My Professional Qualifications – the clunky stuff so you know you are in safe hands 

Quest Institute

I did my training with the Quest Institute and have a Diploma qualification in QCH Therapy - a cutting-edge therapy that combines many therapeutic approaches (including Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Gestalt therapy, Positive Psychology, Evolutionary Psychology, Parts Therapy, NLP, EFT, timeline therapy and more), tailored to each individual client. I have since qualified as a Master Practitioner.

I was trained by the founder of QCH, Trevor Silvester. QCH Therapy is an evidence-based therapy. In Mental Health Review Journal, a 2015 pilot study showed 71% of clients with anxiety and depression considered themselves recovered after an average of 4 sessions of QCH Therapy. This compares to 42% for other approaches using the same measures (like CBT). To learn more, see About QCH Therapy.

I am also registered with the QCHPA (Quest Cognitive Hypnotherapy Practitioner's Association). 

NLP

I'm a qualified NLP Master Practitioner and am trained in techniques such as Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Timeline Therapy, and more. NLP is the practice of understanding how people organise their thinking, feeling, language, and behaviour. It uses communication techniques to make it easier for people to change their thoughts and actions. 

National Council for Hypnotherapy

I'm accredited by the National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH), which independently oversaw my training and awarded my Hypnotherapy Practitioner's Diploma and Master Practitioner qualification.  The NCH implements the highest standards of training and professional ethics among its members.  I comply with their strict code of ethics and public protection policies.

Reiki

I became a Qualified Reiki Practitioner (First Degree level of the Usui System of Natural Healing) and went on to gain my Master Reiki qualification (Second Degree) in 2018. I can incorporate these additional skills and knowledge in my therapeutic work when required.

Ongoing study

Constantly learning is an important factor in my work.

I recently studied to successfully achieve my Advanced Master Practitioner certification, with QCH (Quest Cognitive Hypnotherapy).

I work with a highly qualified supervisor as a commitment to my ongoing development as a therapist and coach.