Read how others have benefited

I have struggled for over ten years with anxiety, stress and depression. I've done all the usual things, you know, endless different pills, overeating, being suicidal, all that.

Things came to a head when my IBS [Irritable Bowel Syndrome] type symptoms became so bad that I couldn't go out any more without having a panic attack. This was a new and all time low for me. As I refused to try any more pills, my GP sent me to a talk counsellor. I saw him for 7 months. I got to a certain point, but was still pretty messed-up, so I started looking for more help on the net. I found Davina.

That first call was a nightmare for me, but after speaking to Davina for a few minutes, I felt I could go and see her. My first priority was getting out and about, so we concentrated on that. For me, the progress was fast and totally amazing! So we then worked on all the other stuff, including weight loss. To date, I have lost two and a half stone.

My life reads like every soap opera you've ever seen, and then some! You just couldn't make this stuff up. Against all the odds I have come through it. It was very hard and some days it took everything I had to keep going. But I came to realise that everything Davina had been telling me about myself is actually true. I have never trusted anyone in my life like I trust Davina now. I spent the first few weeks telling her all the normal things I was doing I hadn't been able to do for months.
I just kept saying "you won't believe this, but". It took a while to accept that I wasn't going to crash and burn like I usually did. Even now, a year later, I still have to pinch myself.

The things I have had to deal with, and am still dealing with now, would make most people's head explode! I still can't believe that I haven't gone insane under the pressure and stress I have on a daily basis. I now know in my head and in my heart that I am the strong, smart, brave, kind person that Davina has come to know.
Before that, I thought I was unworthy, unlovable, fit for nothing and deserved all the horror heaped upon me throughout my life. I held myself entirely responsible for things I had no control over, I had the weight of the world on my shoulders for over 30 years!

It's such a shame I wasted all that time. Don't repeat my mistakes, take the plunge, set yourself free!

N
Lanarkshire

After several weekly sessions with Davina, including relaxation and hypnotherapy, I was able to leave behind the unhappy and unpleasant issues that made me generally miserable, full of doubt and drained my confidence, and begin to move forward again.

Her 'open sessions' where you can just sit and talk freely for as long as you wish are invaluable, so much so that they can sometimes be just as appropriate and helpful as hypnotherapy. The hynotherapy itself brings a welcome relaxation which can have a profound effect on restoring flagging confidence which can in itself sometimes make everything else a bit cloudy.

As a therapist, Davina is professional yet caring and approachable. She makes the client feel comfortable regardless of the issue - immediately increasing the chances of a succesful outcome.

Although I have successfully finished a series of sessions with Davina, I hope to return from time to time, just for a chat on my progress and perhaps the occasional boost if needed and will always look forward to meeting with her again.

T
Lanarkshire.

About a year and a half ago, I began to suffer from panic attacks while travelling on public transport. My own coping mechanisms failed and the attacks became more debilitating. My physical health began to suffer and I was becoming reluctant to leave home. I therefore decided to try hypnotherapy.

Davina immediately put me at ease and gave me hope that I could overcome the problem. I no longer felt ‘abnormal’. I opted for hypnoanalysis in an attempt to get to the root of the problem. This took several (sometimes difficult) sessions but, with Davina’s support and encouragement, I was able to regain normality in my life.

Davina is an extremely professional and knowledgeable therapist but also has genuine empathy with her clients. I was dealt with sympathetically yet effectively at all times. Davina’s treatment was invaluable – she was a tremendous help to me in what was a very tough time in my life.

L
Lanarkshire

Kate came to see me suffering from presentation/anxiety nerves caused by public speaking. In any other situation Kate is very articulate woman able to express her vast experience and knowledge in her chosen field. However, whenever the presentation part of the interview came about  she suffered the following symptoms:

"I have intense panic feelings, my speech quickens; I am afraid  I won't be able to even form the words properly; throat feels dry; breathing quickens; legs feel like jelly; I feel the audience think I am hopeless/useless; every other candidate is better than me, so I shouldn't even be there; I have doubts about my capabilities and while in this situation I have negative thoughts and beliefs about myself."

