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Welcome to a Discerning Life - Psychotherapy & Hypnotherapy Practice, Dundee, I’m Paula Hamilton Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist.
At a Discerning Life I believe you want to be a person that lives life to the full. In order to do that, you need a life you feel good about.
The problem is that life can give you more downs than ups which can make you feel anxious, lost and stuck.
I believe that with the right tools and guidance you can learn to handle life's downs skilfully and fully enjoy life’s ups.
I understand how it can feel to struggle in a life you don't like which is why I help people create a life they feel good about and a future to be inspired by in a professional, supportive and empathetic space.
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Get in touch
Let’s arrange your first session
We create a plan so you can resolve your issue and move from coping to thriving
Sessions are available in person in my office in Broughty Ferry, Dundee or online.
'Truly talented therapists are a relative rarity, so it is an especially welcome chance for me to acknowledge Paula’s skill and integrity. She possesses qualities of clarity in her thinking and kindness in her heart, both key characteristics for someone who is dedicated to helping others improve their lives. I give Paula my highest recommendation.' Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D., Psychologist
Paula's Psychotherapy & Hypnotherapy skills, tools and experience can help in the following areas
1. Mental Health & Wellbeing Issues such as anxiety, panic attacks, depression, phobias
2. Quality of Life Issues such as insomnia and pain management
3. Workplace Issues such as public speaking, interviews and workplace stress
4. Sports Performance and Exams/Tests
AMENITIES
- hypnotherapy for anxiety with experienced hypnotherapist paula hamilton dip.c.h.t. a testimonial from a client that used this service 'thanks for all the help you have given me over our sessions together paula. beautiful work! quite simply, my life is better because of your skills as a therapist. please take credit for that.' patrick
- hypnotherapy for panic attacks with experienced hypnotherapist paula hamilton dip.c.h.t. a recommendation for paula hamilton 'truly talented therapists are a relative rarity, so it is an especially welcome chance for me to acknowledge paula’s skill and integrity. i give paula my highest recommendation.' michael d. yapko, ph.d., clinical psychologist
- hypnotherapy for emotional health & wellbeing with experienced hypnotherapist paula hamilton dip.c.h.t. a recommendation for paula hamilton 'truly talented therapists are a relative rarity, so it is an especially welcome chance for me to acknowledge paula’s skill and integrity. i give paula my highest recommendation.' michael d. yapko, ph.d., clinical psychologist
- hypnotherapy for depression with experienced hypnotherapist paula hamilton dip.c.h.t. a testimonial from a client that used this service 'there are really no words to describe the fundamental change to my life since working with paula.’ melissa
- hypnotherapy for stress with experienced hypnotherapist paula hamilton dip.c.h.t. a testimonial from a client that used this service ‘i can honestly say that my sessions with paula have had a significant impact on my life. she gave me some tools to work through things and i am in such a better place than before i met her.’ karen
- hypnotherapy for self esteem & confidence with experienced hypnotherapist paula hamilton dip.c.h.t. testimonial - 'paula has opened my eyes to the experience of truly living life…..not just feeling like a constant observer. she has not only given me the gift of knowledge, but introduced me to tools and skills i now use on a daily basis in helping me be self confident, of becoming "myself".' nat
- hypnotherapy for insomnia with experienced hypnotherapist paula hamilton dip.c.h.t. 'i went to paula in the hope that she could help me overcome my years of insomnia. having tried numerous pillows, lavender etc. nothing worked. much to my amazement i have continued to fall asleep every night. paula has given me back something that i had despaired of ever having again - sleep' irene
- hypnotherapy for pain management with experienced hypnotherapist paula hamilton dip.c.h.t. a recommendation for paula hamilton 'truly talented therapists are a relative rarity, so it is an especially welcome chance for me to acknowledge paula’s skill and integrity. i give paula my highest recommendation.' michael d. yapko, ph.d., clinical psychologist
- hypnotherapy for phobias with experienced hypnotherapist paula hamilton dip.c.h.t. fear of flying testimonial from a client that used this service 'thanks to paula’s guidance, strategies and excellent sessions i took the trip of a lifetime to japan and coped calmly and easily with all the flights. i now feel the world is my oyster again.’' kathleen
- hypnotherapy for relationship issues with experienced hypnotherapist paula hamilton dip.c.h.t. relationship issues with partners, family, social and work. a recommendation of paula from dr m yapko 'truly talented therapists are a relative rarity, so it is an especially welcome chance for me to acknowledge paula’s skill and integrity.'
