Joanne Stewart-Clark

If you’re feeling anxious, stuck, overwhelmed, caught in patterns that keep repeating, or are simply ready for something to change… you’re not alone.

Many people come to NLP when they’re tired of feeling a certain way, ending up in the same place, or knowing they want more but feeling unsure where to start. You may have already tried to make changes, only to feel frustrated when you struggle to maintain momentum or find yourself falling back into familiar habits, thoughts or emotional patterns, even when you know what you “should” be doing.

NLP can be particularly helpful when you want to change not only what you do, but how you think, feel and respond. It can help you understand and shift the patterns running beneath the surface, so you can begin responding in a different way.

You don’t need to feel confident, certain, or have everything figured out. But if you’re ready for things to feel different, that’s enough to begin.

That’s where I can help.

I’m Joanne, and I’m a Master NLP Practitioner, specialising in helping people break free from patterns that don’t respond to willpower or conscious effort alone. Using NLP, we can work directly with the patterns of thought, language and behaviour that are driving your experience, allowing change to happen more quickly and effectively.

I’m also a Master Transformational Coach, so I can combine NLP with other powerful therapeutic approaches including hypnotherapy, EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques/Tapping), NNRT (Negative Neuro-Pathway Reversal Therapy) and life coaching to support deeper, more lasting change.

How I can help

NLP can be used to support a wide range of issues, particularly where patterns feel difficult to change through thinking alone.

I support people with issues such as:

• Anxiety, stress, overthinking and emotional overwhelm
• Confidence, self-esteem and self-worth
• Phobias (including fear of flying, driving anxiety and other specific fears)
• Panic attacks and health anxiety
• Sleep problems, insomnia and relaxation
• Breaking habits and patterns (including addictions, procrastination and unwanted behaviours that feel hard to control)
• Weight loss, emotional eating and food-related patterns
• Stop smoking and reducing unwanted habits such as alcohol use
• Trauma, past experiences and emotional blocks
• Depression, low mood and lack of motivation
• Relationship issues, family dynamics and communication
• Public speaking, performance anxiety and confidence in specific situations

NLP is a collaborative process, and we work together throughout.

“Working with Jo has been truly life-changing.”

What makes my approach different

As a Master NLP Practitioner, I use a range of NLP techniques to help you shift unhelpful patterns, reframe limiting beliefs and create new ways of thinking and responding. This may include techniques such as reframing, parts integration and pattern interruption, depending on what is most appropriate for you.

By combining this with additional approaches such as life coaching, hypnotherapy, EFT and NNRT, we can also work with the thoughts, emotions and responses connected to those patterns. This allows us to not only understand what’s been happening, but also to change how it feels and how you respond moving forward.

Clients often tell me they feel calmer, clearer and more confident, with new ways of thinking and responding that feel natural and automatic.

“I’ve gained confidence, clarity, and the ability to make decisions without constant self-doubt.”

“I’m now more in control of how I feel and how I can deal with it.”

How we work together

We can focus on NLP or blend in several approaches, depending on your preferences and what will be most effective for you. Sessions are always tailored to you, creating a personalised and effective therapeutic experience.

Depending on your needs, our sessions may include:

• NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) - changing patterns of thought, language and behaviour to create lasting change
• Life Coaching - creating clarity, direction and practical steps forward
• Hypnotherapy - working with the subconscious mind to create deeper change
• EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques/Tapping) - a gentle somatic (body-based) approach to reduce emotional intensity
• NNRT (Negative Neuro-Pathway Reversal Therapy) - using bilateral eye movement (similar to EMDR) to help process and release stuck emotional patterns
• Breathwork - calming the nervous system and supporting emotional balance

You can find out more about each of these approaches on my website: https://www.Clarity-LifeCoaching.com

My approach

My approach is warm, supportive and non-judgemental… but also empowering. I will meet you where you are, and gently challenge you when needed to help you move forward. I tailor my approach to suit both your needs and your personality.

Whether you’re new to NLP or ready to go deeper, I will guide you at a pace that feels right for you.

“Jo always puts me at ease straight away… I felt safe.”

Sessions

Sessions are available online, by phone or in person across Dorset (including Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Ferndown and Wimborne).

I offer flexible options for in person sessions including using a private therapy room, walk-and-talk, coaching in nature, and informal settings where appropriate.

I work with adults and young clients 16+ and offer a free, no-obligation discovery call so we can explore what you’re looking for help with and whether my approach feels like the right fit.

I typically recommend a series of sessions, as meaningful and lasting change often develops over time rather than in a single session.

While everyone is different, many clients find that working together over several sessions allows us to explore the root of a pattern and begin embedding new, more helpful responses. This approach allows us to build momentum and create more sustainable change, rather than relying on short-term results.

I offer a discounted rate per session with packages. Payment plans are also available to help make these more accessible.

Training, qualifications & experience

I'm qualified, certified and accredited as a:

• Master NLP Practitioner
• Master Transformational Coach
• Master Life Coach
• Master Clinical Hypnotherapist
• EFT Practitioner
• NNRT Practitioner 

I am a member of several professional bodies, and am committed to providing an excellent service:

• ACCPH (Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists) - Fellow (a senior-level membership awarded on merit)
• GHR (General Hypnotherapy Register) - Registered Practitioner
• BAThH (British Association of Therapeutic Hypnotists & NLP Practitioners) - Full Member
• ANLP (Association for NLP) - Professional Member and Coach Member

Further skills and development are demonstrated by: 

• Level 5 Diploma in Transformational Coaching, accredited through the ACCPH
• Life Coach Advanced Professional Practitioner, accredited by the ICF (International Coaching Federation) 
• Certificate in Breathwork
• Certificate in Meditation
• BA and MA (Oxon) in Biological Sciences from Oxford University

I have also been recognised with an award for my work, reflecting my commitment to supporting clients to create meaningful change (2025/26 Lifestyle Coach of the Year).

Find out more

You can find out more about me and my services on my website and socials:

https://www.Clarity-LifeCoaching.com
https://www.facebook.com/ClarityLifeCoachingNLP
https://www.instagram.com/Clarity_Lifecoaching_NLP

If you have any questions or would like to book a free discovery call, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

I’m passionate about supporting people to create meaningful, lasting change and feel calmer, more confident and more in control of their lives. I would be very happy to support you on your journey forward.