Hello my name is Nia,

I am the founder of The Heath Practice Hypnotherapy and Hypnobirthing in Cardiff. I set up the business after experiencing the profound benefits of Hypnotherapy for myself around fourteen years ago. Before that time I had never heard of Hypnotherapy and had no idea that such a relaxed, enjoyable therapy with such long term positive benefits even existed. I had wrongly presumed that all types of therapy consisted of full on, serious deep conversations about childhood and trauma etc.

To be completely honest, before that time I wasn’t really aware that the life I was living was less than positive. I smoked, I worked long hours, spent my weekends doing what I considered to be relaxing, (having a lie in, seeing friends, drinking, and generally doing as little as possible.) I guessed I had some anxiety, worries, stress and even phobias but I presumed they were just ‘part’ of life, just ‘part’ of who I was and so I just put up with them.

But I needn’t have.

Life changed for me when I decided I would like to start a family. A life event like that can offer a tremendous opportunity to look objectively at life. I realised the smoking, drinking, party lifestyle was no longer for me (deep down I had probably known this for some time but had ignored it). I also began to notice a growing worry and unease about the world around me and specifically about the process of giving birth.

Luckily a good friend of mine recommended Hypnobirthing. I openly admit that I was skeptical and hesitant at first, but she explained it wasn’t at all ‘new age’ but rather it was a logical, positive, science based therapy that provided information about pregnancy, birth and parenting. Traditional counselling didn’t appeal and I knew I needed some guidance, so I took the plunge and booked a course. I have never looked back.

The approach not only allowed me to enjoy the birth of my son but also lowered my anxiety, raised my confidence and feelings of self-worth and allowed me to start living an easier, more positive life. I even got over my fear of flying! I could not believe how much better I felt after such a short time. I loved it so much that after having my son I retrained in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, left my career within secondary education and set up my very own Hypnotherapy and Hypnobirthing business here in Cardiff.

Life is seldom straight forward, and we are all likely to experience ups, downs and difficult periods, it is how we deal with these life events that matter. Over the last fourteen years I have continued to use the tools that I gained from from my training. They keep me feeling positive and productive so that I can be the most effective therapist I can be for my clients. The tools of Hypnotherapy have also helped me cope with loss and grief, they have eased me through some difficult times so that I can continue to find enjoyment from life. They provide me with space, the ability to calm my mind, to feel in control and find light on what might look like even the darkest day.

If I can do it, you can do it too.

Credentials

I trained at The Clifton Practice - a leading teaching establishment, providing government recognised training for hypnotherapists - under the supervision of Matthew Cahill and David Newton - two of the most experienced and well respected hypnotherapists in the country.

Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy (DHP)

Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma (HPD).

General Hypnotherapy Council (GHC) Registered Practiotioner

General Hypnotherapy Standards Council (GHSC) Accredited Practitioner

Member of the Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (AfSFH)

Member of The Hypnotherapy Directory