Pain Management Hypnotherapy
Online or in Edinburgh for Young People (13+) and Adults
Every person’s experience of pain is unique, which means there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to managing it.
I work with
Chronic pain and long-term conditions
Pre- and post-surgery recovery
Pain linked to stress, trauma or emotional factors
How sessions can help you
Understand how your nervous system works
Provide you with techniques you can use at home
Develop a calmer, more confident relationship with your body
About Me
For over 16 years, I have worked as a Paediatric Nurse and have learned that pain is rarely just a physical experience.Clinical hypnotherapy offers a gentle, evidence-based approach to pain management, creating space to understand pain differently, find relief and reconnect with your body’s natural ability to feel calm and in control.
Frequently Asked Questions
"I suffer from fibromyalgia and last night, I realised I could move without feeling the intensity of the pain... the first night in 6 months!"
Billie
"I had the pleasure of working with Penny for a series of sessions to manage long term chronic pain and the results have been remarkable."
Derek
"The hypnotherapy session helped me relax deeply while still feeling fully in control. After one session, I already feel more resilient."
Debbie
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My Approach to Pain Management
When you come to me with pain, we start by listening to your story, understanding where it began and what it means to you.Over time, pain can become amplified by fear, stress, or past experiences.Hypnotherapy offers a safe, effective way to interrupt this cycle and help your body relearn comfort and ease.
Hypnotherapy works by guiding you into a naturally focused state where the mind becomes more open to positive change.In this state, we can gently influence how the brain processes pain, calm the nervous system and promote a sense of control and safety.Research shows that hypnotherapy can reduce pain intensity, improve mood and enhance overall wellbeing.
My work is grounded in the belief that pain always has meaning whether it began as a physical injury, a surgical experience, or emotional distress.Together, we explore that story with curiosity and compassion, helping you to understand what your pain is communicating and how to respond differently.
I integrate approaches from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) to create sessions tailored to your needs. This integrative approach allows us to work with both the conscious and unconscious mind, supporting change that feels natural and lasting.You may begin to notice subtle but meaningful shifts: a sense of calm where there was tension, moments of relief during activities that once felt difficult, or a growing confidence in your body’s ability to feel safe again.Each session builds on the last, supporting you to reconnect with your body’s natural healing resources.
For over 16 years I have worked as a paediatric nurse, supporting children, young people and their families through surgery. Over this time, I have come to understand that pain is rarely just a physical experience. Often, there are stories attached to pain that we may not even be consciously aware of. Stories that can shape how pain is felt, how we respond to it and how it influences daily life.Recognising the deep connection between mind and body inspired me to train as a Clinical Hypnotherapist specialising in pain management. I wanted to offer a way of working that not only acknowledges the physical aspects of pain but also gently explores the thoughts, emotions and nervous system responses that can influence it.Hypnotherapy allows me to bring together everything I value, compassion, curiosity and evidence-based practice about care to support meaningful and lasting change. It creates space for clients to understand their pain differently, find relief and reconnect with their body’s natural ability to feel calm and in control.Today, I work with young people and adults to help them manage acute and persistent pain and rediscover comfort, confidence and trust in their own bodies. Where appropriate, I work alongside healthcare providers to ensure care is safe, consistent and fully supported.
I can't wait to start this journey with you!
Penny Campbell
Privacy Policy
Who I am and how I process your personal dataData Controller: Penny Campbell Hypnotherapy
Contact for privacy/data protection: [email protected]Penny Campbell Hypnotherapy complies with obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by keeping personal data up to date; by storing (and destroying it) securely; by not collecting or retaining excessive amounts of data; by protecting personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access and disclosure and by ensuring that appropriate technical measures are in place to protect personal data.Website enquiries (this website)When you use the contact form on this website, I collect your name, email address and the message you send.Purpose: to respond to your enquiry and communicate with you about it.
Lawful basis: legitimate interests (responding to and managing enquiries).
Retention: I keep website enquiries for up to 12 months after our last contact, unless you become a client (in which case your data will be handled as client data below).Spam Protection (reCAPTCHA)This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. This service analyzes traffic to verify that you are a human and not a bot, ensuring the security of the contact forms.Website analytics (Google Analytics)I use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use this website (for example, which pages are visited and how the site is navigated). Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies and may collect usage information.Lawful basis for analytics cookies: Consent.
I have implemented a cookie banner to allow you to accept or reject analytics cookies. Analytics scripts will not run until you click "Accept". You can change your choice later by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer.Google may process technical information such as your IP address and device/browser information, and may process data outside the UK.How I use your personal dataI use your personal data for the following purposes:
* To deliver the services that you have requested;
* To contact you as necessary in accordance with the services you have requested;
* To contact you via surveys to ascertain your opinions on the service received;
* To maintain my own accounts and records.Note: In the event that recorded data is utilised for research purposes, supervision or for the instruction of students, all such data will be sufficiently anonymised so that individual clients cannot be identified. Should you indicate that your data should not be used for these purposes, I will refrain from using that data.Sharing your dataI do not sell your personal data.I use trusted third-party service providers to help operate this website and deliver my services. These providers process personal data on my instructions and in accordance with GDPR.* Booking & Records: I use Therasee to manage appointments and secure client records.
* Communications: I use email and form providers (such as Carrd) to manage enquiries.
* Analytics: I use Google Analytics (anonymised) to improve website performance.I may also share information where necessary to protect safety, to comply with the law, or in connection with legal claims or insurance/professional requirements.Data RetentionIn accordance with the need to maintain the possibility of access to client data (for returning clients or potential complaints/insurance queries), I retain client data for a minimum period of 7 years. For clients under the age of 18, data will be retained until their 25th birthday.My Lawful Basis for processing client personal dataFor therapy services, processing is necessary to provide the service you request (performance of a contract). Where I process health-related information (special category data), I will obtain your explicit consent where required.I may also process some information where it is necessary for my legitimate interests (for example, running the practice, maintaining records, and improving services), provided your rights and interests are not overridden.Your rights and your personal dataUnless subject to an exemption under the GDPR, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data:* The right to request a copy of your personal data which Penny Campbell Hypnotherapy holds about you;
* The right to request correction of any personal data if it is found to be inaccurate or out of date;
* The right to request erasure of your personal data where it is no longer necessary for me to retain such data;
* The right to withdraw your consent to the processing at any time (where processing is based on consent);
* The right to data portability (where applicable);
* The right to request a restriction is placed on further processing where there is a dispute in relation to the accuracy or processing of your personal data;
* The right to object to the processing of personal data (where applicable);
* The right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).Complaints NoticeIf you think there is a problem with the way I am handling your data, please contact me first using the details above.You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk/concerns/