10 GHP Mental Health Awards 2025 t some point in their lives, nearly everyone will find themselves struggling with their mental health – trapped in a pattern of negative thoughts, overthinking, or dwelling on past mistakes. The result is low self-esteem and feelings of overwhelm, which can quickly impact a person’s feelings about themselves, other people, and the world around them. Luckily, some cases of this can be solved by making small changes for the better, with a new experiencing paving the way for the road to recovery. This is where Cultivated Minds comes in, with its psychology-driven hypnotherapy services in Sheffield delivered by Neil Dolan helping to resolve self-doubt, rebuild confidence, refresh self-esteem, and ultimately restore calm. Sheffield’s leading private psychologist and best hypnotherapist, Neil affords every client a treatment package tailored to their specific needs, stemming from the insights he discovered during his education. Over the course of his aforementioned master’s degree at the University of Sheffield, which itself followed a BSc in psychology from the same institution, Neil Dolan did the research to prove that single treatment types were only effective in around a third of people. Neil told us: “This is because treatment types are manualised so that they can be taught on mass following a standardised method (step one, step two, etc.). However, not everyone responds to those steps in that manualised order. People are not robots.” So as to offer all of his clients the best possible outcomes, Neil blends various therapy types with meditation, personal development coaching services, and hypnosis. Hypnotherapy in particular has become increasingly popular over the past few decades, this due to its ability to help a person calm and their mind and pause their distress. Neil explained: “Once the mind is calm and balanced, I teach mindfulness meditation and use advanced NLP coaching to upskill my client with the inner resources they need for any future life stressors.” Thus, as this approach demonstrates, when it comes to Cultivated Minds, it is not only a case of getting better – it is about getting better and then staying better. Therefore, the Mar25227 A Neil Dolan, the visionary behind Cultivated Minds in Sheffield, established his company 6 years ago in 2019. Cultivated Minds served as the culmination of Neil’s journey up to that point, and, having completed a master’s degree in clinical psychology and become a published author in the British Journal of Clinical Psychology, he was more than up to the task of delivering unique, person-centred treatments grounded in scientific study. In the wake of his winning this award, Neil spoke to us about his work. therapy and hypnotherapy sessions provided by Neil cover a lot of bases, from fears and phobias to help giving up smoking. Many of Neil’s clients have been dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, or burnout for a while, and they often feel stuck after attending a minimum of six months of just CBT or counselling. Across the areas discussed above, Neil’s specialises in burnout, which is brought about as a result of prolonged stress and anxiety. Having suffered from these conditions himself in the past – which was the main reason he chose a career in the field – Neil developed a passion for learning the best treatment types for specific conditions, as well as why therapy is effective for some people and not for others. This knowledge has subsequently been honed over ten years of academic experience and 20 years of practical experience. Beyond this wealth of knowledge, further separating Neil from the competition is his pledge to strike a balance between affordability and quality. Since hypnotherapy is a field that requires no specific training by law, there are many generalist hypnotherapists who will deliver a few arbitrary sessions for a low cost, usually to no avail. Then, at the other end of the spectrum, clinical psychologists often charge hundreds of pounds per session, putting these services out of reach for many. Firmly sitting in the middle of the road when it comes to his pricing, Neil’s commitment to accessibility without comprising on the calibre of his services speaks volumes about him as a person and also reflects the excellence his practice embodies at every turn. As we continue through 2025, Neil is seeking to double down on this excellence by launching an on-demand mindfulness meditation programme. “Mindfulness is everywhere, but Right Mindfulness (as taught by the Buddha) is barely anywhere. I am a Vipassana Practitioner following the direct teaching of the Buddha.” Recognised as the Best Integrated Psychologist & Hypnotherapist 2025 (South Yorkshire), we urge those interested in learning more about Neil Dolan or Cultivated Minds to visit the link below. Contact: Neil Dolan Company: Cultivated Minds Web Address: https://www.cultivatedminds.co.uk/ Book a call: https://calendly.com/neil-30mins Best Integrative Psychologist & Hypnotherapist 2025 (South Yorkshire): Neil Dolan
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