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Most of the people who come to me are functioning well on the outside. They hold down jobs, look after families, keep it together. But privately, there's something — a habit, a fear, a pattern — that just won't shift. They've tried willpower. They may have tried therapy. They've read the books, understood the logic, and still find themselves back in the same place. That's not failure. That's what happens when a problem is running below the level where effort and understanding can reach it. Certain habits, fears, and anxiety patterns operate at an emotional and neurological level that conscious effort can't easily access. Over 18 years and more than 6,000 sessions, I've developed an integrated approach — drawing on hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, CBT, and Human Givens Psychology — that works at that level. Rather than technique alone, I work to understand the structure of your specific problem first. That's what makes change faster and more lasting than most people expect. This approach works well if you: · Are ready for real change — not just symptom management · Have tried other approaches and found them only partially effective · Want something focused and clear, not open-ended · Value discretion, professionalism, and results you can actually feel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f04d0394999ec1933826ef1/f1a655a0-da17-420a-8412-c0b5f0c1494e/luke3.png Kilkenny Hypnosis - Kilkenny Hypnosis - 18 Years. 6,000 Sessions. One Focused Approach. ABOUT LUKE MARTIN 18 Years. 6,000 Sessions. One Focused Approach. I'm Luke Martin — clinical hypnotherapist and psychotherapist, practising since 2007. I work privately with adults who want to feel calmer, more confident, and more in control — particularly when stress, habits, or emotional patterns have started to feel repetitive or difficult to shift. Many of the people I work with are capable, thoughtful, and self-aware. 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Food brings us together as a family. It comforts us, provides warmth and makes us happy. There’s a social link to eating, as well as an instinctive one. Think about a stressful day at work, or a hectic day with the children. Have you ever grabbed a sugary snack or glass of wine during these times without really thinking about it? If the answer is yes, then there’s a reason. It’s because our subconscious is driving our actions. And to cope with these situations, we use food to help us. Changing your thoughts about food is simply not enough. It’s difficult to stay motivated permanently, especially during the ups and downs of hectic life. That’s why we have to change your attitude towards food on an emotional level. To get the change you are looking for, you need to go beyond how you think about food and change how you feel about food. https://www.kilkennyhypnosis.com/anxiety-support-2 daily 0.75 2026-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f04d0394999ec1933826ef1/1775556937554-VWVH92L9XES0GCUBFNF1/image-asset.jpeg Anxiety Support 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f04d0394999ec1933826ef1/8f6f7222-3486-4aa6-aa6c-36c826a09695/pexels-mart-production-7699511.jpg Anxiety Support 2 - Anxiety Is Increasingly Common In Today’s Hectic World Some anxiety is normal, in fact, we need it. It's a biological inheritance from our ancestors designed to keep us safe. It can help us to meet important deadlines at work, score a goal or perform better in all sorts of situations. However, excessive anxiety is different and is often caused by emotional needs not being adequately met. Today, we live in a world where this is becoming increasingly difficult and, if you’re suffering from anxiety symptoms, you are not alone. Statistically, at least 20 percent of people in the UK and Ireland suffer from anxiety and stress disorders. In reality, however, it’s likely that countless more are suffering in silence, unable or too embarrassed to seek help. Given the fast-paced nature of today’s culture, many people feel like their lives are spiralling out of control. Our expectations of success and performance are at an all-time high, and many of us feel like we’re constantly failing to meet the demands that have come to define our lives. With so much of our existence dictated by the touch of a button, it can feel like we’re expected to be highly responsive and always available. We put pressure on ourselves to be as efficient as the technology we use and, when we can’t keep up, we feel frustrated. It’s easy to fall into a pattern of self-doubt and despair when negative thoughts take over. While it’s not surprising that today’s society has become a breeding ground for anxiety, there is hope for relief. