About me

I feel passionate about supporting people to create real and lasting change in their lives. Our past does not have to inform our future.We can be free to find new choices in how we behave, think and feel. I love to see people grow, flourish and find more meaning, focus and joy.

Cath Sturdy


I am a fully qualified and insured Solution Focused Hypnotherapist. I trained at the prestigious Clifton Practice in Plymouth and am a full member of the Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapists ( AfSH). I have certificates in hypnotherapy for menopause, trauma and PTSD.

I have worked with many clients to help them make the changes they need - boosting confidence for public speaking, giving support through cancer treatment, coping with grief, recovering from PTSD, reducing anxiety, getting out of depression, as well as clearing phobia’s, stopping smoking and breaking the debilitating cycle of OCD.


I am warm and friendly, I am good at creating connection and a sense of safety and acceptance so you feel you can be yourself and relax. I am professional at all times.

Why Solution Focused Hypnotherapy?

Training to become a solution-focused hypnotherapist was a life-changing experience for me. The first practice we did was asking our ‘client’ if they could recall a recent happy moment. We had to listen out for the good feelings, big them up, notice and reflect the qualities and values they were describing, and then ask if this reminded them of other happy moments. I realised then, this was vastly different from my counselling training. I learned that by focusing our minds on positives, and on the future, we improve positive biochemistry and rewire our neural connections to new potentials.

I myself have had SFHT to treat PTSD and anxiety. I am happier, more confident and much calmer. By experiencing the amazing and powerful benefits of this work, I am even more enthusiastic to share it!

I have a teenage daughter , 2 cockapoos, chickens and an abundant vegetable plot. I am committed to healthy living and relating, I practise Yoga and meditation and I love to dance.

My Previous Qualifications and Experience

I have a BSc in psychology and a European Diploma in Therapeutic counselling and ITEC diploma’s in Massage, aromatherapy and reflexology. I have experience working with mental illness, the homeless and learning disabilities and with teenage issues. I also have an understanding of anxiety, domestic abuse, the effects of childhood trauma and PTSD.

I worked as a massage therapist for 15 years and ran successful practices in Dorset and Devon.

I saw Cath over the course of a few months. Hypnotherapy with her completely turned my life/health around. It massively improved some of the issues I was going through at the time. I had positive results from the first session and every week I saw her, I saw improvements. The space and practice feels very comfortable and safe. Cath explains clearly the science behind hypnotherapy and how it works, which also gives an understanding into the way our brains operate when suffering. This is very helpful to understand. Video call sessions are also available if you are not in the local area. Couldn't recommend her enough!!
John - 2023

Cath was very compassionate and easy to connect to. Her questions made me recognise the positives in my week and in me, where normally I’d focus on the negatives. This made me feel an appreciation for life and find what I valued. Cath helped me develop techniques to cope with really challenging situations, and panic attacks. They are skills that will help me for life! Thankyou so Much Cath.
Jane - 2023

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Cath Sturdy

Sessions in Dartington, Devon, and online.

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