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Hypnotherapy in Edinburgh, Fife, Lothian & Borders
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I am in my early sixties, married for over 40 years and have three of a family.
I qualified as a Registered Mental Nurse and Registered General Nurse before completing a one year Diploma Course in Child and Family Psychiatry, including formal training in psychotherapy and counselling.
I practiced in this special field of psychiatry for 14 years working both in Scotland and England before being promoted to Director of Nursing Services, Mental Health.
On retiring from the Health Service, I completed a formal training in Clinical Hypnotherapy and I am registered with and past chairman of the National Society of Professional Hypnotherapists.
THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL HYPNOTHERAPISTS - NSPH
Is a nationwide association of qualified Hypnotherapists which is controlled by its' membership under a governing body. Membership is restricted by examination, formal training and supervised practical experience and is controlled and disciplined by a strict code of ethics.
http://www,nsph_nsph_hypnotherapy.co.uk/history.htm
I have always had a life long interest in promoting a holistic approach to social, emotional and spiritual caring and I have15 years experience as a full time practitioner in Clinical Hypnotherapy/ Psychotherapy.
Most of my clients are from Edinburgh, Fife, Lothian and the Border areas although some have travelled from all parts of the UK.
"It is the error of our day in the treatment of the human body that the physicians separate the soul from the body" - Plato
CLINICAL HYPNOTHERAPY
Clinical Hypnotherapy is the process by which a hypnotist or hypnotherapist uses skills of hypnotism and suggestion to aid and reinforce the psychometric powers of the client and relieve and control disadvantageous patterns of behaviour or problematic symptoms or conditions. The skills of the hypnotherapist are effective only through the cooperation and agreement of the client and any success that might be obtained will be completely dependent on the desire of the client to receive such benefits and their willingness to work with the therapist to achieve desired and beneficial results.
I have knowledge, skills and experience in the use of the therapeutic techniques/processes of Hypnotherapy - NLP - Psychotherapy to help:-
- Relieve stress and anxiety.
- Stop bad habits.
- Help phobias.
- Increase confidence.
"90% of all illnesses are stress related"
"Stress is an inescapable part of life"
TREATMENT PROBLEMS and CONDITIONS
A wide variety of problems and conditions are amenable to treatment by Hypnotherapy. The following are by no means exclusive.
Eating and Appetite Disorders.
Obesity, Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia.
Addictions and Disorder of Habit.
Alcoholism, Smoking, Insomnia, Blushing, Bed-Wetting, Nail-Biting, Thumb-Sucking
Lack of Confidence
Public Speaking, Shyness, Stage Fright
Learning and Examination Difficulties
Examinations, Driving Tests, Concentration
Fears and Phobias
Irrational Fear of Heights, Darkness, Snakes, Water, Dentists, Blood, Confinement, etc.
Psycho-Sexual Problems
Impotence, Frigidity, Premature Ejaculation, Vaginismus
Stress Disorders and Management
Anxiety, Asthma, Hypertension, Gastritis, Irritable Bowel
Stomach Ulcers, Arthritis
Sports Performance and Tension Management
Performance Enhancement, Training Discipline, Event Nerves
Depression and Grief
Divorce, Break-up, Pet Loss, Job Loss, Business Failure
CONSULTATION and TREATMENT
Consultation
Consultation is free.
Treatment
Each session is planned to last between one hour and an hour and a half and is arranged through an appointment system. Treatment will normally take place at my home. A standard fee is charged per session. At the first session a series of questions will be asked to gain a detailed appreciation of your condition, motivations, current treatments and medication, all of which will be treated in the strictest confidence. In some cases, with your permission, I may approach your GP to inform him/her of the proposed treatment and to seek guidance as to relevant factors relating to your condition that I should take into account before commencing Clinical Hypnotherapy.
The object of the primary session is to investigate as thoroughly as possible, the nature of the conditions and set the objectives of treatment in a clear and understandable way for you. To explain and set to rest any nervousness over the treatments and to gain your confidence and cooperation so that the Hypnotherapy has the highest chance of realising your objectives.