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f04d0394999ec1933826ef1/87d08ce5-bb55-4f81-90d5-4545a544cf13/pexels-nikiemmert-14313891.jpg Anxiety Support 2 - Effective Anxiety Treatment Can Help Calm Your Anxiety – Today When we feel overwhelming anxiety, our emotional needs are often not being met. This is why I take a therapy approach that focuses on helping you find healthy ways to meet these needs. Using a combination of evidence-based, solution-focused therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness and Human Givens Psychotherapy, I can provide you with personalised treatment that addresses your individual needs, helping you to overcome excessive stress and anxiety as quickly as possible. By incorporating the most up-to-date psychological knowledge into how the mind, body and emotions interact, our sessions together will provide you with effective tools and insights you can use to start feeling better right from the first session. Together we can pinpoint the areas of your life that are troubling you, and focus on practical ways to help you find relief. In the comfortable environment of our sessions, I’ll help you move on from your past, rather than endlessly dwelling on it. You can learn how to relax, think more clearly and find solutions to resolve and manage current and ongoing stress triggers. With guidance and support, you'll learn practical, effective tools to manage anxiety to bring you both immediate and long-term relief. We will identify and work toward achievable goals, so that you can experience measurable and noticeable improvements in how you feel, and live with more confidence, direction and ease. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f04d0394999ec1933826ef1/9ac81652-8d73-4bb6-8bfa-9a1fa864fb9b/pexels-kovyrina-15673106.jpg Anxiety Support 2 - I’ve heard that anxiety therapy can take a long time and is expensive. Many forms of talk therapy embody a “things have to get worse before they get better” approach, meaning it can often take a long time trawling through your past before significant change is felt. If your anxiety is caused by a past traumatic event, I can help you neutralise the emotions around trauma memories without you having to relive the event. In fact, you don’t even need to share the specific details with me for this technique to work. Using a future-focused approach, you’ll learn to hone in on the things that are already working in your life, identify the barriers to getting your emotional needs met and make empowered changes as quickly as possible. On average, I see people for between one and six sessions in total (typically three to four), although sometimes more sessions may be needed depending on your circumstances. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f04d0394999ec1933826ef1/2269cbc7-bda0-4559-b8f8-833ff1638dee/pexels-kabita-darlami-2613403-18288345.jpg Anxiety Support 2 - I feel stupid asking for help to overcome anxiety. Anxiety is extremely common, and unlike some illnesses, doesn’t discriminate between gender, age or social class. Often, symptoms of anxiety, such as circling thoughts, excessive sweating and overpowering emotions, can seem at odds with the rest of your life. You may have a comfortable living situation, a job you enjoy and a loving family, but nevertheless find yourself plagued by symptoms of anxiety. You may struggle to understand where your symptoms are coming from, or even feel guilty for experiencing them, thinking they’re a form of weakness or that there are other people who have more difficult lives than you. There’s nothing wrong with needing a helping hand now and again. If anxiety has become a problem for you, you can do something about it and, thankfully, there are effective strategies available to help you cope. Brief solution focused anxiety therapy can help you realise that, no matter your situation, your life is worth living well. With that in mind, taking actionable steps toward treating anxiety is the best thing you can do for yourself and your loved ones. https://www.kilkennyhypnosis.com/fear-phobia-support-2 daily 0.75 2026-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f04d0394999ec1933826ef1/3b0d1f8a-f2c3-4e9b-b878-221d396c166a/pexels-pixabay-461593.jpg Fear - Phobia Support 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f04d0394999ec1933826ef1/dce0d6e0-c54c-491a-94ae-c01aefa3e944/pexels-bpixelss-4991888.jpg Fear - Phobia Support 2 - A Deeper Understanding of Your Fear Your phobia is not a sign of weakness but an unconscious survival mechanism from our distant past. These primal responses, once crucial for our ancestors' survival, can misfire in our modern world, transforming ordinary situations like flying, driving, or even visiting the dentist into perceived life-threatening scenarios. Breakthrough Hypnotherapy for Fears and Phobias You don't have to navigate this journey alone. With over 16 years experience, I’ve developed a transformative solution that addresses the root of your phobia: