Testimonials

I’m so happy to share my experience of the time I have spent with Amanda in our hypnotherapy sessions. I have already been very vocal with family, friends and colleagues about the positive effect it has had on me, though really they have already noticed - and commented on it. I came to hypnotherapy with no expectations, just trusting Amanda. The on-going explanation and education during our sessions about how the mind works I have found so enlightening and sustaining. And challenging, but I’ve enjoyed that too. I felt I learnt something new every session, and I increasingly saw it’s relevance to me, how it applied to my life experiences each time. I had some ‘light bulb’ moments! I was happily shocked by how quickly the benefits of Amanda’s therapy kicked in. After an introductory session and being given an audio to listen to before bed I had the best, most unbroken night’s sleep I could remember. I look forward to that audio every night! Over the weeks with Amanda, and during the really lovely time we spent talking, I felt my attitude moved from perhaps struggling to recall or recognise good things that had happened, to noticing them as and when they did, and taking a minute to reflect on that and feel pleased. And as the weeks went by to then looking out for those moments, being more aware and alert to them. And step-by-step to then actually creating them and making them happen. That’s where I am now- and it feels so good. I have shared my experience with those around me, some are very open to it and interested, but some are nervous about ‘being on the couch’ and losing control. I can only say that my time on the couch was absolutely beautiful. Led by Amanda, carefully and so skilfully guided by her, yes. But it was me who chose to relax my breathing, my muscles and joints, me who chose to give that time entirely to myself, which in a busy life and a stressful world was a joyful, joyful thing to do. For me, neither of us was in charge - we were a partnership. I’m so glad I had this experience, and so glad it was with Amanda. I run, colleagues go to gyms, I get my hair done, friends get their nails or eyebrows or whatever looked after. Our appearance, our physical fitness is something we look after and even carries some expectation that it should be done, the time and effort should be given. This experience for me has been an eye opener about how the care for your mind should carry just as much weight, or more. And viewed absolutely in the same positive, rewarding, self-care way. Plus I personally think my time with Amanda has done as much for my appearance as a fitness or beauty regime. I smile. I feel younger. And I have time. I’m not entirely sure where this has come from, but I genuinely feel there are more hours in the day. I have more confidence that once I have done a job it has been done successfully and I can move onto whatever is next – and that might be just relaxing, reading, listening to music. My ‘to do’ lists are still there but they are just a reminder rather than a list of tasks that I carry around and weigh heavy. I really believe this therapy is something we should all fit into all our lives. It’s a mental couch to 5k, or 10k, or half marathon, or however far you want to go. And it’s a strength to even wonder if it could benefit you, and of course then to go and seek it . I feel now that with Amanda’s guidance and skill, I’m better armed to face the world and be up and at it! But if things change, I know now that I have someone to turn to who I have so appreciated spending time with and who has made me feel very comfortable sharing my week with, the big and the little details, making some sense of them, and who can help me to see the way through if the waters get muddied and I should want that guidance to clear them. I’d be so happy to ask Amanda for that help and support. M.O.