Welcome to Volition Therapy

Reclaim The Day / Unwind The Night

Empowering Change

I'm Aidan, a therapist specializing in stress management and sleep improvement techniques.

As a trained cognitive behavioural hypnotherapist and registered paramedic based in Scotland, I have first-hand experience in the NHS dealing with stress, anxiety, insomnia, and burnout. Find out more about me here.

I am a member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the National Council of Integrative Psychotherapists (NCIP) and am bound by their respective standards and codes.

As a HCPC-registered paramedic, I have committed to engaging with evidence-based practice. This ensures that the stress management techniques and cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy methods that I use are informed by clinical research. Find out more about the cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy approach (CBH) I use here.

I offer sessions online via videocall, find out more about these sessions here.

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Featured Articles

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Knowing Thy Enemy: Recognizing the Symptoms of Stress

Wondering what are the symptoms of stress? Discover the physical, emotional, and cognitive signs of stress, from headaches and sleep issues to anxiety and overthinking — and learn when to seek support.

Hypnotherapy Without the Hocus-Pocus: Unraveling the Myths

Curious about hypnotherapy but put off by the ‘woo-woo’ reputation? Discover how cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy really works—grounded in science, not mysticism.

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Understanding the Foundations of Stress: A Comprehensive Guide

What is stress, really? This gentle, in-depth guide explores how stress arises in the body and mind, why it exists, and how modern life keeps us in survival mode. Learn how stress reflects an imbalance between threat and coping, and how you can begin to restore a sense of calm and connection.