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Help with Bulimia in Derby

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Help with Bulimia in Derby

 

Are you suffering with Bulimic activity / looking for help with Bulimia in Derby ? Over 1.6 million people in the UK are estimated to be directly affected by eating disorders. This is likely to be an underestimate as sufferers of this disorder frequently do not present themselves for help. It is therefore thought that the figure is more likely to be around 4 million.

Who is affected ?

Eating disorders most commonly affects girls and women, although it has become more common in boys and men in recent years. On average, the condition first develops at around mid teens – early 20’s. Obviously these figures are however not hard and fast and it can affect any age.

Symptoms

Symptoms are often not easy to spot in someone because the ailment often makes people behave secretively. These are the common symptoms but the list is not exhaustive.

  • Binge eating
  • Purging (vomiting)
  • Fear of putting on weight
  • Self critical about your weight and body shape
  • Mood changes – eg, feeling very tense or anxious

Why does it occur ?

To be honest it is not known exactly what causes Bulimia. I have found over the years that traumatic events often appear to be at the root of the problem – which might seem strange. These can be relationship break ups, bereavements, family issues, parents divorce etc.

What can you do to help me ?

Well, the consultation costs nothing, it’s free and takes around 45 minutes. Most importantly this enables me to build up an overall picture of you and discuss the best way forward. Normally “relief” occurs in around 5 or 6 sessions. I’m qualified as a Hypnotherapist, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist & as a Stress Management Consultant and tend to use all of these techniques when working with clients. Therefore sessions are normally weekly and last around an hour. Cost £60.00 per session.

How do I contact you ?

I look forward to hearing from you.

Geoffrey Schofield D.CBT D.Hyp Hypnotherapist in Derby & Cognitive Behavioural Therapist in Derby providing help with Bulimia in Derby

 

 

Help with Agoraphobia in Derby

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Help with Agoraphobia in Derby

If you’ve been looking for help with agoraphobia in Derby – what actually is this disorder ? Well, it’s a type of anxiety disorder in which you fear and avoid places or situations that might cause you to panic and make you feel trapped, helpless or embarrassed. Notice the word ‘panic’ in there.  Many of my articles are about panic disorder in Derby – simply because it’s perhaps the biggest problem I get consulted with. Many people feel that agoraphobia is so closely linked to panic disorder that it’s hard to draw a line between them.

 

Agoraphobia or Panic Disorder ?

As I’ve already indicated there’s little to separate these ailments and in my opinion, if panic attacks go untreated then it can turn into agoraphobia, as the sufferer avoids all types of situations where they have panicked before and end up having a very restricted lifestyle.

What can I do ?

For me avoidance is the worst thing you can do – as it simply sends a message to your subconscious that these times / places are somehow dangerous, and in this way your life closes in around you. So, in short, if you’ve done what you’ve always done you’ll get what you’ve always got. You need to do something different. So, seek help with agoraphobia in Derby. I normally treat it in 5 or 6 weekly sessions. Have a look at my website www.alexanderpractice.co.uk it’ll give you more information.

You can either contact me via the site or Email me direct on geoffrey@alexanderpractice.co.uk or Tel. 07582 865 265

I look forward to hearing from you.

Geoffrey Schofield D.CBT D.Hyp Hypnotherapist in Derby & Cognitive Behavioural Therapist in Derby providing help with agoraphobia in Derby

Hypnosis Weight Loss in Derby

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Hypnosis Weight Loss in Derby

I’ve been providing Hypnosis for weight loss in Derby for 17 years now. It’s a fact that Hypnotherapy is a great way to help you to achieve your goals.

So how does it work… well, if you accept the fact that your mind is somewhat likened to an iceberg. The bit that sticks out of the water (c.20%) is your conscious mind. The large part under the water (c.80%) is your subconscious. Everything that makes up you, your personality, what your know, your motivations etc is stored in there somewhere. So for instance when you make a cup of tea / coffee you don’t have to think what to do, you do it automatically. Therefore the process with weight loss is, simply speaking, putting a new thought in your mind. That thought will be along the lines of eating more healthily, cutting out snacking, drinking more water, becoming more active etc.

How long does it take / Cost ?

Generally it’s a one off session lasting 1.5 – 2 hours. The first part of the session we’ll discuss what’s been happening, your habits, your goals etc. This leads quite nicely on to the session itself which I base on this conversation. The session comes with hand outs and I back it up on to cd / USB so you can ‘top up’ at any time in the future if you wish,

Does it work ?

