Claire’s first interest in Psychology started in 2000 when she graduated from the University of Plymouth with an Honours degree in Psychology and Sociology.

Her interest in Hypnotherapy and strong belief that hypnotherapeutic techniques can bring about positive change led Claire to study at The Clifton Practice; one of the UK’s leading Hypnotherapy schools and has been in full time practice since 2004.

In January 2009 Claire graduated from the University of Bristol with a Masters degree in the Psychology of Education. She has found her clinical experience coupled with her academic work an asset in the consulting room.

Stephanie first became aware of the benefits of hypnotherapy whilst working in the field of dentistry, using it for both pain management and the alleviation of fear or phobic responses. On further training she now uses hypnotherapy to help combat a great deal of problems such as weight loss, habits, fears and phobias, insomnia, anxiety, depression, stress, confidence, as well as anti-smoking.

Susan Cassidy trained at EICH Bristol (Essex Institute of Clinical Hypnosis). She is a member of the National Council for Hypnotherapy, the National Council of Psychotherapists, and the Association for Professional Hypnosis and Psychotherapy.

Susan began her working life in ethical pharmaceuticals as a Medical Representative and later, having taken time to bring up a family, she retrained firstly in Refllexology and subsequently as Clinical Hypnotherapist with The Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy School.

A member of the Clifton Practice since joining in 2000 she is now focusing on Hypnotherapy as her preferred practice. Susan treats numerous problems including stress/anxiety, depression, antismoking therapy, phobias, performance anxiety, pain relief, phobias and confidence issues.

Louise studied at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading, one of the largest and most prestigious acupuncture colleges in the country. Unlike other courses, this one integrates the two main forms of acupuncture used in this country, Five Element Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The two styles are different but complementary and by practising both she is fully prepared to treat a wide range of conditions.

Having grown up with the Alexander Technique she decided to make a career out of it, studying for 3 years at Bristol Alexander Technique Training School Association. She is a member of the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique. Lisa is available for individual lessons, introductory talks and free introductory consultations.

Matthew trained with some of the most respected practitioners in the UK and US before establishing himself in private practice. Whilst he provides training and assessment services to the CPHT School and runs group hypnotherapy courses for individual and corporate clients, his main focus is providing personal clients with brief and effective resolution of a wide range of issues. In particular, individuals should expect significant and long-term help for anxiety, phobias, depression, stress and lack of confidence as well as habit-based issues such as smoking and eating disorders.

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Zöe studied at The Centre for Nutrition Education & Lifestyle Management (CNELM) validated by Middlesex University, one of the most highly regarded institutions for nutritional education. She maintains a relationship with the college by acting as a mentor for students. Zöe also studied neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) which allows her to incorporate coaching into her consultations.

Zöe provides individualised nutrition and lifestyle programmes for a wide range of health goals, although she specialises in fertility, pregnancy and infant health. She is associated with the nationally recognised Spire Bristol Hospital's Fertility & Reproductive Medicine Clinic.

Jon studied at the British College of Naturopathy and Osteopathy, and has been in practice for over twenty years. He has three clinics in the South West and has previously run sports injury clinics in Bristol. He is a multi-disciplined practitioner in naturopathy, osteopathy, reflexology and IgG antibody intolerance testing. This allows for a particularly holistic approach to treatment.

David Newton is one of the most experienced practitioners in the UK. For many years he has been at the forefront in promoting Solution Focused Hypnotherapy and other modern well researched areas. He co-founded the Clifton Practice in 1995. He continues to be the senior partner of a practice that is now considered to be the leading hypnotherapy clinic in the country. In 2005 he was made a Fellow of the Association for Professional Hypnosis and Psychotherapy in recognition of his sevices to teaching. Due to the committment this involves, David's main focus is now in this area.

Along with raising a family, Susan has a background of Strategic Planning and Procurement within the Telecoms Industry. Having a strong belief in helping people to realise and release their own potential she was involved with company teambuilding and coaching events.

About ten years ago Susan became interested in complementary therapies and hypnotherapy in particular. She trained at the Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy Training School (CPHT), an accredited centre of excellence in hypnotherapy and psychotherapy.  She is now the course coordinator and a trainer at the Practice.  Susan is committed to helping people take control of their lives.  With a blend of client centred solution focused therapy and hypnotherapy, significant, positive changes can be implemented and maintained.

Susan also offers supervision to other hypnotherapists and is a Trustee of the Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy.

Heidi studied at the Bristol School of Aromatherapy where she gained diplomas in Aromatherapy, Anatomy and Physiology, a certificate in Swedish Holistic Massage. She also has a Practitioners Certificate in Reflexology awarded by the Association of Reflexologists . Prior to this she studied for 3 years at the John Wernham College of Classical Osteopathy.

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