Katie Gerrard
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
I’m an experienced, registered, qualified and insured Hypnotherapist working in East Kent (Sandwich and Herne Bay) and Online. I have extensive training and experience in hypnotherapy including anxiety; trauma and phobias; habits; relationships; chronic health conditions (fatigue, mobility issues, pain management), depression, eating disorders and body image.
I also work with ancestral and generational patterns, parts therapy, gestalt, transgenerational trauma, polyvagal theory (vagus nerve) and past life regression.
I'm a great generalist but I specialise in working with neurodivergent clients including ADHD, Autism, and Dyspraxia, and am trauma informed with additional training in mental health conditions.
Much of my work is on a one session basis, which saves my clients time and money. However, for complex or multiple issues where multiple sessions are needed I offer a multi session discount.
I love to study the brain and subconscious, but I won't bore you with the science unless you want to know more (I love questions!). You can see my full list of qualifications and training via:
https://www.heidmind.com/qualifications
Inclusivity, diversity, and safety is very important to me. I have additional training in mental health, safeguarding, working with transgender and non-binary clients, and incorporating client spirituality.
I offer free consultations - you can choose between video call, telephone call, or text messaging (because not everyone feels comfortable talking)
My main office is in Sandwich, where the room is ground floor and accessible, and I also have a space to teach yoga from. I also work from Herne Bay, which is also ground floor.
I also offer online appointments.
You can book directly from my website:
https://www.heidhypnotherapy.com/book
It's quick and easy and takes both Paypal and Card payments.
I can't usually answer my phone, as much of my time is spent in session with clients. But you can get hold of me by booking a free consultation or booking a call back here.
Or free free to send an email, text, or WhatsApp message.
Training, qualifications & experience
Hypnotherapy and Psychology is my special interest, so I have a lot of certificates, qualifications, and further study. You can see the entire, long and ever growing list on my website, but here are the highlights!
Memberships and Qualifications
- MSc Psychology (University of Northumbria)
- Practitioner Diploma in Hypnotherapy (Dip Hyp)
- Member of the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR)
- Member of the Professional Hypnotherapy Practitioners Association (PHPA)
- Accredited Member of the Accredited Counsellors, Coaches,
- Psychotherapists, Hypnotherapists (ACCPH) (AMACCPH)
- Level 2 Counselling Skills (CPCAB)
- Level 4 Counselling and Psychotherapy (ABC)
- RYT Yoga Alliance Yoga Teacher (RYT200)
- CNHC Registered (Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council)
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
- Certified Shame Informed Treatment Specialist (CSTS)
- Student member of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
- ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD CCSP)
- Certified Sex Therapy Informed Practitioner (CSTIP)
Employer based training
Mental Health Advice Training (Rethink)
Safeguarding & risk assessment in young people (Future Creative)
Continued Professional Development Certificates
- Trauma & PTSD (Hypnotherapy Academy) (Gestalt Centre)
- Parts Therapy (Hypnotic World)
- Panic Attacks (UK College of Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy)
- Age Regression and Past Life Regression (Hypnotic World)
- Rapid Inductions (Rory Z Hypnosis Academy)
- Polyvagal Theory (The Polyvagal Institute)
- Transgenerational & Inherited Trauma (PESI UK)
- Attachment Theory (PESI UK, Northumbria University as part of my MSc studies)
- Emotional Neglect (PESI UK)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) (PESI UK)
- Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) designed for bipolar and mood disorders (3c)
- Autism & Mental Health (British Psychological Society)
- Stabilising Dissociative Clients (PESI UK)
- Compassion Fatigue in the front line (PESI UK)
- Suicide Prevention (PESI UK)
- Transgender and Gender Non Binary (TGNB) clients (PESI UK)
- Ancestor Healing (Academy of Inner Science)
- Eating Disorders and weight (British Psychological Society) (PESI UK)
- Mindfulness (British Mindfulness Institute)
- Coaching (City Lit).
- Neuroscience based interventions: Anxiety, Trauma, Emotional Regulation (and more), PESI UK
Member organisations
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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.
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
- Body Image (health at all sizes)
- Neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, Dyspraxia)
- Trauma
- Ancestor Healing
- Past Life Regression
- Relationships (including attachment, LGBTQIA+, polyamory, non-monogamy)
Therapies offered
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Fees
£65.00 - £70.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Additional information
My standard session price for hypnotherapy is:
Online = £65
In person = £70
Relaxation only sessions = £50
Past Life Exploration = £50
Many requirements will need just one session. If you have complex or additional needs additional sessions will be at a reduced rate.
You can also choose to work on a three session basis which allows more time. Sessions two and three will be charged at a reduced rate.
Your appointment will last around 50 minutes.
When I work
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I'm available for appointments Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
I also have a limited amount of appointments available at weekends.
Further information
I offer pre-recorded meditations, pathworkings, and guided self hypnosis recordings via my website www.heidmind.com
And also provide scripts for hypnotherapists (& a scriptwriting service)
