Louise Bowditch

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DSFH, HPD, MNCH | Anxiety & Trauma Specialist
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About me

I’m Louise, a qualified Solution Focused Clinical Hypnotherapist. I specialise in supporting those who are struggling with the negative effects of anxiety and anxiety related issues such as chronic stress, IBS, OCD, fears and phobias, negative thinking, low mood, low self-esteem and unresolved trauma (including PTSD/CPTSD).

Solution Focused Clinical Hypnotherapy integrates psychotherapy, NLP, CBT and proven clinical hypnosis techniques but as every person is unique, I also blend it with a host of other cutting edge, evidence-based tools and techniques so my clients can manage, alleviate and recover from their particular set of symptoms, whatever they may be.

                             

I work with my clients either online via Zoom (which means I can work with clients from all over the UK and the globe) or face to face. Face to face sessions usually take place at a local holistic therapy clinic, although in particular circumstances, I may travel to a client's home (T&C's apply).

Regardless of where therapy takes place though, I support all my clients to step away from their everyday lives where their problems take over, where distractions are plentiful and where demands prevent them from being able to focus on themselves.

So how would you feel if you could let go of your past, not worry about the future and enjoy the present?

Thing is, you may not even be aware that unresolved trauma and the associated (and/or subsequent) unprocessed emotions are causing your current struggles because trauma is a subconscious injury and often doesn't make it's presence known or felt until a long time after the event.

Conscious interventions such as talking therapies can help but because trauma is a subconscious injury, it requires a subconscious intervention to process it and recover from it, hence why clinical hypnotherapy can be so powerful as trance is used to bypass the conscious mind and communicate directly with the subconscious.

If you want to alleviate your anxiety, process your unresolved emotions, address trauma and remove the negativity of the past, so you can focus on your present and create a future you love - get in touch now.

Before booking any session with me, I offer a free 30 minute informal chat so we can discuss what you're struggling with, what your goals are and how I can help.

You're only a phone call away from transforming your life.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Solution Focused Clinical Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy Diploma
  • HPD - Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma (NCFE accredited)
  • Accredited IEMT Practitioner Training
  • Accredited Kinetic Shift Practitioner Training
  • Professional Hypnotherapy Diploma (Jacquin Hypnosis Academy)
  • SomaSense Practitioner Training
  • Mind & Body Breakthrough Trauma CPD
  • The Beat Retreat Trauma Certification
  • Multiple CPD trainings


As well as being a hypnotherapist, I’m also a mum, a wife, sister and a friend. I enjoy the simple things in life so love spending time with my family and friends, walking in and connecting to nature, pottering around my garden, weekends away in my camper van Bertha (the more remote the better) and cuddles with my mini wire-haired Dachshund, Flo.

A friend once told me we often end up teaching what we need to learn, so with my own experience of mental health challenges behind me, it’s no surprise I now specialise in helping people recover from anxiety and trauma. My lived experience has taught me so much both personally and professionally, along with my accredited and highly regarded hypnotherapy training and playful personality, I bring compassion (dare I say fun ?) and a wealth of knowledge to help others reclaim their lives. 

Member organisations

CNHC
Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)

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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.

NCH
National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH)

The National Council for Hypnotherapy holds one of the largest registers of independent Hypnotherapists in the United Kingdom and strives to maintain the highest standards among its members.

There is an agreed Code of Conduct, an established Complaints & Disciplinary Procedure and all members are obliged to maintain comprehensive Public Liability & Professional Indemnity Insurance, maintain regular CPD (continuing professional development) hours, and attend Supervision when needed.

Accredited register membership

Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council
Accredited Register Scheme

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Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council

Areas of hypnotherapy I deal with

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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

I also offer Integral Eye Movement Therapy (IEMT) and am an accredited practitioner and member of the IEMT Association.

Therapies offered

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Fees

£87.01 - £697.00
Free initial telephone session

Additional information

Before booking any session with me, I offer a free 30 minute informal chat so we can discuss what you're struggling with, what your goals are and how I can help.

Individual 60-minute session start from £87.

My one-to-one Anxiety Recovery and IBS Recovery Programmes start are £597 for 6 90-minute sessions and my Trauma Recovery Programme is £697 for 6 x 2-hour sessions. 

To be free of something you have struggled with for many years could be described as priceless, but in these unusual and financially challenging times, I want to make sure that the therapy I offer is accessible to as many people as possible.

This is why I also offer a 7-week Online Group Emotional Trauma Recovery Hypnotherapy Programme from as little as £167 - please contact me for further details.

I also undertake pro-bono clients and offer discounted sessions to those in need, so please don't let difficult financial circumstances stop you from getting in touch.

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Some evening and Saturday sessions may be possible - please get in touch to discuss, I'd love to hear from you.

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Testimonials

JK – Anxiety/Past Trauma Client: "Thank you for such a wonderful life-changing time. I feel as though I’m looking at life through a different lens. It’s incredible!"

ACM – Anxiety/Past Trauma Client: “It was such a pleasure working with Louise. She is so gentle and really takes the time to listen to what's going on, and then relates the therapy back to those specific challenges. For me, I was looking for help with managing my emotional response to memories of past trauma. It felt like a huge step to open up about my experiences and emotions, but she was incredibly reassuring and eased me into the therapy [...] In just a few sessions, Louise helped me to not just halt the emotional 'throwback' but I also got the chance to start rediscovering my identity and how I feel about myself. It was absolutely fascinating. I am very grateful to Louise for offering me the tools to help me move forward. Today I am much better equipped to handle memories of the past and the emotions that are associated with them.”

CF - Anxiety/Health Issue client: "Thanks you for all your help. I have not long returned from our family holiday in XXX, and I knew you would like to know that I had an amazing time, with absolutely no medical issues, the first time ever that I can remember!! 

IP - Anxiety/Low Mood client: "Louise is just amazing, she is so kind and caring and really listened to everything I had to say. We covered so much during my sessions but nothing felt rushed and everything was done at my pace. She has helped me so much and given me life long tools to use whenever I need them. I always felt so relaxed in the sessions and had lots of laughs. It was especially special to be able to have some sessions outside in nature and in lovely Bertha. Thank you Louise, you have changed my life."

SM - Anxiety/Low Mood client: “Louise offers a range of practical tools to help understand and manage anxiety and low mood, and to help cultivate positive thinking and a solution based approach. Her relaxation and hypnotherapy techniques are  skillful. I am deeply grateful for the sessions we had together." 

LMB - Low Mood Client: “When I first met Louise, I was in not in a good place at all and was suffering with a depressive disorder. Louise has been my shining light and helped guide and direct me to living a calmer and happier life. I've developed a completely new outlook and it's really opened my eyes and made me appreciate everything so much more. I feel much less stressed and anxious in my day to day life, as well as looking into the future. Thank you so much Louise, I cannot thank you enough.”

HP - Phobia Client: “Had another fantastic Hypnotherapy session today with Louise for my phobia of spiders and I’m feeling so confident and calm at the thought of dealing with them. To think that I managed (for the first time ever) to have the confidence to put a glass over a spider after just 2 sessions is amazing. Not only that, but I’m also finding myself being calm and content enough no not seek them out every time I enter a room.”

AT – Stress Client: “I started the journey with Louise with a few issues I wanted to work on and the more time I spent with her, the better I felt. Louise has a lovely, soothing, calm voice and a genuine interest in helping others. I finished the therapy in a far stronger place than when I started it, ready to face any challenges. I now understand that I can feel positive and hopeful, even with the difficulties life continuously throws me. It was a very insightful, peaceful and helpful process, thank you.”

Bishops Waltham, Hampshire, SO32

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Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
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