Denise Marleyn
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About me
I'm Denise, a highly experienced, UKCP Registered Psychotherapist, Advanced Hypno-Psychotherapist and qualified EMDR and Trauma therapist, offering supportive, non-judgemental, compassionate therapy since 1994. I specialise in trauma-informed psychotherapy and hypno-psychotherapy as well as dedicated Trauma therapy using EMDR. Working integratively, I'll use a range of techniques and therapy approaches tailored to your particular needs to help you make the changes you desire - options include Psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing), Gestalt Psychotherapy, Body-orientated approaches, Inner Child Work, Somatic Trauma Therapy, Mindfulness, Transactional Analysis and Affect-Centred Therapy.
My specialist, Masters Degree level, training as a Hypno-Psychotherapist also enables me to gently but effectively use hypnosis and hypnotherapy alongside counselling/psychotherapy to facilitate and speed up the process of positive change, where appropriate. I also hold the European Certificate for Clinical Hypnosis, which is the use of hypnosis in a clinical context.
In addition, my wide-ranging training and experience in psychotherapy enables me to also offer an empathetic, compassionate and non-judgemental space and therapeutic 'relationship' where you can feel the necessary support and safety to have the time you need to talk about and resolve difficult or distressing feelings or experiences which may be negatively affecting your quality of life, well-being or relationships. (If you are interested in learning more about the Integrative Psychotherapy I offer, please also take a look at my profile on Counselling Directory - link below).
About Hypno-Psychotherapy
Put simply, Hypno-Psychotherapy is a form of psychotherapy which uses hypnosis as an aid: it is a gentle, yet powerful and often speedy, way of supporting and inducing/encouraging positive change. Consequently, a Hypno-Psychotherapist has additional training and expertise to be able to also work successfully with more complex or challenging problems than those which can often be effectively treated by those hypnotherapists & NLP practitioners without initial, additional, psychotherapy training. As many emotional, behavioural or psychological problems have a sub-conscious or 'unconscious' aspect to them, this rare integration of hypnosis with multi-modal psychotherapy can offer the perfect combination and approach for many people seeking to make changes in their lives.
What's next?
During a Consultation we discuss what’s troubling you, what you want to achieve with therapy and then collaboratively agree on a way to help you get there. Whether you have a specific problem or worry, are feeling anxious or low or even overwhelmed and struggling to cope or want to be free from unwanted behaviours it’s likely I can help you with my integrative, eclectic approach.
Can I help You?
I work with adults over 18 in short, medium or long-term therapy, though predominantly my work is with clients looking for medium-long term therapy due to their therapeutic needs. Additionally, as a specialist in Trauma Therapy, I offer a trauma-informed approach to your issue. I specialise in medium-long term therapy for complex issues such as trauma, attachment issues and PTSD including anxiety/phobias or anxiety/panic with a traumatic origin.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Advanced Diploma in Hypno-Psychotherapy (ADHP(NC)) - Masters Degree level training
- UKCP registered - Member of United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy
- Qualified EMDR Therapist
- Bachelor of Science Open (Open)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Attachment Theory (International Attachment Network)
- European Certificate in Clinical Hypnosis (ECCH)
- Diploma in Hypnosis and Psychotherapy (DHP(NC) - Masters Degree level training
- Certificate in Hypnosis and Psychotherapy- Post-grad level training
- Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology (CCST)
- Member - European Chamber of Hypno-Psychotherapy
- Member - European Association of Hypno-Psychotherapists
- Member - IBS Register
I trained in hypno-psychotherapy with the National College of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy, which is accredited by the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and is one of a very few nationally accredited hypnotherapy trainings, which also incorporates Psychotherapy and involves a 4-year Masters Degree level training.
I have also undergone additional Masters level training to achieve an Advanced Diploma. I am accredited and regulated by UKCP, abiding by their Code of Ethics and Practice and am fully insured and supervised as required by this national regulatory body for psychotherapy.
EMDR Training
I am also a fully trained, qualified EMDR therapist, trained by an EMDR Association accredited training and in the process of applying for full Accreditation as an EMDR Practitioner with the EMDR Association UK & Ireland. As such, I access regular monthly supervision for my EMDR client work with an Accredited EMDR Consultant - to ensure that you receive high quality, safe EMDR therapy which is appropriate for you.
In addition to training in Traditional and Ericksonian hypnotherapeutic approaches, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Counselling, I have also undergone further additional training in Somatic Experiencing (SOS Internationale), Gestalt Psychotherapy (Metanoia Institute, London), Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Dance Movement Therapy (Birkbeck college, London), Clean Language training and Emotional Regulation/Affect Management Skills Training. I’ve also taken further training in working with IBS and Eating Disorders and undertaken extensive research in, and learnt techniques for, working with trauma, including Somatic Trauma Therapy and EMDR.
Additional Training
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) Training Parts 1-3 - with the renowned, International, EMDR Association Accredited Trainer, Sandi Richman
- EMDR 2.0: new treatment approaches for cPTSD with Ad de Jongh
- The Soma in EMDR (body-based approaches)
- Healing Broken Bonds: consequences of Traumatic Attachment: with Janina Fisher
- Dissociation and the Body: with Pat Ogden
- IBS Clinical Hypnotherapy training - OPSIM protocol used effectively within NHS for over 25 years
- 'Treating Eating Disorders with Hypnosis' Training
- IFS (Internal Family Systems) -Informed EMDR
Areas of Expertise - I specialise in trauma & PTSD as well as anxiety/panic, chronic pain, IBS, low self-esteem/ confidence, weight/body and eating issues/difficult relationships with food. This includes compulsive (over)eating, emotional eating, overcoming yo-yo dieting and non-specific disordered eating.
IBS Hypno-psychotherapy:
Research (IBSnetwork.org) shows that both hypnosis and psychotherapy can be useful in managing IBS. I use the nationally recognised OPSIM IBS Clinical Hypnotherapy protocol in combination with additional psychotherapy, for the psycho-emotional aspects of IBS, within each Hypno-Psychotherapy session.
Member organisations
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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
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
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
*Trauma *Abuse *Mind-Body Healing *Pain Management *Life change *Psychosomatic Ailments *Life / mid-life crisis
* Menopause adjustment *Body Image problems *Habits *Fears *Panic *Driving Test Nerves *Sports performance *Social Anxiety *Blushing *Public Speaking *Disordered eating *Relationship issues *Health Anxiety *Misophonia *Social Phobia *Vomiting Phobia *Dental Phobia *Lifts Phobia *Insect Phobia *Driving Phobia *Claustrophobia * Personal Development * Performance Enhancement
Therapies offered
Fees
Additional information
Fees:
Please refer to my website www.denisemarleyn.co.uk for information about fees and Consultation options.
When I work
Monday - Friday 9am - 7pm
Further information
My practice is undertaken in quiet, tranquil and attractive premises suitable for hypnotherapy - with easy, free parking available.
My psychotherapy and hypnotherapy practice is located in Leighton Buzzard which is in easy reach of Dunstable, Luton, Aylesbury, Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, Tring, Buckingham, Towcester, Flitwick, Ampthill, Woburn and surrounding areas of Beds, Bucks and Herts.
