Deborah Townsend BSc DIP HYP CS. MHS

I am a fully qualified hypnotherapist, having gained my Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills with Chrysalis Not for Profit Ltd. The qualification is validated by The Princes Trust and accredited by The National Hypnotherapy Society.

I am a registrant member of the National Hypnotherapy Society* - the only specialist hypnotherapy register accredited by the Professional Standards Authority** and I abide by their code of ethics.

Since qualifying I have gained additional specialist qualifications in Getting rid of phobias, Anxiety, Stress management, Menopause, Weight management (including the Hypno-Gastric band), Group weight loss, Stop smoking hypnotherapy and Working with children. I am also an accredited practitioner of the HypnoIBS® program for treating clients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Before training as a hypnotherapist, I enjoyed a fulfilling career as a teacher of both Biology and Health and Social Care. This has given me a wonderful grounding for working with young people through Hypnotherapy. I have undertaken additional training for this, and hold the aforementioned certificate in  'Working with Children' from the Hypnotherapy Academy. I also hold an up-to-date Enhanced DBS certificate.

Finally, I hold full Professional Liability insurance.

*Read more about the National Hypnotherapy Society by following this link: www.nationalhypnotherapysociety.org

**Read more about the Professional Standards Authority professional register programme by following this link: www.professionalstandards.org.uk