See here for more details. I offer one to one hypnotherapy, NLP, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help you overcome your personal or professional difficulties. I am a professional hypnotherapist with over thirteen years full-time experience in helping people to restore health, happiness, and control. I specialise in treating anxiety-related difficulties and I have a wide range of experience in working with many different problems. See testimonials above for client feedback.
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Hypnotherapy is the art and science of communicating new ideas to the subconscious mind with the aid of hypnosis and modern psychotherapeutic techniques to promote healing at many levels. In practice we specifically incorporate techniques from other related therapeutic fields including CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), Psychotherapy, and NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming).
Some people are surprised to learn that hypnosis is a natural state with which we are all familiar. If you can remember how it feels when you daydream, then you'll have some idea of what it's like to enter hypnosis. If you've ever been so engrossed in a book you were reading that you didn't even notice somebody else had entered the room, well that's it too.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is based on the understanding that human beings can perceive in distorted (anxiety causing) ways. These distorted perceptions can create negative feelings and thoughts about the World, the Self, and Other People leaving us feeling anxious, angry, and depressed. Using CBT, we identify the thoughts and feelings that are causing these emotional disturbances and create alternative rational perspectives based on evidence.
I use a varied approach to your therapy and the service I offer is more than "just" a hypnotherapy treatment. It's important that you choose a therapy and a therapist that feels right for you. With years of experience and ongoing training I incorporate many different approaches including techniques used in CBT, Psychotherapy, Analysis, NLP, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.
These are genuine client testimonials kindly offered with permission to use at the end of 2015 from past clients. I approached John at two very low ebbs in my life - once in Bristol and later on in 2014. Put simply, his therapy - in many ways - saved my life. He provided a service that the NHS or other providers just did not have the abilities to do.
Reviews (4)
Jodie
Sep 22, 2013
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John is an absolutely amazing therapist! I was expected to wait 9 months on the NHS for treatment and so in my search to get better and after many rejections I came across John through Google search engine.
From our first phone call I knew John was the therapist for me, he took the time to find out what my issues were and to explain how he worked and what to expect and although I was extremely nervous he really put me at ease and made me realise there was hope for me yet.
The sessions were great, at first I was seeing John weekly for my emetophobia, OCD and anxiety panic attacks. Having gone
From our first phone call I knew John was the therapist for me, he took the time to find out what my issues were and to explain how he worked and what to expect and although I was extremely nervous he really put me at ease and made me realise there was hope for me yet.
The sessions were great, at first I was seeing John weekly for my emetophobia, OCD and anxiety panic attacks. Having gone
Scott Stowers
Aug 09, 2013
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I had weeklys session with John, via the phone as I live on the other side of the world, for approximately three months. I looked forward to each weekly session as John's advice and calming demeanour enabled me to put into practice the tools he gave me to help quell my anxiety and worries. Without his help and expertise I would not be living the fulfilling life that I now experience. I would like to recommend to anyone out there who is having difficulty with life to get in touch with John. You will be surprised at how understanding and knowledgeable he is about overcoming our demons. Thank you
Joe Pawson
Jun 15, 2013
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I first saw John about 3 years ago for my anxiety and public speaking phobia, which were completely dominating my life at the time. I only had two appointments with him (as this was all that I needed), but it has made an incredible difference to my life for which I am very thankful. Although it was a tough process that took a while, I am now virtually anxiety free and able to speak in front of large groups of people confidently (something I used to think would be impossible).
I can remember clearly the feeling of initial relief after I was walking back from my first appointment as I realised that
I can remember clearly the feeling of initial relief after I was walking back from my first appointment as I realised that
Neil Forsyth
Jun 02, 2013
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