Julie Ellison MA BSc(Hons) DHP MNRHP MBPsS

37 Woodgrove Rd Burnley BB11 3EL View map
01282 710938 / 07904477044 www.burnleycounselling.co.uk Click here to Email me

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There has been a lot of hocus pocus written about hypnotherapy over the years, reinforced by entertainers, the media and regrettably, those who have little understanding of psychology or how the mind works.

If you are considering hypnotherapy, before you spend your hard earned cash, I think it’s important that you have a clearer understanding of how hypnosis actually works, away from all the tall claims, big promises and those who claim that it doesn’t “work” at all.

For straightforward issues such as exam nerves, simple phobias public speaking etc. we can use your imagination to experience those events differently without the strong negative emotions and thoughts you may have had previously. It involves guided visual imagery to “see” yourself in that situation, relaxed and in control. Please bear in mind that this imagery has to be realistic. Your unconscious mind may not be logical or rational in the conscious sense, but it’s not daft! Telling lies to yourself by suggesting that cigarettes taste like dog poo or that you have had surgery that you have not had (e.g. a gastric band), will not resolve your issues, no matter how much someone tries to convince you that it will. The effects (if any) will be short lived and will usually cease altogether once the treatment has ended.

For more deep routed issues such as anxiety and panic, pain management, low self esteem, weight or eating disorders I recommend mnemodynamic therapy.

Mnemodynamic therapy (ne–mo-dynamic) -  literally “the moving of memories” is a powerful technique combining the most effective elements of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), neuro linguistic programming (NLP) and hypnoanalysis.

You may find that although an event is in the past, the emotional attachment is still in the present, so when you think of the event it still hurts as much as it did at the time – that’s why we try to file it away somewhere and “try to move on.”

Using this technique we allow the unconscious mind to work through past difficulties that may be causing your present problems. You can look at these difficulties then, with a fresh perspective. You may still think about and remember those difficult times, but you won’t feel the same. As a result, they won’t have the same influence over your life as they have had.

So to sum up, both of these techniques use the infinite store of resources in our unconscious mind to reframe, review and see events and situations differently.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

MA Social Science
Diploma Hypnopsychotherapy
BSc (Hons) Psychology

Accredited Member of the National Register of Hypnotherapists and Psychotherapists

Member of the British Psychological Society

Registered with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council

I have over 10 years experience of helping people with a variety of issues.

As a therapist, I sincerely believe in a person’s capacity to change. Through my work I actively promote and encourage empowerment and personal responsibility in addition to teaching skills to help clients cope better with life’s ups and downs and understand their own emotions. I provide a trustworthy and professional service to my clients without the need for gimmicks and always work in the best interest of each client.

Areas of hypnotherapy I deal with

• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Blushing
• Bruxism
• Childbirth
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Depression
• Eating Disorders
• Exam Nerves
• Fear of Flying
• Insomnia
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Low Self Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Obsessions & Compulsions
• Pain Management
• Panic Attacks
• Phobias
• Public Speaking
• Relationship Issues
• Sexual Issues
• Sleep Disorders
• Sports Performance
• Stress
• Stuttering

Other areas of hypnotherapy I deal with

I also offer Counselling and Psychotherapy

Fees

£45 per hour.

Cancellation charges apply please see my Terms and Conditions for further information http://www.burnleycounselling.co.uk/Terms-and-Conditions.html

Further Information

Opening hours

Monday - Friday 9am-8pm Saturday 9am-1pm. Appointments can be made outside of these time by prior agreement 

Due to the high number of email enquiries that I receive I would be grateful if you could contact me during office hours only. I cannot guarentee to respond to emails received outside of these hours.

First appointments can only be made by telephone.  

• Also registered with Counselling Directory

Upcoming Events

• Ongoing - Weight Control Programme

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