Well simply speaking I wouldn’t have been in practice so long if what I did wasn’t successful. As an example I had a lady attend recently. I saw her 2/3 weeks later and she (happily) informed me she’d lost a stone.

What do I do now ?

Well, if you do what you’ve always done – you’ll get what you’ve always got. So simply contact me via the form on my website www.alexanderpractice.co.uk or Email me direct on geoffrey@alexanderpractice.co.uk or telephone me on 07582 865 265.

All I need is your availability and I can arrange an appointment.

I look forward to hearing from you.

 

Geoffrey Schofield D.CBT D.Hyp Hypnotherapist in Derby & Cognitive Behavioural Therapist in Derby providing Hypnosis weight loss in Derby

1 Vernon Street, Derby. DE1 1FR

 

Stop Smoking in Derby

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Stop Smoking in Derby

If you’re looking to Stop Smoking in Derby everybody knows that Hypnotherapy is the No.1 method to become a non smoker.

I have 17 years experience in Derby as a Hypnotherapist and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and have conducted in excess of 10,000 client sessions over that time. Many hundreds of these sessions have been dedicated to helping clients quit smoking in Derby.
Why not have a look at my website http://www.alexanderpractice.co.uk/  The dedicated web page to becoming a non smoker in Derby is https://alexanderpractice.co.uk/stop-smoking/ We will discuss why you want to stop, why you’ve found it difficult to stop. Even what you you enjoy about smoking (if anything). This will lead nicely on to the session itself which I’ll base on our discussion. Think about this: If you think of yourself as a non – smoker, why would you want a cigarette. Indeed why would you even think about it in the first place ???

What next ?

Many so called stop smoking clinics involve you being in a group. I only carry out a one to one service.This is totally professional – with hundreds of satisfied customers.  You don’t need to keep coming back because only one session is needed. This lasts around 1.5 hours. The cost is currently £120.00 – and lets face it, you get that money back in the first month as the average smoker spends £200 – £300 per month on smoking. Everything is in total confidence and no one will know that you’re coming unless you choose to tell them.

Contact me now. I look forward to hearing from you.

Geoffrey Schofield D.CBT D.Hyp Hypnotherapist in Derby & Cognitive Behavioural Therapist providing help to stop smoking in Derby
1 Vernon St, Derby DE1 1FR 
Tel. 07582 865 265

Help with Phobias in Derby

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Help with Phobias in Derby

You’d be surprised just how many people suffer with phobias in Derby and don’t realise that they can actually get help with phobias in Derby.

A phobia is a fear of something to the point that it literally alters your life  / life pattern. ie – you avoid doing things / situations to the point that your life therefore closes in around you.

It’s possible to have a fear of anything : Frogs, mice, illness, being sick, driving on dual carriageways, motorways, flying, spiders, wasps, snakes, fish etc etc. The list is endless.

So what can I do ?

Quite simple. Come and see me. Some phobias will respond to a ‘one off’ session. Others, will need a few.

How much will it cost ?

A ‘one off’ session is what I’d term a double session as it lasts up to 2 hours. As it’s a double session the cost is £120.00. Typically things like ‘fear of flying’ respond to a ‘one off’. If you’re looking for help with phobias in Derby and if you’re suffering with something a little more complex like Emetophobia (Fear of being sick) – then you may need around 5 or 6 (ideally weekly) sessions. Each lasting an hour and at a cost of £60.00 per session.

What do I do now ?

I look forward to hearing from you

Geoffrey Schofield D.CBT D.Hyp Hypnotherapist in Derby & Cognitive Behavioural Therapist in Derby providing help with phobias in Derby. 1 Vernon St, Derby, DE1 1FR.

 

Fear of Public Speaking in Derby

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Fear of Public Speaking in Derby

I wanted to highlight the absolute morbid fear that some people have of public speaking. So if this is you why not consider hypnosis for fear of public speaking in Derby.

When you think of public speaking you tend to think of things like an MP etc standing up and giving a speech on whatever subject in front of huge audiences. Of course, it may be that you have got a major speech coming up. But more often than not our fears are generally at a much ‘lower level’.

