Derek Chapman The Mind Coach

Derek Chapman The Mind Coach Feel calm, clear & in control again. Support for anxiety, alcohol & drug habits.
⭐ 400+ 5-star reviews | BBC | Bestseller
📍 Grimsby + Zoom

Mind coach and Hypnotherapist

I received this lovely review and it really meant a lot.When someone has spent years feeling stuck in fear and anxiety a...
03/10/2026

I received this lovely review and it really meant a lot.

When someone has spent years feeling stuck in fear and anxiety and has tried so many different things, it can be hard to believe that anything will really change.

What I love about this review is that they were sceptical at first, but gave it a chance and over six sessions started to feel calmer, stronger and more confident in themselves.

That’s what this work is about for me. Helping people understand what’s been holding them back and giving them the tools to move forward in a different way.

A great reminder going into the weekend that things can change, even when you’ve felt stuck for a long time…

I received this message this morning ...❤️ Messages like this mean the world to me. I’m keeping her name private, but I ...
24/09/2026

I received this message this morning ...❤️ Messages like this mean the world to me.

I’m keeping her name private, but I wanted to share her message exactly as she sent it

“Dear Derek,

I just wanted to say another, much bigger thank you to you.

When I first came to you, it was because of my fear of flying. At the time, I never imagined just how important the work we did together would become.

A few months ago I managed to take a short flight and I was absolutely fine, and I did thank you then for helping me get to that point. But recently, something happened that made me realise just how much your help really meant to me.

My son was involved in a hit and run in Cyprus, and I needed to get on a plane and fly out to be with him. I honestly don’t know if I would have been able to do that without the help and treatment you gave me.

Being able to put my fear aside and get on that plane when my son needed me was something I will never forget.

**You gave me more than just the ability to fly. You gave me the ability to be there for my son at a time when he really needed his mum.**

So this is a much bigger thank you than the one I gave you before. I will always be incredibly grateful for what you helped me achieve.

Thank you, Derek, from the bottom of my heart. ❤️”

I’ve helped many people overcome a fear of flying over the years, but this one really got me.

Because this wasn’t about getting on a plane for a holiday.

**It was about a mum being able to get on that plane when her son needed her.**

And that’s why messages like this mean so much to me. ❤️

A conker does not stay trapped in the spikes forever.Neither do you.Fear can make life smaller. You avoid things, overth...
19/09/2026

A conker does not stay trapped in the spikes forever.

Neither do you.

Fear can make life smaller. You avoid things, overthink things and start organising your life around what might happen.

But change does not always mean digging through every painful detail again and again.

Sometimes it is about changing the response, so the fear no longer runs the show.

You can conquer your fears without being retraumatised.

Ever notice how body habits take over before your thinking even catches up? The guide breaks down the little patterns th...
14/09/2026

Ever notice how body habits take over before your thinking even catches up? The guide breaks down the little patterns that keep anxiety, cravings, fears and confidence issues running on repeat without you having to keep digging into your past. It’s practical, plain English, and built around choice and control, not theory. If you want real emotional freedom and a change you can feel, this is the reset you’ve been waiting for.

https://grimsbyhypnotherapy.co.uk/guide-to-body-focused-habits/

Today was my client’s final session.When we first met, alcohol and co***ne were steadily eroding his life—and the trust ...
21/08/2026

Today was my client’s final session.

When we first met, alcohol and co***ne were steadily eroding his life—and the trust and closeness he shared with his family.

Today, he is nearly three months free from both.

But recovery has given him more than sobriety.

It has brought him back to himself.

When you understand what is driving the behaviour and learn to genuinely like yourself, something begins to change.

As I often ask my clients:

Why would you continue abusing someone you have finally learned to like?

His family has him back.

More importantly, so does he.

