Online & in-Person Psychologist & Clinical Hypnotherapist
Psychology and Clinical Hypnotherapy Clinic in Islington, North London. Mona offers online and in-person treatments using an approach that integratively draws on multiple methods including clinical hypnotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Online
In Person
Children and Adults
Who Mona Helps
People who are suffering from a wide range of issues including eating disorders such as Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), depression, anxiety, stress, weight management & body dysmorphic disorder.
Mona Hansen is a London Psychologist who offers a rapid integrative approach to private therapy. She works with you developing bespoke therapy and hypnotherapy treatments customised to your needs.
TREATMENTS
Conditions Mona Specialises in
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Conditions we specialise inÂ
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Why Choose Mona
Online Psychologist
As a leading specialist in the treatment of ARFID, Mona has been in demand from clients around the world who frequently request online sessions. Both Monaâs experience and published research studies have established the efficacy of online treatments.
Psychologist in London
Mona is based in London and conducts sessions in person at her clinic in Islington and also online for those clients who prefer not to travel.
Testimonials
What Monaâs Clients say
Testimonials
What Monaâs Clients say
ARFID (Selective Eating Disorder)
I visited Mona in the last two weeks and she spent time with my 14 year old daughter Grace who was diagnosed with ARFID when she was 5 years old . The session was excellent and a benefit to Grace and also myself to understand more about ARFID and how the brain and body works causing issues with food . For the 1st time in nearly 12 years Grace has taken the plunge and is trying one new food a day. This has ranged from Chilli to a Satsuma , Baked Potato , Yogurts , Rice & Fish so a massive improvement and also in her confidence around food . She is keeping her diary and whilst we are taking it slowly she at last feels in control of decisions around food . I highly recommend anyone with ARFID seeing Mona . She was so welcoming and Grace whilst at first was nervous really enjoyed the session .
Helen
ARFID (Selective Eating Disorder)
Our 16-year-old son has had restricted eating since he was around 3 years old and we were really worried about how this would restrict his life as an adult. Two weeks after his session with Mona, there has been a huge change in his attitude. He has tried one (sometimes more) new foods every day, and has found in most cases that he actually doesnât mind them or even quite likes them. Most amazing has been him independently ordering, and eating, a beetroot burger in a pub!! Itâs early days but we are feeling optimistic about the future. Thereâs been such a big and immediate improvement in his ability to try new things, and the session really helped him understand the reasons behind his restricted eating. Thank you so much Mona – worth every last penny.
Claire
ARFID (Selective Eating Disorder)
âAfter our first session with Mona our 8 year old daughter has already decided to try new food. She chose tomato soup with macaroni and sausages (something sheâs never eaten before) when her friend came to visit and she even ate some!
On another occasion, I made spaghetti with sauce consisting of mince, onion, tomato and cream. Previously, she wouldnât go near onion and If she discovered even the smallest piece in her meal she wouldnât eat the rest. This time, when she saw I was adding onion I reminded her she had agreed to eat new foods, and lo and behold she tried it without any hesitation. This is the first time in 8 years I have been able to make the same meal for everyone to eat.
We ate out at a pizza restaurant for a family memberâs birthday. Our daughter had pizza (not just crusts) and even tried a small amount of ham and guacamole for the first time.
This is a huge step in the right direction!
Thank you so much for your help and for giving our daughter a new life!â
Amanda
Self Confidence, Smoking Cessation and Other Treatments
âBefore I went to see Mona I had tried many times to quit smoking but had never managed a sustained period of abstinence. It always felt like a struggle and I was also anxious and nervous. Monaâs approach was very different; her aura and energy were beautiful and calming.
I had no doubt I was in great hands. I came out of the session feeling on top of the bloody world! But more importantly, I now feel Iâm in control when saying no to smoking.â
Alex
Self Confidence, Smoking Cessation and Other Treatments
âTherapy with Mona was amazing, she is extremely helpful and efficient. She is very kind and helpful, not judging anything, friendly and has a real desire to help other people.â
Kristina P
Self Confidence, Smoking Cessation and Other Treatments
âWhen I first started to see Mona, my life was a mess. Professionally and personally, I was low on motivation. The traditional methods of âtalk therapy,â employed by my psychologist at the time, werenât helping.
