My work as a therapist is based on 2 modalities, namely NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and Hypnosis.  These 2 modalities are themselves related in that the eminent hypnotherapist, Milton Erickson, was one of the 3 therapists whose work formed the early foundations of NLP   My work however transcends the basic NLP technique-based ‘therapy’ and I work in a broader therapeutic way, utilising variations of NLP techniques and hypnosis to help my clients effect the changes in their lives they are seeking.  My style of work with my clients is more closely aligned with Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (CBH), which engages the client in the process far more than is the case in the traditional concept of hypnotherapy.   

In the traditional concept of hypnotherapy the client expects to be put into a state of deep trance and then be given life-changing suggestions by the therapist, thereby passing responsibility to the therapist for the client’s change.  This I am generally reluctant to do.  I believe you will find my approach as relaxing but far more fulfilling that traditional hypnosis. 

The therapeutic process is usually fairly quick, requiring about 4-7 sessions.  It sometimes happens though that in the course our work towards one goal, other issues arise and our work goes on a bit longer.

I work with adult individuals and the work covers a wide range of issues such as stress, anxiety, work/life balance, trauma etc.  I also have proprietary, CBH-based programmes to help those who wish to stop smoking and those who wish to lose weight.   

I am an NLP Master Practitioner, have a diploma in Hypnotherapy, and belong to the following organisations: 

• Neurolinguistic Psychotherapy & Counselling Association

• National Register of Hypnotherapists & Psychotherapists

• General Hypnotherapy Register 

I have been “Accredited by the National Regulatory Register for Hypnotherapy” and as such am a ‘Nationally Registered Hypnotherapist’. 

I subscribe to the Codes of Ethics of all 3 bodies, I carry suitable professional insurance, I work with a UKCP-registered supervisor and I engage in a programme of continuing professional development.