Phillip Evans Clinical Hypnotherapist

07/12/2025

24/11/2025

Your unconscious speaks in symbols, landscapes, and metaphors - and when we learn its language, transformation happens fast.

Mindscaping is an advanced hypnotic technique developed by Mike Mandel, one of the world’s leading hypnosis trainers who’s trained thousands of hypnotists globally and worked with everyone from Olympic athletes to Fortune 500 executives. I’m now offering this powerful approach as a stand-alone therapy face-to-face in Stoke-on-Trent and online.

What makes it different from standard hypnotherapy?

Instead of using suggestions to tell your unconscious what to do, we explore the actual symbolic landscape where your automatic behaviours are run from. It’s like having a direct conversation with your unconscious in its own language - so change happens naturally, without resistance.

Why is it so effective?

Your unconscious doesn’t think in words - it thinks in images, symbols, and metaphors. That’s why you can “know” something logically but still feel stuck. Mindscaping bypasses the conscious mind entirely and works directly with symbolic representations from where your behaviours are actually stored. When we update the symbol, the pattern changes automatically.

In just 1 hour, we journey into your inner symbolic landscape to find where outdated patterns are stored, and update them at source.
I’ve seen clients resolve issues in one session that traditional talking therapy couldn’t shift in years. Why? Because we’re working directly with the unconscious mind’s natural way of processing - not fighting against it.

Perfect for anything where you feel “stuck” despite knowing logically what you should do.

Want to experience this for yourself?

I’m offering ONE completely free mindscaping session (worth £95) to the first person who comments LET ME TRY IT below. All I ask is that you provide some feedback afterwards. The next 5 after that can have a 20% discount.
Serious enquiries only please - this is a very powerful transformational technique - you need to want and be ready for real change.

18/11/2025

14/11/2025

Exciting News: My Website Has Been Completely Transformed!
After months of careful development, I’m thrilled to announce the launch of my newly redesigned website at: www.innerinsighthypnosis.com

Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, ready to quit smoking, looking to overcome a phobia, or wanting to lose weight, everything you need to know is now just a click away.

What you’ll find on the new site:
Detailed information about each of the specialised services that I offer
The science behind why hypnotherapy works (spoiler: it’s not what you see on TV!)
Free resources to start your transformation journey
Easy online booking for both in-person (Stoke-on-Trent) and online sessions across the UK
Real stories from clients who’ve experienced lasting change

Your unconscious mind already knows how to create the changes you want - sometimes it just needs the right guidance to update those outdated patterns that no longer serve you.

Ready to discover what’s possible when you work WITH your unconscious mind instead of against it?

Visit www.innerinsighthypnosis.com today

Questions? Drop them in the comments or send me a DM. I love helping people understand how hypnotherapy can create the breakthrough they’ve been searching for.

Clinical hypnotherapy in Stoke for anxiety, fears, stopping smoking and weight loss. Free consultation. Free consultation. Online or in-person.

13/11/2025

Ever wondered why you can know something is bad for you… and still do it anyway? Or why fear sticks around even when it doesn’t make logical sense?

My latest article, “Understanding Your Mind: The Conscious vs. Subconscious Mind – Why Willpower Isn’t Enough,” breaks down the real reason we struggle with habits, fears, and long-term change — and why the key lies in your unconscious mind, not your willpower.

You’ll discover:
• The two-part system running your life
• Why willpower keeps losing the battle
• How the “critical factor” blocks change
• Why traditional self-help fails
• The real path to lasting transformation
• How hypnotherapy works with your mind instead of against it

If you’re tired of feeling stuck or frustrated with yourself, this one’s a must-read.

Want the link to download the article?
Just DM me or comment MIND and I’ll send it straight to you.

Can’t wait to hear what resonates with you!

13/11/2025

Your brain can rebuild itself at any age, it just needs the right state.

Neuroscientists have discovered something extraordinary. Your brain isn’t fixed, it’s flexible, alive, and constantly reshaping itself. This ability, called neuroplasticity, means your brain can form new connections, repair old ones, and even reprogram how you think and feel.

But here’s the catch: your brain only enters this “rewiring mode” when you’re in the right mental and emotional state. Deep focus, curiosity, playfulness, or genuine purpose can trigger this window of growth. That’s when new neural pathways form—helping you learn faster, break bad habits, and recover from emotional or physical setbacks.

This isn’t limited to children. Studies show adults in their 40s, 60s, even 80s can rewire their brains, if they stay mentally active and emotionally engaged. Learning a language, dancing, meditating, or even changing how you think about stress can all reshape your brain’s wiring.

So, the next time you catch yourself saying, “I’m too old to change,” remember this truth: your brain is always listening, always ready to evolve. It just needs you to wake it up, with curiosity, challenge, and intention.

Your mind isn’t aging, it’s waiting.

11/11/2025

Your brain doesn’t store facts. It stores how they felt.

Every memory you hold onto is linked to emotion. Not the exact details, but the feeling that came with them. That’s how your brain decides what to keep and what to let go.

