Clinical Hypnotherapy Chambers
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About us
- Hello! We are psychologists, nurses and doctors- and we are all enthusiastic about using hypnosis to make therapy quicker, more enjoyable and sustainable.
We are keen to help you tackle anxiety and stress reactions. - We know that it is currently very difficult to access NHS support with mental health problems. We are here to fill in that gap.
We all use the additional power of Hypnosis to boost the changes that are necessary to flourish in this difficult and unpredictable world. Please do get in touch so that we can help.
What does that mean for you? You wil have an assessment with one of us, done in collaboration with you in a friendly and warm way. You will be a full partner in planning and developing your hypnotherapy treatment – Your treatment will be more enjoyable, shorter and more long lasting when you work with us.
- Sleep problems
- nicotine and other addictions
- anxiety
- phobias
- weight reduction
- functional disorders such as IBS and FND are all issues that we are keen to help with.
Between us, we have a wide range of skills and experience, so we can point you to the best person to help you.
Here are the foundation members of Clinical Hypnotherapy Chambers - please get in touch - we are here to help!
Mark Appleford
Mark provides therapy and coaching for resilience transformation and self discovery. He is an experienced nurse and uses coaching skills, mindfulness, clinical hypnotherapy and compassion based approaches.
www.markappleford.com
Alan Freeburn
Alan is an applied psychologist and works in the NHS mental health services. He has over 20 years of using hypnosis along with other techniques and wide variety of clinical conditions. He also works with sports people and musicians to help them manage performance anxiety.
Particular interests – anxiety, phobias and fear of flying.
Availability: Monday-Thursday 7 pm to 9 pm virtual; occasional Friday 9am- 5pm by arrangement in Fife area
Dr. Michelle Mackin
Michelle is a counselling psychologist and is qualified in CBT. She is highly experienced in working with people who have various mental health problems and addictions.
Availability: Monday-Friday 7 pm-9 pm; Saturday 9 am-12 MD in Derby area
Dr. Dot MacKinlay
Dot is a very experienced Clinical Psychologist and has particular expertise in working with children and young people (especially those with complex medical conditions).
particular interests- children and young people with anxiety, phobias, school refusal etc.
Dot works in Inverclyde
Availability: Mondays 9 am-5 pm face-to-face; virtual – by negotiation
Dr. Gill Smith
Gill works as a clinical hypnotherapist having retired as a doctor. She has been using hypnosis within her clinical work for many years and now has an established private practice. She treats people with anxiety based disorders, chronic pain and emotional issues, and has a particular interest in ADHD and FND (Functional Neurological Disorder).
She has a role as Clinical Hypnotherapist (on voluntary basis) with the Marie Curie Hospice in Edinburgh, and also receives referrals from Maggie's Edinburgh Cancer Centre..
She is a tutor for the British Society of Clinical and Academic Hypnosis (BSCAH), and is heavily involved in individual mentoring and organises various Peer Support Groups for her fellow clinical colleagues
availability: Tuesday to Thursday 9 am to 5 pm face-to-face in Joppa (Edinburgh) and virtually
www.hypnosmith.co.uk
Morag Torrance
Qualifications: PDCH, PDCBH. Retired RGN and SCM
Member of BSCAH
Since 2006 Morag has had extensive experience treating many and varied issues, including but not limited to:
Particular interests: anxiety, phobias and sleep problems.
Cancer Care and side-effects of treatments; Palliative Care (including relatives/carers): Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; anxieties/stress/sleep issues; Bereavement aid; Confidence replenishment; Group Workshops
Morag has a holistic approach to all aspects of cancer care, having worked as both a nurse and Clinical Hypnotherapist in Palliative Care – she brings knowledge and understanding to individuals living with life limiting conditions, their relatives and carers. She can help with bereavement and end of life support.
Her Group work sessions have seen over 250 participants resolving their fear of spiders (arachnophobia)- other workshops have addressed sleep related issues and various anxieties.
Workshops are tailored to needs – charities/medical groups/private or corporate.
Face-to-face clients in North Ayrshire/West Scotland
Availability:
Monday to Friday -10 am to 7 pm in person at Skelmorlie or via video link
Weekend -10 am to 2 pm by arrangement
If required, home visits can be arranged in certain circumstances.
www.hypnomo.co.uk
Training, qualifications & experience
Mark Appleford
Alan Freeburn
Michelle Mackin
Michelle completed the Foundation training in Clinical Hypnosis in 2021 with the British Society of Clinical and Academic Hypnosis (BSCAH).
Additional qualifications: Michelle qualified as a counselling psychologist in 2007 and has completed additional training in integrative psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and EMDR.
Dot MacKinlay
Gill Smith
First trained in Hypnosis in 1982, with many updates since. Gill is a tutor for British Society of Clinical and Academic Hypnosis (BSCAH). She offers mentoring to a number of colleagues on an individual and group basis.
Morag Torrance
Qualifications:
Cert. Hypnotherapy
Dip. Hypnotherapy
P.D.C.H. (Practitioner Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy)
P.D.C.B.H (Practitioner Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy) Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy
Member organisations *
The British Society of Clinical Hypnosis (BSCH) is a national professional body whose aim is to promote and assure high standards in the practice of hypnotherapy. There are various types of membership of BSCH, including associate members, full members, diplomats and fellows. Registration demands good quality training, ethical practice and adherence to a code of conduct.
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
£120.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
We all charge £120 for a session. Potential reductions for block bookings.
* We all are pleased to offer reductions in some circumstances – please ask about this option.*
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Please see our website www.clinicalhypnotherapychambers.com for our individual times. We all do virtual hypnosis, and some do face to face.
We can see clients anywhere in the world.
Further information
Unless a potential patient/client asks to see one of us particularly, we will look at the enquiry and offer an assessment/1st appointment to whichever of us is most appropriate and who can offer the first appointment most quickly.
We all do online hypnotherapy sessions, and many of us also offer face to face sessions as well.