- hypnotherapy for grief & loss with experienced hypnotherapist paula hamilton dip.c.h.t. 'when i walked through paula’s rooms, i was going through a separation & the loss of two family members. i didn’t know what to expect! but with paula’s caring nature, she gave me the tools to recognise and cope as i went through the stages of disbelief and shock, to anger and ultimately grief.' mia
- hypnotherapy for life transitions with experienced hypnotherapist paula hamilton dip.c.h.t. life transitions include changes from school to university, university to work, single to partnered, partnered to single, full time to part time work, becoming a parent, work to retirement and any other major life events. hypnotherapy can be helpful to develop skills and tools to handle these well.
- hypnotherapy for public speaking & presenting with experienced hypnotherapist paula hamilton dip.c.h.t. a testimonial - 'i walked into paula's rooms in the hope she might help me overcome my fear of an upcoming speech. we progressed through a series of very natural and comfortable processes. with paula's help, i sailed through my speech with the confidence i had always aspired toward' alicia
- hypnotherapy for workplace stress with experienced hypnotherapist paula hamilton dip.c.h.t. a testimonial from a client that used this service 'paula is the most passionate, committed and goal oriented therapist you’ll meet – she puts this forward in the most empathetic and compelling way that feels safe. she really is a true wonder.' jacqui
- hypnotherapy for interview skills with experienced hypnotherapist paula hamilton dip.c.h.t. a testimonial from a client that used this service 'paula's down to earth style is great. i learned tools and skills to be able to participate in interviews feeling calm and confident. presenting the best version of myself.' charles
- hypnotherapy for sports performance with experienced hypnotherapist paula hamilton dip.c.h.t. a recommendation for paula hamilton 'truly talented therapists are a relative rarity, so it is an especially welcome chance for me to acknowledge paula’s skill and integrity. i give paula my highest recommendation.' michael d. yapko, ph.d., clinical psychologist
- hypnotherapy for exam stress & anxiety with experienced hypnotherapist paula hamilton dip.c.h.t. a testimonial from a client that used this service 'thank you so much, without your help i don't think i would've had the confidence to pass them. everything you said put things in my life in perspective and i'll never forget what you've done for me. thank you so much again, francesca'
- hypnotherapy for driving test anxiety with experienced hypnotherapist paula hamilton dip.c.h.t. a recommendation for paula hamilton 'truly talented therapists are a relative rarity, so it is an especially welcome chance for me to acknowledge paula’s skill and integrity. i give paula my highest recommendation.' michael d. yapko, ph.d., clinical psychologist
- psychotherapy for anxiety with experienced psychotherapist paula hamilton dip.c.h.t. a testimonial from a client that used this service 'thanks for all the help you have given me over our sessions together paula. beautiful work! quite simply, my life is better because of your skills as a therapist. please take credit for that.' patrick
- psychotherapy for panic attacks with experienced psychotherapist paula hamilton dip.c.h.t. a recommendation for paula hamilton 'truly talented therapists are a relative rarity, so it is an especially welcome chance for me to acknowledge paula’s skill and integrity. i give paula my highest recommendation.' michael d. yapko, ph.d., clinical psychologist
- psychotherapy for emotional health & wellbeing with experienced psychotherapist paula hamilton dip.c.h.t. a recommendation for paula hamilton 'truly talented therapists are a relative rarity, so it is an especially welcome chance for me to acknowledge paula’s skill and integrity. i give paula my highest recommendation.' michael d. yapko, ph.d., clinical psychologist
- psychotherapy for depression with experienced psychotherapist paula hamilton dip.c.h.t. a testimonial from a client that used this service 'there are really no words to describe the fundamental change to my life since working with paula.’ melissa
- psychotherapy for stress with experienced psychotherapist paula hamilton dip.c.h.t. a testimonial from a client that used this service ‘i can honestly say that my sessions with paula have had a significant impact on my life. she gave me some tools to work through things and i am in such a better place than before i met her.’ karen