The part responsible for this is the amygdala. It scans every experience and tags it with an emotional label. Joy, fear, excitement, sadness—these tags act like bookmarks in your mind.

That’s why you can forget what someone said but never forget how they made you feel. Facts fade, but emotions stay. They burn their shape into your brain.

Scientists say emotion gives memory its power. Without it, even the most important moments vanish.

So if you want to remember something, connect it to a feeling. Turn it into a story, a sound, or a sensation. Your brain will hold onto it because feelings are what make memories real.

04/11/2025

A simple shift in attention can calm your anxious brain fast

Scientists studying anxiety made a surprising discovery. You do not always need to fight anxious thoughts to feel better. In fact, trying to stop them often makes them louder. Instead, gently shifting your attention to the present moment can quiet your nervous system and calm your mind more effectively than forcing positivity or pushing thoughts away.

Here is what researchers found. When people focus on one real sensation in front of them like the feeling of their feet touching the floor or the way their breath moves in and out the brain shifts out of fear mode. Stress signals drop. Heart rate slows. And the mind gets grounded in reality instead of spinning into what ifs.

This works because anxiety lives in the future. It feeds on imagined danger and endless worry loops. Your nervous system is built to protect you but sometimes it overreacts. Bringing your attention to something simple and real helps your brain realize you are safe in this moment.

You do not have to control every thought. You just need to guide your focus. Next time your mind races try this. Notice one physical sensation. Name one thing you can see. Take one slow breath. Small steps can create big peace.

Your mind is not your enemy. It just needs a gentle reset sometimes.

01/11/2025

Ever wonder why change can feel hard even when you really want it?

That’s because most of your thoughts, habits, and emotional responses live in your unconscious mind — quietly shaping your life behind the scenes.

Hypnotherapy helps you access that deeper part of your mind, so you can:
Shift old patterns
Build healthier habits
Create calm, clarity, and confidence from within

When your conscious goals align with your unconscious programming, change becomes natural — not forced.

Curious how hypnotherapy can support you?
Send me a message — I’d love to help.

31/10/2025

Ready to break free from what’s been holding you back?
I’m excited to offer you my FREE self-hypnosis audio: “Feeling Freedom”
This powerful audio is designed to help your unconscious mind release events and beliefs that are keeping you stuck.
What you’ll experience:
• Deep relaxation and inner calm
• Release of limiting beliefs
• A pathway to confidence and peace
• Relief that can begin within minutes
Even if you’ve never tried hypnosis before, this is the perfect gentle introduction!
Want instant access? Comment “FREEDOM” below.
Take this first step toward feeling calmer, more peaceful, and truly free. You deserve it!

31/10/2025

Many people aren’t aware that activating the parasympathetic nervous system, the “rest and digest” branch of your nervous system can be one of the most powerful tools for health, habit change, and emotional healing. Research shows that parasympathetic activation helps reduce stress, regulate emotions, and promote a sense of calm, which makes it easier to break bad habits, release stored childhood trauma, and reset the body for optimal function.
When your parasympathetic system is engaged, your heart rate slows, digestion improves, inflammation decreases, and your body enters a restorative state. This is the opposite of the fight-or-flight response, which dominates under chronic stress and can make unhealthy habits harder to break. Techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, gentle movement, cold exposure, and mindfulness can stimulate parasympathetic activity, allowing your nervous system to recalibrate naturally.
By making parasympathetic activation a daily practice, you can improve emotional resilience, reduce anxiety, enhance focus, and support long-term physical and mental health. This approach empowers you to take control of your stress response, improve sleep quality, and unlock your body’s innate healing potential.
Turning parasympathetic activation into a “superpower” is about creating routines that calm your nervous system, restore balance, and give you the mental clarity and energy to thrive. It’s a simple, science-backed strategy to transform your habits, health, and overall well-being.

29/10/2025

Your brain is constantly rewiring itself through neuroplasticity, a process that adapts neural connections based on repeated activity. This mechanism does not distinguish between beneficial or harmful behaviors. Whatever patterns you repeat most often become the brain’s default wiring, shaping habits, reactions, and thought processes over time.
Positive repetition, like practicing gratitude, exercise, or learning new skills, strengthens neural pathways that support resilience, focus, and well-being. Negative repetition, such as constant worrying, fear, or harmful behaviors, strengthens pathways that reinforce stress, anxiety, and poor decision-making. This makes daily actions and thoughts incredibly powerful in determining long-term mental and emotional health.
Understanding this process highlights why consistent practice and conscious habit formation are essential. Even small, repeated changes in behavior can gradually reprogram the brain, leading to improved cognitive function, emotional regulation, and overall performance. The brain’s ability to adapt works in your favor if guided intentionally, but it can also reinforce negative patterns if left unchecked.
By consciously choosing what to repeat, you can direct neuroplasticity to create empowering habits, build mental strength, and rewire your brain for success. Every repetition matters.