Andy Selway

BSc (Hons), DSFH, HPD, CNHC (Reg) NCH (Reg), AfSFH (Reg)

Clinical Solution Focused Hypnotherapist & Psychotherapist

Hi, Im Andy (he/him) & I’m glad you’re here! 👋

I’m a fully qualified Clinical Solution Focused Hypnotherapist | Psychotherapist, based in Upper Heyford (nr Bicester) Oxfordshire.

Your Hypnotherapist, Andy Selway. Male, smiling in casual clothing looking straight on,

My passion is supporting people in rewiring their brain to regain control and find lasting happiness, fulfilment and contentment.  I work with adults and children/teens from 15+.

My therapeutic style is warm, engaging, professional and fun.

I know first hand about life’s curve balls, and sometimes they don’t come from external pressures – our thoughts and fears can be our own worst enemy. When we lose our focus, our self-confidence or when our mental health isn’t as good as it could be, it doesn’t just affect us, it can impact our relationships, friendships, career and family life. I’ve been there myself. 

When I ran my own recruitment businesses, I started to notice signs of overwhelm, anxiety and burn-out.

That’s when I found hypnotherapy. It worked so well at reducing my anxiety and negative thoughts that I started training as a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist and I’ve not looked back.

I work with all kinds of people, and everyone is welcome in my therapy room. I also do a lot of work with the LGBTQIA+ community, men’s mental health and being a qualified personal trainer, I also especially love supporting people with weight management, self-confidence and self-esteem, plus much much more.

I work from my comfortable garden Therapy Room in Upper Heyford, Nr Bicester, Oxfordshire (OX25), so have worked with people from Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and Warwickshire, into the West Midlands. I also work with people online.

Why was I drawn to Solution Focused Hypnotherapy

I love this style of therapeutic support, because it can deliver quicker results compared to traditional therapies (usually you will need between 6-12 solution focused hypnotherapy sessions)*. I’ve been through it myself.

As a Clinical Hypnotherapist, I use a solution-oriented approach, focusing on the present and future (not the past), what you want to achieve and making it happen. This approach empowers you to take control of your life, guiding you towards the future you desire, which is what I am all about!

I’d never want to lock you into months and months of treatment and my goal is to make myself redundant. I get you moving forward quickly so you can feel the difference. You’ll leave our sessions with knowledge and an array of tools to maintain success. These tools aren't just temporary fixes, but lifelong resources that empower you to manage stress, anxiety, and challenges more effectively, helping you cope better and building your resilience.

  • QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

    ☑️ Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma (HPD)

    ☑️ Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (DSFH)

    ☑️ Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice (Level 5) - due to complete in 2025

    ☑️ Certificate in Counselling Studies 

    ☑️ Certificate in Counselling Skills 

    ☑️ Awareness of Men's Mental Health Issues (Level 2)

    ☑️ Working with Children (CPD - Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy Training)

    ☑️ The Science of Happiness Certificate (SHC)

    ☑️ Mindfulness Diploma

    ☑️ Diploma in Personal Training (Level 3)

    ☑️ Adult Safeguarding (Level 1 & 2) - OSAB Training

    ☑️ Child Safeguarding (Level 1 & 2) - OSAB Training – 2022

    ☑️ Suicide Awareness Training – Zero Suicide Alliance

    REGISTRATIONS / PROFESSIONAL BODIES:

    ☑️ Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)

    ☑️ National Council for Hypnotherapy(NCH)

    ☑️ Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy(AfSFH)

    ☑️ Enhanced DBS Checked

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  • ☑️ Anxiety, Stress, Worry

    ☑️ Weight Management

    ☑️ Self-Confidence

    ☑️ Depression / Low Mood

    ☑️ Sleep Difficulties (Insomnia)

    ☑️ Managing Emotions 

    ☑️ Fears and Phobias

    ☑️ Relationships

    ☑️ Sexual Issues

    ☑️ Big Life Events (Weddings, Public Speaking, Exam/assessment stress

    ☑️ Driving Nerves / Anxiety, Flying Anxiety and Dentist Anxiety and Needle Phobia.

    ☑️ LGBTQIA +

    ☑️ Increasing Business Performance - Working with entrepreneurs and sales teams, preventing stress, burnout and increasing resilience.

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I DIDN’T JUST WAKE UP AS A HYPNOTHERAPIST

Andy Selway, your hypnotherapist, in previous role, dressed in ambulance uniform, standing next to an ambulance in Oxfordshire NHS

All my working roles have had helping and supporting people at their core.

My working life has been pretty varied, from a senior level career in Human Resources, to running my own recruitment agency. I’ve been a personal trainer and worked in the ambulance service, mental health, and addiction support roles when I moved to Oxfordshire in 2016 from London.

It’s always been about people. Understanding them, giving them space, and helping them get out of a place they don’t want to be, and moving forward to a positive future.

