Charlie O'Brien
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About me
ABOUT ME AND HOW I MAY WORK WITH YOU
Sick of feeling stuck and unhappy? Perhaps with anxiety, stress, low confidence or a phobia or unwanted behaviour and just don't know where to turn? I can help.
Hi, I'm Charlie, founder of the Bromley Therapy Clinic - and I can offer an integrative therapy approach meaning alongside clinical hypnotherapy I offer a variety of evidence-based psychotherapeutic approaches that I gently weave into our sessions to match your needs.
As a Clinical Hypnotherapist my approach is generally 'solution focused' to get you from A to B.
But I don't believe everything can be quickly fixed which is why I'm also currently 3.5 years into in-depth Psychotherapy training. (Working towards UKCP accreditation). This means we can dig a deeper and combine approaches to address the roots and the impact of your problems.
The approaches I use:
Humanistic - looking at you as a whole human being and how you can reach your own potential
Psychodynamic - helping you understand how past experiences can shape how you are feeling and acting in the present. This can be useful for identifying patterns of behaviour. We look at getting to the root of the problem
Behavioural - looking at ways we can change your patterns of thoughts and behaviours and learning how they are related
Solution Focused - identifying the goals and solutions you'd like to see, and using the above methods - working out how to get there. Hypnotherapy is solution focused by nature
Somatic / body approaches - working with tapping (Emotional Freedom Technique) and the breath we can support parts of the brain that have become overwhelmed and hijacked and teach the brain and body new possibilities
Mindfulness - learning the skill of being in the present, without judging thoughts and feelings
Coaching - using what we know in the present to set achievable goals moving forward
I am also very hands on and practical meaning that I share work sheets and plenty of tools and resources and also set homework so you can continue your progress in between sessions. I truly believe that eventually we all become our own therapists.
WHAT ISSUES DO I WORK WITH?
The answer is I may well work with anything you’re struggling with – so do please ask.
The most common issues I work with in my therapy room daily are ANXIETY, STRESS and LOW CONFIDENCE. Together we often find these are rooted in beliefs or events from our childhoods. Positive change is absolutely possible.
I am very experienced working with:
- anxiety
- past childhood issues (including trauma, complex relationships, bullying, low self esteem, childhood abuse)
- depression and low mood
- stress and overwhelm
- procrastination and feeling 'stuck'
- panic attacks
- public speaking confidence
- emotional eating issues
- stress reduction for fertility
- birth phobia (tokophobia)
- birth trauma
PHOBIAS
- phobia of pregnancy or birth (tokophobia)
- agoraphobia
- needle phobia
- flying phobia
- driving phobia
SPECIALISMS
TRAUMA FROM ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS
I specialise in working with women who have lived through an abusive relationship and are ready to process and heal the trauma. I have my own lived experience of domestic abuse and understand that even many years later, the experiences can live on in the body and the mind, leading to anxiety, depression, low self-worth, relationship issues and various physical ailments.
I understand that this can leave you feeling hopeless, but I am here to tell you there IS hope. I work with many trauma-informed approaches to help you:
1) Process difficult past events (We can do this without you even having to talk about them if you do not wish to)
2) Move the memories from feeling ‘present’ to the past
3) Move your nervous system from fight, flight, freeze, fawn to rest and digest (feeling safe and calm)
4) Build your self-worth and confidence
5) Trust yourself again
6) Set and achieve new goals for the present and future
Please note I am not a crisis service and if you are in crisis / trying to leave a DV situation, or very recently out of a DV situation you may wish to contact an organisation such as Women's Aid. womensaid.org.uk
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BIRTH PHOBIA (TOKOPHOBIA) AND BIRTH TRAUMA
I specialise in therapy for birth trauma and birth phobia (Tokophobia) and all things related to fertility and pregnancy, including miscarriage and loss and have undertaken additional and specialist training in this area.
MY CLINIC SPACE
I have recently opened my own clinic space in the beautiful grounds of 17th century Frogpool Manor Farm on the Chislehurst / Sidcup / Bromley borders.
After years of working from a home office and renting out therapy space by the hour I became very passionate about creating my own peaceful and confidential clinic space where I can bring together all of these wonderful therapeutic approaches. Bromley Therapy Clinic offers a unique space for you to feel safe, comfortable and relaxed. I like to think of my clinic space as professional yet homely – and I hope you will too.
QUALIFICATIONS & REGULATORY BODIES
I'm a fully qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist undertaking further and ongoing training in Integrative Psychotherapy (through UKCP) (450 clinical hours complete).
I am also a qualified Mindfulness Teacher, Life Coach and a qualified EFT tapping practitioner.
I am a member of:
- NCH (National Council for Hypnotherapy)
- NSTT (National Society for Talking Therapies)
- UKCP (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy) – trainee membership
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
* Please note - I am fully insured, up to date with all my memberships and CPD requirements, have regular supervision as well as my own personal therapy.
** I am not allowed to request or provide testimonials - if you'd like to find out why please refer to the FAQ section on my website https://www.charlieobrien.co.uk/faqs
Training, qualifications & experience
I am trained and training to a very high level in order to provide the best and most ethical therapy that I can.
Relevant qualifications:
- Diploma - Hypno-Psychotherapeutic Counselling, The National College of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy - 2024
- Certificate in Mindfulness Teaching, UK College of Mindfulness Meditation (through Mindfulness Now) - 2022
- Emotional Freedom Technique Level 1&2 - 2020
- Diploma - Clinical Hypnotherapy, Kent College of Hypnotherapy - 2019
- Diploma - Life Coaching with NLP, Kent College of Hypnotherapy - 2018
Ongoing training:
- Hypno-Psychotherapy, to eventually be a fully accredited member of UKCP - training through The National College of Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy.
- Currently undertaking additional CPD training - Working with trauma using eye movement reconsolidation
Additional training:
- Hypnotherapy for fertility - trained through Easibirthing, as part of NCHP
- Hypnotherapy for birth phobia and birth trauma - trained through Easibirthing, as part of NCHP
- Virtual gastric band
- EMDR techniques
* Outside of the therapy world – I have a first class degree in Communications (BSc Communications, Leicester University) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Broadcast Journalism (City University London).
Member of:
- NCH (National Council of Hypnotherapy)
- UKCP (trainee member) - UK Council for Psychotherapy
- NSTT - National Society for Talking Therapies
Member organisations
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
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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.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£75.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Additional information
**Please get in touch for a free 20 minute consultation**
All sessions, in-person and Zoom are £75
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**I AM TAKING ON CLIENTS FOR SATURDAY SLOTS STARTING SEPTEMBER 7TH 2024**
I can always be flexible around your needs - please email me and I can book you in.
Further information
I am trauma informed having undertaken extensive and additional training in trauma and PTSD.
I work with a huge range of issues including (but by no means an exhaustive list):
PhobiasAnxiety & stress
Health anxiety
Fertility
Public speaking
Sleep issues
Worry
Confidence
Body confidence
Phobias
Panic attacks
Pain management
Bad habits
Fear of flying
Fear of driving
I am also extremely passionate about the areas I specialise in - trauma from abusive relationships and hypnotherapy and psychotherapy for birth phobia (Tokophobia) and birth trauma.
Please do get in touch if you have questions.
