Valerie Taylor-Walker

I am married and have 3 grown up children. My eldest daughter is a doctor working in Australia, my other daughter has complex medical needs and lives in Devon with her husband and my youngest, a son, has recently qualified as a doctor. Having been a carer since the age of 15, for my father who had Parkinson's Disease, my daughter who has special needs and my elderly mother following 3 strokes and sepsis, I am personally aware of the serious negative impact that stress and chronic ill health or pain can have on your physical and mental well being. I am also deeply aware of the frustrations and challenges in trying to get the help that you need and at the time you need it. Life at times can seem to be one long and continuous battle. Hypnotherapy has helped me to stop that negative self talk, sleep better and cope with the often overwhelming demands of everyday life,

With a background in care, social services and the justice system, people can feel confident coming to me for advice and support as I am confidential and non judgemental. Having completed my Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy, I went on to take the accredited Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma with the National Council for Hypnotherapy and several courses after that. I am certified to work alongside your doctor to lower blood pressure naturally and also to work with clients online. I am committed to working within the ethics and code of conduct of the professional associations to which I belong and to undertaking regular continuing professional development. My qualifications: Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma (NCH) Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy (Credit), LHA BSc (Hons) Psychology MA Certified Hypnotensionâ„¢ Practitioner Certificate in Online Therapy (NCHP) Diploma in NLP (INLPTA) Certificate of Accreditation EFT/TFT Tapping Master Practitioner (PA) Certificate of Accreditation Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (MBCT) (PA) CPD Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma CPD Chronic Pain and Depression CPD Working with Fertility: The Fertile Mind The Regulatory Bodies to which I belong and adhere to their strict standards and code of conduct Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNCH) (000125-A20) Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) Member of the Complementary Therapists Association (CTAA)(10663423) Member of the National Council of Hypnotherapy (Acc) (NCH) GDPR registered (ICO number ZA633688) DBS Enhanced clearance (001687644151) My practice is wheelchair accessible and is LGBTQ+ friendly

Whilst I work with a wide range of conditions, my main specialism is anxiety, as I believe stress and anxiety underlies most mental and physical conditions and if it doesn't cause the condition it can certainly aggravate it or prolong recovery. I particularly enjoy working with clients suffering with IBS and those who want to stop smoking. Hypnotherapy is a fast and effective tool which should leave you feeling completely refreshed and positive at the end of each session. Change can happen immediately or in the days or weeks to follow or may be so subtle that you don't notice straight away. If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious or perhaps suffering from chronic pain, want to stop an unwanted habit or make some changes in your life, then please give me a call, if only for a brief chat to see if you think hypnotherapy is the way forward.

You will find that I am friendly, approachable, non-judgemental and completely committed to working with you to help you make the positive changes you want and lead a happier and healthier life.