Professional Memberships

I am a registered member of various professional, reputable, world-wide organisations. Each organisation requires me to adhere to a Strict Code of Ethics. This means that I am committed to a high level of professionalism, on-going training, and supervision ensuring that my clients always receive a safe, sound therapy.

My memberships are with:

• The Association of Professional Hypnosis and Psychotherapy (APHP).
  
  
  
  
  
  
• The British National Register of Advanced Hypnotherapists (NRAH).
  
  





• The National Council of Psychotherapists (NCP).
  
  





• The UK Confederation of Hypnotherapy Organisations (UKCHO).
  
  
  

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Hypnotherapy > Hypnotherapy and Modern Medicine

Hypnosis heals the Mind and Body

Nowadays, Hypnotherapy is recognised by many branches of orthodox medicine as an extremely valuable alternative to drugs. It can be used to accelerate healing, and help combat pain.

The British Medical Association (BMA) uses Hypnosis

In 1955 the British Medical Association accepted Hypnotherapy as an extremely valuable method of treatment, and has been making use of it to help people with many illnesses ever since. There probably is no better way to reduce stress and anxiety permanently, and remember, whatever your problem, these are always contributing factors.

Hypnotherapy Referrals via the NHS

Back in 2001, the government recognised that ‘Complementary and Alternative Medicine’ does have a part to play within the National Health Service (NHS) but to do so it must meet the same standards and criteria as other NHS treatments and therapies. As a result, all the major organisations within the Hypnotherapy profession are working together to achieve voluntary self-regulation, so that NHS patients can be referred onto professionally qualified Clinical Hypnotherapists & Psychotherapists such as myself for therapy in the future. At present, this is something that clients need to arrange and pay for privately. For more information, read about ‘Hypnotherapy Regulations’.

Pain Control and Pain Relief with Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy helps people use their minds to achieve therapeutic change. It can be instrumental in finding coping strategies, and using inner strengths and qualities to activate innate healing forces within us, so we can control pain and find relief from our symptoms.

Chronic Pain

Dr. Stephen Allen, a Consultant at the Pain Management Unit of The Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading, believes that psychological factors and chronic pain are connected. He says, “Psychological factors do not actually cause the pain but they do influence the way that patients perceive and cope with their pain”. He believes that in order to manage chronic pain the patient needs to be treated holistically both emotionally and physically.

Dr. Allen and his team work with both in and outpatients who are on drug therapy to relieve chronic pain. He uses various different approaches depending on the individual patient, in order to complement the effectiveness of the drug therapy programme. By getting the balance just right, the intake of drugs can be monitored and frequently the dosage reduced significantly as the pain is controlled. The patients are also taught relaxation techniques to help them manage their emotional and physical well-being.

Chemical Anaesthesia

Hypnosis can also produce chemical anaesthesia, so that a person can have dental work carried out without the normal injections e.g. a filling, or tooth extraction. It can even be used to replace general anaesthetic to carry out more serious operations.

Surgery under Hypnosis: Example of a Hernia Operation

At the beginning of 2006, a programme called 'Hypnosurgery Live' was produced (shown on Sky Satellite TV Channel 'More4'), and a man underwent a Hernia Operation on live television. It was truly amazing to watch! He was in no pain whatsoever, and was up and walking around immediately after the operation. As a result, he avoided all the possible risks and negative side effects of having a general anaesthetic which was his main reason for turning to Hypnotherapy as an alternative. Furthermore, he needed less time off work to recuperate from the operation.

Example of a Knee Operation under Hypnosis

In July 2008 a woman in Peterborough underwent keyhole knee surgery with no pain relief or sedative; she simply hypnotised herself, and said she experienced no pain whatsoever, only calmness throughout. The Anaesthetist was on standby during the operation but was not needed. BBC News reported that the operation was a success, and the woman claimed that she would use self-hypnosis again if she ever needed surgery in the future.

The Mind and the Immune System

The two work closely together, and by keeping the mind healthy, strong and positive during any physical illness including Cancer, it can help to manage pain, control anxiety and stress, and prevent depression.

Cancer Care

Dr. Rumi Peynovska and her team based at Charing Cross Hospital in London work with cancer patients on a daily basis to help them deal with the symptoms they are experiencing as a result of their particular diagnosis.

Dr. Peynovska and her team have conducted clinical medical trials that prove the Hypnotherapy work they do at the hospital actually helps Cancer patients manage their pain, prolong their lives and sometimes make a complete recovery.

Larger scale more randomised clinic trials are needed to reinforce the important beneficial results the treatment provides. However, in the meantime, Dr. Peynovska and her team continue to help patients activate their own healing powers so they can manage their health effectively.

The Power of the Mind

There are many other examples that have also demonstrated just how powerful Hypnotherapy actually is. The power of the mind is truly a remarkable thing... the key is to get your mind working for you rather than against you, and that is what I teach my clients every day!

More information on the power of positive thinking and how to focus your mind in a positive way to help you achieve positive results.