My Story

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After a successful career in Government as a policy maker and manager, I wanted to focus on my lifelong interest in how the mind works (and sometimes works against us!). I retrained as a Clinical Hypnotherapist with the University of West London and subsequently with Terence Watts, the creator of Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT®). Reflecting my interest in the therapeutic benefits of both voice and sound, I am also a certified and experienced Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) practitioner. 

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I focus on achieving rapid and sustainable results, and strongly believe that most single issues can be resolved in a few sessions. At the same time, I work with clients to resolve long-standing anxiety, process trauma or cope with challenging life events. I often work closely with other health professionals (for example, functional medics and chiropractors), recognising the inter-relationship between mind and body. For some clients, I work in a coaching rather than therapeutic role, and I am also a certified Cogmed coach. 

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I am fully insured, hold an enhanced DBS Certificate and have regular supervision. As a lifelong learner, I am always researching new techniques and evolving my own therapeutic applications of neuroscience. I am particularly interested in healing and the nervous system from the perspective of polyvagal theory (Dr Stephen Porges), as well as applying an understanding of the brain hemispheres and their functioning, strengths and limitations (c.f. Dr Iain McGilchrist) to fine-tune therapy techniques. I'm married with two children and live in South West London and I'm a confident, if not fully fluent, French speaker. When I'm not working, my free time is spent with family and friends, cooking or planning an escape from the city. 

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Qualifications and core training 

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Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) (2021) 

Comprehensive practitioner training (via Unyte, Integrated Listening Systems) in the delivery of this 5 hour sound therapy programme, as well as the science of the vagus nerve, polyvagal theory and its applications

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Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT®) Level 2 Psychology of Identity and Behaviour (2020)

18 hours of lectures with a written examination 

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Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT®) Level 1 General Psychopathology (2019)

18 hours of lectures with written and oral examinations, for qualified psychotherapists only 

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Post-Graduate Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis (Distinction), London College of Clinical Hypnosis, University of West London (2018)

150+ hours of lectures and tutorials in advanced hypnosis and psychotherapy techniques with examined post-graduate level assignments over 1 year 

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Post-Graduate Certificate in Clinical Hypnosis (Distinction), London College of Clinical Hypnosis, University of West London (2016)

200+ hours of lectures and tutorials with examined coursework, practical assessments and clinical case studies over 1.5 years 

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Masters in Public Administration (MPA)

(Distinction), Warwick Business School, University of Warwick (2012) 

A wide-ranging 3 year post-graduate degree covering all aspects of leadership and organisational management in a public sector context. Dissertation: Individual and collective cognitive bias in organisational decision-making

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Masters in English Language and Literature (MA)

(2:1), Somerville College, University of Oxford (2000)

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Professional associations 

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Practitioner Member of the British Society of Clinical Hypnosis (BSCH)

Independent professional body to assure high standards of ethical practice in hypnotherapy and Continuing Professional Development (CPD). 

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