Maria Hancock MSc BSc (Hons) HPD DipNLP GQHP DipH

Imagine:

• Feeling calmer in your body

• Waking up without dread or heaviness

• Having space and clarity in your mind

• Symptoms of anxiety, fatigue, or chronic pain disappearing

• Feeling more in control of your emotions and reactions

• Trusting your body instead of fearing it

• Finally prioritising your own wellbeing - without guilt

This isn’t about becoming someone new.

It’s about coming back to yourself.

• Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in your thoughts?

• Living with tension, chronic pain, headaches, fatigue, poor sleep or digestive issues?

• Noticing your life becoming more limited or restricted?

• Tried many approaches, with little or no lasting success?

• Feeling disheartened, like nothing is working?

• Struggling to find answers or the right support?

• Losing hope or feeling like a failure?

Feel alone and like nobody really understands?

Understand the problem, but need direction?

Want to feel calm and safe within yourself again?

You suspect your symptoms could be caused by stress or trauma and you need someone who really understands.

You wonder if you have TMS, mind-body syndrome / neuroplastic symptoms and want to be sure.

You know what you need to do, but you aren't sure how to start.

You seem to be doing the right things but it just isn't working.

Here are some of the symptoms I help with

Chronic conditions -

• Chronic pain

• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome /ME

• TMJ

• RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury)

• Headaches and migraines

• Dizziness

• Tinnitus

Other related issues -

• Addictions

• Repressed emotions

• Anger

• Alexithymia

• Trauma and PTSD

• Depression

• Self harm

• Negative thoughts

Also see common psychophysiological diagnoses:

Stress induced issues -

• IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)

• Sleep problems/ Insomnia

• Work stress

• Headaches

• Tension

• Burnout

Anxiety issues -

• Anxiety

• Panic attacks

• Negative thoughts

• Confidence

• Fears/ worries

• Phobias

• OCD

• Phobias

My work is grounded in evidence-based research, drawing on approaches that are proven to be effective. At the same time, I take a holistic view—recognising that your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing are deeply interconnected. Lastly, I have a lived experience of battling and overcoming chronic symptoms myself; and feel this allows me a deeper understanding and compassion.

I offer a calm, supportive space where you can begin to feel safe, understood, and whole again. My approach is trauma-informed, meaning I work with sensitivity to your experiences, at a pace that feels right for you, without pressure or judgement.

Our work together is collaborative. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all model—rather, I draw on a range of tools and techniques, tailoring them to suit your individual needs, goals, and preferences.

My approach

“The oak fought the wind and was broken, the willow bent when it must and survived.”
― Robert Jordan, The Fires of Heaven

100s of

15

Years of experience

Happy clients

I understand — because I’ve lived it

For years, I struggled with anxiety, chronic pain, and a list of unexplained physical symptoms.

• I tried different therapies and specialists, searching for answers.

• I was often told everything looked “fine”, but I didn’t feel fine.

• I felt confused, frustrated, and at times, invalidated.

• So I kept pushing through and blamed myself for not doing enough.

Until I discovered a different approach — one based on the science of the mind-body connection, neuroplasticity, and nervous system regulation.

I was sceptical at first, but once I learnt the science behind it, I trusted myself to get hopeful again.

I got curious about what my symptoms were trying to tell me.
I learnt to trust in my body again.

I built safety and support.

That’s when things began to shift.

And it’s this evidence-based, mind-body approach I now use to help women with anxiety, chronic pain, IBS, CFS/ME, and neuroplastic symptoms find relief.

Testimonials

" working with Maria and her somatic based sessions has been the single most helpful therapeutic experience I have had to date. ...I had originally started working with Maria due to some chronic pain and skin issues. Within the first 6 six that was all but resolved...I got to explore how I feel when I am happy, safe and healthy, and I found out so many new things about myself and what I truly want in life. And how to enjoy existence and how to feel good in my body and in my mind.... If your intention is to learn kindness, for yourself and/or others, Maria is the epitome of this and a prime example to learn from."

“Massive thanks to you for helping me get my life on track. You have made an enormous difference to me - in how I am and how I relate to others. Thank you so very much."

”Having had an intractable insomnia problem, I went to see Maria for hypnotherapy. It has worked wonders”

"I got a huge amount of benefit from my sessions with Maria. She was very calm which put me at ease. ,,, at all times I felt supported and safe. The experience was tough but amazing. I felt as though I was really listened to and Maria was excellent in her approach and I felt so much better after the sessions and it really helped me clear some significant blockages in my body."

“I underwent a course of sessions with Maria to overcome the anxiety I had ... and I must say I'm very impressed with the results. After only 3 sessions I noticed a significant reduction in my anxiety levels. I would not hesitate to recommend Maria... well worth the money."

"Maria held a gentle, spacious and safe container for a wonderful session for me which allowed me to explore my sensations and emotions in my body and also helped me tap into a deeper place to strengthen my inner resources and felt sense of who I am"

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