If alcohol has a hold on your day-to-day life, you’re not weak. You’re stuck in a pattern, and patterns can be changed. ...
18/08/2026

If alcohol has a hold on your day-to-day life, you’re not weak. You’re stuck in a pattern, and patterns can be changed. This guide walks you through how to stop alcohol dependence safely, with clear steps that respect both your body and your thinking. You’ll come away with more calm, more control, and a plan you can actually follow.

https://grimsbyhypnotherapy.co.uk/guide-to-stopping-alcohol-dependence/

My diary is almost full! I don’t offer free discovery calls disguised as sales calls.Most people who come to me have alr...
14/08/2026

My diary is almost full!

I don’t offer free discovery calls disguised as sales calls.

Most people who come to me have already tried talking, medication, willpower or simply forcing themselves to carry on.

They’ve become very good at putting on a brave face while anxiety, addiction or the same destructive pattern continues behind the scenes.

My £75 Real Change Meeting gives us the time to look honestly at what’s happening, what may be keeping it going and whether I’m genuinely the right person to help you change it.

The spaces I do have are for people who are ready to change, not people who merely think it would be nice one day…

If you’ve finally had enough of putting on a brave face and you’re ready for things to change, book your first meeting.

https://derekmindcoach.as.me

FROM COUNTING THE DAYS… TO FORGETTING TO COUNT THEM. ❤️I’ve had some incredible messages from clients recently.People wh...
10/08/2026

FROM COUNTING THE DAYS… TO FORGETTING TO COUNT THEM. ❤️

I’ve had some incredible messages from clients recently.

People who have completely stopped alcohol, co***ne, ketamine, ci******es and va**ng.

One young man is now 7 months ketamine free.

His words?

“I’ve saved my life.”

Another told me:

“I feel like a totally different version of me now. I’m in control of myself like never before.”

His wife noticed he was calmer. He felt more positive. More present. He told me he was “actually looking forward to tomorrow.”

And after the alcohol and drugs had gone, the final habit was his v**e, which I watched him put into one of my jars. I actually had to get a new jar just for the v**es! 😂

But this message really made me smile…

A client was due to send me his 365 days co***ne-free screenshot.

He forgot. 😂

When he finally sent it, it read:

1 YEAR + 1 DAY CO***NE FREE. 👏

And he explained why:

“I thought it was today, but it was actually yesterday 😆 It just isn’t a part of my life anymore.”

That, for me, says everything.

From counting every day… to forgetting the anniversary because it simply isn’t part of your life anymore.

Absolutely brilliant. 👏👏👏

Well done to every one of you. You made these changes, and you should be incredibly proud. ❤️

Client messages shared with permission/anonymised where appropriate.

09/08/2026

FEAR OF FLYING AND BEING AWAY FROM HOME

What a lovely surprise to receive this video from Sarah while she was enjoying her holiday in Ibiza.

“A few years ago, I was terrified of flying, going away from my family and leaving my children. I was always really scared. Now I’ve had an amazing holiday.”

Fear of flying is not always just about the plane. It can be the fear of being away from home, leaving your family, feeling trapped or worrying that you will not feel safe.

When anxiety spreads, more situations begin to feel threatening, and avoidance becomes a habit. The more you avoid, the more convincing the fear can become.

Sarah has her holidays back and can enjoy something she used to love.

You do not have to spend months talking about your problems or reliving the past to let go of the response that keeps producing the fear.

Derek Chapman, Mind Coach
Anxiety, Addiction & Trauma Specialist
Grimsby or worldwide via Zoom

From comfort to confidence 🥗Real change isn’t about eating boring food.It’s about making choices that make you feel bett...
03/08/2026

From comfort to confidence 🥗

Real change isn’t about eating boring food.

It’s about making choices that make you feel better… not punished.

The funny thing is, when people start liking themselves a little more, they stop reaching for things that numb them and start choosing things that nourish them.

This isn’t just a salad.

It’s a reminder that every choice is a vote for the person you’re becoming.

You don’t change your life overnight.

You change it one decision at a time.

What’s one healthier choice you’ve made recently that you’re proud of?

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