How I Can Help
Through Quest Cognitive Hypnotherapy I support people to make changes and move towards a more conscious and connected life, whatever that means for them.
For some people that might mean developing more of something like confidence, calm or self-compassion. For others it might mean letting go of something like anxiety, phobias or low mood. Some people may want to stop doing something they don’t like or that causes themselves or others harm. Others may want to start something they’ve previously felt unable to.
I believe you already have all the strengths and resources within you to move yourself towards that life you’d like to lead, increasingly free from old patterns and limitations. Together we can help you let go of those patterns, and free-up your strengths and resources for growth.
“I am not what has happened to me. I am what I choose to become”
- Carl Jung
What is
Quest Cognitive Hypnotherapy
Quest Cognitive Hypnotherapy is a modern, evidence based* model of talking therapy that draws tools from Hypnotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), and Solution Focused Brief Therapy, amongst others. It recognises that each person is an individual who both experiences whatever they’re struggling with in a way unique to them, and is looking for their unique future beyond that struggle. Whereas some traditional therapies offer standardised solutions, as a Cognitive Hypnotherapist, I will tailor my approach to treatment so they best suit your individual experience and desired solution.
That can start with a free 20min phone consultation call to help clarify your needs, answer any questions, understand whether we may be a good fit, and talk through process and costs.
“I think that therapy is the process of helping your client remain in growth during the periods when they used to be triggered into protection and, at a higher level, the goal of personal development is that of learning how to remain in growth regardless of our situation.”
- Trevor Silvester, Founder, The Quest Institute
My story
You could say my journey here started when trained as a Chartered Accountant, working for a global Professional Services company. That part of my path led me through the dynamic world of Mergers and Acquisitions, to a Renewable Energy Tech startup.
I was “ticking the standard success boxes”. Except for the small detail that what I was unknowingly chasing, and the ways I was managing myself (intense working hours, perfectionism, alcohol), were leaving me experiencing debilitating anxiety and had me on a path towards Burnout. And I was so buried in it all I had no idea, until the symptoms could no longer be ignored and I was on the verge of breakdown. Although I was slow to take action, ultimately that forced me to therapy, and I was incredibly fortunate to land in the capable hands of a Quest Cognitive Hypnotherapist.
Change
Over several years of QCH therapy, personal learning, yoga and several major life and career changes, I recognised that I was drawn to support people navigating their own challenges and changes. And as importantly, that my experiences allow me increasingly to understand that we’re all fellow strugglers, in different ways, at different times, for different reasons. And that means I can effectively support others experiencing challenges with compassion and without judgement.
From the vantage point of now, I can look back at that experience as a gift, even if at the time it was terrifying, confusing and painful, because over time they've led me to being able to help others make changes in their own lives.
“Our painful experiences aren’t a liability – they’re a gift. They give us perspective and meaning, an opportunity to find our unique purpose and our strength.” Dr Edith Eger
Therapy training
I trained as a Quest Cognitive Hypnotherapist, NLP Practitioner and Master Practitioner at the internationally acclaimed Quest Institute at Regents College in London. I am a member of the National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH), the Quest Cognitive Hypnotherapy Practitioners Association (QCHPA) and hold the Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma (HPD) – the first nationally accredited Hypnotherapy qualification. I hold Professional Indemnity insurance through Oxygen, part of the Marsh group and, through Continuing Professional Development (CPD), evolve and build my skills and approach.
Work with me
I offer a free 20 minute, no obligation phone consultation call to help clarify your needs, answer any questions, understand whether we may be a good fit, and talk through process and costs.
After initial consultation our work will start with a 60-90 minute session for us to understand your individual experience and how you’d like to be beyond it. This allows me to tailor a treatment plan to your unique needs.
Following that, sessions are 60 minutes, and it’s generally session two onwards where we roll our sleeves up and really get into making change.
All new clients start with a block of 3 sessions to give the opportunity to experience change and at that point we’ll be able to see how much change has been possible, and whether more sessions could create more change. After that, sessions can be one-off. Some people can experience change in less sessions, for some it can take more: as with life, therapy comes with no guarantees, but I can commit to working together in partnership. Each of us turning up and committing to moving you forwards can give you the best chance to guide yourself to change, and that means that change is possible. Until we start working together neither of us know how quickly or how much, just that it’s possible.
Where I think it’s beneficial I’ll provide short audio recordings between sessions to help consolidate the work we’ve done together.
Sessions are £230 for a block of 3, after which single sessions are available at £85 each. Payment is by bank transfer before the session, or first session of a block.
I work both Online (over Zoom) and In-Person at Sheffield Wellness Centre, Abbeydale Road, Sheffield, UK.
Three sessions
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20 minute consultation
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For All New Clients; Optional thereafter
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Three sessions of 60 - 90 mins
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Tailored Treatment Plan to your Individual needs
Single session
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20 minute consultation
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For Existing Clients
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Single session 60 - 90 mins
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Tailored Treatment Plan to your Individual needs
Business Hours:
Online or In-Person at Sheffield Wellness Centre (S7):
Mon: Closed
Tues: 1030 – 1730
Wed: 1030 – 1630
Thurs: 1030 – 1830
Fri: 1030 – 1500
Sat & Sun: Closed
