About me
Hello, and a very warm welcome to my profile.
I am a fully qualified and professionally registered Clinical Hypnotherapist, Counsellor and Psychotherapist, with nearly 20 years' experience in Clinical Hypnotherapy. I genuinely love what I do and feel privileged to be able to support people through times when life can feel difficult, overwhelming or stuck.
I offer a warm, relaxed and confidential space where you can feel comfortable being yourself, without judgement. Together, we can explore what is troubling you, understand what may be keeping you stuck, and begin to find new ways forward.
I work both face to face and online via Zoom. For face-to-face sessions, I work from my wee off-grid cottage on the mountainside in Dalmally. Sometimes we all need to step off the frenetic wheel of life for a while, and I hope my little cottage provides a peaceful place to do just that - to pause, breathe and focus on you.
My approach is collaborative and integrative. Although Clinical Hypnotherapy is at the heart of my work, I also draw on my counselling and psychotherapy experience, tailoring therapy to you as an individual. You are unique, and your therapy should be too.
Previously in my career, I spent 20 years working in the Sports, Health and Fitness Industry, where I ran my own successful business. It was during this time that my fascination with people, psychology and behaviour really developed. I became increasingly aware of the powerful influence our thoughts and beliefs can have on how we feel, perform and respond to life's challenges.
I studied psychology and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), which further developed my interest in the mind and ultimately led me towards Clinical Hypnotherapy. Over the years, I have continued to learn, develop and grow both personally and professionally.
Like many people, I have experienced my own share of life's challenges. These experiences have given me a deeper understanding of how difficult things can sometimes feel, and I believe they have helped me to bring genuine empathy and understanding to my work.
Above all, I want you to feel heard, respected and accepted for who you are. There is no judgement, and you don't need to have everything figured out before you come. We can simply start where you are.
If you are wondering whether hypnotherapy might be right for you, please get in touch. I would be very happy to talk with you about what is bringing you here and how I may be able to help you make the changes that you want to make.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a fully qualified and professionally registered Clinical Hypnotherapist, Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I hold Diplomas in Counselling & Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy, and have been awarded the Senior Qualification in Hypnotherapy Practice (SQHP) by the General Hypnotherapy Standards Council.
I am registered with the General Hypnotherapy Register and the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC), and adhere to the professional standards and codes of ethics of the organisations with which I am registered. I maintain appropriate professional insurance and undertake ongoing professional development.
I am based in Dalmally, Argyll & Bute, Scotland, and previously practised in Canterbury, Kent and Harley Street, London.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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.
Hypnotherapists may become members of the General Hypnotherapy Register if they satisfy certain criteria with regard to both training and ongoing requirements as determined from time to time by the General Hypnotherapy Standards Council (GHSC). 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.
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.
Other areas of hypnotherapy I deal with
“Group Weight Loss Online”
These online group programmes run throughout the year and numbers are kept strictly limited, in order to enable sessions to be kept small and personal, and allow all participants to feel relaxed and comfortable.
This means you can be part of the programme from wherever you are in the world, and that you can interact with other participants in a four week supportive programme that will fundamentally change your relationship with food - and excess weight for good!
The programme runs for four weeks with one weekly session online via Zoom lasting approximately one to one and a half hours.
For details on how to book your place on " Group Weight Loss Online", please contact me to enquire about the next course date and availability.
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Fees
£80.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
Complimentary Initial 30-Minute Telephone Consultation
This gives us an opportunity to talk about what brings you here, answer any questions you may have and explore whether I may be able to help. It's important that you feel comfortable with me and that we feel able to work together. There is absolutely no obligation to continue.
Further consultations
1 - 2 hours - £80
Stop Smoking with Hypnotherapy
1½ - 2 hours - £250
If you need additional support within six months, I offer one complimentary follow-up session.
Online Group Weight Management Programme
Four-week programme, with one 60 - 90 minute group session each week - £150
If cost is a concern, please talk to me. Where possible, I will do my best to offer a concessionary rate where there is genuine financial need.
If you are housebound or unable to travel to my practice, please get in touch. Home visits may be possible depending on circumstances.
Further information
I am a member of the General Hypnotherapy Standards Council and a CNHC Registered Hypnotherapist. The CNHC is listed on the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) Accredited Register, and you are welcome to verify my registration online.
