Interview skills

Thanks again for the hypnotherapy and the help it gave me in getting a job.

"I was having difficulty getting employment contracts because of the way I came across in interviews.

Doug's hypnotherapy sessions helped a lot by enabling me to really show my confidence and abilities.

I received very positive feedback on the next 2 first interviews and was offered a job at the first second interview."
Steve, Finance Contractor, Wandsworth

Panic Attacks

Matt came to me in June 2011. He was struggling with Panic Attacks on Pitches for a top London PR agency, this was beginning to seriously affect his performance.

Matt wrote this Sept 2011

Overall, I'd say things have improved. I feel less anxious in the build up and the upsurge of panic seems more in control before I present.

I have kept up the good practices you taught me, pay more visits to my sanctuary and remember my magic moments on a more regular basis. I have stayed off the caffeine after your advice, which was particularly tricky when on holiday in Italy. It took me a while to find out how to order it.

The relaxation recording was very helpful during the holidays on my ipod and I chuckled every time when Mika's 'Relax, Take it Easy' tune followed on from you counting me out from a trance. I now use that tune to lift my spirits and remind me of laying totally serene in a warm sunlit room.

I have a presentation this week and will watch that storyboard I drew in its filmic form on screen beforehand.
Matt, Creative Director, Putney, London SW15

Bulimia

Natalie came for therapy Feb 2011 for lifelong Bulimia

She wrote this letter to me from Australia, September 2011

I'm doing well - in terms of making myself sick, no incidences since leaving the UK unless you count from food poisoning (which I don't).

My thoughts around food also feel more relaxed but I do still find myself over-thinking what I’m choosing/eating a little bit & sticking to a few rules, it isn't stressing me out very often at all though which is good considering I've had to eat out for pretty much every meal. Nearly every meal has also been in the company of others so it puts the pressure on a bit to keep calm and not seem like a weirdo!

I've used magic moments a bit and listened to the recording a few times too, using the techniques a little to try and have patience with my boyfriend and also be more confident. Oh and preparing to have patience with my mum!!

I think everything is definitely better - although I have had a few spontaneous moments where I've had to really fight to hold back tears when thinking about the last year and especially thinking about getting home and seeing my parents. And feel like I am putting the last year into a bit of perspective which is also good.

Thanks so much for your help, I did really learn a lot and am very thankful for the experience!
Natalie, Luxury Brand Fashion Designer, Fulham, London SW6

Relationship Difficulties

Julia came to see me for relationship problems. She had been returning to a relationship that had been unfulfilling and wanted the strength to maintain a boundary and resist her X-Partners request to return.

In August 2011 she wrote to me

About a month I came to you for hypnotherapy for relationship issues, and you said to let you know how I got on. Predictably, as like every time before this, the man I spoke to you about has been in touch and so far I haven't responded to him, so I hope that the hypnotherapy worked this time. I miss him incredibly still but can see how the relationship will never go anywhere. So thank you for your help, and I hope it continues to work
Julia, Consultant, Chiswick, London W4

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Trisha came for Therapy Spring 2010 for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

She wrote this spring 2011

'I can't tell you how much the session's with you have helped me! '
I can sit with my daughter and look into her face taking in every detail for as long as she will let me, without any interruption, there is nothing else going on in my brain! Like the next thing I have to do or the thing I haven't done or some useless snippet of conversation, a song etc repeating over and over !! nothing else except her and me. Never felt that before or can't remember it...I can go to the beach and actually hear the waves and fully take it all in without the constant distraction of the head noise. I can watch tv/read a book, magazine for a long to me without struggling to concentrate because it is just happening...for a long time! I'm actually watching/reading, paying attention and taking it all in! I can drive a car, walk around a wet pool deck etc without the intrusion of big bright images of the terrible things that could go wrong! I just do things without the added "bonus" of unwanted commentary in my head!! Thank you very much again...
Trisha, Recent Mum & Author, Chiswick, London W4

Presentation Skils and Performance Anxiety

Nathan came for four sessions to really 'up his presentation game' March 2011

'Just to let you know that the presentation went very well much better than I could have expected. I would like to thank you for your help and advice, it paid off immensely.'
Nathan, IT Analyst, Fulham, London SW6

