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Bristol and Bath Hypnotherapist ***Important note - The practice is closing temporarily from 2nd April 2012-6th August 2012*** Please see here for more details.
John Crawford - DHP, HPD, MAPHP (Acc), MHS, MNCP.
My
own interest in creating positive change began over fifteen years
ago. A brush with serious illness which was too close for comfort,
left me in no doubt that there was a need for me to understand the
process which had led me to that point; and, what I would need to do
differently in future. In my own search for wellness I went on to
explore many therapies and philosophies, getting lost plenty of
times along the way before finally meeting a therapist who showed me
the way back to physical and emotional health. Now many years on,
and with plenty of professional training in between, this picture of
cause and effect has become remarkably clear. It is my pleasure to
pass the torch on by helping
you to overcome your difficulties and reconnect positively to life
and your potential.
How do I work?
My work as a therapist is essentially clinical. I offer a practical, scientific approach incorporated into a modern solution-focused psychotherapeutic framework. We always keep in sight however the fact that some aspects of the work we do require "heart". In practice this means that I will work comfortably with you whatever personality type you are. If you are scientifically minded we can work effectively with facts, logic, and clinical perspectives. There is science at work here and I will make sure you fully understand that science as part of the work we do together. If you are a more "existential" type of personality and prefer to work with matters of the heart then I am entirely comfortable working in that way too.
I pride myself on staying right up to date with the best of therapeutic research and draw from many different psychotherapeutic models to create an overall approach which is focused on "what works!" I am committed to continued professional and personal development. I regularly attend advanced training events to stay up to date with the latest developments and the best of current thinking, as demonstrated by research and experience; a process which continues indefinitely. I hold specialist certification as an "OCD & Anxiety Disorders Specialist". I am formally trained and qualified in the use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to NVQ4 level. I have over eight years experience as a full time hypnotherapist and hold accredited status with the APHP.
I am very approachable and I bring to my work a sincere sense of humanity and compassion, an ingredient I consider vital to all healing. My consulting room is a judgment free zone. Your individuality and circumstances will be honoured.
What
do the Letters Mean?
Qualifications:
DHP- Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy - Clifton Practice Training (formerly EICH (Bristol). HPD- Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma - National externally (NCFE) accredited Diploma to NVQ 4 level - Please click here for full details. CBT (Hyp) - Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy - Externally (NCFE) accredited Diploma - NVQ4.
Professional Association Memberships:
MAPHP
(Acc) - Accredited Member of the Association for Professional Hypnosis &
Psychotherapy MHS
- Full Member of the National Hypnotherapy
Society MNCP-
Full Member of the National Council of Psychotherapists
Professional Achievements:
I was honoured to be invited as a guest speaker to the APHP Annual Conference in 2011 where I spoke as guest speaker on the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I have lectured many times for Clifton Practice Training and am a significant course contributor to their current practitioner training courses. I have also been a guest lecturer for OCD Action, the largest national OCD charity in the UK. I regularly speak at smaller supervisory events for local practitioners.
Code
of Practice I
work to a strict professional code of conduct which ensures full
client confidentiality. An estimate of the expected treatment period
will be provided during our initial consultation. I provide a highly
professional, caring, and committed service to my clients at all
times. For
full details of the Codes of Practice and Ethics, and/or to confirm
my registrations please visit: http://www.nationalhypnotherapysociety.org
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