Areas of speciality
I specialise in working with Irritable bowel Syndrome (IBS) sufferers, also in the field of anxiety / stress management. Many other symptoms of mind and body are also treated.
What to expect
Professionalism and courtesy! From the initial consultation which is the first step (no therapy done at this session, although many admit to feeling better after it!) where all your questions are answered fully.
You explain your worries and concerns, describing your presenting symptoms as fully as you can. This is your time, no interruptions, no demand just a time to be free and able to explain how things are for you and what you want to achieve from any sessions. After the initial consultation, you are given time to decide if it’s for you, or not. There is no demand, you are not expected to make a decision there and then, simply make sure you have asked all your questions and then decide in your own time when to follow this meeting up with a hypnotherapy or counselling session.
About Therapy
Hypnotherapy is a gentle safe method of helping many conditions of mind and body. By using relaxation, suggestion and imagery you are guided in making gentle changes to they way you think feel and behave, aiding you to mitigate or eliminate the presenting problem. Hypnotherapy goes back a long way, to ancient Egyptian times, the ancient Greeks had sleep temples where therapy used to be conducted. In more recent times hypnotherapy is recognised by the BMA, and also by recent NICE guidelines for managing IBS with hypnotherapy.
About me
I have been in practice since 1986. I am the author of the highly acclaimed IBS Audio Program 100™, and several other award winning self help audio programs.
My services are used and trusted by GP’s, Hospital Consultants and other medical professionals. I have occupational health experience and have written and published several research articles on the application of hypnotherapy in the research of environment. Working with patients 1 to 1 is still very important to me, even after all these years, every day I still see amazing things from amazing people.
Prices
Initial consultation currently £40.00 per session which is approximately 30- 40 minutes.
Hypnotherapy sessions currently £50 per session which is approximately 40 – 65 minutes depending on what is being presented.
My range of self help audio programs (17 titles) are variably priced and can be viewed on my website.
Opening times
Monday 1pm – 8pm
Tuesday 6pm – 8pm
Wenesday 1pm – 8pm
Thursday 6pm – 8pm
Friday By arrangement
Testimonials
Note - All testimonials can be viewed by appointment.
To the kindest, most patient, thoughtful and compassionate man I have ever met, without whose help I could not have coped with the trauma in my life; from your eternally grateful patient and friend ~ DL
Just to say thank you so very much for helping me find the light around the corner – if it hadn’t been for you I would still be wandering along that endless tunnel. Thank you. JD
Many thanks for seeing me through what must have been the worst part of my life! I will always be grateful for your help, kindness and understanding – and most of all your incredible patience! I’m doing quite well now, but I wont forget it was you who helped me to get to where I am now you taught me how to interact with a therapist ( remember the eeeek factor!) I’m so glad I met you and was able to have some of your time. Much love ~RO
I was feeling quite poorly, I’d been there before,
Wanted to stay home forever, and padlock the door
My own doctor died, and the works Doc No heart,
My new GP was worthless, I was falling apart
My mind was in turmoil, there was no escape
And YOU were my ROCK, in the flesh and on tape
You had the confidence, I couldn’t see
How our progressing sessions, would soon rescue me
How can I THANK YOU, for ending my strife
You were able to mend me, and transform my life
I still listen to your voice; no I’m not bored with you
As what was quite scary, is now safe and true
I’m now working in leisure, they seem to like me
I’m restored like the old tram, with some TLC
~ DC
