About Me

Having always been fascinated with human behaviour, I first studied Psychology in 1993 and went on to gain a BSc(Hons) in Psychology at the University of Kent. During my time there, I also trained as a member of Niteline, a guidance and listening service for the public. Shortly after that, I began training in Counselling.

In 1998 I decided that Hypnotherapy was the way forward for me, having seen the benefits to a close family member. I trained with EICH in 2000 for my Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy (DHP) and on graduation I became a Member of the Association for Professional Hypnosis and Psychotherapy (MAPHP). After five years I was awarded the status of Accredited Member and I became a Supervisor to newer therapists. I also carry out Training Analysis with students and newly qualified members of APHP. I am also a member of the National Register of Psychotherapists and Counsellors (MNRPC) and the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)

My main areas of interest are hypnosis for childbirth (CHBPP), confidence-building, smoking cessation and weight issues.

During 2009, I took maternity leave for the birth of my son. For those who have shown interest, I successfully used hypnosis for pain control during labour, and only resorted to a few minutes of gas and air after 35 hours. Unfortunately, emergency medical intervention was needed during the birth itself, but I believe the hypnosis also helped in maintaining a sense of calm and avoidance of other drugs, and in the recovery period following a major haemorrhage and subsequent emergency surgery.