About us
I’m a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Cognitive-Behavioural Hypnotherapist, and author of Tame the Chimp, Shoot the Parrot, Silence the Mouse – a book about overcoming mental blocks to achievement in sport and life – and Smoke Free, Vape Free, Nicotine Free, EASILY. I was the Head of Psychological Services when working for CAMHS and also held Clinical Lead roles for NHS England, pioneering new ways of working across Greater Manchester and East Cheshire to offer rapid effective support. I am a member of the Senior Leadership Board for the UK College of Hypnotherapy, and deliver training and supervision for the college.
For over 30 years, I’ve worked in the NHS and independent practice, helping people of all ages improve mental wellbeing, build resilience, and create lasting change. My experience spans Adult Mental Health, CAMHS, Addictions, Health & Wellbeing services, and Equine Assisted Therapy, achieving senior leadership roles everywhere I have worked due to my passionate commitment and extensive experience.
My work is deeply personal. I’ve faced my own challenges, including PTSD & depression - and overcome them to live more fully and with joy. I use the same tools and strategies in my own life that I share with clients, blending professional expertise with lived experience.
I support people of all ages to quit smoking/vaping, manage weight, improve sleep, achieve fitness and performance goals, and strengthen emotional resilience - making change easier, sustainable, and life-enhancing.
Training, qualifications & experience
Consultant Clinical Psychologist, HCPC registered and Cognitive-Behavioural Hypnotherapist.
Member organisations *
Hypnotherapists may become members of the General Hypnotherapy Register if they satisfy certain criteria with regard to both training and ongoing requirements as determined from time to time by the General Hypnotherapy Standards Council (GHSC). 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.
Areas of hypnotherapy we 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.
Therapies offered
Fees
£95.00 - £400.00
Additional information
Smoking cessation fees are charged as a fixed fee for a block of treatment and hence are higher priced.
Single session fees are mostly £95, but some requiring Clinical Psychology skills as well as hypnotherapy skills are more expensive, in line with other fees for qualified and experienced Clinical Psychologists.
