About me
I am a qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Counsellor with over 13 years of experience, offering a compassionate and supportive approach to help clients overcome personal challenges. My qualifications include expertise in Hypnotherapy, Hypnoanalysis, Integrated Parts Therapy, Regression to Cause, Counselling in Hypnotherapy, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), Life Coaching and Psychosexual Counselling.
My practice focuses on working with individuals of all ages, though I predominantly assist adults and late teens. I have a particular interest in addressing issues relating to stress, depression, trauma and relationship difficulties. Through a tailored approach, I can guide clients to break negative patterns and empower them with new coping mechanisms which fosters positive thoughts and decisions.
I offer therapy sessions via Zoom, as well as in-person at my private practice in Somerset. Whether online or face-to-face, I am passionate about helping clients achieve meaningful transformations in their lives.
In my personal life, I am married, have two children and share my home with two lovely dogs, along with being an avid yogi.
I specialise in:
- Stress
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Bullying (work, school, relationships)
- Lack of confidence - imposter syndrome
- Fears and phobias
- Psychosexual disorders
- Exam stress
- Bereavement
- Relationship issues
My work with you is totally confidential. My wide range of training is there to help you achieve the best possible outcome for you. Thus enabling you to move forward in life, free from anxiety and fear. Giving you total confidence in who you are as a person.
Hypnotherapy focuses on healing and promoting well-being and is very effective in many different areas and symptoms. Give me a call and let's discuss whatever is troubling you to see how I can best help you overcome them in a safe and non judgemental environment.
I look forward to speaking to you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I trained at the Royal Berkshire College of Clinical Hypnotherapy in 2011.
I am a member of the following governing bodies: Association for Professional Hypnosis and Psychotherapy (MAPHP) and the National Healthcare Council (CNHC) and I adhere to their professional code of ethics.
2011 - RBCCH- Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy
2011 - RBCCH - NLP Practitioner Certificate
2011- RBCCH- Life Coaching Certificate
2011 - RBCCH - Emotional Freedom Practitioner Certificate
2013 - Lynda Hudson - Working with Children
2015 - Trained with Melissa Tiers - Directed Neuroplasticity
2017 - Trained with Melissa Tiers - Chronic Pain
2017 - Trained with Dr Brian Roet - Integrated Parts Therapy
2018 - RBCCH - Counselling within Hypnotherapy Certificate
2019 - Trained with Gary Coles - Pain management - Hypno Oncology
2019 - Trained with Dr Neil Stanley - Sleep Management
2021 - Terence Watts - Psychosexual Disorders Diploma
2025 - The Voyage® Deep Dive - Trauma-Informed Practitioner - ACCPH accredited Level 5
Member organisations
Each member of APHP has received thorough training in hypnosis and hypnotherapy, is competent and conscientious, and abides strictly by a code of ethics. There are four grades of membership: Licentiate (LAPHP), Registered Member (MAPHP), Accredited Member (MAPHP(acc.)) and Fellow (FAPHP), with the different categories standing for different levels of training and experience. The Association for Professional Hypnosis and Psychotherapy is a member organisation of UKCHO (an umbrella body for the hypnotherapy profession in the United Kingdom).
The CNHC encompasses many types of alternative therapy, including hypnotherapy.
In order to be admitted to the register a practitioner must have studied to the National Occupational Standards for that profession/discipline, or have reached the equivalent of the National Occupational Standards through other relevant training or at least three years of experience and been assessed by their peers.
A practitioner must also have professional insurance and agree to abide by the CNHC Code of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of hypnotherapy I 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.
Other areas of hypnotherapy I deal with
- Unwanted habits ie nail biting
- Grief
- Weight control
- Motivation
- Social situations
- Birth trauma
- Tics
- Bullying Problems
- Overcoming Anxiety
- Seperation Anxiety
- Concentration
- Selective Eating
- Selective Mutism Issues
Therapies offered
Fees
£80.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
I offer a free initial telephone call to discuss what is troubling you and to see if I can help. This is also an opportunity for you to ask any questions about hypnotherapy and to find out if this is the right therapy for you.
£140 for up to an hour and half consultation
£80 per hour therapy sessions.
Stopping Smoking is £275. This is a one off two hour session, which has a high success rate.
When I work
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Tuesday's from 5pm-8pm, Thursday's from 9am-8pm, Friday's from 9am to 4pm. Should a Saturday be preferable, please call to discuss
