Transform your thinking. Transform your life.
Melanie Pinney
Clinical Hypnotherapist
HBA (Hons), B.ED, DCH, HPD
Hi, I'm Melanie.
I am a qualified, insured, Clinical Hypnotherapist. I am a current member of The National Board of Hypnotherapy.
In my professional background as an experienced teacher and as a Mental Health and Trauma Informed Support Worker, I have always been passionate about helping people unlock their potential. I hold an enhanced DBS certificate.
My work focuses on using Solution Focused Hypnotherapy to guide individuals to make meaningful changes, discover their inner strengths, and build confidence in their ability to create a more positive future.
I believe that everyone has the resources within themselves to overcome challenges. My role is to provide the tools and support to empower them to move forward with confidence.
Greenwood Hypnotherapy
Greenwood Hypnotherapy is based in a beautiful Georgian building in the heart of Ivybridge, offering a calm and welcoming space.
Free parking is available directly in front of the building. The path to the studio is level and pathed, no stairs or obstacles.
Sessions take place in a thoughtfully designed studio to promote comfort and relaxation. Surrounded by a peaceful garden, the setting provides the perfect sanctuary away from everyday stress, allowing you to focus fully on your goals and wellbeing.
What is Solution Focused Hypnotherapy?
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is a modern approach that combines the best of psychotherapy and clinical hypnosis. It focuses on what you want to achieve (the solution or goal). Grounded in modern neuroscience, this approach uses proven psychological techniques to create positive changes in thought and behaviour.
Whether you're looking for support with anxiety, building confidence, improving sleep, improving work or sport performance, managing chronic pain, overcoming a fear/phobia, going through a life transition; Solution Focused Hypnotherapy offers a highly effective path to lasting wellbeing.
Transform Your Life
If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for something more, change is possible. Let's start today.
Join me at Greenwood Hypnotherapy for a FREE initial consultation where we can discuss your goals and take the first step towards a better version of you, towards the life that you deserve to be living.
Client Testimonials
Anxiety and Confidence
Each session was specifically tailored to meet my needs. I know in my heart and in my head I am a stronger person for having been on this journey. I now feel confident I can better handle the stresses life throws at me with greater ease. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for all you are and all the good you have done for me!
Driving Fear
I hadn't driven for nearly 20 years due to crippling anxiety. I was even too scared to turn the engine on! I had tried books, extra lessons, absolutely everything I could think of but the fear was overwhelming. After just six sessions with Mel, everything changed! With her gentle encouragement, goal setting and hypnosis, I built the confidence to drive again. Now I drive with zero fear. I can't recommend Mel enough. She has shown me that there is no fear we can't overcome.
Insect Fear - Child
Our 8 year old son had always been absolutely terrified of wasps and anything that buzzed. It was heartbreaking to see how much it affected him- he just could not relax outside. Even the smallest noise would send him into a panic mode. From the very first moment Mel started to work with him, she made him feel safe and at ease. Her kindness, patience and gentle way of connecting with him was amazing to watch. Mel provided me with feedback after every session with my son - the rationale, the brain science, the language used to allow us as parents to make continued reference to the terminology between sessions. I am beyond grateful to Mel for giving him this gift of calm confidence. It has truly changed his life, and ours.
Habit Breaking
Straightaway, I felt completely at ease with Melanie. She met me at my absolute lowest point and gave me the tools and confidence to become my best self. With her support, I was able to break a habit I never thought I could overcome. Her warmth, compassion and incredible ability to understand without judgement made all the difference. I have come out the other side with more confidence than I have ever had.
Motivation
I went to see Melanie for help with anxiety and lack of motivation.
Each session was specific to me.
At some point everything clicked into place.
Not only do I feel more confident and less anxious but I have activities in place to help me.
I am so pleased to have found Melanie.
Habit - Child
I cannot recommend Melanie highly enough. From the very first session, she created such a calm, supportive and non-judgemental environment. Her approach was compassionate, professional and incredibly effective. The sessions were always tailored carefully, and we felt supported throughout the whole process. I'm so grateful for the patience, kindness and expertise shown, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend melanie to anyone considering hypnotherapy. Thank you for making such a positive difference in our lives.
Confidence and Habit - Child
Mel is just the best. She has been helping my son and has the most amazing rapour with both of us. So calm, caring and always extremely positive especially when we are working through challenging times. She has given him so much confidence in himself and he now has a much more relaxed persona. I honestly can't recommend Mel enough.
Anxiety and Sleep
Melanie creates a calm and comforting environment, and she is truly skilled at what she does. I noticed a difference after just one session to address my anxiety and difficulty sleeping. I felt heard and understood, and really appreciated the education and explanation about what was going on in my brain. Melanie cares about her clients, and she also gave me tools and exercises to work on in-between sessions. if you are currently dealing with any struggles, I highly recommend Greenwood Hypnotherapy!
Grief, Anxiety, Sleep, Stress.
After losing multiple people in a short time, my grief and sleep deprivation had caused me to have high levels of anxiety. I tried Solutions Focused Hypnotherapy with Melanie and it truly changed my life. She explained how grief activates the primitive brain, keeping me in a heightened state of stress. Within a few sessions I felt more in control of my life, more rested and I even tried things outside my comfort zone which also has increased my confidence. I am so grateful for Melanie at Greenwood Hypnotherapy.
Passenger- Driving Fear
My recent experience with Greenwood Hypnotherapy was truly amazing. For years now, I have suffered with the fear of being a car passenger. Well, no longer! I still cannot believe how hypnotherapy with Mel helped. She put me at ease straight away, so kind and gentle. The setting is so comfortable, easy to get to and free parking. I still do my breathing and techniques I was taught, which helped immensely. I highly recommend Greenwood Hypnotherapy.
