David Samson

I have been taking sessions with David to deal with my chronic pain- only to realize a much deeper and profound root cause to it through hypnotherapy. David’s sessions have changed my life- and I highly recommend anyone who is struggling with any form of discomfort, illness or phobia to give it a try. David’s demeanor, compassion and understanding is simply unparalleled. I am very grateful to him for helping me function from my previously debilitating condition & can safely say I’m on the mend.

Incredibly insulting during a phone conversation I had with him before an appointment. - for no reason. He asked me questions that had no bearing on treatment of any kind & were clearly for his own warped curiosity. Unprofessional, arrogant, uncaring, in it for the money I would guess & his ego. Lots of good hypnotherapists in London & elsewhere so I hope you go to them not this horror.Just seen a reply to my review from David Samson claiming we did not speak on the phone which is a lie. We did speak a few months ago and his insulting manner ensured I did not book an appointment with him. Either his memory is failing or his reply is 'damage limitation' etc. I wouk not waste my time writing a review if not fact.

I've just finished a course of sessions with David in July 2023. I have had relatively severe emetophobia (phobia of vomiting and, particularly, in my case others vomiting) for over 25 years. Since I started working with David, it’s not just the emetophobia that’s changed — I’m so much more confident. I feel more able to be the person I want to be, to be myself without some of the things (especially but not only emetophobia!) holding me back.At certain points my emetophobia was really severe, stopping me from going out, getting into relationships, socialising etc., at other points (usually summer when bugs weren’t around and I could walk rather than take the bus), it was only a problem if I pushed myself outside of my comfort zone. But, my comfort zone was tiny, and I worried about doing normal, everyday things - big life decisions, the possibility of being a mother, etc. seemed completely closed off to me. I don't feel that way any more.Since starting sessions with David, I’ve had fun. I actually *want* to do things like have friends round for dinner and drinks, for my own pleasure, rather than just going along with the plan for my partner’s sake, all the time worrying that someone would be ill or bring germs into my sanctuary.I’ve had a lot of different therapies over the years—mostly, but not all with the goal of getting past my emetophobia—some have helped a bit with parts of the phobia, with some, it seems to have got worse as I’ve asserted boundaries on what I am and am not willing to do, making my world even smaller.The difference with hypnotherapy with David has come from the real, profound understanding of where my emetophobia came from and what it’s about: knowing the roots of it has enabled me to understand what I’m afraid of and to know how to help myself, as well as recognising when and why I might hold on to emetophobia-related thoughts and feelings. There are now relatively few things I feel I couldn't do, and the things I wouldn't really want to are probably the things that nobody else really wants to do either.Very few therapists of any kind know what emetophobia is, fewer still understand it, but David really knows how to work with people with emetophobia. I first found out about David’s work, and heard him speak about clients with emetophobia who had been transformed through hypnotherapy over 10 years ago. I wanted to be one of those ‘success stories’ but wasn’t sure I believed it enough to invest in it for a long time. Nevertheless, over the course of a decade, I kept coming back to David’s website, and over the past 5 years, I had ‘almost’ reached out to him a few times. While part of me wishes I’d bitten the bullet earlier, it feels an immense privilege to have done this now: the investment, financial but also personal, has felt small compared to the rewards so far.Many thanks, David!

Working with David was and is, one of the smartest decisions I could have ever made for myself.Incredibly, David has given me the courage, confidence and self-love I needed and so desperately wanted to shine a light on in both my professional and personal life.Within such a short space of time after our first session, I could see and feel the noticeable difference in how I was/am showing up in my life - for the better.David continues to guide, support and genuinely care about the after-care of our work and is invested in my progress just as much as I am. He is always contactable should you need to reach him and provides a truly personal approach to his clients, which oftentimes can be so rare.I could not rate and recommend his service more highly and credit him for my triumphs since working with him.David, you are phenomenal and I remind myself daily how valuable and miraculous our workings together are. Truly blessed to have found you as you have turned my life around! Thank you!

I was introduced to David by a friend. Whilst sceptical at first and nervous about speaking to him, I could not have been more wrong. Right from the first session I found David to be very approachable and understanding. I could feel myself improving with each session and he helped me understand the reasons why I was having issues and has given me a toolkit for the rest of my life that I can use and have used since to help me. David’s calm and encouraging style allowed me to fully immerse myself in the process. Hypnotherapy is the only technique that worked for me and I cannot recommend David enough.

There won’t ever be enough words to really describe how incredible my whole experience with David was. I went to him with an emotional attachment to a terrible situation that took over my whole life, I became so unwell due to this and I was convinced it wouldn’t ever go away. David “set me free” and literally gave me back me again. My family have noticed it, my work have noticed it and my only regret is not doing it sooner. He changed my whole life. So thank you.

I had four sessions with David to get to the bottom of my fear of flying, which was starting to have an impact on my relationship with my husband, as every time we would go somewhere I would be so nervous and on the edge that we would inevitably end up having an argument.I honestly cannot recommended David enough! He is incredibly approachable, caring and compassionate, and makes you feel relaxed and at ease right away. David has helped me understand what causes my fear of flying and has provided me with the tools to manage it and keep it under control. This week I had to travel to the UAE for business (my first flight since completing my four sessions with David) and I’m so proud to report that not only was I able to relax on the plane, but I even managed to sleep for an hour - which is totally unheard of for me!David, I honestly cannot thank you enough!!

I have suffered badly with emetophobia for over 15 years. I am now 21 years old and have had various experiences that have worsened it over the years. I few months ago, after trying tens of different types of therapy over the years with limited success, I was recommended to see David by someone who claims he changed her life". I was skeptical

I’ve had the absolute pleasure of working with David for anxiety mainly. I was a bit apprehensive at the beginning as I didn’t quite understand hypnotherapy, but David made sure to go through and explain everything at the start. His soothing voice created a safe space to relax and let go. I feel as though I have matured and settled into myself greatly in just 4 sessions. Would definitely recommend giving his sessions a go!