My Name is Maria Rocha

Human beings have extraordinary minds and we can use them in our favour. We have thoughts, behaviours, feelings, emotions, reactions, interpersonal relationships, defense mechanisms, individual and group dynamics, besides our spirit, soul, mind, and body connections,… 

I find it all very complex and extraordinary.

We are very unique and full of potential!

I am a qualified Clinical, Transpersonal Regressive Hypnotherapist, Counsellor and Supervisor.  

From a young age, I have been curious and passionate about getting to know myself; who am I? What is my purpose in life? What am I doing here on Earth? Why on Earth and not somewhere else in this immense Universe?

While I have learned a great deal, it seems to be a never-ending journey of inner discovery…


How long does it take for Hypnotherapy to work?

There is no simple answer to how long hypnotherapy takes to work. Although, it is considered to be short-term therapy.

The outcome is entirely determined by how you react to the techniques used in the sessions. Every person is unique, and so are all situations; some more complex than others. Your ability to enter a theta state (deep relaxation) also needs to be taken into consideration.

Nonetheless, after a few sessions, you can notice a significant difference. However, for various reasons, a single session is rarely enough to achieve the desired long-term change. 

Sometimes, unexpectedly, other unresolved or repressed situations that you were not aware of, may surface and would need your attention to heal and integrate.

For me it is an honour to feel, witness and accompany another human being and be fully present through their own self-discovery and healing while processing their own life experiences. It is very rewarding to be able to make a difference to someone’s life.  

I have years of experience as a Counsellor and as a Hypnotherapist and I use both approaches in my sessions, depending on what the client wants and/or needs.

I always work within the latest Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling,  Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy by these boards: BACP, GHR, GHSC and IHA and I am subject to their standard complaints procedures.

I also comply with all statutory requirements of Data Protection Law.