Hello. I’m Sonia Beldom from Mind and Media. I’m a psychotherapist specialising in solution-focussed hypnotherapy, CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) and NLP (neuro linguistic programming). I’m also an established media and speaking skills trainer who can help transform you into a confident communicator.

The fear of public speaking is very common and I can help you over that and give you the skills to turn you into a confident speaker.

HOW CAN HYPNOTHERAPY HELP?

Hypnosis is very natural comfortable calm state, where you feel deeply relaxed and are still able to hear and sense things around you. You will notice your muscles becoming deeply relaxed as you follow my voice and pay attention to your breathing as your mind and body is transported into a calm and relaxed state. Your subconscious mind controls all of your behaviours and is responsible for maintaining your physical and emotional health and by safely accessing your subconscious mind, we can instill new instructions and suggestions to create changes in your behaviour, mind and body both emotionally & physically.

You are fully conscious throughout the process and totally in control of all your actions.

WHAT CONDITIONS CAN HYPNOTHERAPY HELP WITH?

  • anxiety

  • depression

  • insomnia

  • eating disorders

  • functional disorders; headaches, IBS

  • pain management

  • tackling addiction

  • smoking cessation

  • treating and eliminating phobias

  • menopausal symptoms

  • EF (erectile dysfunction)

  • improving self confidence

  • conquering the fear of public speaking

  • improved sex life

  • managing the effects of ADHD

BUSTING THE MYTHS

  • Hypnotherapy is not mind control. You will not be unconscious or out of control.

  • Hypnotherapy will not make you do daft things. You are in control of all of your actions.

  • Hypnotherapy doesn’t force you to reveal secrets. You are completely in control all the time.

  • Will I stay “under”? No. You are in a deeply relaxed state with total awareness of everything going on around you. You can open your eyes and come out of your deep relaxed state whenever you want.

  • Hypnosis is only for gullible people. Not true. Anybody can enter deep relaxation or hypnotic trance.

 

Qualifications and Affiliations

  • HPD, Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma, 2025

  • Member of NCH, National Council for Hypnotherapy, 2024

  • Hypotherapy diploma, 2023

  • Accredited member of the CTAA

  • NLP Certified Practitioner (Richard Bandler) 2007

  • Certificate of Personal Coaching, The Coaching Academy 2008

  • CBT Practitioner, 2019

  • Mentor, Cherie Blair Foundation for Women 2019

  • Media volunteer MIND, 2017

  • Accredited ACM practitioner 2019

  • Registered member of ANLP 2007

TESTIMONIALS

“It’s true. Sonia explained how the brain works and that our stress is down to the meaning we put on our life events. I have transformed my thinking, eased up on guilt and seen the wood for the trees. Sonia is amazing.

— Hypnotherapy client

“I’ve tried other hypnotherapists with no joy. However, with Sonia guiding me through my anxiety, I am already feeling more confident and have given up smoking as a result. Thank you, Sonia, for restoring my faith and for a healthier new life.

— Hypnotherapy client

“I have struggled with insomnia, on and off, over the years and have tried everything from sleep workshops to sleeping tablets, both herbal and prescription, and I must have read at least 10 books on better sleep, so I thought I had nothing to lose by trying a hypnotherapy session with Sonia. Oh my goodness, what a wonderful experience! I did it on Zoom, whilst lying on my bed one afternoon, having no idea what it was all about, and before I knew it, I had drifted off to sleep! I only woke up as the session was
about to end, and I heard Sonia’s calming voice drawing things to a close. I’d recommend her to anyone who needs to calm their mind, relieve stress, and relax.

— Hypnotherapy client

“Sonia made me feel very relaxed and comfortable, taking the time to understand my issues before we started. The hypnotherapy session was excellent, one minute I was concentrating on her voice and the next I had drifted away. Since the session, I have felt noticeably more relaxed and less anxious, particularly when I had a medical procedure. Usually, I would have been panicking for a few days beforehand as well as on the day, but this time, I hardly gave it a thought.

