About me
Are you living with stress, feeling overwhelmed, maybe suffering from panic attacks, feeling anxious, lacking confidence?
Are you fed up with feeling TATT (tired all the time), struggling with insomnia or a sleep disorder like night screaming or sleep walking?
Do you have problems managing your weight, or are you worried that alcohol is affecting your health, your relationships? Do you want to finally quit smoking - for good?
It's time to stop... Stop worrying, stop struggling, stop relying on habits that hurt you, stop living with issues that hold you back.
It's time to make a change... To be the person you choose to be, not the person you happen to be.
And I can help you get there - as a clinical hypnotherapist specialising in stress and sleep issues, and a CMA accredited wellbeing coach, using structured sessions that support and guide you all the way.
Drawing on a range of established psychotherapy tools such as NLP, CBT, CBTi (CBT for insomnia), Solution-focused Brief Therapy, and combining it with the relaxed state of hypnosis, you will find your way to the real you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I trained with the Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy Training, a highly regarded hypnotherapy training school at the forefront of modern hypnotherapy delivery. I have a Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (DSFH), and have also attained the Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma (HPD), considered to be the 'gold standard' in hypnotherapy.
I regularly attend continued professional development sessions to continue my training and expand on my interests in the field of neuroscience and hypnosis, as well as reading extensively around the subject. Most recently I have completed courses in CBTi (cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia), yoga and breathwork, and am now an accredited wellness coach (nutrition, movement, mind), and an art therapy practitioner.
I have developed my own hypnotherapy programmes to remove sugar dependency, lose/manage weight, quit smoking, get rid of fears and phobias, and written 3 books on stress management, mindset and wellbeing.
Alongside my practice, I regularly give talks to businesses on a variety of topics around stress management, building resilience, getting better sleep, and how to communicate effectively in teams.
You can view my TEDx talk 'Why you may inevitably turn into your parent' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZLN3Ahmhhg
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
I have my own 6 week kick start Weight Management Programme, developed through my own interest in the area - I lost 3 stone and have maintained my weight for over 4 years which is testament to the power of changing your mind set!
Therapies offered
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Fees
£90.00 - £499.00
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
I offer a free 20 minute telephone chat without any obligation to book sessions. This is a opportunity to discuss your particular issue, and to learn how I work so that you can decide whether I offer the best solution for you.
Hypnotherapy sessions £90, 1 hour Mon-Fri, includes relaxation audio download
4 week Weight Management Programme £395, 4x 90 minute sessions - includes a variety of hypnotherapy and coaching audio downloads, session notes
Quit Smoking £295, 2x 90 minute sessions - includes audio download (tried and tested powerful sessions to help you quit for good!)
Getting rid of Fears and Phobias £345, 4x 1 hour sessions - includes audio download (these are structured sessions to remove the phobia using tried and tested NLP techniques and replace it with a more positive response)
I also give talks and workshops on stress management, resilience, wellness, sleep... starting from £450, please enquire for further information
When I work
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Further information
As well as working with individual clients on a one-to-one basis, I also give talks and workshops in businesses and organisations addressing stress in the workplace helping them to open the conversation on mental health and giving strategies to cope and build resilience.
I am a firm believer in giving people knowledge and strategies to prevent stress overload, so they can lead happier lives.
I have contributed to articles in several media outlets including BBC News, The Guardian, Huffington Post, I-News, Metro, Daily Mail, Waitrose weekend, patient.info, and taken part in a couple of BBC Radio 5 Live programmes, as well as featuring on the BBC World Service radio programme 'The Why Factor' which looked at the different types of hypnosis from stage entertainment to therapy.
My TEDx talk 'Why you may inevitably turn into your parents' is available on Youtube, and I have written several books (all available on Amazon) on stress management, mindset and wellbeing.