Sexual Issues

Guy came to see me for erection problems in Spring 2010

'I just wanted to let you know that Sarah gave birth to our daughter Claire 10 days ago, and I really wanted to express my gratitude to you for helping make it all possible! Quite apart from helping us kick things off, I'm really grateful for the calmness and feelings of being in control which you enabled me to achieve, it's really allowing me to enjoy my little girl without stressing about what the future may or may not bring. I really do owe you so much.'
Guy, Compliance Law, London Investment Bank, Putney, London SW15

Panic Attacks

'I came to Doug having suffered fairly debilitating and frightening panic attacks for 4-5 years. These were connected to my relationships and my career, both areas in which I felt pretty 'stuck' and unable to progress. Doug was a very calm and understanding presence right from the start. Both his approach and language were straightforward and I felt at ease discussing my issues.

Through our work together I managed to see a more balanced and measured view of my life situation. I would really like to thank Doug for his sincerity, his patience and his genuine concern for me as a patient. The panic attacks have cleared up and my life feels a lot lighter, freer and happier. Thank you Doug!'
Duncan, Chartered Accountant, Fulham, London SW6

Nail Biting

'I have been biting my nails from a very young age and I have never been able to stop this habit. I decided to visit Doug in March 2010 and have a 2 hour hypnotherapy session. I was quite nervous about what hypnotherapy would bring as I haven’t experienced it before. Doug is extremely professional and he takes his time to understand what it is that you want to gain out of the session. My session was highly successful and I believe this was because of the great care and consideration taken towards my needs.

Doug is very understanding and informed me on how the session will run beforehand which I found very helpful. I would recommend Doug to any of my friends or family members and I would definitely visit him in the future if I wish to have any other sessions.'
Nadia, Beauty Consultant, Paddington, London W2

Interview Skills

'Thanks again for your help preparing for my interview.

I do think that it helped -- I was a bit nervous, but not too much, and was practising your zen ping pong !

I still wasn't sure that the interview had gone that well -- but that was a matter of not really having good answers to questions rather than being too nervous. However, slightly to my surprise they called and offered me the job, so it can't have been too bad!

Thanks once again.'
Ashley, IT Project Manager, Putney, London SW15

Anger Management

'I think I'd like to say that you were professional, you listened and you gave me what I came in the door for - an effective immediate solution for my anger problem. However, I also appreciated the fact that you were quick to signpost possible future areas for work without insisting that I dealt with underlying issues immediately. You were insightful, efficient and all-together competent; I would certainly recommend you to a friend or family member.'
Vanessa, Writer, Peckham, London SE15

Presentation & Public Speaking

'All went well on the 25th, the day ran smoothly (with some usual minor hiccups that always happen). My presenting session went well, everything we discussed happened and I was surprised when my session time came to an end; I felt I could have easily kept talking (which is surprising to me). To that end thank you so much, you have really helped me overcome a problem that I thought was insurmountable.'
Mark. Senior Management Team NHS West London, Putney, London SW15

Low Self esteem

'For a very long time I had a list, things I wanted to achieve but always told myself I couldn't. Nothing big like world peace, I just wanted to enjoy my life and not feel inhibited. I wanted to study, change my career meet new people. The thought of doing any of these things terrified me I worried so much about how others saw me that I hardly lived at all I just got by as best as I could. A friend suggested hypnotherapy I felt a little sceptical at first but It really helped me to realise that I have the strength to achieve the things on my list. I no longer feel the same level of anxiety that I use to, I am enjoying my life more.'
G Floyd, Shoreditch, London EC1

Depression

'I initially sought out Doug’s help in an attempt to overcome the constant negativity that was weighing me down and causing me to fail, or at least feel like I was failing in all areas of my life: personal, professional, financial. I was suffering all the usual symptoms associated with depression (stress, anger, self loathing, lack of self esteem, lack of confidence, sleepless nights etc) and consequently trapped in a vicious circle with no seeming escape.'

'Working with Doug I was able to focus on all that was good and positive, allowing me to sleep at nights, enjoy the simple pleasures of life and start smiling again. On a deeper level Doug made me realise that all is not as bad as it seems and has allowed my mind to reconnect with the positive emotions (and, consequently, positive people) in life rather than focus on the negative.'

'I came to look forward to our weekly sessions of hypnotherapy, though initially sceptical and embarrassed, and was quite amazed to feel the difference as my spirits were lifted.'
N G, Blackheath, London SE3