chose I would have to work with people. Over the years I

have learned to be a very good listener, as I am sure you

can imagine. In a busy salon with regular clients you get to

hear about every birth, death and marriage and every

personal crisis imaginable.

One day a client brought in a pile of magazines and in one

of them was an article about clinical hypnosis and the

LCCH. I had some experience of self-hypnosis from the

National Childbirth Trust where I attended classes before the

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birth of my first baby so I knew how effective hypnosis could

be. I contacted LCCH and had and interview with Dorothy

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Chippendale, who has since been my lifesaver on more than

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one occasion. To my delight and astonishment I was

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accepted on the Certificate course.

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The campus at Leeds Met. is a beautiful place to study.

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When I was given the notes for the first weekend I thought

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'I'll never learn this', but with the help and support of Dorothy

as my supervisor and my fellow students, I completed the

course and passed. I was hooked. I went on to do the

Diploma and the Practitioner over the next two years. I'm

now working as a Clinical Hypnotherapist in Carlisle and I

still can hardly believe it. My supervisor in Cumbria, Dr.

Marion Dunlop offered me the opportunity to work with her in

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her practice, which has been marvellous. I know that she is

just along the corridor if I need help or to talk through my

notes. I love my new job. You never know what is going to

come through the door or, as we are taught on the courses,

what we will need to treat. It's quite amazing when you see

people get better and you know that you have played a part

in that recovery. I had one very spooky experience recently.

A client came to see me and she was very distressed. Just

getting her to close her eyes took almost 20 minutes of

gentle talking and reassurance.

She made great progress in the coming weeks and on the

I often hear their voices when I'm working. Amanda Farr

final session when I did the waking script she simply

would say 'alright' when she wanted to conclude a part of a

wouldn't wake up. I thought about Dorothy and what she had

conversation. I often say this when I'm trying to keep a client

said on the course and proceeded to go again through the

on track, a wonderful pacing technique. Dorothy would agree

waking script, slowly but loudly, emphasizing every word,

and acknowledge what a client would say which I have

and still nothing. By this time I was swan like: calm on the

found reassures a client that you are listening to them and

surface but paddling like hell underneath, I thought any

are taking them seriously. I often hear Avy Joseph in my ear

minute I'm going to have to get Marion. Supposing I've killed

and I want to say to my client 'But it's not the end of the

her! Panic. I thought I would try one more time and, thank

world', so far I have resisted the temptation. I hope to

goodness, she opened her eyes and smiled at me. I,

continue with my training and education, the problem being

needless to say, appeared as cool as a cucumber, little did

with therapy is that there are so many areas to choose, new

she know how much I had panicked. My client said that she

opportunities presenting themselves all the time, its quite

hadn't felt as relaxed and rested in a long time. One to notch

addictive. My long-term aim is to work in Spain, where I plan

up to experience.

to live. I would recommend LCCH to anyone who was

thinking of training. I've felt supported and encouraged

I really miss my course at Leeds. My fellow students were

wonderful, tolerant of my constant questioning of the

lecturers and contributing so much to the lectures in terms of

questions and personal experiences. We were a small group

and got to know each other so well, I do miss them. The

lecturers were all excellent. All very different bringing with

them their experiences from their various careers and their

clinical practices.

In this role you experience the course from a different perspective, will expand your knowledge and enhance existing skills.

The opportunity to oversee new students will give you experience and insight for tutoring, and as a weekend

supervisor you can expect students to approach you in this capacity.

London office: 020-7486 3939, or contact your local course director.