A lot of people are starting to think that hypnosis can help with chronic fatigue syndrome, which makes you feel tired all the time, have low energy, and have trouble thinking clearly. When tiredness lasts for a long time and starts to affect daily life, it can hurt work, relationships, and self-esteem.
We use gentle, structured hypnotherapy to work with the nervous system instead of against it. The goal is not to push harder, but to help the mind and body use energy more efficiently. I am a hypnotherapist in London and I help people all over the UK and the world, both in person and online.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also called ME/CFS, is a complicated illness that makes you feel tired all the time, even when you rest.
It can have:
Recent data from the NHS shows that hundreds of thousands of people in the UK have symptoms that are similar to those of chronic fatigue syndrome. Management often involves a multidisciplinary approach, and complementary therapies like hypnosis for fatigue are becoming more popular.
Stress that lasts a long time, burnout, and too many feelings
Long-term stress can mess up the nervous system. The body runs out of energy when it stays in a heightened state for a long time.
Dysregulation of the Nervous System and Hyperarousal
People with chronic fatigue syndrome often go through cycles of being too active and then collapsing. Hypnosis works by calming you down and making the parasympathetic nervous system work better.
Sleep problems and sleep that doesn’t help
You might not feel rested even after sleeping for a long time. This keeps the cycle of tiredness going.
Cognitive overload and mental fatigue
Working too much, dealing with emotional issues, and spending too much time online can all make you feel very tired.
Hypnotherapy is a planned way to calm the nervous system and improve its function.
When you use hypnosis to treat chronic fatigue, you focus on:
The Journal of Psychosomatic Research has published studies showing that hypnosis can help people with chronic conditions that make them tired. These studies show that hypnosis might help people feel better and improve their quality of life.
I’m Darren Marks, and I’m a trained and certified clinical hypnotherapist in London. I have worked with clients in person and over the phone for more than 20 years.
I use both advanced hypnosis techniques and common sense ways to deal with tiredness in my work. When it’s necessary, I work with doctors and other healthcare professionals on a regular basis to make sure that care is responsible and ethical.
People from all over the UK and the world can have sessions in London or online.
Hypnosis for chronic fatigue syndrome helps keep your energy levels more stable, which means you can use the energy you have better.
You can feel better and be stronger by calming your stress response.
Many clients say they sleep better and feel more rested after going to hypnotherapy sessions on a regular basis.
As stress levels drop and the nervous system becomes more stable, mental clarity usually improves.
If you’re tired, you might be able to use hypnosis if you:
Hypnotherapy can’t take the place of a medical diagnosis. Always talk to your doctor about health issues that last a long time.
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Assessment | We look at the symptoms, the history, and the best ways to treat them now. |
| Hypnotism | Guided relaxation and therapeutic suggestion that is tailored to the individual. |
| Putting things together | Tools for keeping a good pace and ways to help students learn at home. |
Darren has a lot of experience helping people with their mental health and emotional well-being.
Sessions are based on current psychological knowledge and professional standards.
Clients appreciate Darren's steady, respectful style that lets them move forward at their own pace.
During the sessions, you will be led through hypnosis that is tailored to your experience with chronic fatigue. We focus on structured suggestion, restorative imagery, and keeping the nervous system in check.
You are always aware and in charge. Hypnosis is a calm, professional, and helpful process.
🔗 Hypnosis and relaxation therapies — A. Vickers, C. Zollman, D. K. Payne (1999/2001)
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1071579/
This PMC entry is the full text of the article showing research evidence on hypnosis and relaxation techniques in chronic illnesses and related conditions (not limited to, but including aspects relevant to chronic symptom management).
For the NHS England / NICE ME/CFS guideline, here’s the official guideline you can reference for prevalence and symptom management:
And for a general overview of ME/CFS symptom management from NHS UK:
🔗 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chronic‑fatigue‑syndrome‑cfs/