Karen Hodgson UKCP Reg. Hypno/Psychotherapist; ADHP; PGHP. Adv. Dip Couns. |  |
Profile
Hello. I understand that you are likely to be browsing through my page because you have exhausted so many resources in you logical, critical and conscious mind.
So welcome. I am Karen, a trained Hypno/psychotherapist and a trained person-centred Counsellor.
What is the difference between psychotherapy and hypnotherapy?
As a hypno/psychotherapist I offer main two things:-
(1) Hypnotherapy: the use of hypnosis as a form of treatment for a range of emotional and nervous disorders
(2) Psychotherapy: the application of psychological knowledge to treat individuals who are suffering from disorders of a psychological origin.
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Hypno/psychotherapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses hypnosis as an aid. It is used to induce a natural state of relaxation to allow active thoughts or suggestions to be placed in your mind which aim to help you achieve the unique goals you have formulated in the initial consultation. This is achieved by using hypnosis techniques. I also have specialist training to help you deal with any emotional distress or concerns that may surface during the course of the hypnotherapeutic treatment using talking therapy. The aim is to provide you with a comfortable, safe and confidential environment where you can relax and discuss any concerns, problems and thoughts you may have concerning your presenting issues.
The initial Consultation
When you attend for your first session, this is known as the 'Initial Consultation'. This is N O T the first hypnotherapy session. I know that therapists work differently and some do provide hypnotherapy in the first session. However, I feel that an important aspect to working ethically and safely is to have the Initial Consultation without hypnotherapy in the first session. There is a charge for this outlined in the fees section. Having an Initial Consultation can I believe, increase the chances of a successful outcome. It provides you with a chance to get to know HOW you feel and WHY you feel the way you do and outline the reasons for the changes to want to make. It provides you with the necessary thinking time to consider what has been said in the session and to identify realistic and achieveable goals, such as to lose weight, increase confidence or raise self-esteem for example.Often when people are desperate for help, logic is not always taken into consideration. Therefore, it is necessary to understand that change is a process and therefore is unlikely (in my experience) to happen in one or two sessions alone. The Initial Consultation provides you with an opportunity to talk about your issues so that the process of healing is already under way and is a cathartic process in its own right. It also provides me with an opportuntiy to obtain some history and personal details about you and your presenting issues, which help me to formulate your unique script. We can also discuss a possible timescale for the therapeutic encounter. It is hoped that during this session you will develop a comfortability to feel relaxed in your first hypnotherapy session.
I deal with a range of problems including anxiety, confidence building and raising low self esteem, stress reduction, overcoming depression, managing pain, relationship and sexual issues, fears/ phobias/panic, smoking cessation and weight loss.
Code of ethics
Hypno/psychotherapist must adhere to a strict code of ethics and practice.
I am a full member of the National Register of Hypnotherapists and Psychotherapists (NRHP) and adhere to their code of ethics and practice.
I am a member of the NCHP
I am also a MBACP member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to their code of ethics and practice.
I am a registrant of the UKCP (Hyp)
Training, Qualifications & Experience
Currently studying Msc in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registrant with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), 2009, (Hypno-psychotherapy Section)
Advanced Diploma in Hypno/Psychotherapy, (ADHP) 2009.
onlinecounsellors.co.uk (online counselling training), 2006
Post Graduate Diploma in Hypno/ Psychotherapy, 2004,
Certificate in Basic Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 2004.
Relate Certificate in Marital and Couple Counselling Theory and Practice, 2003.
Cruse Bereavement Care accredited Counsellor/Supervisor, 2003.
Diploma in Casework Supervision, 2002.
Post Graduate Diploma in Psychological Studies, 2001.
Advanced Diploma in Person Centred Counselling, 1999.
Further qualifications:
Post Graduate Certificate in Professional Studies in Education, 2004.
Masters Degree in Education, 1996.
Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies, 1990.
Certificate in Education, (1988)
Areas of hypnotherapy I deal with
Other areas of hypnotherapy I deal with
Relationship issues, fear of being in pain, dental anxiety, managing pain.
Fees
The cost of the initial consultation is £45.00. This session lasts for 60 minutes.
Subsequent sessions cost £55.00 per/hr.
Further Information
Both hypno/psychotherapists and counsellors dcannot perform miracles, but it is a state of awareness that can be used for self-help. The idea behind the session is to facilitate the development of your own inner resources, help change unwanted habits or unbalanced attitudes that are deeply imbedded in your mind, (often at an unconscius level), to more resourceful ones, and transform negative thoughts into more positive ones. Hypno-psychotherapeutic techniques based on your specific goals are used to assist this process, along with empathic listening, gentle challenge and unconditional positive regard. I consider that the trust built between us within the confines of the therapeutic relationship is one of the most vital parts of therapeutic change and positive outcome. The level of motivation to change certain aspects of your life is also a vital part of the therapeutic success.
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