About Me
Your Transition is our Mission
Welcome, I'm Kim Richards & I run Elixir Minds
I work with people who want to change something in their life but are feeling the strain of doing it alone — whether that's a part of you running the show that you'd rather wasn't, a phobia you're ready to be free of, or something else you can't quite name yet. My job is to support you to make that change.
Over the past 15 years, I've built a career in specialist communication services, working with people rather than for them. That distinction matters to me — it's shaped how I practise. I'm passionate about using hypnotherapy and other modalities to help people live the life they want.
At Elixir Minds, I believe minds can evolve.
My Story
Before Elixir Minds, I had a long career supporting people and staff in Third Sector Care, specifically in the field of Deafblindness. Alongside full-time work, I trained in Neuro- Linguistic Programming and Hypnotherapy — and from there, my interest in Hypnotherapy and other modalities such as Kinetic Shift grew into something I wanted to build a practice around.
I also found two modalities that supported me through the constant pain both physical and emotional that I was experiencing after a car accident in 2012. NLP allowed me to see a path forward, it allowed me to process the collision and not re-create it everyday. It allowed my system to settle and feel peace. Hypnosis allowed me to move forward in so many different ways, living with less pain, living with positivity, finally living again and not surviving each day.
Today, I support people through many issues such as, low confidence, poor sleep, inner conflict, or situations where they're not even sure what kind of support they need. My role is to assist you to find the right path forward.
This is about your journey. It's never about me. If you want to feel more self-led in your life, that's what we'll look at together.
How I Work
My approach comes from years of working within a systems-thinking framework. I start with you — your words, how you describe events, what things mean to you — and build from there. Together, we look at the right support for you: a single session, a block of sessions, or a bespoke package.
What Drives Me
Communication is my passion — how we talk to ourselves, and how the words we use shape what we believe is possible. That's the driving force behind Elixir Minds. Through hypnotherapy in particular, I support people to change the patterns they are running, enabling them to make the changes they need.
What Can You Expect
A therapist who listens and who works to understand things from your perspective — without judgement, without bias. Together, we work towards your goals.
You can also expect honesty. If I think another therapist is a better fit for you, I'll say so. And I'm not a medically qualified professional, so I won't give medical advice.
Ready When You Are
We all need support at some point.
If you're ready to take the next step,
book a free discovery call with me.
We'll have a chat and see whether
I'm the right person to help.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Welcome, I'm Kim Richards & I run Elixir Minds
I work with people who want to change something in their life but are feeling the strain of doing it alone — whether that's a part of you running the show that you'd rather wasn't, a phobia you're ready to be free of, or something else you can't quite name yet. My job is to support you to make that change.
Over the past 15 years, I've built a career in specialist communication services, working with people rather than for them. That distinction matters to me — it's shaped how I practise. I'm passionate about using hypnotherapy and other modalities to help people live the life they want.
At Elixir Minds, I believe minds can evolve.
My Story
Before Elixir Minds, I had a long career supporting people and staff in Third Sector Care, specifically in the field of Deafblindness. Alongside full-time work, I trained in Neuro- Linguistic Programming and Hypnotherapy — and from there, my interest in Hypnotherapy and other modalities such as Kinetic Shift grew into something I wanted to build a practice around.
I also found two modalities that supported me through the constant pain both physical and emotional that I was experiencing after a car accident in 2012. NLP allowed me to see a path forward, it allowed me to process the collision and not re-create it everyday. It allowed my system to settle and feel peace. Hypnosis allowed me to move forward in so many different ways, living with less pain, living with positivity, finally living again and not surviving each day.
Today, I support people through many issues such as, low confidence, poor sleep, inner conflict, or situations where they're not even sure what kind of support they need. My role is to assist you to find the right path forward.
This is about your journey. It's never about me. If you want to feel more self-led in your life, that's what we'll look at together.
How I Work
My approach comes from years of working within a systems-thinking framework. I start with you — your words, how you describe events, what things mean to you — and build from there. Together, we look at the right support for you: a single session, a block of sessions, or a bespoke package.
What Can You Expect
A therapist who listens, and who works to understand things from your perspective — without judgement, without bias. Together, we work towards your goals.
You can also expect honesty. If I think another therapist is a better fit for you, I'll say so. And I'm not a medically qualified professional, so I won't give medical advice.
"A small shift in your mind
can create a big change
in your life."
Kimberley recently conducted a Stop Smoking hypnotherapy programme with me, and I can honestly say it was 100% successful - I am now a non-smoker! What I particularly valued was that the process was so much more than simply being hypnotised and told to stop smoking. Kimberley took the time to really understand me, exploring the underlying reasons why I had originally taken up smoking, what had kept the habit in place, and the different parts of me that had become attached to it over the years.
We had several sessions leading up to the final hypnosis, which included learning how to relax more deeply, working with sleeplessness, and gently integrating parts of myself that were no longer in alignment. Each session built naturally on the last, creating a sense that things were quietly shifting beneath the surface rather than being forced.
Her approach was incredibly gentle, calm and unobtrusive. She has a wonderful ability to observe what is happening beneath the surface without ever making the process feel intrusive or overwhelming. Rather than forcing anything, she allowed things to emerge in their own time. I often found that something we had explored would continue to “drop in” afterwards, little realisations or shifts that would quietly land in my mind and begin to resolve themselves.
The final hypnosis itself felt remarkably natural and relaxing. There was no sense of battling with myself or trying desperately to resist the urge to smoke. Instead, it felt as though the work we had already done had prepared the ground, allowing my mind to make the changes it needed to make.
Kimberley is thorough without being clinical, perceptive without being intrusive, and genuinely compassionate in her approach. She creates a space where you feel completely safe to explore things at your own pace.
Most importantly, it worked. I walked away from our final session as a non-smoker, and I feel completely comfortable with that identity.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Kimberley and Elixir Minds to anyone considering hypnotherapy, particularly if they want someone who will take the time to understand the person behind the issue rather than simply trying to address the symptom.
Thank you, Kimberley, for such a thoughtful, gentle and effective experience. ❤️
Rachel Winter
Why Choose Us?
Our Vision
Our vision is to make transformational support accessible—wherever you are.
Through bespoke online sessions, Elixir Minds™ removes the barriers of distance, bringing powerful change directly to you.
As we grow, we will expand into face-to-face spaces, offering deeper support when it’s needed most.
Our Purpose
At Elixir Minds™, our purpose is to create a space where you feel seen, heard, and understood—without judgement.
A space where meaningful change becomes possible.
We empower you to reconnect with who you are, and evolve into who you’re becoming.
Our Values
At Elixir Minds™, we work with you—not on you.
We empower, not diminish. We transform, not maintain.
Our approach is grounded in honesty, open conversation, and deep presence—meeting you exactly where you are, when you need it most
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