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Not all therapists are the same so please check my qualifications and my approach to helping you to achieve your goals.
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Let me tell you a story...
25 years ago I went to see a consultant at my local hospital. I had been referred there by my GP because I had had several terrible bouts of a skin condition called uticara. This resulted in me having huge wheals on my skin. It was terrible. It was taking over my life. I was scared. I couldn't afford to be ill now. It was intensely itchy and I felt so embarrassed about the state of my skin. It got so bad that I had to go on steroids a couple of times. I wasn't allergic to anything but we just couldn't find the cause. Anyway I was desperate to find a cure. Off I went to see this doctor. He was quite an elderly doctor and he didn't say very much but he did seem very understanding. He just wanted me to tell him about my life. When I thought I had finished he paused for a few minutes and then asked me what else I did and I continued talking. He then asked me to think about how I was juggling everything in life. At that time I was running a home on a shoe- string, I had 2 small children and a sick husband. And if that wasn't enough I was studying for a degree! The doctor didn't ask to look at my skin. He just spoke to me in a calm way. I was in control and I remember every detail. It's only now after all those years that I know that doctor was using some hypnotic language to help me realise that I had to make some changes in my life. I have never had that skin problem again. It was amazing! I am not claiming that hypnotherapy was the cure but I did realise that I had to think about me and the stress that I was under in order to make changes in my life. Can I help you to realise that you have the power to make changes in your life?
So who am I?
I am a wife, mother and healthcare professional with over 30 years experience in a variety of healthcare roles.
I have skills in management teaching and care.
I like to treat the whole person not just the symptom. This often means that I use a hypnotherapy and counselling skills.
I aim to treat all clients with care and respect no matter what their background is or what problem they bring to me.
I always want to work with other healthcae professionals so if you are having treatment elsewhere I may ask your permission to contact that person.
I use a variety of approaches and methods to meet your needs.
I am a qualified and registered hypnotherapist
I am a Counsellor and Psychotherapist
I practice integrative counselling. This means that I use a variety of approaches to meet your needs.
I am a registerd nurse.
This means that I follow a code of conduct. I assess clients, I use researched and evidenced based therapy, I keep up to date and I evaluate my practice.
I have been involved with teaching and training for many years.
I understand that different people have different ways of learning. I have taught people with many different backgrounds. I have a certificate in teaching English to overseas students. I am a self directed learner.
I am a supervisor and I enjoy coaching people to meet their potential.
I am used to public speaking.
My Qualifications include:
Diploma in Hypnotherapy
Diploma in Counselling
Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered General Nurse
MA Interprofessional Health and Community Care
BSc (Hons) Nursing
Emotional Freedom Technique Practitioner
Further Adult Education Teaching Certificate (City and Guilds 730)
Teaching English as a Foreign language Certificate (TEFL)
Cruse bereavement certificate
Professional membership includes:
The Hypnotherapy Society
General Hypnotherapy Register
International Register of hypnotherapists Specialising in IBS
Counselling Society
The Royal College of Nursing
Association for the Advancement of Meridian Energy Techniques (AAMET)
The Royal College of Nursing
I am registered with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council.
The Department of Health recommend that the public always consult with someone who is CNHC registered.
I consider continuing professional development as an important aspect of my practice to keep abreast of new developments and techniques. I regularly keep updated by attending courses. I have regular hypnotherapy and counselling supervision sessions.
Additional Hypnotherapy/counselling training has covered:
Smoking Cessation- Master Class with Donald Robertson.
Pain Management- Master Class
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ideomotor Responses
Rapid inductions
Weight loss and virtual gastric banding
Weight Loss- Master Class
Regression
Parts therapy
Anxiety, Phobias and Habits
Hypnotherapy in childbirth- Easybirthing with Sharon Mustard
Bereavement counselling- CRUSE
Sports Hypnosis
Personna Therapy- Mike Garrett, Psycho-Semantics Institute.
Deep trance- masterclass
Masterclass in Sensory Acuity with Mike Garrett, Psycho-Semantics Institute.
'The Art of Being Noticed' with Steve Miller, Steve Miller Training Ltd.
Recording masterclass with Christian Baker, Northapmpton Hypnotherapy
I am a bit of a workaholic, but I love what I do and I am always eager to find out more. I read every day so that I keep updated. My friends keep telling me that one day I might have shares with Amazon!
When I am not working I enjoy family outings, meeting friends, reading and writing, swimming and holidays abroad. In 2010 I combined a holiday to Australia to see my brother with attendance at the 60th World hypnotherapy Conference in Sydney. Who says mixing business and pleasure isn't good!!
I am a great dog lover although I don't have a dog at the moment. Sometimes I like to do something a bit different- my latest challenge is learning Spanish. And I have even found that my very basic Spanish has helped when treating people who have Spanish as their first lanaguage. I use the words of the client to connect with the subconscious mind. So knowing a few phrases in Spanish helps me to help those clients in a more familiar way. The words I use become much more meaningful to them so helping them to make the changes that they desire.
I like meeting people so several years ago I decided to become a TEFL teacher and learn how to teach English as a foreign language. This means that sometimes I help students to learn English. I can offer something different to them as I can teach them about being relaxed during exams as well as the usual speaking, reading, writing and listening exercises.
I practice self hypnosis and that is what I believe helps me balance life. It's such an easy thing to do and so enjoyable to just take a few minutes out of your life to relax your mind and your body. The more I practice self hypnosis the better it is. I like to teach my clients how to do self hypnosis too but to achieve the best from self hypnosis people must practice regularly.
So I hope your will soon find out that I am approachable, serious about what I do and I care.
Give me a call, email me (only I respond to my emails)...
You are only one step away from making that change that you desire. Be amazed as I was when I discovered hypnosis!
If you would rather just come and talk to me in a counselling session, that's Ok.
Or maybe you are interested in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). Gentle tapping on your clothed body by me or you is all it takes to release bottled up emotions and make positive changes in your life.
I live and practice in Bournemouth, Dorset and surrounding areas.
Awaken the Change
Hypnotherapy Counselling EFT
Telephone 01202 248468
email
linda@awakenthechange.co.uk
