Sarah Collier Case Studies
Case Studies
No names are mentioned due to confidentiality agreements
Actress 27, Reason: Anxiety in rehearsals
"As an actor, suffering from low self-esteem was proving a problem, both in and out of the rehearsal room. Sarah was incredibly welcoming and warm and I had no trouble being able to feel comfortable around her. With her background in acting she understood how important certain issues were to me, the impact they had on myself and my career, and I really felt I had a programme that was really tailor-made for me and dealt with specific issues very clearly, both in the session as well as work to continue with afterwards. The sessions made me feel fantastic and a few weeks on, I've started to notice a big difference in my approach to work, myself and others. Would definitely recommend for any actor wanting to deal with self-esteem issues, or any other problems. The generous offer for Spotlight and Equity members makes it all the more worth it. A lovely lady and would highly recommend to anyone!"
Female Advertising Director 30, Reason: Weight and self esteem issues
"I can honestly say that my sessions with Sarah over the last couple of months have changed my life. When we first met I was pretty much at rock bottom, feeling tired, fat and very unattractive. I also had very low self esteem. After 4 sessions with Sarah I can honestly say I am a changed person. My self-confidence and self belief has been resorted and I now focus on the future and my positive attributes, instead of beating myself up about all the negatives. I have finally got control of my eating habits and have stopped the cycle of emotional eating and loosing then putting weight back on. I’ve lost weight and am getting fit and really feel this is the new me and I won’t go back to old habits. I am getting married in September and looking forward to working with Sarah over the coming months to build on my successes and be ready for my wedding day."
Male Advertising Creative 42, Reason: Lack of confidence/'Feeling Stuck'
"From the very moment you meet Sarah Collier you are immediately aware that this is someone you can trust. For me personally that is one of the most important factors I needed to know when I went along to that very first session. I was feeling incredibly vulnerable and depressed. Sarah's sincerity and warmth combined with her skilful yet subtle approach to getting to the heart of the matter enabled me to discuss many personal things without feeling self-concious or embarrassed. Over time the very things that were stifling my creativity, troubling my sleep and eating away at my confidence and enthusiasm in day to day life were beginning to lose their grip on me. Sarah's astuteness at pinpointing the source of my negativity and unhelpful patterns was truly remarkable, and the results have been profound and greatly welcomed after too long thinking these problems will simply 'go away' in time. I am deeply grateful for the order, perspective and focus I have got back in my life - all of which I know I would never have achieved without Sarah's expertise and commitment. Her impact on me has been tremendously rewarding and beneficial, and I have no hesitiation in recommending Sarah Collier to others."
Actress 26, Reason: Lack of confidence
"Sarah is an incredibly warm, open and receptive hypnotherapist. From the moment she opened the door to greet me, I instantly felt relaxed, at ease and confident enough to talk openly about very personal issues. I think one of the most important lessons I learned from Sarah was that I am in control, this is my life, my body, my emotions and that no-body and nothing can affect me unless I let it. She also made me realise that its not about an end result that is the achievement but the ability to understand how I as a person, my emotions thoughts and feelings function. I found the affirmations incredibly powerful and noticed a difference staightaway in my performance. I also found visualisation helped me to ease tension in my body and the physical sensations that I experienced were similar to that of reflexology, it was incredibly powerful. Sarah has taught me techniques that I can use for all sorts of situations, professional and personal. Sarah is an amazing guide, staying positive, focused and most importantly listening intently to you and your needs, focusing on the best techniques that will help you and your situation. I have learnt things from Sarah that I can draw from for the rest of my life, whatever the challenge I feel that now I have my own way in and its not stressful or difficult or intense, I just have to focus on it from a different angle. I now feel so much more positive and in control of my life, I'm not perfect for sure and still have a long way to go, but its not a race and I'm enjoying the journey, the most important thing I realise now is that I'm the one in charge not anybody or anything else and that to me is incredibly exciting, I'm not afraid to face things and I don't look at things as a struggle any more, in fact I'm quite up for it now! I thoroughly recommend seeing Sarah, her open, gentle and positive energy is calming, reassuring and incredibly inspiring. Thank you Sarah x"
Female HR Consultant 35, Reason: Weight Issues
"This is the most effortless diet I have ever been on. Sarah is so thorough, calming and realistic that this time I know I'm going to achieve my weight loss, it's like a light has just been switched on. I have been to two sessions with Sarah and I'm totally astounded at the results. I have tried every diet plan, you name it I've done it and never achieved the results i've wanted. However in 3 weeks with Sarah I have lost 8lbs. This week I have been to 4, yes 4 Christmas parties and I've still lost 2 more Lbs.If you have ever struggled and want just that little bit of help I truly recommend a hypnotherapy session with Sarah."
Actor 29, Reason: Biting nails
"I have always bitten my nails. They would be so short sometimes they would be painful. And now I don't bite them. A session with Sarah Collier has done the trick. It wasn't just vanity that made me want to stop biting them, as an actor bad nails had the potential of stopping me earning money on a commercial. Sarah made my hour session so comfortable. She explained everything that was going to happen and made it so personal - it was incredibly easy to relax with her which is so important if you want hypnotherapy to work. I have a new found confidence with my nails when they have made me so embarrassed in the past. I would recommend Sarah to anybody who is biting to give up a nasty habit. She was professional, personable, comprehendible and supportive. Thank you Sarah."
