Safe and enjoyable
You might have picked up a sensationalised picture of hypnosis from the media or stage shows. Please put that out of your mind. If you come to see me you should have a really enjoyable as well as powerful experience, during which you are always in control.
You're in charge
At every point I will ask if you are willing to let go of old habits; everything needs your permission. I am just there to be a seasoned guide for you who knows and loves the territory, and is there to take you where you want, at the pace that is right for you and by the most pleasant route possible.
Light trance
I did my first hypnotic induction when I was twelve years old so, as far as therapies go, this is my first and longest love. My definition of hypnotherapy is 'using a light trance state for positive change'. You might think that a deep trance is necessary but that is not the case. Any time that you are absorbed in or focussing on something you are effectively in a light trance. Even watching television or reading a book are forms of trance, as is looking at a computer screen as you are now doing.
You might well say, "I didn't feel hypnotised" or "I heard every word". Usually it feels as if you could get up straight away if you wanted to, but you just can't be bothered. You're not coming to me to be 'hypnotised'; you are coming to have your life improved. My job is to create positive change in you, not to knock you out.
Training
I trained at the Association of Qualified Curative Hypnotherapists in Birmingham, followed by The Atkinson-Ball College of Hypnotherapy and Hypnohealing and finally a course in Ericksonian hypnosis, psychotherapy and NLP with British Hypnosis Research at St Ann's Hospital, London.
This has given me experience with techniques ranging from the direct Elman style to the indirect Ericksonian style, to deep and powerful Curative Hypnotherapy techniques (hypnoanalysis). All have their place and uses. I also find some techniques of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) useful in certain circumstances and employ them when the occasion demands. This enables rapid changes without a trance state.
I am registered with GHR, the General Hypnotherapy Register as SQHP (Senior Qualification in Hypnotherapy Practice) and agree to abide by their code of ethics.