Testimonials

I think most of what could be said about Alexia's amazing abilities as a therapist and more have been said in the other reviews. She is an incredibly talented and compassionate person, who took me on when others turned me away, and is bringing me back to being a whole person again. So I'll just add one thing:

If Carlsberg did therapists, they'd be Alexia Elliott!!

Sometimes words do not do people justice and sometimes there are not enough words or emotions to express how grateful I am for having met such an inspirational and wonderful woman/therapist. I remember the very first session that I had with Alexia, wondering if this person was going to be able to help me. Within minutes after meeting Alexia, I was at ease and felt very relaxed and comfortable. For once in my life I felt that this time was about ME. After many years I had finally realised and accepted that there were areas in my life that I needed to change in particular, depressive episodes and weight loss. Little did I realise that the two were so interlinked, and for the first time ever, I felt that there was someone out there who understood the pain and torment that I had been going through."

Alexia is truly an amazing therapist with so much empathy and compassion for the people that she works with. I have gained so many valuable life-tools that have helped me to work though, and continue to work through, some of the barriers I had been facing.

Worry and anxiety over food and my life was all consuming. It had all but taken over all my days and left me feeling so scared and alone that I didn't think I could ever feel safe, content or allow myself to smile ever again. I found Alexia's approach and methods were a massive help, not only in making me feel better about myself but helping me find that teeny little bit of light in my life and showing me how to brighten up my whole existence. It all made sense after she helped me to see who I really am, turns out I didn't have all that to worry about after all and after a few sessions with her, I began to feel so much better about all that was worrying me. I can't believe I struggled for so long when I didn't have to. Alexia has a gentle, yet no nonsense approach that is very caring; understated but SO effective. I'd trust her with my spirit, mind and worries without hestitation, anytime. KDP

The emphasis of the teaching is in the title of the course - quick, efficient cures for clients, not whys and wherefores. The client is then left empowered to go on with a life, armed with more choices than they thought possible

"Alexia Elliott was the Therapist I had sessions with. She was very Professional but also extremely friendly and put me at my ease straight away. I found the session fees paid for themselves in my case as I spent less on Alcohol due to them. My self belief and health also improved. Thank you."

"I looked forward to every session with Alexia and find it so easy to talk to her as I knew I can trust her. Alexia has helped me see things so much more clearly and have the belief to take things a step-at-a-time, with awareness and compassion for the journey that is taking place. Without any doubt, I will always HIGHLY RECOMMEND Alexia because, quite simply, she is the best. An inspirational person that helps you to see your world in a brighter light, an inspirational person that inspires you to be a better person". Kerry

"Working with Alexia of Empowerment Therapy has given me an amazing lease of life that seemed impossible 2 months ago. Alexia has a wide range of therapy skills which she constantly develops, a natural empathy toward people and an open mind. Using this mix she provided me with therapy that was specific to my needs, whilst being flexible toward the changes that I experienced. Most importantly, the journey that we went through was fun and creative (along with the odd tear); this provided me with the freedom I needed to gain true self awareness and make necessary change. Empowerment Hypnotherapy is an exceptional service that I would recommend to anyone who is looking to actively improve their life." Fiona

"I visited Alexia for weight related issues. I had struggled all my life. As well as weight loss, I was able to explore and close some very difficult issues in my life that were symptoms of my over eating. I am now able to eat sensible choices, eating wise feeling better physically and psychologically". Maisie"

"Alexia is a great listener and orchestrator of questions that inevitably make you search your inner soul to find root causes of anxiety and stress related problems, which often manifest as physical conditions. Doctors may prescribe medication and time off to heal, but Alexia brings about a self awareness that enables improved management of the cause and a better outcome. I have no hesitation in recommending her skills to any person or organisation" David

"As I was coming from a non counselling background, I wanted a course that catered for as wide a range of therapy topics as possible. Talking Cures exceeded this aspiration in every way. I have had doors opened to so many things, it's been a delight to start investigating future directions. The course covers all conceivable presenting problems and goes on to demonstrate many different ways of approaching them - from hypnotherapy, NLP, shamanic approaches and combinations of all three.

I found the delivery to be well paced and sympathetic the feelings of the group. In fact it was only looking back when I realised how much ground we had covered every weekend. The theory is interspersed with practical exercises and enlivened by many anecdotes and examples from the real world of counselling. the emphasis of the teaching is in the title of the course - quick, efficient cures for clients, not whys and wherefores. The client is then left empowered to go on with a life, armed with more choices than they thought possible.

If asked to sum up the course, I would describe it as a launch pad. A runway designed for students to take off in any direction they choose in the wide world of counselling. I would recommend it heartily to anyone considering taking up counselling, furthering their career or as wonderful self development."

Brett Corden (truenorthcounselling@gmail.com

"Having started the course with Talking Cures Training with no prior knowledge of hypnotherapy, I can honestly say that it has changed my life. Every single module was excellently taught by Alexia and Martin, both of whom have a wealth of experience in hypnotherapy, NLP and Shamanism.

