Dr Linda Mortimer PhD, Orpington and online

A calm space to find clarity

I’m Linda, a hypnotherapist working in Orpington, Kent. I provide a calm, collaborative space where you can explore the challenges you’re facing, understand the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop practical strategies for lasting change.

Dr Linda Mortimer, cognitive behavioural hypnotherapist in Orpington, Kent
Dr Linda Mortimer
BSc MSc PhD HDip PGCE. Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist, NCH registered.
Meet Dr Linda

A practical, evidence-informed approach to change

Here you will find a calm, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about the difficulties you are experiencing and work towards changes that feel meaningful to you.

You may be struggling with anxiety, stress, low confidence, an unwanted habit or a feeling that you have become stuck in an unhelpful pattern. My role is to help you understand what may be maintaining the problem and to develop practical ways of thinking, feeling and responding differently.

My approach is collaborative and tailored to you as an individual. I draw on cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy, psychological research and evidence-based techniques, including:

Rather than simply treating symptoms, we will work together to identify your goals, build useful skills and support lasting change.

I offer a professional and compassionate service from my private practice in Orpington, Kent, with online appointments also available.

“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson
What I offer

Where hypnotherapy can help

Every person is different. Here’s how I can help.

Anxiety & Depression

Gentle, evidence-informed hypnotherapy to help you understand overwhelming thoughts and feelings, reduce worry and low mood, and build confidence and emotional resilience in daily life.

Habit Change

Change unhelpful habits for good. Whether it’s stopping smoking, reducing emotional eating, managing nail biting or other behaviours, I’ll help you break the cycle and create lasting change.

IBS

Evidence-based hypnotherapy to help manage IBS symptoms, reduce stress and anxiety around your gut, and improve comfort and confidence in your everyday life.

What to expect

What it's like to work with me

Therapy should feel like something we are doing together.

We agree what we are working towards

I’ll take time to understand what is happening, what may be maintaining the problem and, importantly, what you would like to be different. We’ll agree clear goals and develop a treatment plan around you rather than using a standard script.

Psychology at the heart of it

I have a PhD in Psychology and currently work in psychological research at King’s College London. My doctoral research explored anxiety and how the way we imagine future events can influence how we feel about them.

Skills that outlast the sessions

The aim is not for you to become dependent on therapy. It is for you to develop skills and confidence that you can continue using long after our sessions have finished.

Ready to take the first step?

You do not need to know exactly what to say or have everything worked out before getting in touch. Book a free, no-obligation consultation to talk about what is happening, what you would like to achieve and whether cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy may be a suitable approach for you.

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