- psychotherapy for self esteem & confidence with experienced hypnotherapist paula hamilton dip.c.h.t. testimonial - 'paula has opened my eyes to the experience of truly living life…..not just feeling like a constant observer. she has not only given me the gift of knowledge, but introduced me to tools and skills i now use on a daily basis in helping me be self confident, of becoming "myself".' nat
- psychotherapy for insomnia with experienced psychotherapist paula hamilton dip.c.h.t. 'i went to paula in the hope that she could help me overcome my years of insomnia. having tried numerous pillows, lavender etc. nothing worked. much to my amazement i have continued to fall asleep every night. paula has given me back something that i had despaired of ever having again - sleep' irene
- psychotherapy for pain management with experienced psychotherapist paula hamilton dip.c.h.t. a recommendation for paula hamilton 'truly talented therapists are a relative rarity, so it is an especially welcome chance for me to acknowledge paula’s skill and integrity. i give paula my highest recommendation.' michael d. yapko, ph.d., clinical psychologist
- psychotherapy for phobias with experienced psychotherapist paula hamilton dip.c.h.t. fear of flying testimonial from a client that used this service 'thanks to paula’s guidance, strategies and excellent sessions i took the trip of a lifetime to japan and coped calmly and easily with all the flights. i now feel the world is my oyster again.’' kathleen
- psychotherapy for relationship issues with experienced psychotherapist paula hamilton dip.c.h.t. relationship issues with partners, family, social and work. a recommendation of paula from dr m yapko 'truly talented therapists are a relative rarity, so it is an especially welcome chance for me to acknowledge paula’s skill and integrity.'
- psychotherapy for grief & loss with experienced psychotherapist paula hamilton dip.c.h.t. 'when i walked through paula’s rooms, i was going through a separation & the loss of two family members. i didn’t know what to expect! but with paula’s caring nature, she gave me the tools to recognise and cope as i went through the stages of disbelief and shock, to anger and ultimately grief.' mia
- psychotherapy for life transitions with experienced psychotherapist paula hamilton dip.c.h.t. life transitions include changes from school to university, university to work, single to partnered, partnered to single, full time to part time work, becoming a parent, work to retirement and any other major life events. psychotherapy can be helpful to develop skills and tools to handle these well.
- psychotherapy for public speaking & presenting with experienced psychotherapist paula hamilton dip.c.h.t. a testimonial - 'i walked into paula's rooms in the hope she might help me overcome my fear of an upcoming speech. we progressed through a series of very natural and comfortable processes. with paula's help, i sailed through my speech with the confidence i had always aspired toward' alicia
- psychotherapy for workplace stress with experienced psychotherapist paula hamilton dip.c.h.t. a testimonial from a client that used this service 'paula is the most passionate, committed and goal oriented therapist you’ll meet – she puts this forward in the most empathetic and compelling way that feels safe. she really is a true wonder.' jacqui
- psychotherapy for interview skills with experienced psychotherapist paula hamilton dip.c.h.t. a testimonial from a client that used this service 'paula's down to earth style is great. i learned tools and skills to be able to participate in interviews feeling calm and confident. presenting the best version of myself.' charles
- psychotherapy for sports performance with experienced psychotherapist paula hamilton dip.c.h.t. a recommendation for paula hamilton 'truly talented therapists are a relative rarity, so it is an especially welcome chance for me to acknowledge paula’s skill and integrity. i give paula my highest recommendation.' michael d. yapko, ph.d., clinical psychologist
- psychotherapy for exam stress & anxiety with experienced psychotherapist paula hamilton dip.c.h.t. a testimonial from a client that used this service 'thank you so much, without your help i don't think i would've had the confidence to pass them. everything you said put things in my life in perspective and i'll never forget what you've done for me. thank you so much again, francesca'
- psychotherapy for driving test anxiety with experienced psychotherapist paula hamilton dip.c.h.t. a recommendation for paula hamilton 'truly talented therapists are a relative rarity, so it is an especially welcome chance for me to acknowledge paula’s skill and integrity. i give paula my highest recommendation.' michael d. yapko, ph.d., clinical psychologist