
My name is Karyn Bowering, and I run a busy therapy practice based in County Durham. I’ve successfully worked with hundreds of clients across Durham and the North-East and my aim is to help you reach totally effective solutions and reach your ultimate goals in the quickest time. I can also work with you online -which I discovered during lockdown- can work just as effectively and efficiently, from the comfort of your own home.
From People Who Loved My Services
EXCELLENT Based on 45 reviews Posted on Google Luca12/06/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Life-Changing Experience – Anxiety and overthinking finally under control I can’t recommend Karyn highly enough. After struggling with anxiety and constant overthinking for years, I had tried everything from therapy to medication and supplements but nothing truly stuck. That all changed after a just a session with Karyn. From the very beginning, she made me feel safe, understood, and genuinely cared for. The environment was calming, professional, and warm, perfect for letting go and allowing the process to work. Through hypnotherapy, Karyn helped me uncover the root causes of my anxiety and gently reframe my mindset. What amazed me most was how natural and empowering the process felt. I noticed a real shift after just one session, and by the end, the constant spiral of anxious thoughts felt completely under control. I feel more grounded, clear-headed, and confident than I have in years. It’s like I’ve finally been given my mind back. Calm, focused, and present. This experience has truly been transformative. If you’re considering hypnotherapy, don’t hesitate. Karyn is a gifted professional and a compassionate healer. I only wish I had found her sooner.Posted on Google Amy Fox06/06/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Having tried various forms of therapy in the past for anxiety and low self esteem, with limited or only short term success, I was losing hope of finding a cure. Truthfully, I was a little bit skeptical when hypnotherapy was first suggested to me and had some reservations, however I arranged a preliminary meeting with Karyn, who took the time to talk me through how it worked and reassure that she was confident these issues were something she could help me resolve. Karyn instantly put me at ease, and throughout my time working with her, she actively listened and addressed my concerns and was completely non-judgemental about anything that we discussed. She was incredibly supportive throughout. I can’t recommend Karyn (and hypnotherapy) highly enough. I started to feel a difference even after the first session, and after completing my fifth and final session a several weeks ago, the results so far have been genuinely live changing. I wish I had tried it sooner!Posted on Google Kate Thompson05/05/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I went to see Karyn about a long-standing rash that would appear whenever I did public speaking, and I’m so pleased that I did. Karyn was incredibly professional—warm, non-judgmental, and easy to talk to. She was proactive and really made the whole process comfortable. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her. Her service is absolutely excellent.Posted on Google Rob Richardson03/05/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Helped me with my sleep - with a good outcome. The audio recordings as part of our three sessions were practical and helpful to maintain the benefits.Posted on Google Karen Irving05/04/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve been struggling with my alcohol intake for a while now, Most evening’s drinking above the recommended guidelines with wine o clock beginning earlier and earlier. I’ve tried to cut down on many occasion but my will power just wasn’t strong enough. So… I decided to google hypnotherapy and after much research I came across Karyn who I found to be a lovely down to earth person who put me at ease upon meeting. I had one session with Karyn with a view to cutting down on my intake and not to have any alcohol drink before 7 pm. It’s now been two weeks in and to say how astonished I’ve been with the results is an understatement. I’m now down to 2 to 3 units , 2 to 3 times a week and nothing before 7pm which is what Karyn and I were aiming for. I feel happier and healthier with bags more energy. And more than proud to now class myself as a moderate drinker. Karyn I cannot thank you enough. Keep on doing what you do best XPosted on Google Samantha Quinn12/01/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have struggled for many years with my weight loss. I did go to see another hypnosis many years ago but unfortunately it did not work. I thought i would give it another go as a last resort. I'm so glad I did ! I hust wish i had gone to see Karyn sooner. Karyn is amazing, listens well and makes you feel at ease, which is great for me as I suffer with bad anxiety. You have to want to do it and it works. I would definitely recommend Karyn any day. Thank you very much Karyn :)Posted on Google Katrina Rockett22/10/2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After suffering years of low self esteem and lack of confidence my boss mentioned hypnotherapy so I went to see Karyn, what can I say she was amazing and has helped me so much. I would highly recommend her and would certainly go back to see her. Thank youPosted on Google Teri Hebdon20/10/2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After suffering with low self esteem, lack of confidence and anxiety due to certain personal matters I could not see a way of feeling better on my own without professional help. I'd tried the usual methods that the Dr's often provide you i.e talking changes but nothing worked. I came across Karen's business page whilst on Google and I'll admit was abit apprehensive on hypnotherapy being the right solution, but I was willing to try anything at this point. Karyn was warm and welcoming and I instantly felt at ease, and she was really invested in getting my life back on track. She was an insight of knowledge on many situations that I discussed with her, and I found myself feeling that little bit better after each session and continue to do so with the personal hypnosis recordings she made for me. I would highly recommend Karyn to anyone who has gone through any trauma in their life.Posted on Google Chloe Docherty30/09/2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing, I worked with Karyn and she has been my rock processing and dealing with a very traumatic period in my life. Can not thank her enough!Posted on Google Katie Foster27/09/2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Karyn was fantastic at helping me overcome emetophobia. Karyn was great at providing advice and encouragement. I will not hesitate in contacting Karyn for further treatment if I need it. Such a wonderful lady and fantastic therapist.
What is EMDR?
EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing: One of the treatments of choice, that I regular deliver, because it works, has lasting benefits and is relatively rapid compared to other standard therapies is EMDR. The goal of EMDR is to help you completely process any past traumatic experiences or difficult life events that are causing you to feel emotionally stuck or repeating unwanted patterns or habits in the present. Our past has a powerful effect on our present, sometimes without us even realizing it.
During the EMDR process a unique, gentle, and highly effective technique is used called Bilateral Stimulation (BLS).
BLS involves you being guided to naturally use your own eye movements- to follow my fingers left to right for a short period of time. You will be asked to stop and report back any experiences you’ve had during each set of eye movements. That may include any thoughts, images, or feelings you’ve experienced. With repeated sets of eye movements the memory tends to change in a way that it loses it power or intensity and simply becomes a memory of the past, that doesn’t bother you. Because, although we can’t change things that have happened to us, what we can change is the way that we think and feel about them. Which is really the game changer in helping you to finally move forward and live your life to its most fullest and freest

