Annette Boden
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About me
Annette Boden
MSc, BSc (Hons) Psychology, MBPsS, FNSHP, Adv.Dip THP (N-SHAP),
Adv. Dip (NCHP).
Integrative Psychotherapist. ‘Trained teacher’ of the Mindful Self-Compassion programme. UKCP registered Hypno-psychotherapist. CNHC registered Hypnotherapist.
Annette runs a busy private practice in Twemlow, Cheshire.
As a fully qualified integrative psychotherapist, I use a wide range of techniques, including Hypnosis, Solution focused Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Counselling, with a focus on ‘Positive Psychology’, ‘Transpersonal Psychology’, and Compassion Focused Therapy. I also incorporate, mindfulness- based approaches. I am a registered OCD and Anxiety Disorders Hypnosis specialist.
Specialist interests include: Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive disorder - using a combination of Cognitive Behavioural Counselling and Hypnotherapy, based on the work of Professor Jeffrey Schwartz and the 4-step programme; Stress management, performance enhancement and achievement; confidence, self-esteem, Alcohol problems, Insomnia, Motivation, Chronic fatigue & Fibromyalgia.
As a full member of The United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapists (UKCP) The Complementary and Natural Health Care Council (CNHC), a fellow of the national Society for Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy (FNSHP), and the Hypnotherapy Association, a strict code of conduct and ethics bind me, and in meeting all registration requirements. This includes continued professional development and regular clinical supervision.
I am chair of the board of trustees for Anxiety UK and I am a keen advocate of their work.
My continuous professional development is on-going and now includes completion of an intensive course in Mindful self-compassion taught by Professor Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer, PhD. I completed their teacher training in Mindful Self Compassion at Bangor University in 2014 and am now a ‘trained Mindful Self-Compassion programme teacher’.
I continue personal development to enhance the quality of my clinical practice through the daily formal and informal practice of meditation and mindfulness. I have completed the one -year mindfulness training with the Mindfulness Association and the 8- week MBSR in 2011 and, one- year training in Compassion in 2015.
I trained with the Transpersonal Hypnotherapy teacher and trainer Jack Elias in October 2014.
As a ‘trained teacher’ of the Mindful Self-Compassion programme. I am one of the first cohort of European teachers in this field in the UK.
In November 2016, I completed intensive training to become one of the first cohort of teachers outside the US to teach ‘Making friends with yourself-MSC for teens and young adults’
As a trained Mindful self-compassion teacher and believe firmly that mindfulness has an important role to play in the wellbeing and positive emotional functioning of every student undertaking academic study.
I am included on the directory of ‘Trained Mindful Self-Compassion programme teachers’ around the world with the Centre for Mindful Self-Compassion.
Portfolio of workshops and courses:
In 2013, I began to facilitate Mindful Compassion- focused workshops and day retreats as ‘Annette Boden wellbeing’
I offer mindfulness and compassion-focused courses and workshops for ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia/stress management/Eating well/Sleeping well.
Self -care core skills (incorporating mindfulness and self-compassion) helping people to form healthy habits and strategies for eating well, exercising, sleeping well, and getting the work-life balance right.
Compassionate and effective communication – working as a team, valuing ourselves and the work we do so we can ‘own our contribution’, acknowledging our own and each -other’s achievements, recognising and respecting individual differences.
The official 9-session MSC programme
The adapted 4-week introduction to Mindful self-compassion approaches to well-being.
Mindfulness at work - an introduction to mindfulness and applying it at work.
All my teaching is based on the research and work of Professor Paul Gilbert, Professor Kristin Neff and Dr Christopher Germer- all of whom I have had the privilege to train under.
I am a published author of a research study:
“A study of participation in a compassion-focused therapeutic well-being programme: Cancer patients’ experiences of a well-being programme which focuses on compassion for self and others” (The British Psychological Society North East Branch Newsletter issue 8 spring 2013).
I can be regularly heard on local radio stations such as Silk FM, Capital Radio, High Peak Radio, and Radio Derby. My articles have regularly featured in local press.
I am well versed in social media as a way of reaching out to a wider audience, utilising, Facebook, twitter, linked in and Hoot suite, and updating my own website regularly.
I produce a regular newsletter to inform people of tips and techniques, including a blog on current topics and details of all my workshops and courses.
I am a published author in ‘the Hypnotherapist’ The journal for the Hypnotherapy association and have further articles published in the online magazine ‘healthy new age’ and the ‘Heartworks’ blog. I have published MSc research with The British Psychological Society.
My online newsletter is published monthly and includes tips and techniques for health and well-being, recommended reading, and links to further resources. My MSc research has now been published as an article for the British Psychological society.
Website: www.annetteboden.co.uk
Email: annette@annetteboden.co.uk
Follow me on twitter : @AnnetteBoden
Follow me on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annettebodenwellbeing/
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For further details, including consulting room appointments and fees go to www.annetteboden.co.uk.
Training, qualifications & experience
A private practitioner since 1998, Annette trained in counselling skills at St Helens College. Also trained in Eriksonian Hypnotherapy; Psychotherapy; Counselling; Cognitive Therapy; and Neuro- Linguistic Programming at The National School of Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy (N-SHAP), Regents Park College, London. Annette qualified as a hypno-psychotherapist in 1998. Becoming an advanced hypno-psychotherapist in 2000. Annette also holds an MSc in Transpersonal psychology and a BSc (hons) in psychology.
Annette is a full member of The Hypnotherapy Association, and The Hypnotherapy Counselling Board: A fellow of the National society of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy- Registration number: 4208; a graduate member of The British Psychological Society- Registration number 193482
UKCP registered. Registration number: 2011162534
CNHC registered. Registration number: 000484-L10
BUPA registered (with BUPA recognised Consultants referral) BUPA provider number: 30022358.
I have previously held the role of a director on the board of trustees for Anxiety UK.
UKCHO registered. Registration number: 90279
Member organisations
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The CNHC encompasses many types of alternative therapy, including hypnotherapy.
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A practitioner must also have professional insurance and agree to abide by the CNHC Code of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.
The International Hypnotherapy Association is one of the leading organisations supporting hypnotherapists in practice. Established in 1997 and representing several hundred therapists, you can be sure to find the properly qualified, ethical and experienced practitioner to meet your needs, wherever you are in the world.
The United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is an umbrella organisation, with over 80 training, or accrediting organisations in membership.
Registration with UKCP is obtained through one of their Member Organisations and each practitioner must maintain membership of a Member Organisation to maintain their UKCP Registration.
Members must adhere to approved Codes of Ethics and Practice and be accountable to UKCP Complaints and Appeals Procedures.
Accredited register membership
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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
OCD, ethical hypno-banding, Motivation, goal setting and achievement, confidence
Fees
Additional information
See website for practice times and fees. Here is the link:
https://annetteboden.co.uk/consulting-rooms-and-fees/
When I work
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 10.00am until 6.00pm at my Twemlow practice in Cheshire-within easy reach of M6 junction 17 and 18 .
Further information
I speicalise in Anxiety, stress management, and emotional well-being.
