Catherine Evans

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Dip Hyp (CS), MHS (Accred), MNCS(Acc) Supervisor
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Reading, Berkshire, RG6
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This professional is available for new clients.

About me

Hello and welcome to my page.

Do you ever feel like your life is out of balance for some reason?  It could be that you feel you've lost yourself in your busy life of putting everyone else first or perhaps work is taking over and even when you're not at work, it's creeping into your home life in so many ways.  Perhaps you're a busy mum who is too tired to think about herself anymore because your days are filled with a list of things to do that never gets finished or you're feeling like the world is changing around you and you're losing confidence in what you're really capable of.

Perhaps your greatest desire is to have a baby but it's just not happening and you have no idea why.  You've been checked out medically and there are no obvious answers but that doesn't help because you're now struggling to work out what's stopping the most natural process in the world.

Pregnancy can be a mixed bag of emotions and some women absolutely love every moment but for some, it brings anxiety, fear and a feeling of overwhelm which is so hard to talk about because everyone around you assumes that you're enjoying every moment.

You may be interested in how you can use the power of your own mind to to feel calm, relaxed and in control through your labour and as you give birth.

Birth can be a mixed bag of emotions for many new parents and it doesn't always happen as you'd have liked or intended.  Maybe you feel a sense of anger, guilt, frustration, loss (of the birth you planned) or fear of considering another pregnancy and having the same experience.

Parenting can also be daunting and many parents feel like they're struggling to get it right.  If that's you, you're not alone.

And when you come to the end of your reproductive journey, it can bring far more symptoms to deal with than hot flushes.  The menopause is different for every woman and some will hardly notice anything other than the cessation of their periods while others will feel like their life has changed completely.  Anxiety, low mood, loss of confidence, difficulties with sleep, weight gain, the loss of libido and a number of other symptoms are the changes that are less commonly talked about but for the women who experience them, they can be life changing.

I am passionate about helping women to enjoy their life, feel confident in their own skin, find their spark and fulfil their potential.  I love supporting women through their life changes at every stage and if you're experiencing problems at any stage, then I'd really like to help.

Hypnotherapy is an amazing tool to help you reconnect with the person you're ready to be.  This doesn't mean that it will solve the problem for you, it allows you to release old beliefs that are no longer relevant, helps you to understand why you've felt that way, enables you to make those changes and feel at peace with yourself.  The result is that you are able to release negative thoughts, feelings and emotions, feel more in control in how you live your life and feel more positive about what the future has to offer so whether it's feeling anxious, you have a fear that is stopping you enjoying life, lacking in confidence, want to make some changes to enhance your health, you're dealing with stress or whatever it is that is holding you back right now, then we can work through it together and leave you feeling like you've got your spark back.

Here's just some of the ways that I can help

  • Release negative emotions
  • Get your mind and body working together (including managing physical symptoms such as pain)
  • Support you in a number of ways surrounding fertility problems and enhancing your fertility
  • Enjoy your pregnancy
  • Manage your hot flushes
  • Feel more in control of your anxiety or worries
  • Overcome your fears and phobias
  • Help you to cope with panic attacks
  • Tackle weight gain
  • Reduce, remove or manage your old pain
  • Manage your low mood
  • Build your confidence and self-belief
  • Come to terms with and celebrate changes in your life
  • Improve your sleep patterns
  • Feel more in balance
  • Appreciate who you are and what you CAN do!

If you’ve never experienced hypnotherapy before or if you’re wondering if it will work for you then please don’t worry, it is very much a natural state which, instead of waiting for your mind to drift into, I guide you into that lovely relaxed state and that’s where all those lovely changes take place.  It really is an amazing tool (plus I'll be incorporating other things as well), all you need to do is close your eyes and breathe and it will already be working and helping you make those changes you desperately want to make.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills  Dip Hyp CS
  • Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy          Dip CP
  • Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy  Adv. Dip CP
  • BWRT® Practitioner
  • OldPain2Go Certified Practitioner
  • Broadband 4 the Brain
  • WSN - Counselling and Coaching
  • Certified Hypnotic Birthing Practitioner (CHBP)
  • Rewind Technique
  • OCN Certificate in Counselling Supervision
  • IMR and Regression to Cause

    I am an Accredited Member of the National Hypnotherapy Society (MHS (Accred)) and an Accredited Member of the National Counselling Society (MNCS(Acc)).

    I also have over 27 years of nursing and midwifery experience of which 10 years are specifically in a maternity setting offering emotional as well as clinical support to the women in my care.

Member organisations

Hypnotherapy Society
National Hypnotherapy Society (Hypnotherapy Society)

The National Hypnotherapy Society is a Learned Society whose primary purpose is the advancement of the knowledge of hypnotherapy and the fostering of professional hypnotherapy expertise through training, accreditation and continued professional development of their members. The Society seeks to contribute to public wellbeing both through the use of hypnotherapy and by ensuring that hypnotherapists are safe, competent and ethical in practice.

Accredited register membership

National Hypnotherapy Society
Accredited Register Scheme

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National Hypnotherapy Society

Areas of hypnotherapy I deal with

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

Infertility
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Symptoms of the Menopause
Breech presentation
Hyperemesis
Fear of Childbirth

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Fees

£85.00 - £320.00
Free initial telephone session

Additional information

I offer a free 30 minute consultation to have a chat about how you're feeling and how I can help.  This helps to give you an understanding of how I work and choose the best form of therapy for you.

I offer various therapies and you don’t need to know what would be the best way forward for you, we work on what you need and create the best plan for you.


Hypnotherapy

1.5 Hour Hypnotherapy session £80

Combined Package

I find that the majority of my clients respond well to 4 sessions of working together.  My 4 session package is £295.  Some clients may require fewer or more sessions and I can explain the pricing accordingly.

Counselling

Counselling sessions are £50 per session.

For some people, counselling; talking through how you feel and finding your own solutions, is the right way forward.  These sessions are on an individual basis as the number of sessions varies for each person.

Supervision

I am an Approved Supervisor with both the National Counselling and National Hypnotherapy Societies and can offer single or combined supervision as required.

1 Hour £50

1.5 Hours £75

When I work

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I offer a range of both day and evening appointments including Saturday mornings. Please get in touch for more information.

Further information

My Practice is based in Lower Earley, Reading with easy access from M4 and A329(M).  Parking is available outside my house.  I am also on the 21 bus route from Reading.

Catherine Evans is also registered with Counselling Directory.

Reading, Berkshire, RG6

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Adults

Key details

I work from home. There is a single step into the house at the front door. Access to my therapy room is on the ground level.

Additional languages

Sorry, no other languages spoken

Supervision

In person
Online

If you’re looking for support within your  practice, I am an Approved Supervisor with both The National Hypnotherapy Society and The National Counselling Society.

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Catherine Evans
Catherine Evans