As
a professional qualified hypnotherapist and psychotherapist Richard
runs his Cheltenham Hypnotherapy Clinic in the
centre of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. At 34, he has been practising
hypnotherapy for over six years and runs one of Gloucestershire's
busiest and most successful full-time hypnotherapy practices,
where he has assisted over 3500 people from all over the UK and
abroad.
Based at the Pittville Lawn Practice in Cheltenham,
Richard's clinical hypnotherapy experience runs into thousands
of hours treating a wide range of problems in both adults and
children, particularly specialising in the causes and treatment
of Social Anxiety, Sexual
Dysfunctions, and specific phobias such as Emetophobia.
He regularly receives referrals from GPs and others therapists
in Cheltenham and Gloucester, and works closely with IAPH colleagues
in the Gloucestershire area.
Since 2001 Richard has studied and trained with experts in the
fields of hypnotherapy, mental health and psychotherapy, and has
himself become a popular and successful lecturer and guest speaker
over the last few years.
Training and qualifications
Qualifications include:
- Diploma in Hypnotherapy and psychotherapy (Hypnotherapy Control Board, 2002)
- Advanced Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Hypnoanalysis (IAPH, 2006)
- Fellowship of the International Association of
Pure Hypnoanalysts
(awarded in 2007)
Seminars and residential training courses attended include:
- Easy Smoking Cessation programme (Rob Kelly, 2003)
- Treating survivors of Sexual Abuse and understanding
Sexual Offending
(Rob Kelly, Nov 2003, Nov 2004, Dec 2005) - Training Analysis - an advanced course enabling a therapist to take other therapists through therapy (Nov 2001)
- Hypnotherapy masterclass (Rob Kelly)
- Hypnosis for Childbirth (David Kato and David Reeves)
- Assessing Clients and understanding Personality Disorders (Rob Kelly)
- Secrets of Successful Hypnoanalysis (Rob Kelly)
- Advanced Hypnoanalytical techniques and Free Association (Rob Kelly, 2007)
In the press and media
As a full time hypnotherapist Richard has been called in to appear
on Severn Sound radio (talking about
insomnia and obsessions), and featured in magazines and newspapers
such as:
- The Daily Telegraph
- Gloucestershire Echo
- Gloucestershire Citizen
- Grapevine Magazine
- Women's Health Magazine
- American Health & Fitness



