Bristol > Clifton > BS : 1 > Kay Cook Name:   Kay Cook    I practise at:   The Clifton Practice, 8 - 10 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol BS1 and at:   Bath Natural Health Clinic, James Street West, Bath, Somerset BA1   Website:   http://www.newhorizons-hypno.com     Phone:   07947 233484      Professional    membership:   APHP  -  Association for Professional Hypnosis and Psychotherapy   HA  -  The Hypnotherapy Association   NCH  -  National Council for Hypnotherapy   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 Solution Focused Brief Therapy and an evolutionary understanding of the mind. The infinity symbol incorporated in my logo is carefully chosen to reflect my wonder at the greatness of human potential and my understanding that hypnotherapy is a tool which will assist people in their desire to let go of limiting patterns and perceptions of self and facilitate the changes they want to make. A few diamond truths of existence: Lowering anxiety increases our chances of enjoying good health and slows down the rate at which we age. We have the ability to increase our capacity to use our intellectual minds to problem solve and concentrate. Increasing calmness and motivation helps us to take control and change our thinking and responses to life in the way we desire. Our thinking and response patterns comprise the building blocks of our biographies. Changing our thinking can be the starting point of a voyage of discovery. Just a single step can have far reaching positive affects - giving up smoking inevitably increases the probability of experiencing good health in the future. Clients are taught to understand how their minds work in the context of the ancient fight, flight or freeze response which kept our primitive ancestors safe. Although the core of my approach is solution focussed brief therapy thinking styles and underlying beliefs are analysed from a cognitive behavioural perspective (not Freudian analysis) to identify aspects which have created or sustained the problem. Clients are guided not controlled and will retain the ability to reject suggestions if you so desire. Trance allows direct access to the subconscious mind where behaviour patterns, beliefs about self and instinctive reactions are held. Positive suggestions and guided imagery are used to promote and reinforce positive thinking and to help you to make the changes you wish to. Solution focused brief therapy is used to help you to disassociate from the emotions of past or anticipated future events and to overcome blocks to achieving your goals. Hypnotherapy and psychotherapy can help you to deal with: Stress, anger and anxiety management, fears, panic and phobias. Smoking cessation, and habit control. Losing weight, body image, eating and appetite issues. Become more relaxed and deal with life and problems more effectively. Low confidence and self-esteem issues, shyness, blushing and stammering. Exam, driving test or travel anxiety. Special occasion, public speaking or interview nerves. Dental or medical treatment nerves or phobias. Always living in a muddle/chaos - create calmness and clarity. Medically investigated IBS, depression, eczema, psoriasis, pain, bedwetting, some sexual problems and far more. Maximising sporting or study potential - helping you to fulfilment via calmness, concentration, visualisation and motivation. Personal development via calmness, concentration, clear thinking, motivation and goal formulation. Before clients commit themselves to therapy, I offer a free initial 30 minute consultation at which the therapy and expected number of sessions will be discussed. One session anti-smoking therapy lasts for 1h 30 minutes to 2 hours, and includes a top up session if required over the first 6 months. Fees including free CD: 1 hour £45 One session Anti-smoking: £90 Children (over 10) £25 Concessions £35 To arrange a free initial consultation or an appointment at a clinic in Totnes or Exeter contact me now. Home visits available in some circumstances. Qualifications & Training Clinical Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy Diploma. DHP Diploma Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy. HPD Hypnotherapy Practioner Diploma independently accredited NVQ4. MNCH (LIC) Licentiate Member National Council for Hypnotherapy. LAPHP Licentiate Association for Psychotherapy & Hypnotherapy. LHS Licentiate Hypnotherapy Society. Diploma CBT for Hypnotherapists.