Maria Dimitreli

Edinburgh Hypnotherapist and Psychologist

ASSOCIATE of THE LIFE ACADEMY

 

About Me

I am a certified Hypnotherapist and Psychologist. In my sessions, I incorporate a variety of techniques, including Gestalt, inner child, regression and more. It is my belief that dealing with the cause rather than the symptom has a long-lasting beneficial result. I offer you fast, effective and safe methods to re-programme unhelpful thoughts & behaviours and bring change in your life.

Since starting my Psychology degree in 2011, my passion for understanding human behaviour has only grown stronger. I am constantly exploring new therapeutic approaches and working towards my continuous professional development. I am currently pursuing a course as a Pluralistic Psychotherapeutic Counsellor.

In my journey of self-awareness, I’ve come to understand the power of the subconscious mind. I believe in addressing the root causes of our problems instead of just dealing with surface-level symptoms. That’s why I am a big fan of hypnotherapy, it’s a useful tool for accessing our subconscious, changing limiting beliefs and creating meaningful, lasting change in our lives.

Approach

Why hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy addresses the root cause of your challenges, helping to create lasting change. I work with you to resolve these issues, allowing you to achieve your goals in the shortest time possible.

What is hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy involves reaching a relaxed state that feels like daydreaming, allowing access to the subconscious mind. In this state, your mind is more open to suggestions, which can help you make positive changes in your life. It is a natural and safe method to tap into the subconscious mind, which drives our behaviours, habits and attitudes.

My approach is client-centred, integrating relaxation techniques, mindfulness, guided imagery, IMR, regression, Gestalt, and inner child healing to facilitate subconscious change. Through these gentle yet effective methods, I support you in accessing your inner resources and releasing limiting beliefs.

Education

  • 2011-2014 University of East London BSc (Hons) Psychology

  • 2019-2020 Chrysalis Not-for-Profit Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills

  • 2022 Mindfulness Now Mindfulness Teaching: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

  • 2022-2023 Bert Hellinger Institute Systemic Therapy and Family Constellation

  • 2024-2026 Chrysalis Not-for-Profit Pluralistic Psychotherapeutic Counselling

Experience

My experience began in 2014 when I started working with children and families. From there, I focused on group dynamics and their connection to family systems. I have worked several years supporting employees managing anxiety and burnout, using various tools such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and psychoeducation.

Since starting my practice as a hypnotherapist, I have worked with individuals facing a diverse range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, chronic stress, addictions, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), smoking cessation, weight management issues, and concerns related to self-esteem and confidence. My background has enabled me to bring a wealth of experience to my hypnotherapy practice. I am truly passionate about my work and feel privileged to support people in getting the very best out of themselves.

Expertise

My experience is focused on adult individuals, specialising in the following areas:

● Sadness and Depression

● Stress and Anxiety

● Self-Esteem

● Addictions

● Sleep problems

● Fears and Phobias

● Changing habits

● Trauma, PTSD & CPTSD

● Coping with life transitions

● Other emotional issues

Memberships

National Hypnotherapy Society

Membership no: HYP19-06473

Fees

Initial Consultation (45 minutes): £40

Single Hypnotherapy Session: £70

Block of 4 Hypnotherapy Sessions: £250

Smoking Cessation: £250

I offer in-person and on-line sessions.

 

Location

I work from the Life Academy Wellbeing Centre at 3B Greenhill Park, Bruntsfield, Edinburgh EH10 4DW. The Centre is situated in a transport hub and is easily accessible by bus or car. Free, private parking is available on request.

 

Contact

To make an appointment or discuss whether I am the right therapist for you, please complete the form below. I will try to respond to you within three days.
I look forward to hearing from you.