh, Essex or virtually anywhere in the world via Zoom.
Book your 45 minute initial consultation with no-obligation to book further sessions.
Book now online or call +44 7564 966738
My name is Laura Bartlett and I am a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist, with a strong academic and professional background in psychology and evidence-based therapy. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from Royal Holloway, University of London, alongside a Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy and a Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma.
I am a registered member of the Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (AfSFH), fully insured, and hold an enhanced DBS certificate — so you can be confident you are working with a qualified, professional, and ethical practitioner.
Before retraining as a therapist, I spent 20 years working in the London corporate world as an insurance broker. I understand first-hand the pressure of responsibility, constant decision-making, and the mental load that comes with high-performance roles. With an Advanced Diploma in Insurance (ACII) and a Level 3 Diploma in Management and Leadership, my approach is practical, grounded, and evidence-informed — designed for professionals who are capable, driven, and quietly exhausted.
Meet Laura
Services
Stress, Overwhelm & Mental Load
Running a business or managing a demanding career often means carrying a constant mental load. Many professionals I work with feel permanently “switched on”, struggle to relax, and find their mind racing even when they try to rest.
Solution focused hypnotherapy helps calm the nervous system, reduce overthinking, and restore a sense of control. Clients often notice improved sleep, clearer thinking, and a calmer emotional baseline, allowing them to cope more effectively with day-to-day pressures without feeling exhausted by them.
Confidence, Self-Trust & Decision-Making
Even highly capable professionals can experience self-doubt, imposter feelings, or a tendency to second-guess decisions — particularly during periods of increased pressure or change.
Through solution focused hypnotherapy, we work to quiet the inner critic and strengthen confidence at a subconscious level. Clients often report feeling more self-assured, decisive, and able to trust their judgement, both in business and in life, without the constant need to overthink or seek reassurance.
Sleep & Switching Off
Difficulty switching off at night is one of the most common issues I see. A busy mind, stress, or persistent worry can make it hard to fall asleep or stay asleep, leading to fatigue and reduced resilience.
Hypnotherapy helps guide the brain into a calmer, more relaxed state, making it easier to let go of racing thoughts and improve sleep quality. Many clients notice they fall asleep more easily, sleep more deeply, and wake feeling more refreshed and mentally clearer.
Menopause-Related Stress, Anxiety & Confidence Changes
Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can affect mood, confidence, sleep, and stress levels, often at a time when life already feels demanding. Many women feel less emotionally steady or more self-doubting, without fully recognising the impact these changes can have.
Solution focused hypnotherapy can support emotional regulation, stress reduction, and confidence during this transition. Clients often describe feeling calmer, more balanced, and more like themselves again, better able to manage both the physical and emotional effects of this stage of life
Burnout Prevention & Emotional Resilience
Long-term stress doesn’t always lead to a crisis — often it shows up as ongoing fatigue, irritability, reduced motivation, or a sense of “just getting through”.
This work focuses on protecting mental energy, rebuilding emotional resilience, and preventing stress from becoming overwhelming. Clients often feel more emotionally robust, better able to handle pressure, and less drained by everyday demands.
Weight Management & Relationship with Food
Weight concerns are rarely just about willpower. Stress, emotional eating, habits, and subconscious associations with food all play a role, particularly during periods of pressure or hormonal change.
Solution focused hypnotherapy supports healthier habits by addressing emotional triggers, increasing self-awareness, and strengthening motivation at a subconscious level. The focus is on sustainable change and developing a calmer, more balanced relationship with food and body image.
Managing Intrusive Thoughts & Mental Loops
Intrusive or repetitive thoughts can feel distressing and difficult to control, even when you recognise they are irrational or unwanted. Trying to suppress them often makes them feel stronger.
Solution focused hypnotherapy helps calm the stress response linked to intrusive thinking and supports the brain in disengaging from mental loops. Clients often feel less disturbed by their thoughts, better able to let them pass, and more mentally at ease.
Low Mood, Motivation & Emotional Flatness
Periods of low mood, reduced motivation, or emotional numbness can develop gradually, often alongside long-term stress or life changes. Many people describe feeling disconnected from themselves or unable to enjoy things as they once did.
Hypnotherapy can help lift emotional heaviness by promoting positive future focus, improving sleep, and restoring a sense of hope and momentum. Clients often report feeling lighter, more motivated, and emotionally re-engaged with daily life.
Phobias can develop unexpectedly and may persist long after the original trigger has passed. Even when you understand the fear logically, your emotional response can feel automatic and overwhelming.
Hypnotherapy helps reduce the subconscious fear response and rebuild a sense of safety and control. Many clients notice a significant reduction in anxiety and an increased ability to approach situations they previously avoided.
Phobias & Avoidance Behaviours
Why choose Brighter Future?
Evidence of real, meaningful change
My testimonials highlight lasting shifts and prove that I deliver tangible, outcome-focused changes rather than just talking therapy or vague wellbeing advice
Client-centred, empowering style
I provide grounded, evidence-informed support, helping clients understand their own cognitive processes and teaching tools that can be used independently
I understand the pressure you are under
As a mum of four with 20 years’ experience in a high-stakes London corporate environment, followed by life as a small business owner, I understand the cumulative impact of long-term adrenaline and mental load.
Flexible Sessions - in-person or remote
I understand that life is busy. Initial consultations and subsequent sessions can be in-person, remote or a combination of the two - whatever works best for you
In-person sessions in a relaxing private environment
Solution focused hypnotherapy in the local areas of Hadleigh, Leigh-on-Sea, Benfleet, Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea, Canvey Island, Dunton, Laindon, Basildon, Horndon on the Hill, Corringham, Stanford-le-Hope, Pitsea, Thundersley, Hockley, Hawkwell, Rochford, Westcliff-on-Sea, Wickford and Rayleigh.
The surrounding area includes Hadleigh Country Park and Hadleigh Castle.
There is plenty of off-street parking available and the nearest train stations are Benfleet (c2c line), Leigh-on-Sea (c2c line) and Rayleigh (Great Anglia line).
Therapy sessions work equally well over Zoom
Live too far away or struggle to fit in travel time? Do you not drive or just prefer sessions in the comfort of your own home?
As well as in-person sessions, Brighter Future Therapy Practice also offers online sessions anywhere in the world. Hypnotherapy has been shown to be equally effective in person or virtually.
To date Brighter Future have helped people in Australia, Canada and America. And virtual sessions have also been carried out with clients throughout the UK.
Book your 45 minute initial consultation with no-obligation to book further sessions.
Book now online or call +44 7564 966738
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