About me
Client centred, solution focused therapy, looking to get results within first two or three sessions. My work draws on years of experience and passion around hypnosis, an interest in how we develop, grow and maintain habits, the false belief that we are fixed in certain patterns, often nurturing anxiety, both behavioural and psychological, and, ultimately, how we best work to change this using our own personal untapped resources.
I work mostly with adults, all ages, and anxiety, in its various guises, but hypnotherapeutic applications are interesting, wide and varied. Always happy to discuss any specific situation and how relevant hypnotherapy might be, I offer a no-charge initial chat, in person or on phone to establish suitability, the client/therapist relationship is important to get right.
My style of hypnotherapy blends talking therapy with using naturally occurring brainwave shifts to capitalise on redirecting neural pathways. Sometimes conversational, sometimes more traditional, eyes closed, listening, focused, occasionally more active. No two sessions are the same, each one moulding itself from what we have.
My interests are in the science of hypnosis, advances in how trauma is being understood and treated, mind body connections, placebo effects, the science of belief, research in the use of psychedelics for depression and how hypnosis fits in to all this. A common thread through my hypnotherapy work is the learning, applying and strengthening of what it is we can best do to help ourselves, recover, improve, change.
So, whether it's to do with any of the above, insomnia, IBS symptoms, pain management, loss of confidence around driving or elsewhere, life changes/hormonal/life stage shifts for women, often less acknowledged life stage shifts for men, external pressures, adjusting to a neurodivergent diagnosis, therapy to complement anxiety or weight loss medication, irrational fears, young adult identity, doom scrolling addiction, breakdown in relationships or so much more, maybe it's time to look for a new solution in hypnotherapy.
Enquiries/bookings via email, phone/text or website.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Post Graduate Certification in Clinical Hypnotherapy (2013)
- Master of Conversational Hypnosis (2016)
- BA(Hons). Areas of study included Eastern philosophy, mindfulness, dichotomy of science and spirituality, and altered states of consciousness
- Couples Therapy (2024)
- PVG
Member organisations
The British Society of Clinical Hypnosis (BSCH) is a national professional body whose aim is to promote and assure high standards in the practice of hypnotherapy. There are various types of membership of BSCH, including associate members, full members, diplomats and fellows. Registration demands good quality training, ethical practice and adherence to a code of conduct.
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.
Fees
£45.00 - £80.00
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
Additional information
Specific fees available on request.
Further information
In-person sessions preferred, but online sessions are also available.
