"I have been interested in psychology for many years. When my children were in full-time education, I took the opportunity to go back to college to study psychology and sociology, gaining a BSc Honours degree in 2006. At that time, I wasn't sure how I could practically apply my newly-acquired knowledge to help people, which was what I had realised I wanted to do. At that time, local colleges and universities only ran courses on clinical psychology, which didn't interest me enough. By contrast, an advert in the local press for psychotherapy courses leapt out at me, and I applied straight away."

"At the start of the course, my main focus was counselling and psychotherapy. However, once I started learning about hypnosis and practising the techniques I was astounded by the results, and keen to become a therapist."

"My interest in EFT stems from a demonstration by my tutor; I was so amazed by this that I had to learn more about the technique, so that I could use it herself."

"I am now qualified as a hypnotherapist, with a certificate in hypno-analysis and free association, in addition to my degree. I also hold a diploma in counselling and psychotherapy, and am now working towards my advanced diploma."