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About me

The mind and our reactions to our thoughts have long since fascinated me. I studied this subject informally on and off culminating in my decision to train as a therapist. I wanted to learn a therapeutic technique which was not only fast and effective but which concentrated more on how people fulfilled their potential rather than why they sometimes do not (although this is important too). I also wanted to learn a therapy which would further my understanding of and respect for the innate instincts underlying human behaviour.

I chose to undertake hypnotherapy training at the Clifton Practice in Bristol (CPHT) which is an independently accredited centre of excellence in hypnotherapy and psychotherapy training incorporating Brief Solution Focused Therapy.

An enduring interest of mine has been sport and outdoor pursuits. Over the years I have enjoyed swimming, tennis, archery and hiking as a participant and watched athletics and tennis extensively. It was whilst participating in archery that I first became aware of hypnosis in sport. Although I was only a good club archer myself I was in contact with members of the British Archery Team some of whom had used hypnosis in their preparations. My participation in archery taught me how learning to focus the mind can make a difference which will extend itself throughout other areas of life. In hypnotherapy we utilise the capacity of the mind to focus and discipline itself which has important implications in sport and in life.

I would be delighted to help you achieve your sporting potential. If your sport is one of which I have no personal experience I look forward to learning from you the physical skills you need to perfect. I then apply my skills to releasing negative self beliefs and increasing your motivation and concentration together with helping you to “rehearse” the skills and responses needed.

There is a significant body of scientific evidence supporting the concept that using visualisation to “practice” a skill enables that skill to be performed with greater ease, at a higher level and with greater probability of accurate replication. This knowledge has important implications for those who consistently perform below par when it really matters or who feel they do not quite fulfil their potential whether in sport or any other field of endeavour.

My personal philosophy has been greatly informed by the information I have synthesised from both my own life experience and the books and, lectures I have enjoyed over the years. The following writers/teachers have had a strong influence upon my thinking and have inspired me hugely:-


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