About me
About me
Hi, I’m Jamie Levy of Open Road Psychotherapy. I’m a psychotherapist and qualified hypnotherapist working with adults experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, sleep problems and insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), phobias, stress and difficulty relaxing or switching off.
These difficulties often overlap. Poor sleep can increase anxiety; anxiety can contribute to panic and physical symptoms; and stress can become caught up with gut symptoms, tension and habits such as teeth grinding (bruxism). Rather than looking at one symptom in isolation, I’m interested in understanding what is happening for you as a whole person.
Anxiety, panic and relaxation
If you find yourself constantly overthinking, feeling on edge, experiencing panic attacks or finding it difficult to properly relax, therapy can help you understand the patterns keeping that cycle going and develop a different relationship with those feelings.
Hypnotherapy can be particularly useful alongside psychotherapy in helping the mind and body move away from a constant state of alert.
Sleep problems and insomnia
Sleep is an area I have a particular interest in. I work with people who struggle to fall asleep, experience racing thoughts at bedtime, wake during the night or have developed anxiety about sleep itself.
Often, trying harder and harder to sleep becomes part of the problem. Our work can focus on reducing that pressure, calming the nervous system and addressing the thoughts, fears or patterns that may be keeping you awake.
IBS and gut-related anxiety
I also work with people experiencing IBS and stress-related digestive symptoms, particularly where anxiety, heightened awareness of physical sensations and worry about symptoms have become part of a difficult cycle.
Hypnotherapy and psychotherapy can be used alongside appropriate medical care to help reduce stress, change habitual responses to symptoms and support a calmer relationship with the body.
Phobias and specific fears
I work with phobias and specific anxieties, including fears that may have persisted for many years despite knowing rationally that the level of fear feels disproportionate.
Hypnotherapy can provide another way of working with these automatic responses rather than simply trying to reason yourself out of them.
I can also help with focused behavioural changes such as stopping smoking, as well as confidence, stress and other anxiety-related difficulties.
How I work
My approach is calm, collaborative and integrative. I don’t believe there is one technique that works for everybody, so I draw from psychotherapy and hypnotherapy according to you, what you are struggling with and what feels most useful.
My aim is to provide an environment in which you feel comfortable exploring your fears, conflicts and concerns without judgement or pressure. We will work at your pace and find an approach that feels right for you.
I offer a free 15-minute consultation so that we can talk briefly about what is bringing you to therapy and you can decide whether I might be the right person for you.
Qualifications / Memberships: BA (Hons), CHP (NC), NSTT (Associate), CNHC, UKCP (working towards full UKCP registration as an Integrative Psychotherapist).
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications / Memberships: BA (Hons), CHP (NC), NSTT (Associate), CNHC, UKCP (working towards full UKCP registration as an Integrative Psychotherapist).
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
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.
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 - £90.00
Free initial online session
