Josephine Allen
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About me
Starting therapy can be pretty daunting, but once you start to see and feel the results in your life, taking that first step could be the best decision you've ever made. It might be your first time doing any kind of self development or perhaps you've already tried many different approaches on your healing jorney. Wherever you are, hypnotherapy is a lovely gentle way to effectively resolve trauma and bring lasting, positive change into your life.
I am an Analytical hypnotherapist, which uses a powerful combination of psychoanalysis with hypnosis. It's a process of self-investigation which aims to resolve problems at their root cause - it's amazing to discover how sometimes seemingly trivial little events can snowball into bigger issues later on.
All sessions are unscripted and tailored to you, making your therapy as unique as you are.
I have a particular interest in addiction therapy, PTSD and past life-regression. I like to use a combination of different techniques depending on the client and at what stage they are in their journey. Some people are quite literal and like to deal with things head on, whereas others might like to take a more symbolic route and use more metaphor. This allows me to work with deeply rooted trauma and yet still maintain a gentle approach.
Some of the issues hypnotherapy can help with:
Anxiety and panic attacks
Depression
Trauma
Addiction
Phobias
Stress
Sleep disorders
Weight management
Sexual abuse
Confidence
Grief
Eating disorders
Childhood abuse/neglect
OCD
Anger issues
PTSD
And many more.
So what happens in a hypnotherapy session? Will you be out of control?
The hypnotic trance is a natural and safe state to be in - a bit like a guided meditation. You are fully in control and awake at all points and may open your eyes (if you choose to have them closed) at any point. You will remember everything afterwards.
The first session is very gentle and a chance for me to get to know a bit about you and understand what has gone on to contribute to your issue. Towards the end of the session there will be a short relaxation to let you experience the hypnotic trance state - it can be a very relaxing & enjoyable experience.
If you would like to get in touch to arrange a session, give me a message and we can arrange for a chat to discuss your requirements and answer any questions.
Training, qualifications & experience
I trained with Jacqueline Morison Hypnotherapy Training and have a Diploma in Analytical Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy.
I am also a member of the General Hypnotherapist register and abide by the set terms of conduct, ethics and standards of practise.
I have experience working with a wide range of ages and backgrounds and have a gentle, patient approach to therapy.
Member organisations
Hypnotherapists may become members of the General Hypnotherapy Register if they satisfy certain criteria with regard to both training and ongoing requirements as determined from time to time by the General Hypnotherapy Standards Council (GHSC).
Members are either registered at Practitioner status (which confirms that the GHR acknowledges their qualification to practice), or Affiliate status. Although Affiliate level registrants will have completed a sufficient number of training hours to equip them to commence seeing clients on a limited basis, the GHR does not acknowledge them to have yet been trained to full practitioner level.
All GHR Registered Practitioners are required to accept the published Code of Ethics and Complaints & Disciplinary Procedure.
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
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Fees
£80.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
Free telephone/video consultation to see whether hypnotherapy is the right course for you and appropriate to your requirements (15 minutes).
Sessions are £80 each, on a rolling basis. Discount can be offered on blocks of sessions, please enquire.
When I work
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Sessions are online only, weekdays from 5.30pm
Further information
I work with clients face to face from the Practice Rooms in Bristol from their spaces in the centre (Queen Square) and also in Clifton (St Pauls Road) and Clifton Village ( Regent Street). The rooms all have a lovely, inviting atmosphere and cosy feel to them, allowing a safe, calm environment to work from.
I also work online so you can stay in the comfort of your own home, all you need is a private space where you won't be disturbed for the session, access to the internet and a speaker/headphones so that we can hear one another. It may seem a bit strange at first but online therapy is just as effective as traditional, inperson methods and removes geographical and transportational constraints.
