Hi I’m Leonie Darch….
| Integrative Hypnotherapist | Antenatal Coach | Women's Health Advocate |
I’ve been working therapeutically as a Hypnotherapist since 2012, shortly after moving to Warwickshire with my young family.
Previously I worked in the corporate world, where I saw how stress can creep in and quietly take a toll on both mental and physical health. Becoming a mum made me even more aware of how much we carry — emotionally and physically — and how a woman's body and mind are so closely connected.
My interest in the power of hypnotherapy for mental health came when I used hypnobirthing for both of my children's births. I experienced first hand how if you can control stress and connect with your body, your mind and emotions will follow.
Hypnobirthing will always be a personal learning experience that I am so grateful for, and I have taught the birth techniques to over 300 couples so far.
Understanding hypnotherapy and hypnobirthing led me to research the connection between psychological stress, heightened anxiety and the nervous system and the impact on a woman's mental health, hormones and physical wellbeing.
Since 2012 I have continued to study and expand my specialisms, able to support women with many different therapy goals. Using a combination of psychological models such as CBT, mindfulness, counselling and breath-work I can meet you exactly where you need me to.
Most recently I have continued to expand my academic studies at The University of Warwick studying Counselling (BA Hons).
The life transitions of a woman
As the years have passed, so has the focus of my work. I’ve continued to support women through fertility, pregnancy and birth, but I also work with those navigating other stages of life — early parenting, teenage transitions and navigating empty nest.
I have a special interest in supporting mothers whose children may be going through a SEN Diagnosis such as autism or ADHD, or perhaps exploring neurodiversity themselves later in life.
I’ve shaped my services around what I know women need at this stage — not just to get by, but to feel more like themselves again.
Training and Accreditations - Leonie Darch Dip Hyp CS, GHR, GQHP, HBCE
Professional Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills (Dip Hyp CS) - The Hypnotherapy Society (2011)
General Qualification Hypnotherapy Practice GQHP (2011)
Advanced Hypnotherapy - John Dewer School of Hypnotherapy (2015)
Hypnobirthing Childbirth Education Practitioner HBCE - The Hypnobirthing Institute (Morgan Method) (2011) / The Wise Hippo (2013)
Mindfulness for Pregnancy and Childbirth - The University of Oxford Mindfulness Centre (2014)
Birth Doula - The Birthbliss Academy (2020) / Paramonda Doula (2016)
BA Hons Counselling and the Psychotherapeutic Relationship - The University of Warwick (Ongoing)
I am committed to continuous professional development inline with my professional accreditation and specialisms, and work within a professional code of ethics as per the GHR framework for Hypnotherapists.