— Hypnotherapy client -

“Sonia’s confident, steady and calming presence helped me feel safe in this therapy. After a few weeks, I experienced a positive shift in my resilience and ability to face difficulties. Sonia has helped move me from feeling hopeless to moving forward with greater confidence and awareness.”

— Hypnotherapy client

“Understanding how to develop a personal brand is something the riders on our Olympic and Paralympic Development programmes can usefully employ to help support their sporting career by attracting potential sponsors and horse owners. Sonia gave great advice and insight to the riders on how they can do this using her BRAND model. Sonia’s interactive session promoted lively discussion and debate, which helped shape thinking and understanding.”

— British Equestrian Federation

“I really enjoyed the EVCOM workshop. Sonia was knowledgeable, approachable, and made me feel completely relaxed. Although the workshop itself was two hours, it flew by and had some really interesting and engaging information/anecdotes. The 1:1 was personal and empowering. Sonia is an expert in her field, building upon the information given in the workshop and making her teachings inclusive, as requested, which was very much appreciated.

— JL, Evcom

“We have worked with Sonia for 6 years on various projects including media and presentation training. Most recently, she applied her coaching skills to my Son and his best man for his wedding speech, which went brilliantly! Sonia has a fantastic skill using innovative ways to ensure that even the quietest person shines brightly in the limelight! Highly recommend.

— Debbie Keeble, Found HECK!

“Sonia is a great coach; we worked through several presenting techniques to find the one that would suit me best. This helped me massively improve my presentation skills and confidence speaking in front of the larger crowd. Moreover, Sonia gave me many tips on how to have more impact while speaking, using body language and what to wear and not wear on camera. I enormously enjoyed my session with Sonia and would recommend her to anyone.

— AJ, Rapha

“Thank you for unpacking the fundamental reason behind my fear of public speaking - fascinating to realise it’s all about updating the rules I set many years ago.”

— TAC, COO

“They did themselves proud on Saturday. The sight of “X” raising her voice twice as loud as normal, with 50 strangers’ eyes looking at her, was testament to your work with the students! Thank you for your commitment.”
— Tom Dyckhoff, Central Saint Martins

“Sonia hugely increased my confidence for public speaking. Her gentle encouragement and nudging, together with watching myself on film, were invaluable. Sonia pointed out important changes I could make to improve my impact, and it was hugely enjoyable working with Sonia - I highly recommend her.”

— SON, COO ROYAL OPERA HOUSE, LONDON

“Thank you for giving up your time and for such an interesting and practical session for our year 13s. You had some excellent tips.”

— Head of Year, Henrietta Barnett School

“Sonia - you took me from colleague to leader - thank you for showing me how to unleash my confidence.”

— PJ, RNIB

“I attended your talk on presentation skills at the D&AD Festival. I wanted to say that you are amazing. I am in awe of you.”

— HM, D&AD AWARDS

“The best online course for camera confidence, webinar skills and how to stand out online. Invaluable for our students who are about to present their work to the world.”

— TD - Professor

RATES

FREE initial chat to find out what will help you best. This is a 20-minute call or online chat.

To book in call: ‭020 7467 8374‬

Initial consultation

Your initial consultation is when we talk about the issues and struggles you are going through. We will share information and it’s during this session that I explain what’s entailed in the plan that feels best for you. For hypnotherapy I will explain how the brain works and how we can encourage it to help break old patterns and create positive new ones. And it’s where you can ask questions. You will also get your first hypnotherapy relaxation session

This is a 90-minute session.

Face-to-face at 10 Harley Street. £180.

Face-to-face at Finchley. £120

Online £95

You will also be sent a bespoke hypnotherapy relaxation recording.

To book in call: 020 7467 8374

Sessions

HYPNOTHERAPY

HARLEY STREET, LONDON W1

Single 60 minute session one-to-one

£160

Block of 6 x 60 minute sessions (last session free).

