Donna Hughes Hypnotherapy

21/08/2026

Our Women’s New Moon Circle returns … and this one feels like a deep exhale.

Sunday 13th September · Ivy & Lace, Carlton in Lindrick · £12

After the fire and the spotlight of July’s Leo Solar Eclipse, the Virgo New Moon arrives with a very different kind of invitation.
She is quieter, gentler and one of the most powerful moons of the year - because she asks us to do something many of us find harder than being bold or being seen.
She asks us to tend to ourselves. Properly. With the same care and devotion we give so freely to everyone else.
Tend to yourself the way you tend to everyone else.
That is the invitation of the Virgo New Moon.
She will also shine a gentle but honest light on the inner critic - that voice that is never quite satisfied, that measures and picks and finds us wanting. We’re going to look at that voice together, with kindness, and we’re going to choose a different one.

Together we will:
🌿 Sink into a deep, restorative hypnotic guided meditation
🏛️ Journey to a sacred healing temple and meet the healer within you
📖 Journal on powerful prompts around self-compassion, the body, and nourishing daily rituals
🍵 Share herbal tea, warm company and … obviously … Jaffa cakes 🧡

No experience needed. No pressure. Just you, exactly as you are, ready to be tended to for a change.
Spaces are limited so if something in you is saying yes, trust that feeling.

📅 Sunday 13th September
📍 Ivy & Lace, 98 High Road, Carlton in Lindrick S81 9EA
🎟️ £12 · https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QZ9YWO53

Comment below or send me a message to reserve your space

16/08/2026

Hello, hello 🤗

I'm back from my little road trip, feeling energised & looking forward to seeing some of you in my treatment room next week 💫

I do have a couple of spaces available for Indian head massage 💆🏼
🧡 Tuesday 3pm and
🧡 Wednesday 12 noon
Pop me a message to book 💌

10/08/2026

09/08/2026

A gorgeous gathering for our New Moon Circle today 🌙🧡💫🤍

07/08/2026

Let’s Talk About Anxiety - because it doesn’t look the same for everyone.

Anxiety isn’t always panic attacks or dramatic meltdowns.
Often, it’s quieter. Sneakier. It hides in everyday moments and wears many disguises.

💬 Social anxiety might sound like:
“What if I say something weird?”
It shows up as avoiding meet-ups, overthinking every text, or rehearsing conversations before they happen.

💼 Performance anxiety might whisper:
“What if I fail?”
It manifests as racing thoughts before a presentation, sleepless nights before an exam, or the urge to back out of opportunities.

💔 Health anxiety might ask:
“What if something’s seriously wrong?”
You find yourself Googling symptoms, fixating on body sensations, or jumping to worst-case scenarios.

🌍 General anxiety often sounds like:
“Something bad is going to happen.”
It can feel like a constant hum of dread, tightness in the chest, or a mind that won’t switch off even at 2am.

Here’s the truth:
You’re not being dramatic.
You’re not broken.
You’re human - and your brain is trying to protect you.
But it might be using outdated programming.

✨ That’s where hypnotherapy comes in.
It works with the subconscious - the part of your mind that stores patterns and beliefs - and gently rewrites the fear-based scripts running in the background.

Together, we calm the nervous system.
We update the mental autopilot.
We help you respond to life with more ease, less fear, and a lot more self-trust.

📩 If anxiety has been running the show, it might be time to try something different.
Hypnotherapy isn’t magic - but it is powerful, evidence-based, and tailored to you 🧡💫🤍

05/08/2026

🧡 A little reminder ...
If no one has told you today ...
You're doing better than you think.

Life can feel heavy sometimes and it's easy to focus on everything you haven't done or where you think you should be. But every small step forward matters.

Be kind to yourself.
Celebrate the little wins.
Rest when you need to.
Keep going when you can.
You're doing great ... even if it doesn't always feel like it. 🤍

Wishing you a peaceful day 💫
Donna 🧡🤍💫

01/08/2026

🌻 Hello August! 🧡

How did that happen?

It feels like only yesterday I was watching Spring arrive and now we're stepping into August. The seasons change so quietly, yet somehow the months seem to rush by faster every year.

One of the unexpected joys I've found this summer has been growing my own vegetables and fruit. Runner beans climbing higher each week, tomatoes slowly swelling in the sunshine, strawberries that rarely make it into the kitchen 😉 potatoes hidden beneath the soil waiting to surprise me and baby aubergines that are ridiculously cute!

There's something deeply satisfying about nurturing a tiny seedling into a plant that produces food. A little water, plenty of sunshine, patience, care ... and slowly, almost without noticing, it grows into something abundant.

And the taste? There's nothing quite like eating something you've picked just moments before. Fresh, full of flavour, and somehow all the more special because you've cared for it from the very beginning.

It made me realise that we're not so different.

As humans, we need nurturing too.

We need nourishing food, water, rest, movement, laughter, love, connection and kindness. We need people who believe in us. We need moments of stillness amongst the busyness of life.

As someone who's neurodivergent, I know how easy it is to get caught in cycles. Having brilliant ideas but struggling to begin. Wanting to make changes but feeling stuck. Putting things off, even when we know they'll help us.

So perhaps August is an invitation ...

🌱 What do you want to grow?

A little more confidence?
A calmer mind?
Better sleep?
Healthier boundaries?
A new habit?
More joy?