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Im fascinated by neuroscience

I’ve always had an interest in how the mind and body work together (I did a science degree way back). Understanding how anxiety is created, the various chemical pathways and the brain and the power of hypnotherapy.

When I ran my own Oxfordshire / London based recruitment business, I started to notice signs of overwhelm and burnout. That’s when I found hypnotherapy. It worked so well that I started training as a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist.

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It’s important to me that I offer my clients the best possible service

I am committed to the highest standards, so I regularly undertake additional professional development, follow a strict professional and ethical code of conduct for my hypnotherapy practice, through the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC), Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (AfSFH) and National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH). I also have regular clinical supervision to keep my skills up to date and aligned. I am Enhanced DBS checked and fully insured as a Hypnotherapist.

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My clients and the areas I support are all very diverse

I work with all kinds of people (aged 15+), and everyone is welcome in my therapy room. But it’s worth knowing that I do a lot of work with the LGBTQIA+ community and have a special interest in men’s mental health and business performance (especially supporting sales teams) and weight management / Loss and self-confidence (from my PT days!). I also have an interest in supporting entrepreneurs and parents with overwhelm and self-confidence.

Outside of Work…

Here’s my super supportive husband Elliot and our two dogs Bobbin and Ivy.

I love a good rummage around local Oxfordshire antique/vintage shops, working out, gardening, just started a crochet class and also do a bit of yoga. I’m also studying to be an Integrative Counsellor and a Mindfulness and Meditation teacher, to enable me to add that to my therapy services.

I’m a proud volunteer ‘Phone Befriender’, through a national charity dedicated to combating loneliness and isolation among the elderly and also support my local school (Heyford Park School) as a volunteer Enterprise Advisor via OXLEP.

I also volunteer at The Hummingbird Centre and will be starting a Student Counsellor Placement there in September 2024

Connecting people and watching them thrive is also my passion, so this year I created the Heyford Park Business Network, a regular small business networking event in Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire and ‘QueerNect’, supporting other LGBTQIA+ small business owners.

What my clients say

  • "I’ve spoken to a lot of people in my life but this time it felt different. No more talking about the past or any negativity, instead purely focussing on the positive changes I can make in my life. It has helped me and my anxiety so much. Things that could have triggered me before but didn’t. I even look forward to the next session! "

    Katie - Sales Director -Bicester, Oxfordshire

  • "I was looking for something, but wasn't sure what I needed to get rid of my racing thoughts and anxiety. After understanding more about the brain and a few sessions with Andy I noticed a massive difference. I loved that we didn't talk about the past, only solutions to become the future happier me! I've developed healthy habits, and my thoughts/anxiety/stress levels have fallen. I'm now able to take a logical approach and using the tools that Andy has given me, I'm calmer and more in control of my life. Thank you!!!"

    Amy - Emergency Services - Bicester, Oxfordshire

  • "I cannot recommend Andy enough. I had begun to feel I had lost my way a little and my self-belief and confidence to do certain things had waned. I realised that to move forward this needed adjusting. By embarking on Solution Focused Hypnotherapy with Andy, I feel as though my eyes are open a little wider and that I now have my own toolbox that I can dip into whenever I need too."

    Georgina - Education Sector - Bicester, Oxfordshire

  • "I needed help trying to find solutions to the issues I was facing after my separation and to help my children and I move forward in a positive way. Solution focused hypnotherapy helped me to firstly ease the weight of stress I was feeling and help me find tools to navigate situations so that I was making better decisions and choices. It has made a huge difference to my quality of life and some of the techniques I've learnt have benefitted my children who are also using them. Andy, you were a complete star from the beginning, always calm and reassuring.. I really don't know where I would be if I hadn't had the fortune of meeting you. I am so happy to have met you and found solution focused hypnotherapy. Thank you for everything, there aren't enough words to convey my gratitude!"

    Helen - Studio Manager - Oxford, Oxfordshire

  • "I approached Andy wanting to reduce my flying fear/phobia leading up to a long haul flight which will ultimately make me enjoy my holiday more. Since our sessions I feel more in control of my thoughts and feelings. I understand why my mind and body does what it does. I’ve enjoyed Andy’s company, he’s personable and really easy to understand. I get the feeling he genuinely gets a sense of satisfaction by helping people. I would recommend hypnotherapy to people as a way of combating a variety of things. Mine initially was a phobia, but linked really nicely into an overall optimistic mindset"

    Darren - Emergency Services - Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

  • "I had worked through a lot of my issues in talking therapy, but I was being held back from being able to fully move forward.  I was therefore looking for the solutions and strength to do this. I was able to learn how to react to the challenges I was facing in the way I wanted to. I let go of a lot of anger and have been able to heal from a really awful and unexpected life situation. You are so supportive and amazing - a total rock! Thank you so much Andy for such a positive experience and for helping me to find my happy self again 🥰 I have recommended you over and over again."New List Item

    Laura - Commercial Director -Banbury , Oxfordshire

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

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