About Mark D. Leahy Clinical Hypnotherapist and Performance Psychologist
Mark D. Leahy is a Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist and Performance Psychologist with private practices in Malvern, Cheltenham and Bedford. He holds an MSc with Distinction in Clinical Hypnotherapy alongside a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma, bringing a rigorous academic foundation to his clinical work. His professional memberships reflect the breadth of his expertise: he is a Diplomate and Full Member of the British Society of Clinical Hypnosis (BSCH), a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS), a Full Member of the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC), an Approved Therapist with Anxiety UK, and a Senior Associate of the Royal Society of Medicine's Hypnosis and Psychosomatic Medicine Section.
Mark works with people from all walks of life, using clinical hypnotherapy to help clients overcome anxiety disorders, manage stress, beat phobias and address a wide range of psychological challenges. Anxiety hypnotherapy is a central part of his practice, and his status as an Anxiety UK Approved Therapist underlines his commitment to evidence-informed care in this area. He also offers hypnotherapy for weight management and smoking cessation — two areas where hypnosis has a well-established track record — supporting clients in making lasting behavioural change.
Beyond therapeutic work, Mark has a particular interest in sports and performance psychology. Hypnosis is increasingly used by both professional and amateur athletes as part of modern training, and Mark draws on this to help clients sharpen mental focus, manage performance anxiety, relax under pressure and visualise success. This performance-focused strand of his practice sits alongside his broader clinical work, making him well placed to support anyone looking to raise their game mentally, whether in sport, professional life or personal development.
Mark D. Leahy Clinical Hypnotherapist and Performance Psychologist offers a professionally grounded, evidence-based approach to mental and emotional wellbeing. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, looking to break a habit, or seeking to unlock better performance, his combination of clinical hypnotherapy and performance psychology provides a focused, one-to-one pathway to meaningful change.
Treatments & Pricing
Hypnotherapy
Anxiety Disorders
Hypnotherapy to help overcome various anxiety disorders
Depression
Hypnotherapy to help address depression
Stress Management
Hypnotherapy to help manage stress
Panic Attacks / Panic Disorder
Hypnotherapy to help with panic attacks and panic disorder
Phobias
Hypnotherapy to help beat phobias
Smoking
Hypnotherapy to help stop smoking
Weight Management
Hypnotherapy to help with weight management
Pain Management
Hypnotherapy to help manage pain
IBS
Hypnotherapy to help with irritable bowel syndrome
Skin Problems
Hypnotherapy to help with skin problems
Psychogenic Infertility
Hypnotherapy to help with psychogenic infertility
Assertiveness
Hypnotherapy to help improve assertiveness
Sports Performance
Hypnotherapy to help raise sports performance levels
Snoring
Hypnotherapy to help with snoring
Insomnia
Hypnotherapy to help with insomnia
Nail Biting
Hypnotherapy to help stop nail biting
Erythrophobia (Fear of Blushing)
Hypnotherapy to help with fear of blushing
Nocturnal Enuresis (Bed-Wetting)
Hypnotherapy to help with bed-wetting
Stammering
Hypnotherapy to help with stammering
Bruxism (Grinding and/or Clenching Teeth)
Hypnotherapy to help with teeth grinding and clenching
Dystonia
Hypnotherapy to help with dystonia
Asthma
Hypnotherapy to help with asthma
Tinnitus
Hypnotherapy to help with tinnitus
Sport Hypnosis
Hypnosis specifically focused on improving sports performance
Free Initial Consultation
No-obligation phone or face-to-face assessment of client needs
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Frequently asked questions
What issues can hypnotherapy help me with?
Mark works with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety disorders, stress, phobias, weight management, and stopping smoking. He also offers sport hypnosis to help athletes and performers sharpen mental focus and visualise success.
Where are the practices based?
Mark holds private practice sessions in three locations: Malvern, Cheltenham, and Bedford, making him accessible to clients across those areas.
What qualifications and professional memberships does Mark hold?
Mark holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, a Postgraduate Diploma, and an MSc with Distinction in Clinical Hypnotherapy. He is a Diplomate and Full Member of the British Society of Clinical Hypnosis (BSCH), a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS), registered with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC), an Approved Therapist with Anxiety UK, and a Senior Associate of the Royal Society of Medicine's Hypnosis and Psychosomatic Medicine Section.
Can hypnotherapy help with anxiety specifically?
Yes — anxiety hypnotherapy is one of Mark's core specialisms, and he uses hypnosis to help clients overcome anxiety disorders and manage stress. As an Anxiety UK Approved Therapist, he brings recognised expertise to this area.
Is hypnotherapy useful for sports or performance goals?
Mark offers sport hypnosis for both professionals and amateurs who want to improve mental focus, relax under pressure, and visualise success, reflecting the growing use of hypnosis in modern performance training.
Can I have an initial conversation before committing to sessions?
Mark is happy to have an initial chat to discuss what you are looking for, giving you the opportunity to ask questions before deciding whether to go ahead with sessions.
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