They made every single one of the students feel at home from the word go. I enjoyed the course so much that I have become a professional hypnotherapist myself. I would recommend Talking Cures Training to anyone who wants to learn the skills and techniques involved in hypnotherapy, NLP and Shamanic healing. Every single lesson involved a lot of practical work, backed up with excellent slides and presentations" Mark

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

What is irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS is the name for a collection of otherwise unexplained symptoms relating to a disturbance of the large bowel, for which there is no apparent cause.

Symptoms include constipation, diarrhoea, bloating and abdominal pain.

It is the most common condition seen by gastroenterologists, some estimates suggest that as many as one in five adults in the UK have IBS at any one time. Irritable bowel syndrome, is a disorder of the digestive system, that can affect the gut anywhere from the mouth to the anus, which accounts for the diversity of symptoms seen in IBS.

What causes Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?

There are still no known causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) About half of people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms, start during or after a major life event, such as a house move or change of job, or a bereavement.This suggests that there may be a psychological trigger for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

What are the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms can start at any age, but are most common in late teenage years or early adulthood.

The four most common symptoms are:

Constipation
Abdominal pain
Bloating that usually subsides overnight and returns the following day
Diarrhoea.

You may experience problems in only one part of the gut or in several, and symptoms can change over time. Your symptoms will depend on which parts of the gut are involved.

Feeling full after small meals, this may reach the stage of not being able to finish a meal.
Abdominal bloating after meals.
Increased gurgling noises which may be loud enough to cause social embarrassment
Severe abdominal bloating and generalised abdominal tenderness associated with bloating.
Variable and erratic bowel habits alternating from constipation to diarrhoea.
Flatulence (excess wind).
Severe, short stabbing pains in the rectum
Headaches.
In women, left-sided abdominal pain
pain during sex.
Passing urine more often.
Fatigue and tiredness.
Sleep disturbance.
Loss of appetite.
Nausea.
Depressive symptoms
Anxiety and stress-related symptoms, which may interact with gut symptoms.

How Can Hypnotherapy help me?

Dr Peter Whorwell is Professor of Medicine and Gastroenterology at the University Hospital of South Manchester and Director of the South Manchester Functional Bowel Service, he is also an expert and advisor on functional gastrointestinal disorders, with over 260 papers published. Dr Whorwell’s unit has shown how hypnotherapy can be incredibly useful in helping relieve the symptoms of these disorders. Dr Whorwell continues to research the mechanisms behind this phenomenon and its possible future applications.

The results of the first formal research study, on hypnosis treatment for IBS were published in the Lancet in 1984. Dr Peter Whorwell and his group in Manchester in England, reported remarkable success from a seven-session hypnosis treatment of 15 patients with severe IBS problems who had not responded to any other treatment.

All 15 patients treated with seven sessions of hypnotherapy improved dramatically with respect to all the central symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). The researchers furthermore, showed that this therapeutic impact was not merely due to belief or expectancy of improvement, because a comparison group of 15 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) patients who were instead treated with the same number of psychotherapy sessions and also received placebo pills (pills with no medication) showed only slight improvement. This was a powerful demonstration of the impact hypnotherapy could have on Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and led to considerable subsequent interest in this approach to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) treatment.

Since this first report, more than a dozen other published research reports, have confirmed that hypnosis treatment is effective in treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Although, no one can accurately say why hypnosis helps, the hypnotic state itself, without any specific suggestions, will slow down gut motility and change acid secretions in the stomach.

The most effective way to overcome Irritable Bowel Syndrome, (IBS) is to Take an holistic approach, looking at your lifestyle, stresses, diet, exercise, negative cognitions (thought processes), behavioural responses, and emotional upset(s), is the way forward for this distressing condition.

What can I do to help myself?

Drink lots of water, preferably two litres a day.
Avoid food and drinks that make the symptoms worse. Coffee and milk are frequent offenders.
It is very useful to keep a diary in which you note down the foods that seem to upset your stomach.
Avoid strong spices and foods that give you wind.
Avoid large meals, but eat regularly.
Limit your alcohol intake.
Physical activity and exercise can improve digestion and reduce stress.
Heat treatment with hot packs, hot-water bottles or electric blankets may relieve stomach pain.
Look at ways in which you can reduce the amount of stress in your life. You could experiment with some of the different relaxation techniques, such as meditation, yoga.
Keep things in perspective: excessive worrying about digestive problems could lead to social and psychological problems.

Articles and information sources

Hypnosis brings effective long-term healing of IBS The latest medical research shows that the very high success rates which hypnotherapy has with IBS with long term results. Click here

"Imagine your guts as a river..." An interview with Dr Peter Whorwell, he discusses the use of hypnotherapy to treat IBS on the methods he uses and its long term results. click here

Hypnosis "can ease bowel illness"A report in the British Medical Journal recommends that psychological treatments including hypnotherapy be recognised a best-practice for dealing with IBS. click here

Net Doctor Dan Rutherford www.netdoctor.co.uk

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During your free hypnotherapy consultation in Leicester Leicestershire, we can discuss what it is you no longer want to experience, and find out what it is, that you want to have instead. We can discuss how Hypnotherapy and the skills and expertise of Alexia from Empowerment Hypnotherapy in Leicester can help you.

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