Swam the English Channel using self-hypnosis learned during certification
After hypnotherapy transformed her life, she fulfilled her purpose by becoming certified with Paul McKenna. Using self-hypnosis techniques learned during her training, she successfully conquered the English Channel and now helps others achieve peak performance.
Over a decade ago, hypnotherapy saved my life when traditional treatments couldn’t. Since then I’ve known I had to share the gift. Becoming certified with Paul McKenna was the fulfillment of that purpose. I’ve used self hypnosis in three ultramarathon swims but the one I swam during my course, the English Channel, was by far the best. I look forward to coaching other athletes and those who struggle with panic attacks, body image, and peak performance both on stage and in sport.
Katarina English
Environmental Scientist
Valencia, Spain
Written 7 October 2026 Submitted by the storyteller
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