Shonagh Terry

When it comes to choosing your Hypnotherapist, there are many factors to be taken into consideration.  What qualifications do they have?  Have they undergone thorough training in both the practical and theoretical aspects of Hypnotherapy?  What other skills do they have?  Will they understand my problem if it is associated with a medical condition or if it is a psychological issue? Will I like them?

I believe in Hypnotherapy and its abilities to help everyone find the comfortable path they want to take in life. We are all the same but all different and unique! I use that knowledge to listen to you and put a picture together so I can be clear what you want to achieve in coming to me. You are always front and centre - and I get so much pleasure seeing the change that you can achieve.

I believe that old maxim: Whether a man believes he can, or he can't, he's right. We are all self fulfilling prophesies. It's my job to help you become all you can be in the most positive way and that's what I do.

My name is Shonagh Terry and I am a fully qualified Hypnotherapist, having attained an HPD (Hypnotherapy Practitioners Diploma) from the highly respected UK Academy of Therapeutic Arts & Sciences.  This has enabled me become a member of the National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH), who are the main regulatory body for Hypnotherapists,  the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC), the Scottish Hypnotherapy Foundation (SHF) and be accepted by the NHSTA which holds the Directory of Complementary and Alternative Practitioners.  I also hold a Certificate of Disclosure from Disclosure Scotland supporting and regulating my working with children. I am therefore bound by the codes of ethics and practise of these various regulating authorities.

I am a fully qualified Hypnotherapist, having attained an HPD (Hypnotherapy Practitioners Diploma) from the highly respected UK Academy of Therapeutic Arts & Sciences. This has enabled me become a member of the National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH) who are the main regulatory body for Hypnotherapists and the Scottish Hypnotherapy Foundation (SHF) and am recognised by the Complimentary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC). In addition I hold a qualification in Counselling with the Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland (COSCA). I also hold a Diploma in Paediatric Hypnotherapy from the Surrey Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy ( SICH) and enjoy working with children and adolescents on a variety of issues. I am therefore bound by these regulating authorities codes of ethics and practise.

Using Suggestion, Analytic and Cognitive Hypnotherapy, I have a broad range of interventions to offer you within my hypnotherapy work. I have also built on my skills offering Counselling, and Eye Movement Integration (EMI) Plus, most useful in the resolution of all types and causes of trauma. I held the level of a Fellow of the Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD), before retiring, so have an in depth knowledge of Training and Human Resources. This helps me understand the practical aspects of the fear of, for example, public speaking or appraisal meetings. I can empathise, and offer practical scenarios in both your hypnotherapy intervention and exercises for you to do yourself.

Anxiety and Stress; Habits; Phobias; Panic Attacks; Trauma

Urge Incontinence; Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Smoking and Vaping Cessation;

Weight Loss and Management;

Public Speaking; Exam and Pre-wedding Nerves; Performance Anxiety, (sporting, work related)

Nail Biting

Childrens Issues; eg , self confidence, habits, separation anxiety, eating issues ect.

In conclusion:

I work with children and adolescents and have a Disclosure Scotland Certification

I work with couples

I work with those with Weight issues through Weight Management Techniques. I have developed and use a system called WHY; Weight, Hypnotherapy and You.

I understand and work with all types of Phobias: Social, Specific and Agoraphobia

I practise Suggestion, Analytic and Cognitive Hypnotherapy, so have a broad range of interventions within my hypnotherapy work. I have also built on my skills offering Counselling, which I have used in both a formal and informal basis almost daily for many years and Eye Movement Integration (EMI) Plus, most useful in the resolution of all types and causes of trauma. As I also spent over 20 years in a medically associated profession before going into Management, I have a good grounding in medical conditions and terminology again helping me form a well rounded understanding.

I believe I have a good listening ear and use empathy to fashion my approach. It is always individualised and personal to you. My empathy allows me to offer practical scenarios in both your hypnotherapy intervention and exercises for you to do yourself. I use my varied knowledge of different approaches to fashion, and make the most of, my time with you.

As you can see from all of the above, I bring a wealth of experience to offer to you - to enable and support you to achieve your goals, whatever they may be, in the most comfortable and enjoyable way possible.