Karen Hayward

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BWRT Dip. CHH, Cert.NLPS, Dip. SCT, BLAST Prac., GQHP,
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Pickering YO18 & Helmsley YO62
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About me

My name is Karen Hayward and I am a multi accredited, experienced, fully insured, professional hypnotherapist, with a special interest in trauma, anxiety conditions, depression confidence issues and pain reduction. I am passionate about the benefits of hypnotherapy and the help it can provide.  I am also a Mental Health First Aider and Mental Health First Aid Instructor.

I offer a multi-disciplined approach in my therapy sessions using hypnotherapy, BWRT, B.L.A.S.T (similar to EMDR helping clients with PTSD / Trauma / Abuse), OldPain2Go - a wonderful methodology that removes old, unwanted pain messages, without the use of hypnosis, and EFT.

My interest in complementary therapies began many, many years ago. I have had hypnotherapy a number of times, the first time around 30 years ago when I decided to overcome my crippling phobia of spiders. My children also had hypnotherapy, as did other family members, all with great success.

I can help with a whole range of issues; depression, anxiety, weight management, pain management, phobias, performance, PTSD, sleep to name just a few.

I have clinics in both Pickering and Helmsley (Bondgate Clinic) and also offer hypnotherapy over Zoom. 

Friendly, professional and caring - helping you find your smile...

Karen

Training, qualifications & experience

I studied a degree at Anglia Ruskin University before moving to North Yorkshire approximately 18 years ago and I am currently living in Ryedale. I am committed to continual personal development and study extensively to ensure my skills are relevant, up to date and in line with current thinking.

In addition to training as a Clinical Hypnotherapist, I have also trained in BLAST and offer life coaching, often bringing hypnotherapy into my life coaching sessions.  I am also trained in BWRT (Brain Working Recursive Therapy) and am a member of the British Brain Working Research Society.

Member organisations

CNHC
Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)

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GHR
The General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR)

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Members are either registered at Practitioner status (which confirms that the GHR acknowledges their qualification to practice), or Affiliate status. Although Affiliate level registrants will have completed a sufficient number of training hours to equip them to commence seeing clients on a limited basis, the GHR does not acknowledge them to have yet been trained to full practitioner level.

All GHR Registered Practitioners are required to accept the published Code of Ethics and Complaints & Disciplinary Procedure.

Accredited register membership

Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council
Accredited Register Scheme

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Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council

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.

Fees

£60.00 per session
Free initial telephone session

When I work

Daytime, evening and weekend appointments are offered. Weekend appointments are at Bondgate Clinic, Helmsley.

Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18

Helmsley, North Yorkshire, YO62

Type of session

In person

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