Personal growth & therapy testimonials

“Many thanks for your tremendous help over the past few weeks. The sessions I attended with you, were invaluable to me. You made me look at my life and life in general in a whole new light. I now value the important things in my life and have pretty much alleviated all negative thoughts. I can now see where I was going wrong and by making small adjustments I feel so much better in myself and about myself.”

“Your help and advice put me on the right path to overcoming my anxiety. You changed my way of thinking and explained my anxiety in a way that makes sense. Thanks for your help it has really opened my eyes.”

“Thank you for helping me to understand how the subconscious works. That’s the piece of the jigsaw puzzle I was always missing before, so instead of working with it, I was in perpetual battle with myself. The tools and techniques you have shown me have allowed me to take charge of my own healing and get myself back on track. Your helping hand through the therapy has been one of self-empowerment. I still have no idea where I’m headed, but I wake up each morning with curiosity about the day ahead rather than trepidation.”

“I’ve always been a bit anxious throughout my later years and it got to the stage where I had to do something to help me regain control in certain areas of my life.  I remember the first time I spoke with John; it was like someone had fully opened my verbal taps, I just blurted a load of stuff out and John patiently listened. Bearing in mind, this is unlike me as I used to be one of those people who bottled my emotions up, especially during my childhood. Even after that first phone call (which incidentally was only to arrange my first appointment) I felt so much better and knew John was the right person to help me out.  If you are struggling with anxiety, OCD or you just need some guidance on how to get your life back on an even keel then John is your man. It’s not all about hypnosis, it’s about what’s right in front of your nose; and John helps you recognise this. On top of everything else John genuinely cares and as far as I’m concerned that makes him one of life’s good guys.

“After 6 long dark months suffering from chronic anxiety and emetophobia, and following two failed attempts at finding the right therapist, I luckily found John and all I can say is; he was my lifesaver and the light at the end of my tunnel. John is a true inspiration and made me feel that the things I thought were not possible were. John made me understand the reasons why I ended up in such a dark place and what I needed to do to free myself from my fears and phobias. It has been a long journey but I am finally at a place where I can say I am a stronger person. John has taught me that it is only yourself that makes you feel the feelings you feel, and that it is all to do with changing your way of thinking and welcoming anxiety as your friend. I am still continuing my journey towards full health and I know this will take time. John has given me the tools and knowledge that I need to reach my destination. I am truly grateful for meeting such a kind, gifted person. Thank you John for helping me change my life.”

“John is one of those truly rare people in this world; someone who really listens and believes so passionately in what he does. I came to John in a very deep dark place and, through his inspirational therapy methods and “teachings”, he helped me to see depression in a totally different light and separate it from myself. He helped me to realise that there is so much more to me than whom I think I am! I am forever grateful for all the time spent with John… thank-you!”

“After all these years thinking nothing could be done, you then show me how to reduce and manage my obsessive thoughts in just four weeks!  I truly can’t thank you enough. It has been funny, sad, frustrating and wonderfully educational. The MP3 recordings and all of your stories have really helped me to see myself in a new light and have, somehow, given me more calmness and choice in what I do and say.  John, thank you so much for giving me my mind and my life back!

“My first appointment with John was made after seeing my good friend totally transformed by his ‘magic’. My problems with excessive weight and difficulties with binge eating were making me desperately unhappy; funnily enough we barely touched on this in our sessions. I had some deep set underlying issues from my childhood that governed how I saw myself. John showed me that my unconscious self (perceptions of me and my coping mechanisms) was outdated and unreliable, based on strategies I had put in place as a three year old. As an adult I ‘coped’ with stressful situations by putting a protective blanket around myself to protect the vulnerable little girl inside.  Unfortunately this blanket consisted of layers of fat and entering the ‘white noise’ of binge eating, when faced with seemingly insurmountable problems. John used a variety of techniques, all adjusted to my particular issues, this cocktail of treatments felt tailor made and as I progressed through our sessions, after each one I felt elated. It has been many months since I last saw John and I am still losing weight and feel great.  My old demons are no more. I love my life and I love me. Thank you John for all that you have helped me achieve, the freedom I feel and enjoy every day.”

“Thank you so much for your help and guidance, I now feel calmer, more confident and much more in control of my emotions and thoughts. I am now in a much better place, and feel that I can get on with my life with new hope and new opportunities.”