How is EMDR different to other therapies?
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- Rapid psychological approach that involves less talking than other traditional therapies.
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- It does not require any reliving of old traumatic events.
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- It aims to help you completely resolve and overcome issues that have been distressing or causing you to feel stuck.
Issues treated with EMDR?
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- Trauma
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- PTSD
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- Panic disorder
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- Generalized anxiety
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- Phobias
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- Social anxiety
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- Unwanted habits
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- Anger
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- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
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- Worrying
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- Insomnia
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- Relationship issues
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- Substance abuse
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- Low self-esteem
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- Lack of confidence
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- Depression
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- Sexual issues
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- Tinnitus
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- Unexplained physical symptoms
EMDR is an evidence-based psychotherapy that can enable you to rapidly heal from the symptoms and emotional distress caused by difficult or distressing life experiences.
EMDR is a gentle, yet totally effective treatment recommended by The National Institute of Health and Excellence as the first line of treatment for people suffering from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and related symptoms.
Because it is never what is WRONG with you….it is always what has HAPPENED to you and anyone who had experienced exactly what you have experienced in your life would have been thinking and feeling the same.
And yet with the right therapist and right type of treatment your difficult past does NOT have to limit your present or determine your future.

Minimal sessions required for deep, effective, fast, lasting resolution. Gentle and least intrusive process: minimal talking – no reliving traumatic events.

How Many Sessions?
Each session last from 60 to 90 minutes
The number of sessions needed to help you overcome and resolve your issue will be completely individual, but EMDR is usually relatively quick and effective and should never require endless amounts of sessions.
Cost: £85 per session
20 percent discount available for 5 sessions paid upfront.
If an issue clears up quicker and 5 sessions have been paid, I refund any unneeded sessions at the single session rate.
Contact me for a free consultation/appointment !!