Mona had a technique that I hadnât encountered before â dynamic therapy. Through this interactive and highly immersive methodology, I was able to break destructive behavioural patterns and move forward. Today, I am a more confident person; eager to take on any challenge that is thrown before me.â
AS
Weight Loss & Weight Management
âHaving struggled for most of my life, like many others, with a weight problem someone suggested hypnotherapy. This resulted in an introduction to Mona Hansen. The result has been transformative. A combination of hypnotherapy, counselling and dietary advice resulted in a loss of 20 kg in a sustainable and sustained manner.
If someone had told me before this therapy that I would ever be seen inside a gym, disbelief would have been the least of my reactions. The physiological benefits of weight loss are obvious, the psychological benefit of attaining a persistently elusive goal is also significant. Undoubtedly Monaâs ability to empathise with her clients and share their goals and journeys contributes significantly to her and their success.â
DP
Weight Loss & Weight Management
âStress was at a constant high. Sleep was not great at all. Eating was just awesome. Not. It was out of control. The wrong foods, at the wrong times, in the wrong quantities. What an unfortunate combination. I canât pinpoint exactly what Mona did, but the hypnotherapy combined with her in-depth knowledge around nutrition caused me to adopt a new paradigm around eating.
My shopping basket changed in content; eating off-menu in restaurants became a new norm; my eating portions and cadence changed radically; my motivation for sport was heightened. My outlook and attitude were generally far more positive and I actually looked forward to the next healthy mealtime. The experience with Mona has been quite profound and life-changing in many ways.â
Tyrone M
Weight Loss & Weight Management
âI was referred to Mona by a friend who had achieved a very significant weight loss. I was extremely sceptical about âhypnotherapyâ having tried a different counsellor many years ago, without success.
She educated me about food, what I was eating and how I could âeat healthyâ easily. She also explored why I was eating so badly and helped me to understand this and how to deal with the issues more successfully. I should say at this point that I am a little cynical about very positive reviews and have volunteered to write this testimonial.
Since my first meeting with her, I have lost 90lbs and taken 12 inches off my waist. In addition, my blood pressure is much lower and I enjoy exercise, I used to avoid it. I walk much more and cycle most days, weather permitting! For me, a middle-aged man, her advice was based on easy changes to my diet and lifestyle, applied consistently.
I am happy to say that her influence and advice helped me achieve a dramatic change for the better in my life.â
Brian A
ARFID (Selective Eating Disorder)
âJust got home from a trip to London for my daughter to have a face to face session with Mona Hansen. I left her in there for 1 hr 45 minutes and returned to find her EATING a bowl of fruit salad. She had successfully tried all 8 foods that she took with her.
We are still in complete shock. After 24 years of chicken nuggets chips and bread rolls, I couldnât believe what I was seeing. I have everything crossed for the days and weeks ahead but without a doubt today was like a miracle. So proud of my brave girl.â
Lorna and Jenni
ARFID (Selective Eating Disorder)
âMy 13 year old daughter had a Skype session with Mona today. It was a very positive experience for my daughter who has been afraid of trying new food since she was 2. Afterwards she tasted several things for the first time ever, and even mixed food!
Although it will take time to try more and more foods, my daughter is so happy to have the understanding of her own food phobia. It seems like a weight has been lifted off her shoulders now. She wants tomato soup for dinner today â for the first time in her life!!
Thank you, Mona Hansen.â
Kristin and Ingeborg
ARFID (Selective Eating Disorder)
âThank you so much. Toby has been struggling with selective eating disorder (SED) for years. I think we are in shock a little. Toby is over the moon and feels very proud of himself.
He messaged his older brother to say what he had tasted and his brother replied with âchange your passwordâ thinking someone had spammed him! He is still talking about what new things he is going to try, many many thanks again, I feel we are finally on the new path.â
Denise and Toby
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