About Your Therapist
Qualified, experienced, and genuinely passionate about helping people change.
Your Therapist
John A O'Connor: Over 12 Years Helping Cork & Beyond
Welcome. I am John A O'Connor, a fully qualified clinical hypnotherapist based in Clonakilty, Co. Cork, with more than twelve years of practice helping clients overcome a wide range of challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and always tailored to you as an individual.
I am an accredited member of the European Association of Professional Hypnotherapists (EAPH) and hold additional qualifications in cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy (CBH) and solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT). I undertake regular continuing professional development to ensure my practice reflects the latest evidence-based methods.
I work with adults and teenagers on issues ranging from anxiety and phobias to smoking cessation, weight management, and confidence. Every client I see receives my full attention and a programme built around their unique circumstances.
Credentials
Qualifications & Professional Memberships
Your wellbeing is my priority. That starts with proper training and ongoing accountability.
Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy
EAPH accredited diploma programme, covering regression, analytical, and suggestion hypnotherapy.
Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy
Post-graduate certificate integrating CBT principles with clinical hypnotherapy for enhanced outcomes in anxiety and phobia treatment.
Professional Insurance
Full professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Your sessions are safe, confidential, and fully protected.
Accredited Member, EAPH
Accredited member of the European Association of Professional Hypnotherapists, adhering to its strict code of ethics and professional standards.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Certificate in SFBT allows a strengths-based approach that focuses on solutions rather than problems.
Continuous Professional Development
Regular CPD ensures my practice reflects current research and best practice in hypnotherapy and allied therapies.
My Approach
Collaborative, Evidence-Informed, and Uniquely Yours
No two clients are the same, so no two treatment programmes are the same. Before we begin any hypnotherapy work, I invest time in understanding your history, your goals, and what has and has not worked for you in the past.
My sessions draw on clinical hypnotherapy, cognitive behavioural techniques, and solution-focused principles. This combination means we are not only working with your subconscious during trance but also equipping you with practical conscious tools to support your progress between sessions.
I believe strongly in informed consent. I will always explain exactly what a technique involves and why I am recommending it. You are in control at every step of the process.
What I Stand For
My Core Values
Compassion
Every client is met with genuine warmth and non-judgement, however complex their situation.
Integrity
I will always be honest about what hypnotherapy can and cannot achieve for you.
Commitment
I am invested in your outcomes as much as you are, and I am with you at every step.
Confidentiality
Everything discussed in session remains completely private and is handled in accordance with GDPR.
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Your free consultation is a relaxed, no-pressure chat about what you are hoping to achieve. There is absolutely no obligation to continue.
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