For some, going on a course and having to stand up at the beginning and announce who you are is a moment of dread. For others, simply having the nerve to go up and ask someone to dance, to have an interview, a meeting, a presentation (I’ve lost count of the students at Uni I’ve helped with their presentations). You may have a Father of the Bride, or a “Best Man” speech to do….actually the list is quite endless.

So how can you help me ?

Well, much depends on how severe your fear is. Is it just a “one off” speech you’ve got to carry out ? In which case a simple “one off” session would probably suffice. If it’s deeper than that ie, you’ve actually got fears / phobias around this issue then it may be we’ll need to do a few sessions. If you contact me I’ll be able to give you more of an indication.

What do I do now ?

If you’ve not done so already why not look at my website www.alexanderpractice.co.uk it will give you a better insight into what I do. Not only with regards to fear of public speaking in Derby, but also many other areas.

You can contact me either via the website or as follows :

As you would expect everything is in total confidence and no one will know you’ve been – or what you’ve said unless you choose to tell them.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Geoffrey Schofield D.CBT D.Hyp Hypnotherapist in Derby & Cognitive Behavioural Therapist in Derby providing help with fear of public speaking in Derby

Review Alexander Practice Derby

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Review Alexander Practice Derby

This week I wanted to give a review of the Alexander Practice Derby. This is the trading name of Geoffrey Schofield D.CBT D.Hyp based at 1 Vernon Street, Derby. DE1 3NX

As a practicing Hypnotherapist in Derby for 17 years I qualified in 2003 (IAH). Over this period I’ve carried out in excess of 10,000 client sessions – probably more than anyone else in the region.

Whilst the use of Hypnotherapy is an excellent technique, after around 5 years I felt that I could offer more to speed the ‘recovery’ of my clients. Therefore I attended further training with Dr David Kato. David is internationally known and the renowned UK expert on depressive disorders. Before his retirement he was accredited Advanced Trainer and international speaker with the following:

  • Academy For Continued Hypnosis Education – Vice President
  • International Medical & Dental Hypnotherapy Association (Fellow)
  • Association For Professional Hypnosis & Psychotherapy
  • General Hypnotherapy Register
  • National Register of Advanced Hypnotherapists (Management Team)
  • National Association of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapists

I was awarded the Certificate in Stress Management and Diploma in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) as well as my IAH practitioners qualification which I’d attained in 2003. All 3 therapies work extremely well together.

What Else ?

Well, I have appeared in Central Television and also as an ‘expert’ in my field many times on Radio Derby. All my certificates are available for examination at my office along with many copies of testimonials etc.

To Close

By providing this review of the Alexander Practice Derby I hope that it has provided you with sufficient insight as to my credibility in this field. Why not have a look at my website if you require further information www.alexanderpractice.co.uk . I always offer a free consultation which allows you to meet me and ask any questions that you may have. As you would expect, everything is in total confidence.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Geoffrey Schofield D.CBT D.Hyp

www.alexanderpractice.co.uk

E: geoffrey@alexanderpractice.co.uk

Tel. 07582 865 265

1 Vernon Street, Derby. DE1 3NX

Wine Addiction in Derby

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Wine Addiction in Derby

Have you been looking for help with Wine Addiction in Derby ?  I recently had a female client. A busy mum of a seven-and a nine-year old. Once the blur of the school run was done, she’d go to work in a local accountancy firm. After lunch she’d come home and work with her husband invoicing clients for their business. School again to pick up the kids.

Back home. An evening of supervised homework, “row refereeing” and cooking for fussy palates. A whirl of hectic demands and chores.Finally, the evening was done.

The children were in bed at last. Ahhh….. The voluptuous, velvety siren call… wine time. Unfortunately an all too familiar story.Don’t get me wrong I love a good rose, red or white myself. But it serves me (on occasion) and not the other way about.

I’ve been there myself. It’s the end of the day, time to relax. Time to crack open a bottle of red. Come on! We’re all nannied to death, aren’t we? Guidelines and directives about everything.

The Effect

This client’s behavioural cause-and-effect was easy to see. Her face was bloated and felt she was less “there” for her children and husband. Felt sick all the time,harder to focus on work. Therefore fretted that other parents and co-workers could see the recent trend of her tremors and shakes, her changed appearance, her vagueness. She told me plaintively:

“It’s disgusting of me but I now feel that I only really live for that glass of wine!” But “that glass”, she confessed tearfully, often descended into two or occasionally three bottles a night.

She didn’t think her husband knew how much she drank. After all, it had started innocently enough. Just one or two glasses to wind down after the day. Her “me time”.

