GeneralTestimonials
Confidence - 'I would just like to say thank you to Lin for helping me last year to overcome my shyness and to increase my confidence. I am pleased to say that I have had no panic attacks since! Thank you Lin so much for your help.'
Alcohol - 'I just want to say "thank you" to Lin for how she has helped me. Its five days now since I have had a drink of alcohol and believe me that's some achievement, especially as I have been to one restaurant and a pub lunch. I feel so much better. My self esteem continues to rise. I ordered a pair of black pointed high heel shoes!! Cant walk in them but they look great! Thanks again.'
Alcohol - 'After nearly three weeks so far so good. The first week was pretty easy and I felt very confident that I wouldnt drink again. I had a few challenging days when I was away with the family as we had pub meals in the evening but managed okay. The weekend just gone is the first "normal" weekend I have had to get through as I was back at work last week. It really wasnt easy but I have got through so far without drinking (hormonal too which didnt help!). I think I have largely adjusted to not drinking on a normal weekday, just the challenge of the weekends to get the hang of. Many thanks to Lin for her assistance.'
Pregnancy Labour - 'Thank you for the relaxation session to help me with my forthcoming labour. I am sure it will help.'
Low Self Esteem - 'Since having the therapy session with Lin my self esteem has really lifted and I have started taking an interest and myself and how I look. Its only small things to some people but to me they are huge leaps. I have found that it is okay to be me and to wear and do as I wish, not in an arrogant way either. I have found that I am more at ease with myself, so I thank Lin for making these changes possible.'
Needle Phobia/IVF - I came to see Lin regarding my needle phobia prior to embarking on IVF treatment which would involve 7 injections a day! Since having the therapy I have surprised everybody with how well I am doing but not as much as I have surprised myself. Though I still feel a little anxious before a blood test or before I inject myself I just do my 'SWISH' and I can get on with it (SWISH is a non-hypnotherpy technique Lin taught me to use in addition to the hypnotherapy). I never thought that I would be able to inject myself, never in my wildest dreams. The most I ever imagined was that my husband would have to do it for me. I could never explain how much all this has meant to me, my husband and family. Without Lin's help I know I would not have been able to even start the IVF treatment. I will be eternally grateful to Lin and thank her so very much much for her help.'
Needle Phobia/IVF(update) - 'Just a quick note to say that I am now nearly 8 months pregnant. The IVF worked first time and we are expecting a singleton baby on April 16th. We dont know the sex but we are looking forward to a surprise. I just want to say a big THANK YOU again to Lin for helping me to get pregnant. I couldnt have done it without her helping me with my needle phobia. I dont even bat an eyelid when people mention I may need an epidural. It doesnt bother me in the slightest now. Not a needle of any sort, so thanks again Lin.'
Stuttering - 'I feel the therapy has really helped me as I definitely suffer less blocks and say words I would not usually say. You have no idea how happy I am writing this. Many thanks.'
Sleep Issues - I have listened to the CD recording quite often and most of the time have fallen asleep before it gets to the end. Since I have been back I have got to say I have had some good nights sleep, so I am hoping its a new start and if I have woken up I have put the CD on and off I go again! Thanks Lin for your help and time.'
Anxiety Issues - 'I just want to say "thank you" to Lin for all her help. I have been so much better in situations that would have terrified me a few months ago and I keep on surprising myself. Thanks again.'
Anxiety Issues - 'I am feeling a thousand times better than when I saw Lin at first. Although I am not yet 100% I am well on the way by using a combination of Lin's techniques and also my medication which hopefully I will be able to start cutting down on soon and replace with Lin's techniques. I am feeling much more positive about things which is more important that ever given I only have three months left before I have another person to focus on. Thank you Lin for all your help and especially in listening to my problems as sometimes I think talking about things is the best course of action.'
Teeth Grinding - 'I am getting on really well with my hyposis CD and now only grind my teeth every so often, mainly at weekends, which is a great relief to me. Thank you Lin.'
