Until recently the NCH have forbidden the use of Testimonials, but have now changed the code of ethics so that Testimonials may be used provided they are unsolicited and of course I have the permission of the client to publish what they have written.

So, here are a few emails that I have received which I hope gives you a taste of the quality of service that I offer.

Chris came while she was pregnant with her 3rd child:

Well Lola finally arrived on the 17th at 12.15am weighing 8lb 6oz shows what I knew about the 13th! I was induced on the 16th and was encouraged to sit on the birthing ball to get the contractions going so we had a nice evening watching TV. I was thinking of my beach and managing quite nicely then at around 9.30pm the contractions really kicked in; I panicked a bit and asked for an epidural. The man came with his trolley and explained everything to me and was just about start when his beeper went off and he had to rush off to A & E.

At that point I made a decision to not panic and get on with it I went completely silent and just repeatedly went over what you'd shown me and it really worked. The midwives kept wanting to check the strength of the contractions because they didn't think they were that strong as I wasn't making a sound. The only other form of pain relief I used was my tens machine so I can't thank you enough for making this possible.

She's been really good so far eating and sleeping loads and allowing me to get on with my work. Kaylon and Millie think she's fab although now they just squabble over who's going to push her buggy. Thanks again.

Paul - a Happy ex smoker:

You may not remember me; I came to you about 3 and half years ago for some help with stopping smoking. It was the beginning of August or the end of July 2005. I have often thought that I should get in touch with you and let you know about my progress, but then I have always forgotten to email you whenever I'm at a computer. I would just like to say a big "THANK YOU" for your help and you'll be pleased to know that I haven't even had so much as a drag on a cigarette since our session, 3 and a half years ago. Thanks to your help, my life has changed for the better and for that I am eternally grateful. My girlfriend and I now live together in Harrow in a smoke free flat, our things don't stink and I feel a lot healthier, both physically and mentally, since giving up.

I hope everything is going well for you now and does so in the future. I wish you all the best. Thanks again!
 

Fiona used to have big issues around food:

I just wanted to let you know that I think the last session definitely did the trick!!  I am overjoyed.  Thank you soooo much - you are really a star!
 
I made a conscious effort the first few days to visualise myself as often as possible hugging myself and telling myself I would always be there for me, and that I didn't need to worry that that support would ever disappear, because it would always be within me. As the days have passed the frequency has reduced but I do try to take the time to do it once a day to be on the safe side!
 
I've noticed that I've been much, much calmer around food.  It's the little things.. I've lost urge to shove something/anything in my mouth when I first get in from work, I don't have that deep gnawing urge to nibble as I'm preparing/cooking, I've felt calm plating it up before eating and it has seemed the most natural thing in the world to eat slowly at the dining table!! 
 
I found myself at the dining table at 9pm last night, with a slice of bread and butter (I was still peckish after the tea) and was struck by how a) I had no guilt eating it because I was genuinely still hungry, b) that I had buttered it and plated it without nibbling or even considering nibbling it!! c) I had naturally gravitated to the dining table to eat it and d) I felt completely satisfied by it without the old "should I/shouldn't I?' urge to go and demolish the whole loaf!  It sounds so silly, but for me it was just an amazing little moment... to realise my natural instinct has been changed, and I thought I just have to let you know!
 
What is lovely is that I don't feel nervous that I'm not going to keep the behaviour up.  I just seem to find the whole process of being around food less stressful... the angst about it has gone.
 
I also haven't been using food for comfort at all.  I've had a couple of occasions since the session where I really would have turned to food in the past and I just haven't even considered it.  I have felt the emotions and just been OK 'feeling them' without needing to eat anything.  The first was a happy occasion... a first date!  I was absolutely petrified beforehand but felt no need to stuff any choccie down my throat.  Since then I have also got through the awful will he/won't he arrange a second date (he has!).  My tum has been in knots, I've acknowledged the nerves and fear of rejection, but I've felt no desire to comfort eat! 
 
