Case Study: Light in the Dark Hypnotherapy

Client

Christine Courtney - Founder, Light in the Dark Hypnotherapy

Programme

Cumbria Accelerator: Business Support Programme

Business Advisor

The Hospitality Counsellor

Helping Light in the Dark Hypnotherapy take the first steps with clarity

Finding direction and confidence

Christine Courtney is the founder of Light in the Dark Hypnotherapy. When she first sought support, she had a strong passion for helping others but felt unsure about how to promote her business or approach networking effectively.

Without a clear understanding of advertising or business strategy, Christine felt lost and worried that her business might not take off. This uncertainty made it difficult for her to move forward with confidence or present herself authentically.

From uncertainty to steady progress

Through one-to-one support with her advisor, Mary Ballard, Christine began to understand how to approach running her business in a more structured and manageable way. Mary helped her slow down, break things into smaller steps, and create a clear starting point rather than feeling overwhelmed by everything at once.

This approach gave Christine the clarity she needed to begin promoting her business confidently, while also learning how to show up as her authentic self.

Building skills and self-belief

Since working with Mary, Christine feels far more confident talking about and advertising her business. She has developed new skills around organisation, time management, and communication, which have helped her feel more in control of her business journey.

Mary’s calm, easy-going, and knowledgeable style created a supportive environment where Christine felt listened to without judgement. This encouragement played a key role in helping her take positive, confident steps forward.

Gaining confidence and motivation

“The most valuable part was the help I received to get my business off the ground. Mary taught me how to be more organised and manage my time better. The real highlight was working with someone who listened without judgement and went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable while growing my business.”

Moving forward with confidence

With her initial challenges addressed, Christine now feels confident, motivated, and excited about the future of Light in the Dark Hypnotherapy. She has a clearer understanding of how to promote her business, manage her time effectively, and continue building her practice with confidence.

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