Why I'm a Hypnotherapist
Like most therapists this isn’t my first career. However when I look back I have always been involved in roles where understanding how people work together, figuring out what helps and hinders people to progress and challenging the established ways of thinking were important.
It seems I was often the one to ask “Why is it done that way?” I’m naturally curious about exploring different ways of doing things. Sometimes the established ways are brilliant, sometimes they are there just because that’s what’s always happened. And sometimes they used to work OK but are beyond their sell by dates as things change.
And in my 8 years (so far) of being a Hypnotherapist I have been able to direct that curiosity and inquisitive nature to particularly important work. Helping clients change the way they think, so they can move forward in their lives in the way they want and deserve to.
Qualifications and Experience
Like most professions in life, qualifications are only the starting point and just as valuable is the experience that years of working as a full-time practitioner can bring. I have been working full time as a Hypnotherapist since 2018.
I decided to study for my Hypnotherapy qualification via the university post-graduate route. The course I chose satisfied the scientist in me, as the practical part of the course was balanced with academic study examining the evidence behind the methods being taught.
And of course I continue to read, research and take additional courses to develop my expertise and enhance my ability to help clients with hypnotherapy in Reading. I have since developed my skills to include training in EMDR which is an NHS recommended treatment for PTSD and can also be a really effective approach to help with Anxiety and Pain Management.
More recently I attended training to increase my understanding of PNI (Psychoneuroimmunology) and the role hypnosis sessions have in helping clients with symptoms stemming from their immune system responses.
Professional Body Membership
The quality of my practice is overseen by the British Society of Clinical Hypnosis (BSCH). I am also proud to be an AnxietyUK approved therapist.
I am subject to Anxiety UK’s regular monitoring of my professional qualifications, supervision, continual professional development, insurance and professional body membership in addition to complying with the ethical framework and professional standards set down by the BSCH. I'm also registered with Psychology Today. My Privacy Policy which explains how I safeguard client data can be viewed here.
When I’m not working I enjoy being outdoors, preferably in woodlands or near the sea. I also enjoy being part of the local community. I am a scout leader with the 1st Lower Earley Scouting Group and also enjoy taking part in Woodley and Reading Park Runs, although not as often as I'd like.