John, You have been the light in my darkest times, you have made me realise that things aren’t always what they seem and that you are responsible for your own happiness in life. The one thing that I feared when I came to you was that I was going to lose my relationship – I did, and do you know what, it may have only been a few weeks ago, but my goodness I feel strong, liberated and ready for the new path that leads me to my new beginning. No more tears or heartache – I will survive and be a better and stronger person for it! I thank you with all my heart for making me realise who I truly am.”

“Working with John has been a truly rewarding experience. He uses a range of psychological techniques to provide an approach which has felt tailor-made to my needs. He is a great story teller and these stories have been incredibly useful in opening up the unhelpful beliefs that have held me back from achieving what I want. John’s gentle, constructive approach makes personal change a much less difficult journey.”

“Just wanted to let you know that my flights were very good! I felt fine before and during the flights, even with the attempted attack on Christmas day I still felt fine about flying home! My son is a nervous flyer and he was better as he could see I wasn’t nervous. Many thanks.”

“I was looking for help with weight loss but that was the just tip of the iceberg. I had no idea how much more was involved, or how it could be dealt with. John has so gently and skilfully guided me through sedating some difficult, unpleasant memories and experiences that were obstructing any progress I was trying to make on my own. I have learned so much about myself, some good, some bad, but all very worthwhile and productive, and I am beginning to “love myself”, which has been a huge stumbling block for me, but an important thing to achieve. It has been tough at times, but John inspires great trust in all meanings of the word, and he is as good as his word, he really can help. He has many different techniques at his finger tips, and there will always be one or more to suit the problem and the person. Losing weight has almost been a bi-product of John’s therapy for me, no problem, but the whole package is something I can never thank him enough for. I am almost ready to step out as a brand new person, with a brand new perspective on life and anything it wants to throw at me. John, you are one special gifted person.”

“When I went to see John at the start of the year I was in a very difficult place. I felt paralysed and unable to move since being made redundant from my job. I was depressed, uncommunicative and desperately unhappy. Since seeing John, my life has turned around; I am comfortable with change and feel able to try almost anything. My self-confidence has reappeared and I have been able to launch two businesses. I feel energised and invigorated and look forward to each and every day – I no longer panic about the future or obsess about the past and how I have been wronged. At the same time, I am still very aware of the past and what happened in it, but I now feel that I own my history and accept it; and I take responsibility for my life and choices every day. I have a clear view of what my values are and my strengths and weaknesses and I continue to work daily on those areas that I need to improve further and life feels much better. I highly recommend John.”

“Thank you John for being so supportive whilst I was under so much stress, the sessions before my examinations boosted my confidence and gave me such a more positive attitude, your help is practical and effective.”

“Hi John, I am properly back at work now, sticking to my rule of not taking work home, hitting the gym in the week and giving the appearance of a swan – mostly serene and less moments of hysteria! I’ve even managed to have some civilised conversations with the management! Thank you so much for all your help and support, I’m still not quite sure how you turned it all around for me! The mp3 downloads are keeping me on track and making sure that I don’t fall back – Thank you.”

“John, thank you for your help and support during the last month. In honesty I didn’t know what to expect or even how I would have to deal with the sessions. By helping me tackle my issues you have also made me realise what sort of person I am, how I see others and handle daily life. It has brought a number of key issues to the surface, helped me approach situations differently to how I would have done previously and given me a greater sense of self awareness. The audio mp3’s and reading recommendations has certainly been interesting, relaxing and very meaningful.”

“Hi John, I just wanted to say ‘Thank You’ for the terrific sessions you held – your calm positive manner is so reassuring, and I felt totally safe in your hands. I enjoyed them so much it was a little disappointing when they ended! You’ll be pleased to hear that I am now able to walk away from chocolate and cakes without feeling as though I’m missing out or really depriving myself. I’ve already lost 1/2 stone with virtually no effort at all! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!”

“Hi John, I just wanted to say thank you properly for all your help and support over the last month. I can’t believe it’s only four weeks since I first came to see you, as I now feel like a totally different person. I had got to the stage where I was just completely fed up of drinking a bottle of wine every night, yet didn’t seem to be able to stop – you totally changed this for me. I’ve had a few ups and downs, but now I feel as though I have a choice about whether I drink alcohol or not, rather than alcohol controlling me. You have enabled me to change the way I look at alcohol, and at life. I feel so much happier and calmer, and have got my self respect back. I honestly can’t thank you enough.”