The Way forward

This will be a bit of a journey if you are looking for help with wine addiction in Derby. There’s a variety of things we will cover over the sessions (normally 5 0r 6 weekly). Covering why this behaviour has occurred, breaking up habits and using Hypnotherapy & Cognitive Behavioural techniques to support you and help change your thought processes.

Conclusion

This client eventually told her husband she was stopping wine drinking because it was a real problem for her. The bottles came out of hiding, she stopped lying to her husband, and she finally recovered the life she had lost.

Action

Why not have a look at my website www.alexanderpractice.co.uk to see how I can help you. Each journey of 1000 miles starts with the first step. So why not come and see me for a free consultation. You can contact me via the website, or email me directly on geoffrey@alexanderpractice.co.uk or Tel. 07582 865 265. Everything is in total confidence.

Geoffrey Schofield D.CBT D.Hyp Hypnotherapist in Derby & Cognitive Behavioural Therapist in Derby providing help with Wine Addiction in Derby

 

Help with Depression in Derby

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Are you suffering with Depression in Derby – or looking for help with Depression in Derby ?  Depression is perhaps one of the most debilitating ailments that can befall us. If you’ve never suffered with it, it’s hard to quite understand why someone can’t just ‘snap themselves out of it ‘. Just accept the fact that if they could, then they would.

The fact is though that the more you allow it to engulf you – the more it does. There’s a saying that says “If you do what you’ve always done – you’ll get what you’ve always got”. So, by that I mean that if you continually avoid say going out, going to work, involving yourself in hobbies etc etc….then you’re going to find it difficult to get better.

Now I know that sounds like I’m saying ‘snap out of it ‘ …but I’m not. What I’m saying is that there are things you can do to help yourself. A colleague of mine recently posted a blog https://relaxlikeaboss.com/depression-sucks/  . Have a look at it – you may find it helps / give you an insight into why / how to work with depression.

The way forward

Well, for me there’s no better way to recover from depression than to work with a Therapist. A Therapist will help you to get out of that depressive cycle and get you back into normality again. I’ve been providing help with depression in Derby for 17 years now and carried out more than 10,000 client sessions – so would be confident in helping you.

Why not contact me ?

Each journey of 1,000 miles starts with the first step. Have a look at my website www.alexanderpractice.co.uk you’ll see there’s a page dedicated to depression : https://alexanderpractice.co.uk/depression-in-derby/

To take things a stage further why not consider coming to see me to discuss how I can help you. I offer a free consultation to facilitate this. You can contact me via the Website or Email direct on geoffrey@alexanderpractice.co.uk or call 07582 865 265

I look forward to hearing from you.

Geoffrey Schofield D.CBT D.Hyp. Hypnotherapist in Derby & Cognitive Behavioural Therapist in Derby providing help with Depression in Derby

 

 

 

Cognitive Behavioural Therapist in Derby

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapist in Derby

Have you been looking for a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist in Derby  ?  Most importantly when you’re looking for help it’s a little difficult to know where to turn isn’t it. Why should you consider using me ?  – Because I’ve been in practice for in excess of 17 years and perhaps more than anyone else in the region. During this time I’ve carried out in excess of 10,000 client sessions. Additionally I’ve also been regularly consulted on Radio and TV features. Besides this my office is in a very convenient & professional location in Derby. Of course everything, as you would expect is carried out in total confidence.

 

What can Cognitive Behavioural Therapy help with ?

As a Cognitive Behavioural Behavioral Therapist in Derby I’ve worked with all major types of problems, such as :

  • Panic attacks / anxiety
  • Confidence issues
  • Phobias
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders / fussy eating
  • Weight issues
  • Stopping Smoking
  • Bereavement
  • Insomnia
  • Excessive drinking
  • Stress
  • Anger
  • Jealousy

Clearly this list is not exhaustive.  Why not browse my website. A good place to start is  https://alexanderpractice.co.uk/cognitive-behavioural-therapy/  . Therefore if you feel I could help why not contact me. I offer a free consultation which enables us to discuss your issues. Besides, this clearly allows you to meet me and to feel comfortable with me and what I have to say doesn’t it.

What do I do now ?

I look forward to hearing from you. Geoffrey Schofield D.CBT D.Hyp Cognitive Behavioural Therapist in Derby and all areas of Derbyshire