Professional Hypnotherapy & Havening
Helping You Create Calm, Clarity & Lasting Change
Dublin's trusted hypnotherapist offering gentle, effective support for anxiety, stress, confidence, sleep, habits and emotional wellbeing — in-person in Dublin and online across Ireland.
About
A Safe Space for Positive Change
Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist · Havening Practitioner · Based in Dublin, Ireland
Maria Kelly is a fully qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified Havening Practitioner. Her journey began at the Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy in 2017, where she trained with Doctor Joseph Keaney.
She developed her skills further with the internationally acclaimed Freddy and Anthony Jacquin, and recently completed her Havening certification with Stephen Travers, Director of UK and International Havening.
"Every person I work with carries their own story, often shaped by pain, fear, or self-doubt. I work within a calm, clinically guided framework that allows us to safely access the mind's deeper layers and make sense of emotional patterns with care and clarity. This work is not about fixing you — it's about helping you reconnect with the strength that's already there." — Maria Kelly
I work with people of all ages — especially those feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or held back by past experiences. If something from the past still lingers, or everyday life feels heavier than it should, this is a safe space to start.
Testimonials
What Clients Say
Real stories from real people who chose to take that first step.
"I recently tried Maria's service and the Havening technique as a way to help manage my anxiety, and it was a very calming and positive experience. I noticed a shift in how I felt afterward which is more relaxed and in control. I appreciate how Maria took those sessions with care and professionalism. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a natural and effective method to cope with anxiety."
"Havening Session with Maria, highly recommend. Extremely relaxing. Reduces anxiety in the body, clears and helps focus the mind. You wont regret trying it, I promise."
"I had Havening therapy with Maria, and it was honestly such a positive experience. From the start, they made me feel really comfortable and supported, which made a big difference. The sessions were surprisingly powerful — after each one, I felt calmer, more grounded, and like a bit of weight had been lifted. I'd definitely recommend Maria."
"Absolutely fantastic Practitioner - 100% Recommended, especially her havening techniques, I feel so much better and I am able to control my anxiety."
Hypnotherapy
What is Hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy is a powerful therapy that uses focused relaxation and gentle suggestion to support lasting, positive change. By accessing the subconscious mind, clients in Dublin and across Ireland can release unwanted patterns, build resilience, and begin to move forward with confidence.
Release Unwanted Patterns
Access the deeper beliefs and habits that shape your responses, and gently begin to let them go.
Reduce Anxiety & Stress
Learn to quiet the mind and body's stress response, creating more calm and ease in everyday life.
Build Confidence
Reconnect with your inner sense of worth and move through challenges with greater strength and clarity.
Emotional Healing
Create new, healthier emotional responses and feel more grounded, steady, and at peace.
What to expect in a session
- You will be gently guided into a deeply relaxed, focused state.
- Together, we explore the beliefs and patterns behind your struggles.
- Using positive suggestion and imagery, the mind learns to create better responses.
Gentle Healing Method
Havening Techniques
A gentle, evidence-based psychosensory therapy designed to support emotional wellbeing and trauma-informed healing — available in Dublin and online across Ireland.
Havening is a set of groundbreaking psychosensory techniques developed by Dr Ronald Ruden. It uses gentle touch, focused attention, and imagination to quickly and effectively reduce distress and create lasting emotional healing.
Havening works by activating delta brainwaves through touch and focused awareness. This allows the brain to safely reprocess distressing memories — helping you feel calm, safe, and more in control.
Havening is gentle, non-invasive, and scientifically supported. It is used worldwide to help people release trauma, phobias, anxiety, and deeply held negative beliefs.
Havening can help with
- Anxiety and Panic
- Phobias and Fear
- PTSD and Trauma
- Overthinking and Overwhelm
- Chronic Pain
- Confidence and Performance Blocks
- Hard-to-shift Habits (e.g. smoking, alcohol)
Have questions about Havening? — I am happy to answer any questions directly.
Services
How I Can Help You
Each session is tailored to you — your story, your goals, your pace. Here are some of the areas I work with.
Serving clients in Dublin and across Ireland — in-person and online.
Anxiety & Stress Support
Release the mental and physical grip of anxiety. Develop calm, inner steadiness and practical tools for lasting relief.
Restore ease and calm
Confidence Building
Rewrite old beliefs that hold you back. Step into social situations, presentations, or daily life with quiet, authentic confidence.
Step forward with certainty
Smoking Cessation
Break free from smoking for good using powerful subconscious techniques that address the habit at its root — often in a single session.
Freedom from the habit
Sleep Improvement
Quieten the restless mind and restore healthy, natural sleep patterns — without relying on medication or willpower alone.
Wake up truly rested
Performance & Mindset
Whether in sport, business, or creative work, unlock your peak performance by removing the mental blocks that keep you from your best.
Reach your full potential
Emotional Healing
Process past experiences with gentleness and compassion. Create the emotional freedom to live fully in the present, unburdened by the past.
Live lighter and freer
FAQ
Common Questions
Everything you need to know before booking your first session.
Have a question not answered here? — I am happy to help.
Appointment Scheduling
Book Your Appointment
Choose a date and time that suits you. Whether you're based in Dublin or elsewhere in Ireland, sessions are available in-person and online. Maria will review your request and send a confirmation to your email within one working day.
All bookings are subject to Maria's manual approval. You'll receive a confirmation email within one working day. Everything is strictly confidential.