Lindsey Markwell - Counsellor and Hypnotherapist

07830366849

Counselling

My Counselling approach, whilst being integrative depending on the your needs, is strongly influenced by Person Centered Counselling and the work of Carl Rogers. I employ a warm and caring therapeutic environment incorporating a gentle technique which supports you as the client to work through difficult feelings at your own pace in a comfortable, accepting and safe space.

My areas of special interest focus on sexuality counselling, offering a supportive environment for LGBT, relationship and fertility issues. Additionally I hold a wealth of experience in anxiety, stress management, abuse counselling and general counselling.

Hypnotherapy

My Hypnotherapy is a gentle, non invasive treatment which has a multitude of uses for health, for wellbeing and for personal growth. Using relaxation techniques and following my voice can help you reach a place of sleep-like calm. You are fully in control and consciously aware, so you cannot be coerced or manipulated against your will.

During normal consciousness we all have defense mechanisms which often stop us “hearing” what is being said to us and likewise we tend to defend against what we tell ourselves. When the subconscious mind is engaged, as it is in Hypnotherapy, it helps us to incorporate the thought and behavior changes we desire with greater ease and acceptance. Hypnotherapy is a facilitative process to enable you to achieve positive change.

Services

Solution focused brief therapy and longer term face-to-face counselling

Sexuality and LGBT counselling for coming out and feelings around relationships and life

Counselling tailored for lesbians – who may be experiencing fertility treatment – offering a supportive therapy where your circumstances and needs are paramount at every stage

Weight management – for healthy lifestyles and also for achieving a healthy BMI for IVF

Smoking cessation – to promote health

Stress reduction and relaxation – including lifestyle management

Pregnancy - relaxation and preparation for a positive birth experience

Post-natal hypnotherapy for positive energy boosting following birth

When a woman is preparing for pregnancy – be it naturally or via IVF, a rollercoaster of highs, lows and goals to meet can ensue. If you are struggling with maintaining some time to switch off, loose or gain a little weight to meet a BMI target or need some help in quitting smoking then help is available. Tackling one thing at a time makes larger goals more attainable and less stressful.

Whatever your needs we can discuss this prior to and during our initial consultation. Following which I will adapt a course of therapy specifically individualised to you.

About me

I provide a gentle, tailored therapy which is largely based on Client Centred Therapy with elements of both Hypnotherapy and Counselling incorporated depending on your requirements. I have been involved and interested in areas of Counselling and Therapy since 1999 and over the last eight years I have had experience of working in related mental health services with the NHS. I have lived in Suffolk since 2007 and feel strongly that life... is for living, not just existing.

Therapeutical Qualifications

Diploma in Hypnotherapy – Chrysalis Accredited Professional Therapy Training

Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy – Chrysalis Accredited Professional Therapy Training

I am a professional member of the Counselling Society and the Hypnotherapy Society

Additionally my training courses are also accredited by The Royal College of Nursing

Contact Details

Additional clinic held at Decoy Farm Clinic in Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk.