You have control over what you bring to the sessions and we will work in a collabarotive way. If you are struggling with anxiety, low mood, fears, loneliness or loss you are not alone. I am an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, meaning that I will work with you to find the best way through your difficulties. I have been working in the field of mental health for nearly 18 years. I will offer you a safe, confidential space to talk about the issues that are affecting you. I take a holistic approach to counselling which takes into account your relationships, health and all areas in your life that may affect your wellbeing. Together we can reflect on your experiences and help you to heal. It can be really hard to manage difficult feelings alone and sometimes we all get overwhelmed. Counselling can help you to process these feelings and move on with your life. You will be able to talk to a trained professional who will listen without judgment and allow you all the time you need. I am also a qualified professional hypnotherapist based in North Leeds. I have several years of experience of talking therapies such as CBT, psychodynamic psychotherapy and motivational interviewing and I recently qualified as a hypnotherapist. I am a member of the National Hypnotherapy Society and adhere to their code of ethics. I originally trained and worked as a psychiatrist with a special interest in addiction therapy. I stopped practicing 7 years ago to have my family. I am a busy mother of 3 young children. I take a holistic approach to hypnotherapy with an emphasis on the powerful connection between mind and body. Using hypnotherapy we can work together gain freedom from fear, anxiety, stress, over-eating, low self-esteem, phobias, pain, IBS, smoking and many more issues which may hold you back. Together we can work to allow you to reach your full potential. During my training I have worked with a number of clients allowing them to address issues ranging from stress at work to improving their athletic performance. I have been inspired by the power of hypnotherapy to enable positive change. I would like to take a moment to share one of my success stories. For many years this lady had been burdened with a fear of flying. So much so that the process of traveling by plane had become an ordeal she feared. After 3 sessions of hypnotherapy from between which she practiced self-hypnosis techniques she was able to fly on 3 occasions in 1 year without fear. How can I be certain she was free from this problem…? I know because this was me. I am looking forward to helping you attain your gaols. What is hypnotherapy? Hypnotherapy is a talking treatment in which your subconscious mind becomes open to suggestions. The subconscious part of your mind is very powerful. This is the place where memories are stored and habits are formed. I can help you to achieve a deep state of relaxation or trance. In this state you remain aware of your surroundings and fully in control. Should you wish to end the session at any time you can easily do so. The trance state has been likened to day dreaming and is a very pleasant and enjoyable experience. Once you are fully relaxed your subconscious mind becomes open to suggestions. The barrier to change is relaxed and we can work together to allow you to live and enjoy life to the full. Free from any burdens which may have held you back. What can I expect? During our first session we will talk about you. Anything discussed will remain completely confidential. This information will allow me to tailor the hypnotherapy exactly to your needs. I will answer any questions you may have. During hypnotherapy you will be seated in a comfortable chair. You may wish to close your eyes. I will talk to you and together we will relax your muscles allowing you to enter a deep state of relaxation known as a trance. A trance is not the same as being asleep. You may find that you have a heightened awareness of your surroundings. You will be able to move and adjust your position should you become uncomfortable. You will be able to speak and at some points I may ask you questions. In this state the subconscious part of your mind is open to suggestions, allowing you to make positive changes. Will I lose control? Hypnotherapy involves the therapist and client working together. A hypnotherapist cannot make you do anything which is against you will or which would not be acceptable to your moral code. Can everyone be hypnotised? Yes they can. Everyone has the potential to be hypnotised. Some people find it easier than others. Hypnotizability increases with practice and most people will easily enter a trace state after one or two sessions. I will teach you self-hypnosis techniques to use inbetween sessions. These skills will allow you to build on everything we achieve and you will continue to use them once the therapy has finished. Will hypnotherapy by helpful for my particular needs? Hypnotherapy can help with a wide range of issues from relieving stress and confidence building to relieving the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, aiding natural child birth to increasing athletic potential. The possibilities are endless! You have the ability to achieve anything you put your mind to and hypnotherapy can help you to unlock that potential.
