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You’re probably reading this because you want help with overcoming phobias, or some other issue that is restricting your life and opportunities, and you’re wondering if hypnotherapy can help. You’ll have noticed already how many hypnotherapists there are these days. There are almost fifty here in Exeter and over a hundred in the whole of Devon! So you’re also wondering who to call. The obvious first step might be to ask local people who’ve had hypnotherapy already.
So before I say anything about myself, here’s what some of my clients have said about me. All these reviews were left on third-party websites such as Google My Business and Facebook.
From Google my Business (Exeter) 2024
I can not recommend Pete enough. I was sceptical at first, having suffered with emetaphobia for years, to the point where it literally changed my life and held me back considerably, but with Pete’s help in Hypnotherapy, he has literally changed my life. I would recommend to anyone who needs support in their phobia and want to overcome it. He was incredibly kind, non-judgemental and I felt comfortable during the sessions. Thank you Pete!
From Google my Business (Exeter) 2024
I started seeing Pete in June 2024 when I felt like I couldn’t really leave the house on my own because of my fear of dogs. Yesterday (September 2024) I went for a walk by myself in a woods and petted a strangers dog. Pete has changed my life and given me my independence.
From Google my Business (Plymouth) 2024
Amazing . Helped me do much with one session.
From Google My Business (Plymouth) 2022
I have always travelled without any issues. On one occasion I had a horrendous experience with a long haul turbulent flight. So much so it gave me a fear of flying. I would feel sick with worry about it and although I knew it was stupid to think, I would worry the turbulence meant loosing control of the plane. So after a family trip to Orlando was booked I didn’t want to feel that anxiety and I didn’t want to pass it to my son. So I called Peter, based on his wonderful reviews. They were not wrong! I had two turbulent flights for this holiday as well as sitting on the tarmac for 3 hours before take off. Not one bit of me was anxious or afraid. When we had turbulence I was fine, calm and just carried on with what I was doing. It was incredible!!! I highly recommend him for hypnotherapy and wouldn’t think twice about using him again!
From Google my Business (Plymouth) October 2020
I’m extremely grateful to Pete for the therapy that he has given to my daughter for severe phobia and anxiety. Within a couple of sessions, the positive change in her was dramatic. His approach was different to other hypnotherapist that we’ve tried and the only one which was effective. I would highly recommend him.
From Google My Business. (Plymouth) 2019.
Pete Luce is a very professional and experienced hypnotherapist. He instantly puts you at ease and has a very kind and caring manner. He has helped me overcome an issue I struggled with for many years and his help has been life changing for me. I highly recommend his services and only wish I had found him sooner.
From Google My Business (Plymouth) 2019.
I needed hypnotherapy to help me with driving exam nervousness. I choose Pete Luce as he had good credentials and his background in mental health nursing, which meant he had real clinical healthcare experience. Through the whole consultation and hypnotherapy session, I felt relaxed and confident that Pete Luce was able to help me. I did finally able to overcome my exam nerves and passed the driving test with the help of hypnotherapy. I’m happy to recommend Pete Luce for his down to earth professionalism.
From Google My Business (Plymouth) April 2018
Pete is highly professional and very easy to talk with. Pete has helped me with more than I could have expected from sleep related issues, to confidence, stress and anxiety. I had never been hypnotised before and turned to hypnosis as a last resort unsure if it would work or what to expect. I felt I had lost complete control of myself and who I was. Pete never judged me or made me feel uncomfortable he listened and was very supportive.
From Google My Business (Plymouth) April 2016
Would definitely recommend Pete for hypnotherapy… he always makes sure you are comfortable, warm enough, and offers water. Absolutely top bloke, very kind, relatable, easy to talk to with no pressure or judgement of any kind. You can tell he is very passionate about what he does, and he really does care. Helped me a massive deal with my anxiety.
From Facebook. September 2018.
I have used Pete’s services and only have positive things to say about him! Very understanding and very professional. Helped me get over a life long phobia I thought would haunt me forever! If you’re not sure whether to try hypnotherapy or not, I’d recommend at least chatting to Pete. Couldn’t recommend him enough.
And now here’s what I can say about myself.
I’ve now worked in hypnotherapy for thirty years. And before that I was for many years a registered mental nurse. I’ve learned a few things in my time. Things you don’t learn in a weekend, or from a book or video, or from a marketing or business course. As a nurse I have talked down “jumpers” from tall buildings. I’ve had to tell people the news they most dreaded hearing about the people they most cared about. I have persuaded people to give up weapons with which they had intended to harm themselves. I have cared for many people in the last hours of their lives. I have dealt with serious violent incidents, and still maintained a good relationship with those involved. And as a hypnotherapist I’ve helped people overcome fears, bad memories, destructive behaviour patterns and other problems which had been ruining their lives. Many of these people had been to other therapists and not been helped.
