About me
I'm a person-centred counsellor, hypno-psychotherapist, coach, and NLP practitioner based in Lancaster, with over 30 years of experience working therapeutically with individuals and couples across a wide range of settings. You can find out more about my work, including videos, at settledmind.com and thelancasterpractice.com/bob
Alongside my counselling practice, I draw on hypnotherapy, coaching, and neuro-linguistic programming, integrating these approaches thoughtfully and always with your informed consent. What matters most to me is finding what actually works for you.
What Brings People to See Me
Most people who come to me feel stuck. They've often already tried a number of things without finding the change they were looking for, and what they want now is an approach that's effective, collaborative, and gets results. I don't think it matters very much how we achieve that — what matters is that we do.
I work with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem and confidence, anger, and relationship difficulties. I also offer couples counselling. I have particular experience working with people affected by workplace bullying, coercive management, and harassment, the impact of which I think is often significantly underestimated.
A central part of my work involves exploring the beliefs we hold about ourselves, beliefs often formed in childhood or adolescence — and how profoundly those beliefs can shape how we feel and behave today. With the right approach, change can happen more quickly than people expect.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a broad range of qualifications across counselling, psychotherapy, coaching, and related disciplines:
B.Sc.
P.G.Cert.Ed. (Graduate Teacher)
C.Q.S.W. / Diploma in Social Work
Graduate Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling
Diploma in Hypno-Psychotherapy (Distinction)
Diploma in Life and Corporate Coaching — The Coaching Academy (Distinction)
Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner (NLP)
Mnemodynamics Practitioner
Before establishing my private practice, I worked as a social worker with children, families, and in psychiatric settings, and as both a school and youth counsellor. This breadth of professional experience informs everything I do.
I hold an enhanced DBS certificate, available on request.
Professional Memberships
Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)
Member organisations
The National Register of Hypnotherapists and Psychotherapists (NRHP) was formed to promote the skilled use of hypno-psychotherapy. There are a number of different membership categories e.g. Associate 1, Associate 2, Associate 3 and Full Member, with the different categories standing for different levels of training and experience. Regulated Members of NRHP are obliged to meet all the rules and regulations of NRHP including the Code of Ethics and Professional Practice and the Guidelines for Supervision and Continuing Professional Development.
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.
Other areas of hypnotherapy I deal with
Workplace Bullying and Harrassment
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
Fees are £65 per one hour session and you will be provided with audio recordings for you to listen to at home.
Fees can be negotiated for students and unwaged clients.
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