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Helping horse riders overcome anxiety, boost confidence & rediscover joy — in and out of the saddle. Calm minds, confident rides, and genuine self-belief.
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Helping horse riders overcome anxiety, boost confidence & rediscover joy - in and out of the saddle. I’m a friendly, down-to-earth hypnotherapist who helps riders (and non-riders too!) conquer nerves, build self-belief, and feel calm, focused & in control - whether it’s for competitions, everyday riding, or life in general. If you’re ready to quiet the self-doubt and ride with confidence again, I’m here to help. Specialising in:
• Rider confidence & mindset
• Overcoming anxiety & fear
• Building self-esteem & inner calm

Let’s get you back to feeling like you again — calm, capable, and confident.

14/02/2026

A little horsey Valentine’s thought 💕

Your horse doesn’t expect perfection from you.
They don’t need you to feel confident every single ride.

They notice your presence. Your intention. The way you keep showing up, even on the days that feel a bit harder.
That connection matters far more than getting everything "right".

I’d love to know, what’s the thing you truly appreciate about your horse?”

11/02/2026

If today feels a bit full, let this be your reminder to slow things down for a moment.

You don’t have to solve everything at once.
You don’t need to have it all figured out.

Sometimes it’s enough to take a breath, feel your feet on the floor, and focus on the next small thing.
That really is enough.

And if things have been feeling like this for a while, you don’t have to sit with it on your own.
You’re very welcome to get in touch if you’d like to have a gentle chat about how I can help.

07/02/2026

I was thinking about this earlier, and it felt worth sharing.

So many riders believe they need to feel confident or brave all the time to be doing things ‘right’. And honestly? That’s just not true.

Some days you feel steady and calm.
Some days your confidence wobbles a bit.

And often those changes have nothing to do with your riding at all - sleep, stress, hormones, or life in general can all play a part.

Both are part of riding. Both are human.

On the wobbly days, it can really help to remind yourself that your horse is meant to be your happy place, not another source of pressure.

Being kind to yourself often helps far more than pushing yourself ever could.

I've written more about this in a blog on my website...link below if you'd like a read

https://www.louisehamiltonhypnotherapy.co.uk/post/you-don-t-have-to-feel-confident-every-time-you-ride

02/02/2026

Just had a cancellation for Thursday if anyone is keen to still get booked in while the £80 special offer is still on?

31/01/2026

Winter rider question…..Has winter knocked your riding confidence a bit?

Frozen ground, dark nights, horses being… well… horses 🙈 So you’ve been doing groundwork, ticking over, keeping things calm, and now spring feels close and you’re thinking about getting back on.

But instead of excitement, there’s a bit of tension. Your head’s busy. Your body’s not quite on board yet.

I see this every year - and I’ve been there myself with my MJ too (pictured below). It’s rarely about riding ability, more about your nervous system needing a little help to switch out of winter-protect mode.

If this sounds familiar and you fancy a quiet chat, feel free to DM me. No pressure, just a conversation.

28/01/2026

Do you ever notice how your mind jumps straight to what could go wrong — even when things are actually okay?

That constant “what if…?” thinking can quietly take the joy out of life. Instead of being in the moment, you’re already imagining the next problem, mistake or disaster.

I see this a lot with horse riders — replaying past falls, worrying about what might happen before you even get on, riding mentally ahead instead of being present with your horse.

This habit (called catastrophising) doesn’t mean you’re weak or negative. It means your subconscious mind is trying — and overdoing — its job of keeping you safe.

I’ve written a new blog all about:
✨ Why catastrophising happens
✨ How it affects confidence, enjoyment and everyday life
✨ And how hypnotherapy can help calm the mind and bring you back into the moment — especially in the saddle

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone… and it can change.

👉 Read the full blog here: [link]

https://www.louisehamiltonhypnotherapy.co.uk/post/catastrophising-when-anxiety-has-you-constantly-expecting-the-worst

24/01/2026

📚 Today is International Day of Education 🌍

Education isn’t just about what you know - it’s about how calm, focused and confident you feel when it really matters.

So many capable people struggle with concentration, exam nerves or self-doubt, not because they’re unprepared, but because their subconscious mind goes into stress mode. Racing thoughts, blank moments, that horrible surge of anxiety - it’s incredibly common.

This is where I help.

By reprogramming the subconscious mind, I support people to:
✨ Stay calm and focused while studying.
✨ Feel more confident and in control in exams.
✨ Access what they already know, without panic taking over.

Whether it’s exams, assessments or studying at any age, the mind plays a huge role in success.

If this speaks to you or someone you support, feel free to message me - always happy to chat.

21/01/2026

Today is my birthday and I’m also counting down to a lovely holiday in Tenerife on 14th February.

To celebrate with you - my lovely clients and followers - I’m offering all sessions between 22nd January and 13th February at a special discounted price of £80 per session.

If you’ve been:

Struggling to stick to Dry January.
Finding those New Year’s resolutions slipping already.
Or still not feeling as calm, confident or relaxed as you’d like when riding your horse.

…this could be the perfect time to book those sessions you’ve been meaning to get round to.

Drop me a message to book or to ask any questions.

19/01/2026

It’s my birthday on 21st January and I’m also counting down to a lovely holiday in Tenerife on 14th February.

To celebrate with you - my lovely clients and followers - I’m offering all sessions between 22nd January and 13th February at a special discounted price of £80 per session.

If you’ve been:

Struggling to stick to Dry January.

Finding those New Year’s resolutions slipping already.

Or still not feeling as calm, confident or relaxed as you’d like when riding your horse.

…this could be the perfect time to book those sessions you’ve been meaning to get round to.

Drop me a message to book or to ask any questions.

09/01/2026

Whilst we’re still in January with frozen ground, muddy fields and what feels like constant darkness… the days are getting longer. And before we know it, spring will be here.

Beach rides, lighter evenings, lessons, clinics, competitions…
But are you actually feeling ready to enjoy them with your horse?

If fear, anxiety, nerves or a knock to your confidence have been holding you back, now is the perfect time to work on it; before the season gets going. And the great news is that, as a general rule, it only takes 2 sessions with me to get you back on track.

Using hypnotherapy, I help horse riders:
• feel calmer and more confident
• stop overthinking
• rebuild trust in themselves
• actually enjoy riding again

I’ve just had a couple of cancellations for next week, so I’ve got limited availability. If you’d like to use this quieter time of year to get yourself back on track, just drop me a PM to find out more. You can also have a look through the lovely reviews from past clients...I’ll pop one in the comments below.

Address

Inchbean Cottage
Kilmarnock
KA15LL

Website

http://Louisehamiltonhypnotherapy.co.uk/

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