the neural pathways in your subconscious mind. By reshaping these pathways, we can significantly reduce or even eliminate the irrational fear that’s been holding you captive. Your Journey to Freedom Begins Here Imagine a life where your phobia no longer dictates your choices—a life where you're free to explore, engage, and embrace the world on your own terms. Our one-on-one hypnotherapy sessions offer a personalised approach to conquering your fears, tailored to your unique experiences and challenges. Benefits of this personalised one to one approach : - Enhanced ability to relax and remain calm in previously triggering situations - Increased confidence and freedom in daily activities and life choices - Empowered to face new challenges and opportunities without fear - Improved overall well-being and mental health https://www.kilkennyhypnosis.com/panic-support-2 daily 0.75 2026-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f04d0394999ec1933826ef1/4779434e-18ff-437c-8186-0cd7ddf2179b/pexels-atahandemir-7204553.jpg Panic Support 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f04d0394999ec1933826ef1/1709311806276-72I2OW2DEYXSMDUFDLM0/image-asset.jpeg Panic Support 2 - More Common Than You Think You may be suffering in silence thinking that nobody has experienced these horrible sensations. You're not alone. It is estimated that 1 in 10 people suffer with panic attacks at some point in their life. For some, panic attacks can be triggered during a stressful situation and for others they can seem to come out of nowhere. The reason why we are vulnerable to panic attacks is to do with a type of alarm system in our brain known as fight or flight. This fight or flight mechanism is a survival response to danger that was inherited from our ancestors in order to keep us safe. So-called because our survival instinct dictates that we either fight or flee from dangerous situations. The symptoms of panic attacks such as the heart speeding up, quickening of the breath, shaking in the hands and legs are protective measures our mind takes when it feels under threat. This can be a useful response if we see a speeding car coming straight for us. The mind triggers our panic alarm to get us away from the on coming car. Because these symptoms are generated in a part of the mind connected with survival it can at times trigger a panic attack for reasons that are not life threatening. They can just seem to come out of nowhere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f04d0394999ec1933826ef1/51047ad8-b8ab-4ef1-9861-f239fbb7e380/image-asset.jpg Panic Support 2 - How Panic Attacks Are Defeated If you have been suffering with panic attacks you will be happy to hear that help is available. By using a combination of the latest evidence based techniques for dealing with anxiety and panic attacks, I can help you to overcome them and take back control. Drawing on a range of therapies including Mindfulness, Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Hypnotherapy and the Human Givens Psychology , triggers associated with panic can be identified and dealt with, bringing an end to the unpleasant sensations and symptoms of panic. For some, panic attacks can be the result of a build up of stress. The fight or flight mechanism is left at high alert without being switched off as there is no outlet for the physical responses. For others, a traumatic memory stored in the unconscious may trigger a seemingly out of the blue emotional response. In both cases, by identifying the trigger, relaxing the mind and body and deconditioning the emotional response, the physiological reactions that are causing the panic attacks can be reduced and eliminated. In the comfortable environment of our sessions I can help you understand what causes you to panic and what needs to happen for you to get relief. In many cases panic attacks occur because of previous attacks. A pattern gets formed in your mind to panic at certain times. I can help you re pattern those memories so as to stop them from triggering panic attacks in the future. This is something I have been specifically trained to do and is extremely effective at eliminating panic attacks. By identifying the triggers to your panic attacks, whether they are long standing issues from the past or emotional needs not being met in the present, I can help you turn off the panic response. With the right type of guidance and support you can overcome panic attacks and feel "normal" once again. For over 10 years, I've been helping people put an end to suffering that panic attacks cause. Many people have told me they wish they had come to see me sooner. You really don't need to suffer anymore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f04d0394999ec1933826ef1/5711ae05-da46-403d-b26d-5b8984dbd3d4/image-asset.jpg Panic Support 2 - Will this Panic Attack treatment work for me? Because panic