Fan Flaherty Dip Hyp CS - Specialist in Anxiety
About me
Anxiety is horrible. Really, really horrible. The little voice in our head that won’t stop, the pounding heart, sweating, shaking, headache and nausea are the symptoms we all know about, but what about the lesser known ones? A general feeling of being out of sorts, crying easily, lack of energy, obsessive thoughts and health anxiety to name a few. It can strike randomly or be a predictable, constant, unwanted companion. However it manifests the effects are the same - low self-esteem, problems with relationships or work and an overriding feeling of being trapped and utterly defeated. We might turn to food, alcohol, unhealthy relationships or social media to distract us or give us a temporary lift but without tackling the root cause of our problem we risk feeling worse than we did before. And so the cycle continues. But there is good news! Although I am not going to pretend anxiety is easy to overcome, it is possible. By accepting it and letting the present moment be exactly as it is, using positive, reassuring self-talk and showing ourselves compassion we put a stop to the internal conflict. Without all the inner fighting of ‘please let this anxiety stop’, ‘I can’t cope with this feeling a second longer’ and ‘I am about to die/pass out/lose my mind’ a sense of ease and peace edges in whether we like it or not. Gradually, as we start to feel more in control and less at the mercy of anxiety and panic attacks, we can trust ourselves more and begin expanding our lives again.
I am an experienced, qualified hypnotherapist and counsellor with a real belief in the power and possibilities of our minds. By changing our thoughts and refocusing our attention we can experience dramatic and long lasting results, whether it's overcoming a phobia, reaching a specific goal or shifting an unwanted behaviour - hypnotherapy can really help. It is a gentle, effective way of letting go of the things that are holding us back and replacing our negative or destructive thoughts with positive, healthy suggestions. It really is no more than a bespoke, guided mediation which enables our minds to unwind, absorb new ideas and refocus. Throughout the whole process you remain completely 'yourself', just wonderfully relaxed and open. It is very important to me that you feel understood and at ease, able to trust both myself and the therapy enough to really let me in to your world so together we can understand why you feel the way you do and work on getting you to a better place.
If there is anything you would like to discuss further, if you have any questions, or if you would just like a friendly chat to find out more about me and how I work please do drop me a line.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma
- Integrated Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
- Certificate Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills
- NLP Practitioner
- Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy Certificate
- Mindfulness for Anxiety CPD
- Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy Workshop
- Addiction and Mental Health CPD
- Treating Trauma and PTSD CPD
I am a member of The National Hypnotherapy Society and The National Counselling Society and work within their professional standards and code of ethics. I am in regular supervision and hold full professional civil liability insurance.
Member organisations
National Hypnotherapy Society
The National Hypnotherapy Society is a Learned Society whose primary purpose is the advancement of the knowledge of hypnotherapy and the fostering of professional hypnotherapy expertise through training, accreditation and continued professional development of their members. The Society seeks to contribute to public wellbeing both through the use of hypnotherapy and by ensuring that hypnotherapists are safe, competent and ethical in practice.
Accredited register membership
Accredited Register Scheme
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
If you have been diagnosed or suspect you may have one of the medical conditions starred above, you should consult your GP for advice, diagnosis and treatment and always inform your health professional before starting any alternative or additional therapies or treatments.
Fees
I offer a 60 minute initial consultation charged at £30
Subsequent sessions are around 1 hour, charged at £60
Payments accepted by cash, bank transfer or cheque.