You’ll find lots of factual information on my website, based on research and personal experience. You won’t find empty boasting about being “the best” because such claims have no real meaning. I might be the best for you- but if I think somebody else would suit you better then I’ll tell you.
Respect has to be earned. You can’t buy it or demand it. When I was a nurse, people said they felt safe when I was in charge, and that I listened intently to patients no matter what was going on around me. The consultant psychiatrist noted that I could relate easily to people with “personality disorders,” and that this was a rare ability.
WHAT IF YOU’VE SEEN OTHER THERAPISTS FOR PHOBIA AND ANXIETY AND NOT BEEN HELPED?
I’ve now been doing hypnotherapy professionally for thirty years. I often see adult clients who weren’t even born when I started. In recent years I’ve been seeing many clients whom other therapists have been unable to help. Achieving freedom from fear can be a complex business, because every client is different. In recent years there’s been a huge expansion in hypnotherapy training schools, which turn out dozens of new therapists every year. The great majority of these therapists quit after a few years, and never gain enough experience to become confident and skilled practitioners.
So if you want help with a phobia, or to gain freedom from fear or some other problem, or if you just want to know more, you can fill in the contact form below, or phone me on 01392 574669. If I’m with a client I won’t be able to answer the phone, so just leave your name and number and I’ll get back to you. Please say the number slowly and clearly.
IMPORTANT: You need to tick the box where it says “I consent to having this website collect my personal data via this form.” This is a legal requirement and the form won’t send if it’s not ticked. The only data collected is of course the data which you put on the form and the IP address. If this is a problem you could always phone instead.
ABOUT OVERCOMING TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES AND BAD RELATIONSHIPS.
Another of my specialities is helping people to recover from the damage caused by traumatic experiences and controlling relationships. Traumatic experiences can blight many peoples’ lives long after the event itself. Controlling relationships can also leave people vulnerable and limited even when they have escaped from the controlling person. But with help the damage can be repaired and the personality made stronger than before. Click HERE for more about this topic.
BUILDING SELF-CONFIDENCE.
If you’ve been damaged by controlling relationships, traumatised, or dominated by a phobia or chronic anxiety, you will probably lack self-confidence, and this will limit your life in many ways. Click HERE for more about help with building your self-confidence and freedom from fear resulting from a difficult childhood or a toxic relationship.
Whatever your problem, overcoming it will open the way into a more satisfying life! And for 30 years I have been helping people to achieve this. My clients come to me from all over Devon, Plymouth, Exeter, Cornwall, and Somerset, sometimes even further.
PRICES
I would never go to a health practitioner who did not disclose their fees clearly on their website, so why would you? As of 1st January 2024 I charge £60 per session. This the going rate locally, even for therapists who have less than half of my years of experience. Some charge twice as much! There is no extra charge for email phone or text support between sessions where this is necessary. Sometimes I make MP3s for clients and again there is no extra charge for this. Most often clients need about three or four sessions for best results, but sometimes more, and sometimes less. Where clients need more, it’s often because there’s some other problem in addition to the basic phobia. Hypnotherapy is not like some therapies where you have to keep on going for years and years on a regular basis. It’s about getting over the problem now so you never need to worry about it in future.
All appointments are face-to-face as I do not believe the same standard of therapy can be achieved through Zoom calls. I see my clients at Homedale Health Consulting Rooms near Exeter city centre. This is a beautiful building with nice receptionists, comfortable waiting room, clean toilets, and very nicely furnished therapy rooms about five minutes walk from Magdalene Road car park. Holmedale is used by many other professionals such as doctors, dentists, physios, nutritionists and psychotherapists.
I will not be giving you tedious long-winded lectures, telling you that your fears or other problems don’t make sense, because you’ve been told that already and it hasn’t helped.
Instead we will be targeting the fear or other negative emotion directly, helping you gain control of your reactions, and resetting your imagination to empower you instead of terrorising you.
I normally start hypnosis on the first session, because most of my clients want to get on and overcome their problem as soon as possible.
Not everyone will be suitable for this therapy so you will need to contact me so I can assess whether you are suitable for this approach. I work mainly with adults but will also see teenagers from about fifteen years old and upwards. All clients under eighteen must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
HELP WITH OTHER PROBLEMS.
Phobia and anxiety is my main speciality, which is why I’ve called my homepage Freedom from Fear. But besides phobias and excessive fears I’ve helped clients with many other problems over my 30 years in fulltime practice. There are also a few issues I do not work with. See the FAQs page for details.
PLEASE NOTE CAREFULLY: Appointments in Exeter cancelled at less than 48 hours notice are charged for at the rate of £15. This is what it costs me to book the room which I still have to pay if less than 48 hours notice of cancellation.
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