£800

FINCHLEY CENTRAL, LONDON N3

Single 60 minute session one-to-one

£120

Block of 6 x 60 minute sessions (last session free)

£600

ONLINE

£85 per hour

Block of 6 x 60 minute sessions (last session free)

£425

MEDIA TRAINING

With filming and feedback

One-to-one (half day)

£600

Full day course

£2,500 (for up to 8 participants)

Half day course

£1,500 (for up to 8 partipants)

To book in call: 020 7467 8374

POPULAR TRAINING COURSES

sPEAK with confidence

  • create impact

  • develop your pitching style

  • learn leadership skills

  • increase your income

Powerful presenting and pitching skills get you noticed, hired and confident. Public speaking can be a daunting prospect. We will identify your triggers and work out what happens when you’re faced with speaking in public, networking, presenting or pitching ideas. Sonia will empower you with new skills to enable you to speak with confidence, authority and memorability. It all starts with making a great first impression. We will analyse how you look, sound and make people feel, then work on how your behaviours, voice tone, storytelling and performance skills can transform your work, private life, chances for promotion and sense of wellbeing.

You will have the chance to be filmed and see yourself on screen for in-depth, honest feedback and you can keep the footage.

“Seeing myself on camera was a real learning curve - my confidence has shot up since I earned my first promotion.”

BUILD YOUR BRAND

  • discover your unique selling point

  • create a consistent business model

  • build your teams, ideas and profits

In a world where everybody is competing for visibility, difference, value and authenticity, creating your personal brand is crucial. First we figure out what you’re good at and what you want to do for a living, then we create your social platform, collaborate with like-minded people who can help move your brand forward, demonstrate your value system, website, contact database, and away you go.

Once you’re up and running, mentorship helps keep you focused, goal-driven and motivated.

We can also refer you to other professionals to help design, build and maintain your brand after we’ve worked on exactly what it is you’re hoping to achieve.

“Your fresh approach and energy made us relevant and modern - fantastic.”

FACE THE MEDIA

  • advanced communication skills

  • stay on focus, on message and make yourself memorable

  • unleash your inner media pro

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the microphone and camera, media training will help build your confidence, deliver your message concisely and clearly, and teach you how to navigate your way through the nerves that come with the spotlight, allowing you to stay focused. No matter the content, media training will help you find your voice and tone to inspire confidence and trust. Even if you’ve been thrown into the spotlight over negative press coverage, media training will help deal with difficult questions, manage press situations and allow you to stay focused and in control.

We often bring in TV journalists, presenters and media professionals to offer insights and practical advice as necessary.

“Thank you for keeping us focussed and on track when the press was trying to tear us down.”

LOCATIONS

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Harley Street, London

We’re based in a beautiful Grade II listed building with modern, comfortable consulting and training rooms in the heart of the London’s West End, five minutes from Oxford Street and Regent’s Street.

Parking: Q Park 24-hour safe, secure parking on Queen Anne Mews, W1G 9HF

Nearest tube Oxford Circus (Bakerloo, Central & Victoria lines).

PRACTICE HOURS: Monday 1200 - 1800 | Thursday 0800 - 1200 | Weekends 1000 - 1600

Online sessions can be scheduled out of hours.

 

Finchley Central, London

Nearest underground station. FInchley Central, Northern Line.

A 10-minute walk from the station or buses 143 & 382 from Finchley Central to Long Lane.

Free on-street parking or pay and display on Victoria Park, N3.

PRACTICE HOURS: Tuesday 08.00 - 18.00 | Wednesday 10.00 - 18.00 | Friday 08.00 - 12.00

Online sessions can be scheduled out of hours.

 

GET IN TOUCH

Call on ☎ 020 7467 8374

Use the form below to book an initial introduction and chemistry chat.

Please be as detailed as possible with what you’d like help with.

Emails will be answered within 24 hours.