attacks are so frightening they tend to completely hijack the mind into thinking that something must be seriously wrong. This might make you wonder if my approach will work. Having helped many people rid themselves of panic attacks I can assure you that you can live a life free from panic. By identifying your pattern of panic attacks I will use the most effective techniques available that will enable you to get relief as quickly as possible. I have helped people from all walks of life to eliminate panic attacks ranging from Barristers to members of the Gardai, to Nurses, as well as students of all ages. Often in just a few sessions. Won’t therapy be expensive and time consuming? There are many different types of therapy available for dealing with a range of emotional issues including panic attacks. Some of the more traditional approaches involve a combination of medication and therapy. While medication can help relieve symptoms of panic and anxiety in the short term, it doesn’t address the issues that are causing the build up of anxiety that can lead to panic attacks. Traditional forms of talk therapy have focused on identifying the root cause of panic attacks, allowing the patient to understand why they may have developed, but don’t always help to identify solutions to dealing with them and can often make people feel worse. The brief solution-focused therapies that I practice work to identify the causes while eliminating the beliefs held in the mind that are driving the emotional responses that occur. By doing this maladaptive patterns of behaviour are changed, resulting in immediate relief. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f04d0394999ec1933826ef1/1709312280367-VDC0QWTZRRANZ3KUKNCC/image-asset.jpeg Panic Support 2 - Panic Attacks Can Be Eliminated With the right information and understanding of how panic attacks occur, they can be easily treated. This will allow you to take back control of your life and regain a sense of normality. Imagine how much better your life will be when you don't have to worry about panic attacks anymore. https://www.kilkennyhypnosis.com/pain-relief-2 daily 0.75 2026-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f04d0394999ec1933826ef1/6110c04a-001d-4dda-86a8-bbf01ea4752d/pexels-lucas-daniel-villanueva-170429644-10987871.jpg Comfort & Pain Support 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f04d0394999ec1933826ef1/bf7dca98-63d1-4062-a305-1ec477d4c62d/image-asset.jpg Comfort & Pain Support 2 - Understanding Pain: More Than Just Physical Sensations Pain is more complex than just a physical sensation signaling harm to our bodies. It encompasses a dynamic interplay between our physical state and our mental and emotional well-being. Research increasingly shows that our attitude, mood, and state of mind can significantly amplify or diminish our experience of pain. For instance, feelings of anxiety and stress can exacerbate pain sensations, turning an already challenging situation into a seemingly insurmountable one. Hypnosis: A Medical Perspective on Pain Relief Hypnosis, or hypnotherapy, is more than just a party trick or a stage act; it's a clinically recognized tool with a strong foundation in neuroscience. Defined as a state of highly focused attention, hypnosis allows you to become fully immersed in an experience, much like losing yourself in a gripping movie. This intense focus can be harnessed to modify the brain's perception of pain, offering a profound sense of relief. When researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York analyzed 18 studies, they found moderate to large pain-relieving effects from hypnosis, supporting its use for pain management. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f04d0394999ec1933826ef1/686c7c7c-8948-4bc4-98ac-e526a57cfcf8/pexels-vika-glitter-392079-9486078.jpg Comfort & Pain Support 2 - The Transformative Power of Hypnosis in Pain Perception Hypnosis for pain management is grounded in this deep connection between mind and body. By accessing the subconscious mind, hypnosis can alter our perception of pain, offering a much-needed reprieve for those who have struggled to find relief through conventional means. Studies have demonstrated that hypnosis can not only reduce the intensity of pain but also improve individuals' overall quality of life by addressing the psychological factors that contribute to their pain experience. How Hypnosis Shifts Your Pain Experience Through techniques that induce deep relaxation and suggestibility, hypnotherapy sessions can teach you to reframe your relationship with pain. Instead of being at the mercy of your discomfort, you learn to perceive pain differently, reducing its impact on your life. This isn't about ignoring pain signals, which are important messages from your body, but about changing the emotional and cognitive responses that intensify the pain experience.