Although being told several times that I should be a healer (once by a person I didn't even know!) I was reluctant to start on a journey I had no understanding of.

Then my Father became terminally ill and spent his last few months in a wonderful hospice, filled with laughter and love.

During this period I became fascinated by the visiting healers, the remarkable effect they had and the peace they gave. From then on I decided to give into my destiny.

I spent the next two years training as a healer with the Sussex Healers Association and became a full healer, following my final assessment.

My particular interest in cancer care continued and I became an approved volunteer therapist with The Olive Tree Cancer Support Charity in the summer of 2006.

Having decided I would also like to study massage, in particular Indian Head Massage, I researched the Practitioner courses available. I took the British School of Yoga as it is very traditionally based. This fitted very well as I am a student of philosophy, with an interest in Ayurvedic, and a regular meditator. I am a meditation/relaxation teacher, something I have 20 years experience in.

My passion for what I do goes beyond words and I believe that transmits to the level of service I give to my clients. I would be delighted if you would give me the opportunity to prove this.

I am fully insured, registered and bound by the Code of Ethics of the professional organisations that I am a member of. I am committed to my continuing professional development through courses, workshops and personal research.

I have been curious in hypnosis ever since I was a small child. I never lost the interest, but I didn't look into it for many years.

Having suffered from a needle phobia in the past I know how debilitating it can be. After suffering for a few years with it I decided to go and see a hypnotherapist to get myself sorted out. I have to admit this was after my local doctor tried to cure me of my phobia by repeatedly placing syringes in front of me! I was quite amazed that following a couple of sessions I was able to bear the sight of needles and even stand to have them inserted into my arm. I wasn't free of my problem completely, but at least was more in control of it.

I had hypnotherapy a few years later to help me give up smoking and was amazed again with the results. How easy it was to give up when you're able to determine the root cause and remove that reason for smoking!

I decided then to take a weekend course in hypnotherapy, during which I learnt the basics of hypnotherapy (not enough to practice, but a great weekend).

Finally I decided that it was time to extend my knowledge and gain a proper qualification so that I can help others overcome issues they may have. I looked about on the internet for training companies, and started to read more about hypnotherapy and Neuro Linguistic Programming, or NLP. I found a great training company in Brighton, East Sussex (NLP World), and decided to do my NLP, Hypnotherapy, and Time Line Therapy™ practitioner course. As I'm sure my colleagues from the course will attest, all I can say is "Wow"! What a brilliant course, and an amazing way to be able to help people.

Having qualified as a practitioner I started up practice with Amanda, and signed up for my Master Practitioner course with NLP World, which I will be commencing shortly.

I hope to meet some of you readers soon, so that any problems, negative emotions, limiting beliefs that you have can be resolved quickly, and above all painlessly!

I am fully insured, registered and bound by the Code of Ethics of the professional organisations that I am a member of. I am committed to my continuing professional development through courses, workshops and personal research.