About me
My career as a health care professional has expanded over 36 years in dentistry (providing dental hygiene) and more recently in hypnotherapy/psychotherapy. I am passionate about helping people quit smoking and keen to help people overcome their fears especially dental phobics. I have a keen interest in helping people make positive lifestyle changes by working with different therapeutic approaches and "believe that not one size fit all". Therefore, all my sessions are tailor made for the individual for their presenting difficulties.
On our initial contact, I will take basic details from you and then book an appointment which is convenient for you (Headcorn therapy room). I do provide therapy using social platforms (Zoom and Skype) which can be advantageous for most clients who are unable to travel.
During the first consultation I will take further details and give you a little taster of what hypnosis is like. I will then formulate a treatment plan and inform you of how many sessions may be needed to help you.
I currently provide discounts for block bookings, members of British Forces and Veterans, National Health Service and Emergency workers.
Training, qualifications & experience
Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy (Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy with Psychotherapy awarded by Kent Institute of Clinical Hypnosis)
Special Interest in helping people stop smoking (Smoking Cessation Advisor Level 1 & 2 awarded by Wiltshire-NHS)
Special Interest in helping people overcome Dental Anxiety/Phobias (Registered Dental Hygienist General Dental Council:5854 Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Primary Dental Care)
Special Interest in helping people with Weight loss (Certificate in Nutrition & Health awarded by Royal Institute of Public Health & Hygiene)
Additional training in grief counselling (Transformers training)
Registered with Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council
Member organisations

Association for Professional Hypnosis and Psychotherapy (APHP)
Each member of APHP has received thorough training in hypnosis and hypnotherapy, is competent and conscientious, and abides strictly by a code of ethics.
There are four grades of membership: Licentiate (LAPHP), Registered Member (MAPHP), Accredited Member (MAPHP(acc.)) and Fellow (FAPHP), with the different categories standing for different levels of training and experience.
The Association for Professional Hypnosis and Psychotherapy is a member organisation of UKCHO (an umbrella body for the hypnotherapy profession in the United Kingdom).

Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)
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

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
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
Additional information
Session £60.00 per hour
(Discounted packages, please ring for details)
Quit Smoking 4 Good £195.00
(90-120 minutes session)
Weight Loss & Feeling Great £500.00
(4 x 90 minute sessions)
When I work
Monday 9am-8pm
Tuesday 9am-8pm
Wednesday 9am-8pm
Thursday 9am-8pm
Friday 9am-8pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday Closed
Further information
Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service checked/Online
Public Liability Insurance
Indemnity Insurance
Basic Life Support Trained (updated training yearly)
Safeguarding Adults & Children Trained