Migraine - 'I saw Lin in September 2009 with really bad migraines - I suffered at least 4 per week. I took approximately 16 tablets a day when I had a migraine and 6 tablets everyday to try and prevent them. I have now reduced my medication down to just 2 tablets per day and my migraines are now down to approximately 4 per month which is a really big improvement. Thanks Lin for all you did.'
Body Dysmorphia - 'As you expected, the hypnotherapy has worked very well, as it did for the other issues I consulted you about. I am getting my confidence back about my body and looks little by little every day. Thanks.'
Letting Go of the Past - 'I would like to thank Lin for all the help she has given me. After a lot of upset in my life I came to the conclusion that I was holding myself back by not dealing with these issues and rather than moving forward I was simply living with them day by day. By listening and understanding my problems, I embarked on a "letting go of the past" session where I was talked down into a really positive state and this helped me step by step to be strong enough to make the subconscious decision through suggestion to let go of all the negative issues and replacing them with really strong positive thoughts. Immediately after the session I felt a weight lift off my shoulders and the benefits still continue, day by day, whereby I cannot even remember a lot of the issues that used to get me down so often. Due to this I feel much more free and calm with myself and every day has a optimistic, new exciting outlook and that is worth more to me than anything. I have recommended Lin to my friends and family for her friendly, excellent, professional and affordable service she provides. Some of them I know have already been to see Lin and have told me about the wonderful work she does. Thanks to Lin for making a difference.'
Fear Issues- 'I listen to the recording when I was going to sleep and I have noticed quite a difference with my "fear". It has not gone completely but its now much more manageable. I am not stressing quite as much and I am calming myself down quicker.'
Blushing - 'I am loving the therapy. I have been listening to the recording for over a week now and I think it may be working. I dont feel the heat that I felt before. I feel so much more in control now with certain situations where in the past I would have blushed. I am really grateful. Thank you so much'
Audition Nerves - 'I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Lin for the help she gave me in my effort to overcome the severe stage fright which had so limited my ability to perform in public and I found I was becoming increasingly afraid to perform any solo parts and I didnt understand why. I visited Lin out out sheer desperation since I was due to attend an audition exactly ONE WEEK later, for an upcoming concert. I was pleasantly surprised to find the session to be most relaxing and as I listened to Lin's voice I found myself feeling much calmer. I listened to the CD recording which had been provided at every opportunity, even going to sleep with it playing in my ears. The day of the audition dawned and my name was called and I stood up smiling widely and went through to the audition room with a confidence I didnt know I possessed. Although I was still nervous to a degree I dont think I was any more nervous than would be considered and I stood before the panel of judges and I sang my solo piece without fault - word and note perfect. Everything happened exactly as my CD recording said it would. The following day I received a telephone call to say that I had been successful and had been selected as the concert soloist. I would not hesitate to recommend Lin's services to anyone who may be thinking of following the same path.'
Pain Management - 'Due to needing a hip replacement I have been in constant pain for some considerable time. According to my Consultant my condition had not deteriorated sufficiently for me to have a hip replacement! The constant jarring on my hip as I walked meant I was in constant pain and sitting down wasn’t much better as my hip stiffened and I was in pain, and although painkillers helped, I didn’t want to be popping pills all the time, as I had no idea how long I would have to wait for the operation. I also slept badly and was constantly awoken with pain in my hip. ' Lin was recommended to me by a colleague who had been to see her about something else. Using a combination of hypnotherapy and NLP (which she explained was a technique called neuro linguistic programming) I was able to manage the pain until nine months later I was able to have the hip replacement. With the aid of hypnotherapy and NLP it helped to make my life bearable whilst awaiting the operation.'
Anxiety/panic attacks - 'Having been sceptical about the processes around hypnosis and the perceived benefits, I could not have been happier with the service I received. Lin was friendly and helpful, and answered any questions/queries I had and the end result was very beneficial to me. I could not recommend this therapist highly enough. You never know it could change your outlook and your life!'