And what might you be ready to release?

The self-doubt.
The overthinking.
The anxiety.
The old stories that tell you you can't.

Then there's that thing ...

The one that's been quietly tapping you on the shoulder for weeks, months ... maybe even years.

You know exactly what I mean.

When will you do it?

Because the perfect time rarely arrives. But one small step today can completely change where you are a few months from now.

That's one of the things I love most about hypnotherapy. It's not about "fixing" you, because you're not broken. It's about helping you clear away what's been holding you back, so you can grow into the person you've always had the potential to become.

If August feels like your month to make a change, I'd love to help.

I have availability for NEW hypnotherapy clients from Wednesday 19th August. As always, I only work with a small number of therapy clients at any one time, so that everyone receives the care, time and personalised support they deserve.

If something in this post has resonated with you, my inbox is always open.

Here's to a month of gentle growth, fresh beginnings and finally doing the thing that's been waiting for you 🧡💫🤍

26/07/2026

🧡 A little thank you ... 🧡

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has supported my small business and kept me so wonderfully busy over the past few weeks.

Whether you've come for hypnotherapy, attended a Women's Moon Circle, booked another treatment, recommended me to a friend, or simply liked and shared my posts ... I truly appreciate every single one of you 💫🤍

I'm taking a few days off now to rest, recharge my batteries and refill my cup ... ice cream may also feature 🍦 and I'll be back in my treatment room on Thursday, ready to welcome clients again 💫

My next available appointment for NEW hypnotherapy clients is Tuesday 18th August.

I only ever work with a small number of therapy clients at a time because the work we do together is personal, deep, and completely tailored to you.

When we work together, I hold space with care. I listen deeply.
And every session is thoughtfully curated around your individual needs - no templates, no one-size-fits-all approach.

If you've been feeling like something needs to shift - whether that's stress, sleep, confidence, anxiety, or simply that feeling of being a little "off" - maybe this is your sign to take that first step 💫

🤍 Drop me a message or comment below if you'd like to explore working together in August.

Thank you again for allowing me to do work that I genuinely love. It never stops being a privilege 🧡💫🤍

16/07/2026

🦁🌙 Our Women's Moon Circle returns ... and I'd love you to join us beneath the bold New Moon in Leo 🧡

🗓️ Sunday 9th August · 4pm
📍 Ivy & Lace, 98 High Road, Carlton in Lindrick S81 9EA
🎟️ £12

Ahead of the Solar Eclipse in Leo, we'll gather in the powerful pre-eclipse energy - a time of courage, confidence, self-expression and new beginnings 💫

If you've been playing small, doubting yourself, or feeling ready to step into your light, this afternoon is for you.

As an Advanced Practitioner in Clinical Hypnotherapy, I'll gently guide and hold space for you as we:

🌙 Experience a deeply relaxing guided hypnosis

🤍 Reflect, release and set heartfelt intentions

📖 Journal with prompts inspired by Leo's bold energy

✨ Connect with a wonderful circle of supportive women

🍵 Enjoy herbal tea and, of course, Jaffa Cakes! 🧡

No experience is needed, and you don't need to know anything about the moon. Just come exactly as you are.

Spaces are limited, so if you're feeling drawn to join us, trust that feeling.

Book via the link below (please include your contact details in the notes), or send me a message to reserve your place.

I'd love to welcome you into our circle 🦁🌑🤍

https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QZ9YWO53

10/07/2026

🧡 A little check in from me ...

You may have noticed it's been a little quieter than usual here over the past couple of weeks, so I just wanted to pop in and say hello 🧡

The incredibly hot weather we've been having here in the UK has pretty much wiped me out! Like many people, I've been feeling drained, but alongside managing a few ongoing health challenges, some days I simply have to listen to my body and give it what it needs.

One thing I've learnt is that self-care isn't just something I encourage my clients to practice ... it's something I have to prioritise too. Rest isn't giving up. Slowing down isn't failing. Sometimes it's exactly what's needed 💫

I'm still here behind the scenes, supporting my wonderful clients, learning, planning new ideas, using my own wellbeing tools and doing my best each day. Just because I'm posting a little less doesn't mean I'm not here 🤍

If you're struggling at the moment, please know you're not alone.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, stuck, or simply in need of some time that's just for you, I'd love to help.

I currently offer:
✨ Clinical Hypnotherapy
✨ Spiritual Hypnosis & Soul Journey Sessions
✨ Reiki
✨ Indian Head Massage
✨ Relaxation & Wellbeing Treatments
✨ Personalised essential oil recommendations and bespoke blends to support your wellbeing
✨ Women's Moon Circle
✨ Essential oil workshops (coming soon)

Every treatment is tailored to you because no two people are the same.

Finally, I just want to say a huge thank you 🧡

Thank you for following my page, liking, commenting, recommending me and supporting my small business. It genuinely means more than you probably realise.

If my posts resonate with you, one of the biggest ways you can support a small business like mine is by sharing them with your friends or recommending my page. Every share helps me reach someone who may be looking for exactly the support I offer 💫

Take care of yourselves in this heat, be kind to yourselves, and remember that asking for support is a strength, not a weakness. If I can help you find a little more calm, confidence or balance, my door is always open.

With love,
Donna 🧡🤍💫