Feel calm, clear and back in control
15+ years experience guiding high achieving women and overwhelmed clients from chaos to the calm they deserve.
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Are you tired of waking up anxious every morning, wondering if you'll ever remember what calm feels like?
I’m Shelly – and I know exactly where you are because I’ve been there too.
As a leader in anxiety, confidence, and relationship issues, I’ve spent 15+ years guiding high achieving women and overwhelmed clients from chaos to the calm they deserve. My unique blend of counselling, psychotherapy, powerful guided visualisation, somatic body psychology, and ancient wisdom doesn’t just treat symptoms – it transforms lives.
Shelly Dar
Here's what makes my approach different:
- I combine cutting edge therapy with time tested wisdom
- I understand your world because I've lived your struggles
- Featured expertise (Glamour Magazine, BBC Radio 5 Live, National Hypnotherapy Society +) AB/C Registered, Ethical Practice
- I specialise in helping clients stop people pleasing, say no when they mean no, and build unshakeable self worth so they never allow themselves to be taken advantage of again
Alongside my private practice, I work with professional athletes, in respected wellness and medical spaces, and with leading aesthetic clinics. I’m proud to be a key note speaker as a voice for emotional wellbeing and resilience.
You Don't Have to Do This Alone
Whether you’re drowning in overwhelm, struggling with confidence, or navigating relationship chaos – you deserve more than just surviving. You deserve to thrive. I help you:
- Reclaim your calm and rediscover your confidence
- Break free from anxiety that's running your life
- Build unshakeable self worth that nobody can take away
Your transformation starts with a single step.
What Clients Say
EXCELLENT Based on 66 reviews Posted on Jason HolmanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Shelly is excellent. Helped me through a very difficult time. A very kind and understanding person.Posted on kavina minhasTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been seeing Shelly for the past yr or so on and off. She is amazing, she helps me negative through life when it can all seem a bit overwhelming. She helps me fine ways and tools to manage various issues and tasks. Then the hypnosis/ meditation to finish the session just allow you to feel strong again. Everyone needs to try at least one session. You’ll be hooked. Thank you Shelly xPosted on salma jafferTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Having a session with Shelly was an amazing experience. The session really helped me. Very easy to open up and talk to in a deeper level emotionally. Thank you Shelly, your wonderful and I am so grateful.Posted on Natedog 1985Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve been seeing Shelly for around 6 months now and I am grateful for the positive impact she has had on my life. Shelly created a safe and supportive environment where I felt comfortable talking about difficult emotions. Her approach was specific to my needs. My overall well-being has improved and so has my ability to think clearer and make better decisions. I recommend her to anyone seeking an effective therapist….Posted on Lara BennettTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Shelly is a fantastic therapist, her hypnosis has really helped me massively. I have a bad sweet tooth and couldn’t stop eating chocolates etc, I’m now not even looking at it!! I feel so much happier 🥰. She really can help you in so many ways!! The best of the best!! Highly recommend 🥰. Thank you Shelly xxxPosted on Niral OdedraTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Shelly is genuinely amazing with her work, she’s so powerful. Shelly ensured that i felt comfortable and i trusted her with her work. She is so kind, gentle and compassionate that i felt comfortable in her presence instantly. It was my first hypnosis therapy session and it couldn’t have gone any better, it beat all my expectations and has made me feel way better than what i felt prior to the session. Thank you Shelly for your amazing work.Posted on LeonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Shelly is a lovely, warm and caring person, and an excellent therapist. A great listener, gives great advice and able to provide tools to help you with self improvement! I would strongly recommend •••••Posted on Chameleon Pics N Flicks (Hannah Chauhan)Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Shelly is powerful, gentle and has a strong feminine and loving energy to her. She is a skilled healer and puts great time, effort and care into her practice. I always feel warmly welcomed each time I attend one of her magical classes! She is authentic which makes me feel at ease, holding a safe space to release and heal. She communicates well and provides guidance on my journey of healing from complex trauma. When I see her, she kindly offers me a warm drink and I enjoy helping her to set up sound bowls for the sound bath. I feel very grateful inside to be able to see her, get involved with her sessions and look forward to future healing sessions.Posted on Hemal VasantTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I 100% recommend Shelly. She is kind, compassionate, understanding, and her hypnotherapy sessions have helped me a lot. She is comfortable to be around and I felt at ease straight away because of her positive energy. Looking forward to having more sessions with her :)
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