And today is another breakthrough.  It's Emma's Dad's funeral (she was in tears on the phone this morning) which has coincided with birthday cake in the office.... the last time I had the "Bereavement + Birthday Cake" scenario it started the mega binge of 10,000 calories which brought me back to you!  Do you know, I didn't even fancy any of the cake!  Not in the "I'm going to be really good and resist it" way... but in a genuine "take it or leave it" way.  I haven't even been down to look at it, or had any of those 'should I go and have a look, no I shouldn't' conversations in my head.
 
I can't believe how much anxiety I had around food all the time.  Now I know it's early days, but at least if I feel the emotional need coming on again, I know have the tools to help me overcome it.
 
So thank you, thank you, thank you.  Once again you're 'fixed me'!  I really don't know what I'd do without you.
 

Marcus is now free from his flying phobia

Dear Katy,

I just wanted to thank you for transforming my life! When I came to see you in November 2010 I had developed a phobia of flying. Like many people I had always been apprehensive about it. However, following a particularly turbulent return flight from New York 2 years ago, where even the cabin crew looked petrified, I decided I could not step foot on another plane. I was very panicked during the flight and, subsequently, the mere thought of getting on a plane had the same effect. It proved to be a rather limiting decision given the number of friends and family living abroad. The final straw came when my partner and I were invited to a friend’s landmark birthday at New Years Eve 2010 in the South of France.

Determined to go, we looked into the cost of a return rail journey. Since it added up to in excess of £2000.00 I realised it was time to take action about my problem.

We booked the flights first and then I called you to arrange an appointment. To be truthful, just discussing things over the phone made me feel confident that you would be able to help me.

Following my appointment with you, the trip to France was a great success. Since then I have flown to the Algarve and I recently returned from a holiday in Thailand. The trip consisted of a 12 hour flight to Bangkok followed by a 1 and a half hour flight to one of the islands. I arrived with no problems and returned the same way.

What can I say? 1 hour with you sorted me out once and for all and I haven’t looked back.

Thank you again.

This man (who wishes to be anonymous) had phobias around using the phone and saying his name:

It's been an exciting week and much to my surprise it seems I have made a significant amount of progress. I have been chatting and speaking on the phone and it seems the phobia has more or less gone (phoned and received phone calls with any problems). I've been meditating/visualising everyday and also doing physical exercises for about 20min each evening and I think the combination of the two is what has made the difference. I would therefore like to postpone my appointment for next Monday if that's ok, I think I have a pretty good understanding of what's going on and hopefully I shouldn't need another visit. Thank you again for all your help and advice, and if you don’t hear from me, have a great Christmas.
 

Jules had issues with confidence and self-esteem:

I have been meaning to send you an email for a while, not sure if you remember me, I came to see you a few years back I work for the ambulance service. Anyway ,I know a few of my work colleagues have been to see you, because I would recommend you to everyone, as coming to see you for hypnotherapy has changed my life!!! (Sounds a bit drastic, but its true!)

It has been a gradual change, and I feel so different about myself and my life.... I did finish my paramedic training, and have been qualified a while now, and feel good with it. I have been with Jules now for 3 years and we have bought a house and are very happy. I am not saying I don't have ups and downs, but they are minor and dealt with in a very different way. I feel consistent and very much on an even keel...all this I could never have imagined pre hypnotherapy! I hope you don't mind me sending you a message, but just wanted to say thank you so much for your help, it has been a great turning point of my life, and it takes a very special person to do what you do, so thank you

Steve had issues with Anger:

Everything this seems to be going well no real anger in the 2 weeks, I just wanted to make sure it was working for me.  If I think about it then seeing how I was and now there are changes, even from the first day, that day when I left your office, the car broke down, it just wouldn't start, I called the breakdown truck and after 2 hrs it turned up, but the most interesting thing during that time was no anger.

So, can I book another session?

(When I asked Steve permission to publish his email he said “well if it worked for a cynic like me then it'll work for anyone...”)