Make-Up Artist 34, Reason: Smoker
"I found Sarah's voice very relaxing and soothing and she puts you at ease with a thorough discussion of the reasons why you smoke to tailor the hypnotherapy sessions specifically to you. Sarah is a hugely professional hypnotherapist, and I found the sessions helpful with my smoking and her knowledge of smoking research facts helped me understand my reasons for smoking and how to combat them and finally become smoke-free."
Female Advertising Director 32, Reason: Picking skin round thumbs
"I have picked the skin around my thumbs for years and years and tried everything to stop, without any luck. I wasn’t sure Hypnotherapy would work on me but Sarah’s relaxed voice and soothing manor meant that I could quickly feel at ease and think about why I pick my thumbs and how I could stop it. Her sessions are tailored to you and after just one meeting with Sarah, I have completely stopped. I still can’t believe after years of having a horrible habit it’s all now gone away."
Female Lawyer 50, Reason: Insomnia
“I went to Sarah for help with a long term pattern of disturbed sleep. One session helped me relax enough to get back to sleep quickly and awake refreshed the next day. What a relief! I am hopeful that another session will have me sleeping a straight 8 hours- something I haven’t managed in a long time”.
"Just want to update- that your hypno now has me sleeping like a BABY! I feel so much better - Thank you"
Male Banker 40, Reason: Smoker
"I went to see Sarah in September wanting to quit smoking. I had tried other methods before but they were limited in their success as I always maintained the desire to smoke in the back of my mind. Two sessions with Sarah and I can honestly say that I dont even think about it anymore. I certainly dont miss it and feel better for not smoking. Her technique is very relaxed and 'personalised' and she really seems to tap into ones reasons for smoking in the first place. So far so good. I think she's cracked it!"
Dancer & Choreographer 26, Reason: Limiting Beliefs
"As an artist, hypnotherapy is the perfect tool for me to get in touch with my inner self, and get rid of any fears or anxieties, and it‘s also a fantastic way to unleash my creativity. Sarah really helped me to reconnect with the artist I truly am. My last piece was inspired by the visualisations me and my dancers were practicing during sessions with Sarah. She helped the process not only creatively with the visualisations but also by enhancing flow and communication within the group. Sarah really listens to you, and adapts her sessions to your needs. She is also incredibly inspiring and energizing, with the kind of energy that stays with you long after the session is finished. I would definitely recommend Sarah to every dancer and choreographer as she greatly helped me in my creative process and in my personal development."
Male 42, Reason: Phobia of being in confined spaces
"I came to Sarah with a fear of being in situations in which I felt I could not get up and leave, such as on a plane, tube or any situation where I felt I was confined. Sarah has a wonderful calming aura that straight away made me feel relaxed and at ease enabling me to talk about my fears and phobias openly. I had two sessions with Sarah and the results achieved have been fantastic, I feel free, more confident and able to live my life more fully. Thank you!."
Female Analyst 34, Reason: Phobia of 'sticky weed'
"Ever since an incident when I was very young, I have had a terrible fear of stickyweed, a plant that grows everywhere in this country. As an adult I dreaded being out in the countryside in case I had to walk past it, I was petrified if anyone brought it near me. I felt really stupid for being scared of a plant. Sarah was really understanding and as soon as I began to tell her about my phobia I knew I could trust her to help me without making me feel embarrassed. Now I can go for a walk without having to worry, which has made a real difference to my life. Thank you Sarah!"
Male Insurance Broker 36, Reason: Biting nails
"I went to see sarah with the hope that she would be able to help me to stop biting my nails. For me biting nails was an inhibiting habit representing boredom and stress, two negative traits. Moving into a face to face, one on one business area, presentation was becoming a priority and so clean healthy fingernails I began to see as important. I'd not been hypnotised before and was a little sceptical, but it worked and the experience has led to not only my nail biting stopping but also to making me realise I am in control of so many other areas of my life. An uplifting and empowering experience I would recommend visiting sarah to anyone - after all if I feel this way after one session to stop biting my nails, just imagine what benefits you could realise!"
Male IT consultant 40, Reason: Lack of focus at work
"I consulted Sarah at key times on some complicated and troubling matters to do with career and benefited enormously from the insights and clarity she brought. Her ability to help me step back, and look at things in a different way has helped me find my grounding and find the way ahead .Talking with Sarah is a very upbeat and enlightening experience and I always feel calm, hopeful and positive after my sessions with her."
Actress 30, Reason: Difficulty with line learning
"I just wanted to say how extremely grateful for the work you did with me over the 3 sessions. I am now confident and know that I am more than able to lock lines in my head and there is no need to panic. The work you did with me also moved to other areas of my life and I have generally been feeling more confident. I have found myself walking taller and when it comes to acting having more confidence in myself to build characters etc.
I did a workshop the weekend after I finished with you and in that I was asked to learn lines. I learnt these with ease in about an hour (granted it was a short scene) which is the sort of pressure which used to panic me.
Thank you again and I will definitely be back for a top up session when that big audition lands on my doorstep."
