Alan Wick
Every professional displayed on Hypnotherapy Directory has been independently verified by our team to ensure they have suitable credentials to practise.
This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Alan is a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist, a Qualified Peer Supervisor and taught the CPHT, HPD Diploma in Manchester for 4 years.
Alan runs a friendly and informal practice, and works using the best of new ideas, in particular Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, which is a practical, forward looking approach to therapy, which offers acceptance as standard, and a chance to move forward without the need to become distressed all over again by past life events, as well as modern 'Brain Based Training' and the best of traditional techniques when working within areas such as simple phobias and stop smoking. No need to reinvent the wheel!
Alan especially enjoys the rewards that come from working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and panic attacks, and Alan has for some time specialised in insomnia, bruxism, restless leg, and other sleep disorders such as sleep walking, sleep 'paralysis' and what Alan prefers to term sleep 'behaviour' such as shouting out, tossing and turning, waving limbs, disturbing partners' and reducing the quality of their own sleep. Maybe you'd like to cope/sleep with your partner's snoring? .
Alan also works with the other areas you'd expect from a Hypnotherapist, such as stop smoking and weight loss, as well as many you might not. With a tailor made clinic at The Plassey Leisure Park just off J2 of the A483 nr Wrexham he is ideally placed for clients within the Chester, Wrexham, Oswestry corridor.
First sessions are low charge, which offers Alan the ideal opportunity to explore what he can do for you, and explain how he would approach your situation. This session also gives you the chance to ask your own questions in a relaxed environment, and to assess whether you would be comfortable working with Alan.
Alan never employs analysis or regression techniques, and with this model of hypnotherapy you will never be encouraged to talk during hypnosis, nor will you offer. Hypnosis becomes a tool by which the waking elements of the session are cemented, and a vehicle for relaxation.
Training, qualifications & experience
HPD - Hypnotherapy Practitioners Diploma (Clifton Practice/NCFE)
CBT(Hyp) - CBT Skills for Hypnotherapists Diploma (Clifton Practice/NCFE)
(DHP) - Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy
AccHypSup - Level 5 NCF Supervisors Qualification (CPHT/NCFE)-accredited by NCH
Course Leader, CPHT Manchester, Hypnotherapy Training (2013-2017)
Established 2007.
Member organisations
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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.
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
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
Hypnotherapy Training
Supervision
Confident Driving
Pass Your Test
Gambling
Male/Female Sexual Response
Alcohol Moderation
Childrens' Issues (from 6yrs approx)
Eczema/Psoriasis/Warts
Therapies offered
Fees
Up to £65.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Standard rates;
Face to Face
Initial Consultation £35
Standard 1 hour session £65
Stop Smoking (2 hr) £180
Supervision £25 SO per month
Concessions;
Front line NHS/999/Armed Svcs £15 off standard session
*PTSD in service £....what you can afford
*Hardship/low pay £....what you can afford
No concessions are offered for Stop Smoking. If you're serious about
stopping then you'll be in profit by mid week 2, if not earlier, and then
forever after at c. £4K per year.
*For practical reasons I must limit the number of people I see, per week, who are paying on a ‘what you can afford’ basis, so I may have to ask you to wait, but it’s worth noting that I almost never have that many. This may be because people are proud, or don’t quite trust the offer, but it is real, no proof of hardship is needed, the only people who know our financial arrangement are us, and if you’ve been traumatised in service then I’m proud to help.
When I work
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Morning | |||||||
Afternoon | |||||||
Evening | |||||||
Night |
I work part time around another job, when busy I do open additional half day clinics on Saturday mornings.
Further information
I am an experienced practitioner, in therapy terms, but also in general life experience, including 30 years nursing, and 8 years as a Company Director.
I have extensive experience in dealing with the general public in what can be sometimes the most distressing and difficult of circumstances.
I bring all of this to my hypnotherapy practice, so if you want acceptance and to be heard with friendly respect in an informal, supportive environment, by somebody who has real life experience, then give me a ring, and we'll take it from there, together.