About Me

What’s special about Cognitive Hypnotherapy

Cognitive Hypnotherapy is a modern approach based on recent advancements in neuroscience.  It draws together elements from a number of other schools of therapy, including Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) , Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Gestalt.  This allows me to create highly individualised  therapy based on what will be most effective for you.

I studied with the Internationally renowned Quest Institute, where I had the pleasure of being personally trained by Trevor Silvester, the Founder of Quest Cognitive Hypnotherapy.

I love what I do and I’m passionate about it because I know it works.

Watch this short video narrated by Trevor himself to discover what makes Quest Cognitive Hypnotherapy special and how it can help you.

Why I became a hypnotherapist

When I suffered with anxiety and panic attacks, which lead to depression in my mid-twenties, I became interested in alternative therapies and holistic approaches to self-help.

I used meditation and reiki to overcome my depression and found they helped, but something was still missing.

After 3 failed rounds of IVF I realised there must be something else still blocking me.

That’s when I had to face the fact that deep-down I still didn’t really like myself and that maybe I was the problem.  I was struggling with low self-esteem and anxiety.

I felt hopeless, lost and didn’t really believe I deserved a better life.

Then I discovered hypnotherapy and that was the turning point; the game changer.

After my positive and life changing experience with hypnotherapy I wanted to discover how I could help others enjoy the benefits too.

What had started as a self-help interest quickly became a passion that has brought me a lovely family, a fascinating career and a life that I love.

I understand what it’s like to feel anxious.  I really get what it feels like to have fears and self-doubt;  I’ve been there, I’ve ‘got the T-shirt’ and I know how destructive and life limiting it can be to live like that.

Through the journey I’ve taken studying Clinical and Cognitive Hypnotherapy, I’ve personally discovered how different life can be.

How releasing past trauma and learning to change the relationship with yourself can open you up to the possibility of a better, happier and ultimately more fulfilling life.

Working with Me

I’m a caring and supportive therapist with a strong belief that everyone, including you, already has everything they need to be able to make changes and enjoy life more.

I take time to help you feel safe and comfortable because I appreciate it takes courage to reach out and take the first steps on this journey together.  You’ll find I’m understanding, positive and encouraging.  I’ll work at a pace that’s right for you and you won’t have to go into in-depth detail of past events (unless you want to) in order to release them and move on.

Working together, we’ll gently uncover any mistaken beliefs you hold about yourself, freeing you to discover your innate value and capacity for growth.

My aim is to build up your confidence, resilience and to empower you.

  • I teach you simple and effective tools and techniques to put you back in control.
  • You’ll be given quick ways to tap into your inner resources and strengths in the moment.
  • You’ll receive personalised hypnotherapy downloads to consolidate and continue your change.

I  believe change is always possible; I know this stuff works, I’ve experienced it – and I want you to have that too.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

Hypnotherapy Practitioners Diploma (HPD) – 2008

Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy (DCH) – 2008

Diploma in Cognitive Hypnotherapy (DipCHyp) – 2018

NLP Master Practitioner (Neuro Linguistic Programming) – 2018

Certificate in Conversational Reframing 

Continuing professional Development (CPD)

As a registered member with both the NCH and QCHPA I am bound by their strict codes of ethics.

I regularly attend courses and workshops. 

I also attend a Peer Support Group with fellow Hypnotherapists and Counsellors and I have supervision from a registered Supervisor.

Governing Bodies 

Member of the National Council of Hypnotherapists (NCH) – since 2008

About QCHPA

Member of The Quest Cognitive Hypnotherapy Practitioners Association (QCHPA)

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I am fully insured with BALENS Specialist Insurance Brokers.