Nail biting - 'I have been biting my nails for a long time and just couldn't seem to stop it. My boyfriend had asked me to get engaged but with such horrible nails, I couldn't bear the thought of anyone looking at my hands when I showed off my engagement ring. I had one session with Lin and haven't bitten my nails since. My boyfriend and I are now engaged and are looking forward to our wedding. I am not ashamed of my hands any more.'
OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), Fears and Relaxation Issues - 'I approached Chesterfield Hypnosis for a number of issues relating to OCD, (cleaning), fears (horse riding ), and relaxation issues. I was sceptical at first, but had tried a number of other 'traditional' therapists including referral from the doctor, but was unsatisfied with my progress. My problems were not improving and on a conscious level I seemed to have problems with putting into practice what previous methods had suggested. Four sessions of hypnosis were attended, each time tackling a separate issue. At first I felt quite silly, but as the weeks progressed, people started to comment on my changes. These changes were really subtle and were not overly obvious to me - I suppose I was looking too hard. Lin provided CD's after each session that allowed me to reinforce the session contents in between appointments - these really helped me to unwind after a hard and stressful day at work. I have now completed my sessions, and on reflection the changes in me are incredible. It is hard to believe that something so simple could have had some a big impact, where all previous traditional methods had failed. Thank you Lin!'
Flying Phobia - 'I have had a phobia about flying for a long time. My family and I were planning a 'holiday of a life-time' to Australia and I was dreading it because I knew I would spoil it because of this. Even making the arrangements for a holiday would make me anxious! I had never had hypnotherapy before but had heard it could help with phobias. I made an appointment and was hypnotised the day before the flight. To my surprise and delight I managed to cope with all the flights without panicking and getting too worked up. We had a fabulous holiday in Australia and I even went on an internal flight to Sydney with no problems! Thank you so much for helping me.'
Business Success - 'A million thanks to Lin for all her help. We have had an amazing year businesswise. I know for a fact that the business success therapy worked wonders and kept me positively charged all year ensuring that things got done and kept the belief in success. With last year's success, we are starting the New Year off with our new projects so now more than ever, I need to tap into the business success frame of mind and have my CD recording to help me. Thanks again Lin.'
Social Phobia - 'I have been shy for most of my life. When anxious I would get red blotches on my chest, 'gabble' and/or blurt out something inappropriate. I was okay with my family but not at work. I had a session of hypnotherapy and was also taught something called SWISH. Since having the hypnotherapy and using SWISH, I feel so much better, much calmer and sleep wonderfully well. Now, when I find myself in situations which have caused me anxiety, I now find myself reacting in a completely different way. I feel so much more confident these days - what a difference it has made to my life.'
Driving Test Nerves - 'Having failed my driving test THREE times, I had virtually given up hoping of ever passing it. Another test was booked and I was dreading it. I was so sure I would fail again, I didn't tell my family or friends about the test. Not long before the test I read an article in a magazine about hypnotherapy and wondered if it would help me. I made an appointment and couldn't believe how wonderfully calm and relaxed I felt following the therapy. Although during the test I felt a bit nervous, my nerves were under control, and to my delight at the end of it I was told I had passed! I danced down all the way down the street!'
Driving Test Nerves- 'Lin was recommended to me by a friend who had recently consulted her for confidence issues. I had failed my driving test previously FIVE TIMES through being incredibly nervous during the test. My sixth test was imminent, only a week away, when I made an appointment to see Lin. I had never had hypnotherapy before so had no idea what to expect. During the session I felt incredibly relaxed and whilst listening to the suggestions could feel myself becoming calm and mentally positive about my forthcoming test. Lin delivered the CD recording the following day and that week I listened to it as often as I was able. My test date arrived and although I felt slightly nervous about the test, but nothing like I had prior to having had hypnotherapy, I went through the test in a calm, relaxed and confident manner, which is exactly as Lin had suggested I would and at the end of the test was delighted to be told I had passed! Thanks Lin, couldnt have done it without you!'
