About me
Are you or your child struggling with anxiety? Particularly performance anxiety? Sometimes in life we have to step up and out of our comfort zone, and this can cause high levels of stress and worry. I help people who are feeling anxious about an upcoming event where they must perform in some way. This could be a driving test, sitting an exam, going for an interview or audition, a public speaking event, performing on stage, taking a grading or exam in a sport, or even walking down the aisle at your own wedding.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BA (Hons) Primary Ed QTS 2002
- Level 5 Prof Dip in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice MNCPS (Acc)
- Certificate in Transpersonal Coaching Psychology IACTM (Acc)
- Dip in counselling children and young people
- Level 3 Dip in Hypnotherapy & counselling skills Registered MHS
- Accredited Hypno4children practitioner
Member organisations
The National Hypnotherapy Society is a Learned Society whose primary purpose is the advancement of the knowledge of hypnotherapy and the fostering of professional hypnotherapy expertise through training, accreditation and continued professional development of their members. The Society seeks to contribute to public wellbeing both through the use of hypnotherapy and by ensuring that hypnotherapists are safe, competent and ethical in practice.
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.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£70.00 - £80.00
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
Hypno4Children™ sessions are £70 per session or £400 for a block of 6. I run these sessions in blocks of 6 to allow time for the child and I to build a positive rapport based on trust. At an age-appropriate level, I explain how their 'thinking brain' and their 'big feelings brain' work and what happens when the 'panic button' gets pressed! We create a self-help toolkit together and use child-appropriate hypnotherapy to help them overcome their challenges. These sessions are effective for issues such as: bedtime worries, low confidence and self-esteem, anxious about school trips, performance anxiety, exam stress, phobias and fears. Hypnotherapy for children can often look different to an adult's session. Sometimes they prefer to listen to the hypno story while colouring a picture or relaxing by playing with Lego. Some children love to relax in the hypno chair with a cuddly teddy.
For more information about the Hypno4Children™ approach, please visit https://www.hypno4children.co.uk/
Further information
At New Leaf Therapies, I aim to create a safe and comfortable space for my clients to explore their challenges, express their emotions, and work towards positive change.
As well as hypnotherapy, I also use TFT (Thought Field Therapy) Tapping to help clients feel regulated, relaxed, and emotionally balanced.
Some clients have also found the combination of hypnotherapy and reiki a powerful healing blend for their mind, body and spirit.
