Cognitive Hypnotherapy for Confidence & Assertiveness

Lacking confidence or struggling to assert yourself can quietly affect nearly every area of life. It might show up as hesitation to speak in meetings, difficulty setting boundaries, people-pleasing, or constantly second-guessing your own judgement. You may avoid conflict at all costs or feel guilty for asking for what you need. Over time, this can impact relationships, career progression, and even how you feel about yourself when no one’s watching. The result isn’t always obvious to others—but it can feel exhausting inside.
Reasons Why You Might Have This Problem:
Low confidence and assertiveness often stem from experiences earlier in life—being ignored, dismissed, or criticised; being bullied at school; or growing up in an environment where your voice wasn’t valued. You may have learned that speaking up led to negative consequences, or that your needs came second. These patterns can carry forward quietly into adulthood, reinforced by an inner voice that tells you you’re not good enough, or that it’s safer not to rock the boat.
Reasons You Might Resist Getting Treatment:
You might believe this is “just how you are,” or that you simply need to “toughen up.” Perhaps you’ve had moments of trying to be more assertive, only to feel it backfire. Therapy can feel exposing—especially if you’re not used to talking about yourself or asking for help. There can also be a worry that working on assertiveness means becoming someone you’re not, or that confidence has to look loud or forceful.
Why Cognitive Hypnotherapy Can Help:
Cognitive Hypnotherapy helps you build confidence from the inside out—not by faking it, but by unlearning the reasons you lost it in the first place. We look at the beliefs, habits, and emotional patterns that are holding you back, and gently shift them. You’ll learn how to quiet the inner critic, understand your worth, and practise speaking up in ways that feel natural to you. Assertiveness isn’t about being aggressive—it’s about being clear, calm, and able to honour your needs without guilt. And confidence doesn’t have to be loud—it just has to be real.