Work with me
So many issues resolve themselves when we are balanced, when what we do or think
comes from a space of equilibrium and awareness.
Are you looking for support or guidance with a particular issue?
I can help to:
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Achieve freedom from fear / phobias
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Control anxiety and worry
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Increase your confidence
...and so much more!
If what you experience is not listed, if you cannot put your finger on why you don’t feel right, just give me a call to discuss. By adjusting your breathing, working on your relationship with your thoughts, learning to deeply relax etc. there is a lot we can work on together to make you feel empowered within.
“I just wanted to thank you again for the immense power & positive energy you have given me. Sometimes, when standing still and looking back, I can’t believe you made me grow and change my mind and ways of thinking so quickly and effectively.”
LAURA, ANTWERP
Our work starts in the present, taking into account your current reality and your aims for the future rather than dwelling on the past.
I work holistically and flexibly around you, on a framework of breathwork, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) integrated with hypnosis and present-moment awareness.
Together we will uncover the automatic thoughts and behaviours that are ruling your life and give you back control.
Therapy is seldomly a quick-fix and never a one-way street. I see our collaboration as a partnership in which you allow me to help you re-discover your centre. Of course, like with most things, the more time you invest in-between sessions, the quicker you will feel a difference.
There are probably as many possible approaches to an issue as there are therapists, and finding the one that works best for you involves mutual feedback and flexibility. Throughout therapy I equip you with tools so you can help yourself once our journey together comes to an end.
FRAMEWORKS & MODALITIES:
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What can I expect to invest?After the free consultation, every session* (including the longer introduction) is charged at £115 (€135), or £103.50 if you commit to 5 sessions at once (£517.50 / €675). My sessions tend to take between 1h - 1h30 and you will receive an email afterwards recapping what we discussed and agreed, as well as a copy of the recording if there is one. What you will also be investing in is time, attention and the intention to better your state of wellbeing. The attitude you bring to the treatment is enormously important. A client/therapist relationship is fundamentally collaborative: we work together to help you make the changes you would like to see in your life. The more positive and motivated you are, and the more time you invest outside the therapy room implementing what we discussed, the quicker you will feel the results. Your role in this process is more vital than mine, I am just your guide in this process. * Be aware if you are surfing around to compare prices that a typical ‘therapy hour’ lasts only 50 minutes elsewhere.
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What payment methods do you accept?Payment can be made by bank transfer: Payments in Pounds Sterling can be made out to Teal Therapy Mettle Sort Code 23-69-72 Account No. 27285364 Payments in Euros can be made out to Anneleen De Clercq KBC IBAN: BE83 7360 2785 3515
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Do you offer payment plans?If you are a student, on a low income or in difficult circumstances we can come to an arrangement, please get in touch to discuss.
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Can I pay using private medical healthcare?An increasing number of private medical insurers and Private Health Cash Plans in the UK cover hypnotherapy so it is worth checking whether it is included in your plan. Those which do will usually recognise CNHC registration for reimbursement, of which I am a member. Always check with your insurance provider first as specific levels of coverage and annual limits may apply.
"No matter what we eat, how much we exercise or whatever genes we have inherited, none of it really matters if we are not breathing correctly"
JAMES NESTOR
THERAPY SESSIONS: WHAT TO EXPECT
Free Consultation
(up to 20 minutes)
First Session
(1 hour 30 minutes)
Therapy Sessions
(1 hour 15 minutes)
The idea is for us to have an informal (but still confidential) chat. You can decide whether I seem like the therapist for you, and I can assess whether I feel I’m in a position to help you. Most of my clients are happy to do this over the phone, but if you prefer to do this over Zoom that is equally possible. If, at the end of our call, we decide to proceed, I may ask you to complete a short pre-consultation questionnaire which will allow us to move more quickly in the first session.
Book your consultation here.
Once you’ve had your free consultation, the first session is a more in-depth assessment of why you seek help. We take some time to really unpack and understand why you feel out of balance or what prevents you from firing on all cylinders and then formulate a plan for how we’re going to tackle the issue together. We clarify together your expectations and come up with a plan of action, establishing realistic, meaningful and achievable goals. I’ll also explain a little about how hypnosis works, and what your role is in the whole process. Depending on the specifics of the situation, our first meeting can involve some relaxation or breathing practice, but this session usually consists of mainly talking. Many people find it very helpful to really gain a better understanding of what’s been bothering them, and often find spontaneous improvements start occurring off the back of this alone.
During the initial consultation, we'll discuss and agree a preliminary therapy plan and I will recommend a certain number of sessions which I believe will help achieve your goals. Every individual is different, and many people often notice great improvements after a single session. However, as a rough guide between 5 and 10 sessions are on average required to create a meaningful, lasting change and your therapy plan will be designed with you and your goals in mind.
