Coaching and hypnotherapy in Bristol and online to help you overcome anxiety, fears, phobias, stress and trauma responses.

Welcome — I’m Rich Hilton. If you’re looking to move past anxiety, stress, fears or low confidence, you’re in the right place.

I offer practical, down-to-earth coaching and hypnotherapy designed to create real, lasting change. Together we’ll identify what’s holding you back, build resilience and develop straightforward tools you can use every day to feel calmer and more confident. My approach is honest, supportive and focused on real-world results — no jargon, no quick fixes.

I’m based in Bristol and work online across the UK and beyond. Whether you’re here to manage panic attacks, tackle a specific phobia, overcome social anxiety or simply build your self-belief, I’ll give you clear guidance, proven techniques and steady support every step of the way.

Take a look around the site to find out more about how I work, client experiences and how to get started. If you’re ready to change, I’m ready to help.

Does this sound familiar?

You can't switch your mind off.
You feel stuck.
You're avoiding things.
You've tried talking about it.
You want life to feel easier.

To find out more book a call using the link below.

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How I help

Calm the system.

Understand the pattern.

Build a better response.

What I help with

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Anxiety and Overwhelm

Do you feel tense, stressed, worried, or unable to switch off?

Anxiety can make ordinary life feel harder than it needs to be. Hypnosis and coaching can help you calm your internal response, understand what is driving the anxiety, and build a steadier way forward.

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Sleep and Rest

Do you struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake up still feeling tired?

When the mind will not switch off, sleep becomes another source of stress. Hypnosis can help you relax more deeply and create a better internal routine for rest.

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Confidence and Self-Belief

Do you hold yourself back, second-guess yourself, or feel like you are not good enough?

Confidence is not about pretending. It is about changing the way you relate to yourself, so you can take action without constantly fighting your own mind.

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Stress, Pressure and Burnout

Do you feel like you are always carrying too much?

You may be functioning on the outside but running on empty inside. Coaching and hypnosis can help you pause, reset, and start making decisions from a clearer place.

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Fears and Phobias

Are certain fears stopping you from doing things you want to do?

Whether it is fear, avoidance, panic, or old emotional responses, hypnosis can help you build a calmer and more confident way of responding.

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PTSI and Trauma Responses

Do you feel like part of you is still living in what happened?

You may be functioning on the outside, but inside you feel on edge, shut down, angry, numb, or unable to fully switch off.

PTSI can be understood as an injury to the system, not a weakness in the person. Coaching and hypnosis can help you slow things down, understand your responses, and begin to create a calmer way forward.

Who benefits from coaching and hypnosis?

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Individuals

Most people have 121 private sessions

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Groups

Small group sessions can have significant impact

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Organisations

Training, and support for teams, services, and employers.

Testimonials

D. W. British Army Veteran.

"I met Rich at a What Makes The Difference workshop on neurodivergence in veterans. I was struggling with my own complex trauma and late ND diagnosis but masking it well from others. I was hitting rock bottom more and more and knew I needed help. I'd sought help threw the normal NHS channels (had some CBT through work which didn't work for me) however they only offered a "one size fits all approach" which was not suitable for me.

One day I reached out to WMTD with a simple but also scary "Can you help me please". I started sessions with Rich and was so glad I found the confidence to reach out. All sessi ons were incredibly helpful and gave me tools and insight to help me move forward and feel less alone and dark. One session still brings a tear to my eye as it was so profound, I was knackered after it then woke the next day feeling so much lighter.

I will always be grateful for the universe steering me to WMTD and can't thank Rich enough for his help, patience, humour, honesty and teaching me skills and insights to help me with my trauma. In my opinion trauma never goes away however we can learn to live with it and not let it rule us. I would whole heartedly recommend those seeking help to reach out to Rich as if you are willing to put in the work you will reap the benefits. Thank you Rich".

Lewis M. British Army Veteran.

Working with you was a really positive experience for me. You created a space where I felt comfortable being open, and I always felt listened to without judgement. You helped me see things from different perspectives and gave me tools that I still use day to day.

One thing that genuinely stuck with me was using the feeling of a blanket or duvet from my feet up to my chest to help settle at night — it sounds simple, but it really helped me feel calmer and more grounded.

I came away from our sessions feeling clearer in my thinking, and I really appreciate the support you gave me. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to others.

Raisie Frankum

I highly recommend Rich, I recently had a session of mindscaping for procrastination and went on to have the most productive day!! Rich led the session brilliantly, he really knows his craft.

I’m looking forward to doing more sessions with you Rich. Anyone looking to get clarity on a situation or increase their productivity gets in touch with Rich and book a session.

Mindset Coach | Emotional Resilience | Master Your Mindset For Success

Amanda M Kemp

I’ve had the pleasure of having a mindscaping session with Rich. I didn’t know what to expect going in but I knew Rich is great at what he does and knew this would be no different.

This session, for me, took me to a place that seemed so future pace that it brought tears to my eyes. It was like I was able to see a great harvest from all the seeds I have been planting.

I connected with family and friends and even received great advice and motivation from who I met during my session. Now, this door is open I can’t unsee it and I know I don’t want to unsee it.

This session was helpful, motivating, and an amazing time. Thank you Rich for this awesome experience and I highly recommend for others to experience a mindscaping session.

AKMarie, LLC and host of Manifest Your Life, USA

Kerry R.

Rich delivered an excellent mindfulness session, using a series of techniques and open questions enabling us to create our own internal mind maps and timelines, going on a positive journey under his attentive verbal guidance.

It left us feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. It would be interesting to see where further sessions would lead.

Would certainly recommend!