About me
** Help with anxiety, confidence and stop smoking **
I work with Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, a relaxing combination of talking therapy and hypnosis. It is a very empowering process that enables you to change the way you think in order to achieve positive change in your life.
I also specialise in Stop Smoking / Quit Vaping Therapy.
My Experience
I have over 12 years clinical experience. My areas of expertise include helping people with anxiety and confidence issues, whether you're struggling with general anxiety or have a very specific fear. I am also experienced in helping with IBS, pain management and insomnia.
Throughout my years in practice I have been delighted with the results that hypnotherapy can achieve. Whilst I have worked mostly in private practice, for several years I also worked within the NHS at the University Hospital of Wales. During this time I helped patients (receiving treatment for cancer) with anxiety related issues.
Some of the issues I can help include:
- General Anxiety, Panic Attacks and Stress
- Fear of Flying and Driving Anxiety
- Phobias (including emetophobia)
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Low Confidence and Self-esteem
- Depression and Lack of Motivation
- Alcohol Control
- Stop Smoking / Quit Vaping
TESTIMONIALS
Here are some of the things clients have said about their experience of hypnotherapy:
"I feel so much calmer, more able to cope and more confident".
"I'm enjoying life again and not battling to get by."
"Through hypnotherapy I have turned my life around. "
What to Expect from Solution Focused Hypnotherapy?
The first part of each hypnotherapy session consists of talking therapy. In this part of the session we discuss your needs and goals. Using solution-focused questions I help you to imagine your preferred future, a future where you have a more useful perspective on the quality of your life. This positive psychotherapy work is then enhanced by the use of hypnosis.
What is Hypnosis?
Hypnosis is a very pleasant state of relaxation, similar to day dreaming. You remain awake and totally in control at all times. In this deeply relaxed state your subconscious mind is more receptive to beneficial suggestions, accepting directions to promote positive change.
Initial Consultation
The initial consultation is an essential part of the hypnotherapy process. In this session we talk about what's prompted you to seek help and what you hope to achieve from the therapy. I will explain how the brain works in relation to whatever issue is bothering you and how hypnotherapy can help you. Following the consultation I will provide you with a hypnosis track to listen to at home between sessions.
There is no hypnosis session during the initial consultation, but it is a very powerful session giving you information that can be extremely helpful.
Number of Sessions
The number of hypnotherapy sessions required varies from person to person and will depend on your needs and preferences. My goal is to work with you for the shortest time necessary for you to achieve the changes you want to make.
As a general guide, the number of sessions may range from 4 for a specific phobia, 6 - 10 for generalised anxiety to 8 - 12 for clinical depression.
Stop smoking / quit vaping therapy is a one-off session of two hours.
Contact
If you would like to ask any questions please call 07514 931 096 or email me.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a fully qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist with over 12 years experience in working with Solution Focused Hypnotherapy.
I trained at CPHT Bristol, a recognised centre of hypnotherapy excellence. I hold the Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy (DHP) and the Hypnotherapy Practitioner's Diploma (HPD), qualifications which are recognised by professional bodies and considered to be the gold standard in hypnotherapy training.
Since completing my training I have attended many professional development courses to expand my knowledge and keep up to date with the latest research on how the brain works. These have included Medical Hypnotherapy, Neuroscience, Women's Health, Grief and Mindfulness to name a few.
I am registered with the CNHC, the UK regulator for complementary healthcare practitioners and am subject to their strict code of ethics. I am also a member of the Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (AfSFH).
I am fully insured and have enhanced DBS clearance.
Member organisations
The CNHC encompasses many types of alternative therapy, including hypnotherapy.
In order to be admitted to the register a practitioner must have studied to the National Occupational Standards for that profession/discipline, or have reached the equivalent of the National Occupational Standards through other relevant training or at least three years of experience and been assessed by their peers.
A practitioner must also have professional insurance and agree to abide by the CNHC Code of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.
The Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (AfSFH) was set up to provide information about a modern form of Hypnotherapy and its associated benefits to members of the public. The main aim of the AfSFH is to spread awareness of the benefits of Solution Focused Hypnotherapy. Its secondary aim is to support Hypnotherapists in their businesses by encouraging good practice and self-care.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of hypnotherapy I deal with
info Information about health conditions (*)
Hypnotherapy can enhance the well-being of individuals diagnosed with serious medical conditions, but should not take the place of medical treatment and advice. If you have been diagnosed with - or suspect you may have - any of these conditions, please speak to your doctor before starting hypnotherapy.
Other areas of hypnotherapy I deal with
Habits (e.g. hair pulling, skin picking, biting inside of cheek)
Fear of medical procedures (e.g. surgery, MRI scan, blood pressure test)
Anticipatory nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy
Therapies offered
Fees
£75.00 per session
Additional information
Initial consultation: £75 - One hour
Subsequent sessions: £75 - One hour
Stop Smoking / Quit Vaping Therapy
A one-off session of two hours (includes motivational CD)
£205 - Session in Tiverton or Online
£230 - Session in Wellfield Clinic, Penarth
When I work
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Further information
I offer hypnosis sessions in a calm and relaxing environment at my private practice in Tiverton, Mid Devon.
I also work with clients online. You can choose to have all your sessions in-person at my practice in Tiverton, or all your sessions online, or a combination of face-to-face and online sessions.
My practice is located on the outskirts of Tiverton with easy access from the North Devon Link Road and 10 minutes drive from the M5. The address is also on a bus route with a bus stop near by.
