The Gentle Mind is me, James Thomas.

I’m based in Leeds, York and Harrogate.

Whether struggling with anxiety, depression, and eating disorder or exam stress, addiction, anything in fact that leaves you out of sorts, I’m here to help.

Asking for help isn't always easy, perhaps you have already tried various techniques to resolve whatever is going on in your life without results. But, the first step is the hardest and getting to this point means you are at least considering talking to someone.

My story

I drank too much and ate too much - I was nearly 20 stone, but with the help of hypnotherapy I turned things around.
Now, I run marathons, compete in Ironman events, and have climbed Mont Blanc.
Because of this, I want to return the favour and help you become a better version of yourself.
James Thomas Dip. CBH (Hypno-CBT®)
Member of National Council of Hypnotherapy
• Member of the General Hypnotherapy Register
• Registered Hypnotherapist with UKCHO(Reg. No. 82318)
• Registered therapist with the NHS Directory of Complementary & Alternative Practitioners (Reg. No. 6212)
• Qualified hypnobirther
• On-going Continuous Professional Development through the Royal Society of Medicine.

FAQs

Where is The Gentle Mind based?
I’m based in Leeds, York and Harrogate.

What's Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?

Fancy words - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Put simply it means checking in on your thoughts, feelings and actions. If any of them are working against you or hurting you then we work together to change them. Create a calmer and more confident version of you.

This research has been carefully reviewed by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), who provide independent, evidence-based guidance for the NHS on the most effective ways to treat disease and ill health.

What is hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy is simply using hypnosis as a way to help you overcome a mental or physical condition.

What hypnotherapy qualifications do you have?
I trained at The UK College of Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy.
My diploma is in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy.

My further studies have been in:
• Panic disorders
• PTSD
• Insomnia
• Addictions
• Sports visualisation
• Stress
• Stopping smoking
• Resilience
• Low esteem
• Hypnobirthing
Pain management
EMDR