I'm Nicola Mann. I run NJM Coaching & Hypnotherapy from Ipswich, Suffolk. I work with adults who want real change in their lives. Maybe that's getting on top of anxiety. Maybe it's working through trauma or building self-esteem. Sometimes people just need help finding direction.
I blend traditional talking therapies with hypnotherapy. Why both? Because we've got conscious patterns and subconscious ones, and lasting change needs to address both. What I'm really offering is a calm, confidential space where you can actually explore what's going on and figure out how to move forward.
I've always been curious about why we think and feel the way we do. More importantly, how does change actually happen? Not the surface stuff, but real, lasting change. That curiosity led me to train as an integrative counsellor, psychotherapist and hypnotherapist.
Here's what I learned early on: everyone's different. One approach doesn't work for everyone. That's why I founded NJM the way I did, giving clients options. Some need deep therapeutic work. Others want practical tools they can use tomorrow. Both are valid. We figure out what works for you.
After qualifying, I opened my practice in Ipswich. Right from the start, I offered both in-person sessions (I've got a purpose-built therapy room that's peaceful and private) and online appointments. Accessibility mattered to me. Still does.
The work grew naturally. Now I've got clients across the UK who prefer remote sessions. Makes sense for lots of reasons - convenience, privacy, comfort. I've also kept learning. Trauma recovery, EMDR, stress management. This field moves fast, and I want to stay current with what actually works.
Looking back? I'd have created educational content much sooner. Blogs, videos, workshops explaining how this actually works. There's too much mystery around therapy and hypnotherapy. People need to understand it before they can trust it.
I'd also have built relationships with other wellbeing professionals locally from day one. That network approach - where clients can access joined-up support - makes such a difference. Should've started building those connections earlier.
I'm expanding online offerings. Group sessions for confidence building, stress reduction, habit change. Also developing short courses teaching self-hypnosis and mindfulness tools for everyday use. Not everyone wants one-to-one therapy. Doesn't mean they shouldn't have access to good techniques.
My vision? Simple. When someone in Suffolk (or anywhere, really) thinks "I need to feel calmer, more confident, more in control," I want them to think of NJM first.
Nicola works with adults facing a range of challenges. She specialises in helping you manage anxiety, work through trauma, build self-esteem, and find a clearer direction in life. Her goal is to help you find calm and confidence again.
Integrative counselling means Nicola combines different therapeutic approaches to fit your specific needs. She blends traditional talking therapies, like psychotherapy, with hypnotherapy. This allows her to address both conscious thoughts and subconscious patterns, which can lead to more lasting change.
Yes, absolutely. Nicola offers flexible options to suit you. You can have sessions in person at her private therapy room in Ipswich, Suffolk, or you can connect with her online. She works with clients across the UK through remote appointments.
Hypnotherapy is used to access your powerful subconscious mind. Nicola explains that this can help unlock insights and patterns that talking alone might not reach. It's a tool she uses to help you understand yourself on a deeper level and create meaningful change from within.
Not at all. Nicola believes that therapy is not just for emergencies. It's a valuable tool for prevention, building self-awareness, and personal growth at any stage of life. Many people seek support to manage stress or build confidence before things become overwhelming.