“The sessions I had with John have helped me enormously, I saw straight away that he was very concerned about my problems and I could tell that he has a genuine passion for helping people who need it! John was extremely knowledgeable and professional and approached my problems from an angle which I could understand. I feel that the sessions I’ve had have equipped me with tools I can use in my everyday life which I’ve found very empowering. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending John to my friends and family as he’s an all round honest and genuine person. Thanks very much John for everything!!”

“I wanted to tell you what a lovely day I had after my last appointment! I was so relaxed and sailed through the day. We went by train to London for a concert, usually I get anxiety attacks for most of the evening and don’t enjoy anything at all – I took your CD with me and I listened on the train – thoroughly enjoyed the evening! no problems, I’ve also lost another pound and a half! Thank you.”

“There are not many people’s hands I would recommend putting your mind into, John however, with his integrity, knowledge and skill is one of those exceptions – if you want to make a real change, then he is your man.” Alistair Horscroft T.V. Presenter ‘Life Guru’”

“Just wanted to say thank you very much for helping me to overcome my fear of flying. The hypnosis and techniques you used left me feeling totally relaxed and happy with a positive attitude towards flying. As a result of this, I have just returned from a wonderful holiday in America.”

“Thank you for the work you have done with me, you have helped me to see the positive things in life again and I have got to say I feel a hundred times better now. I still have a few off days, but I am sure I will make a full recovery.”

“Just had to contact you to thank you. As you may remember I had a “hang up” (very appropriate) regarding making telephone calls for many years, since working with you this fear has completely gone and I make calls daily with ease and confidence.”

“I felt I should write to congratulate you on the successful therapy I received. I had no idea the peace one could find when taught how to listen and contact your inner self so to speak. My whole lifestyle has changed. I am now both confident and at peace with myself and still learning so much. I feel I have wasted many years in needless anxiety and after your excellent therapy I am feeling really at one with myself . Your technique is professional, thought provoking and utterly calming, many, many thanks for my complete transformation.”

“For a start I was sceptical that hypnosis would work, however I’ve found John’s style very relaxing and he was able to help me to understand and overcome my anxiety.”

“After only one session I made a significant step towards overcoming an ingrained childhood fear. I thought that confronting my fear would be a long and stressful process. John really made me feel at ease, had I known it could be this easy to become fear free I would have taken action years ago.”

“Hi John, I just arrived in Australia and the flight was a breeze! I can’t thank you enough.”

“Hi John, you’ll be pleased to hear that I’m now eating onion and have done so on several occasions. It’s still not my favourite food but is now manageable! Thanks for all of your help.”

“Firstly, I’d just like to say thanks very much for last nights session. I found it so interesting from an poor sleepers perspective as well as a psychologist’s perspective and I really like your positive approach to it all. It’s really opened my mind up to a completely new set of concepts. I also thought I’d let you know I managed to get 8 hours lovely sleep last night without waking once.”

“Although there are still moments when I tend to eat more than I should, I have started to take control back and if I do have any ‘moments’ I don’t beat myself up. The CD’s are very helpful and I enjoy using them as they thoroughly relax me. Thanks for your support and helping me to realise I am special.”

“Thanks for seeing me again today – I feel I’ve got much more control over what I’m doing now, not just hanging on by my fingertips, I could easily have sat in your chair all afternoon!!”

“Hi John, thanks for all of your help, support and for totally believing in me, it has given me so much more confidence to move forward.”

“John, thank you for helping me come to terms with those past issues, I now recognise they are in the past and that is probably the best place for them! When I do occasionally look back those old feelings are greatly diminished and I am in control of my reactions to them.”

“I didn’t know what to expect from the hypnotherapy, but I found it calm, relaxing and I was totally in control. When combined with the other techniques John used, it cleverly uncovered my anxiety and then it was obvious what I needed to do.”

“John’s approach to emotional change and goal setting is refreshing, interesting and made me take a long hard look at my life and what I wanted to achieve. The outcome was more than I was expecting and I have a new self awareness that has broadened the choices available to me in my life, a renewed self confidence too.”