Kate opted for  a couple of sessions of Suggestion Therapy as she was hopeful of prospective interviews within a few weeks and was going to come back before an interview if she felt she needed a 'booster session - but she never did! Here is an extract from the next e-mail I received from her, which she has allowed me to use as a testimonial:

"Unbelievably it has taken me till this week to secure ONE single interview because the job market is in a terrible state and  it has taken me months to get an interview.  Ironically I had TWO this week! One  was the interview I had scheduled for October - just after I last saw you - which was postponed due to illness!  I got them both! I was self-assured and confident (although still a bit nervous underneath). I know I will definitely be back to visit you in the new year before a national meeting. I found hypnotherapy an absolutely wonderful experience and think that you must definitely be one of the most genuine and sincere individuals practising in Scotland. Many Many Thanks"

K
Motherwell

P. had tried to lose weight for many years - yo-yo dieting - fad diets - slimming classes etc - but just put it all back on every time. She would constantly binge then feel wracked with guilt - then soon binge again - this was the patttern. When she came to see me, her symptoms were lethargy, no motivation, feelings of intense anger, frustration, feeling out of control, immense self-loathing and despair that she would be like this for ever! This is what she has to say:

At the Initial Consultation I felt completely at ease as Davina listened to me rambling on and on about my symptoms and the effect they were having on my life in general. She then talked to me about 'emotional eating' and explained how Hypnotherapy could enable me to overcome this problem and the symptoms I described to her. In other words change all the negatives around my eating habits, feelings and myself into positives! Sounded good to me - even though I had had so many failures in the past, I was encouraged by what I heard and Davina made me feel more positive even before I had had my first actual session!

I had three sessions of Suggestion Therapy in all and from the start they changed the way I felt about myself and food for ever, as I was now aware of the emotional link to my negative eating habits and this was the first step forward for me.

After the first session I was very aware of gradually becoming more relaxed and calm and the feelings being out of control, quick to anger, frustration etc were becoming less and less and this continued to be the case. Everyone around me noticed it - my family, friends and colleagues asked what had I done, what was going on, said how much I had changed for the better. They liked the new me too!
My desperate need to seek 'comfort' in food and to binge steadily began to dissapear and to my delight I began to lose weight and also felt more alive with more energy so began to exercise. I still feel so much more positive about myself, my life and my future - I have taken back control!

I recommend Davina to everyone out there who has problems like mine and I know you will find her as calm, reassuring, helpful and knowlegeable as I did - that is just the way she is. Thanks for everything Davina.

P
Glasgow

Just to let you know how things are going.
Confident and chilled now when out with my mates.
No more blushing, sweating and tongue-tied when girls are around either!
In fact great social life now! Ta much for your help.

R
East Kilbride

Since my Hypnosis sessions with you I no longer have to plan my days and nights around the nearest toilets in the area. When I came to see you I told you that my I.B.S. was destroying all the joy and pleasure I had in my life - and that I had to give up the love of my life which was competing with my horses at eventing competitions around the country, as I was unable to drive comfortably or travel long jouneys.

As I explained, the I.BS. was so unpredictable - even completing a show jumping round or a shorter x-country course could be an ordeal due to this fact. I had tried changing my diet, changing my job and many other things that various people recommended - then I heard of Hypnosis and found a person in my area who did this.

Now I have got my life back in every sense of the word. I still watch my diet but the Hypnosis helped me take back control. I no longer suffer with intense anxiety and stress, I am more confident and relaxed, the physical symptoms of diarrhoea and flatulence, stomach cramps etc have significantly reduced and continue to get less and less as time goes by. I am even more relaxed when competing - an added bonus that I didn't expect! So a great big thank you!

Y
East Lothian

I used to suffer from a condition called emetaphobia which is a fear from being sick. I had suffered from this properly from the age of 16, so it affected me for about 5 years before I plucked up the courage to seek help and that's where my journey to recovery started when I met Davina.

First of all the condition affected every aspect of my life from going to school, which I had to leave earlier than I wanted, as I was off sick so often. I panicked at the simplest things like going for a meal, pictures, shopping with my friends, being in a room with people, travelling on public transport, even long or short distances by car. My working environment, all social events was a no-go zone for me. I just couldn't cope with the fear of being sick , feeling sick or catching something from someone who felt unwell, or uncooked foods. I had to be in a place where I knew I could feel comfortable which was my own house and room.

Before I met Davina I tried everything from complimentary medicines, herbal remedies, doctors, hospital appointments everything, as I thought it was a medical condition not anxiety or subconsciously related.

My life reached a stand still and I had enough, so one night I googled hypnotherapy, as I had heard about hypnosis and how it has helped people get over phobias and fears. So when I found Davina's web page I had nothing to lose, so I e-mailed her with my symptoms and concerns and a couple days later we had an initial consultation organised. Davina is based in Glasgow and myself Edinburgh, she had recommended some other hypnotherapists in my area for me, but I felt really comfortable with Davina already and wanted to go ahead with the therapy.

My first initial consultation was great. Davina explained to me my options and we both agreed to go ahead with the hypnoanalysis program for myself and started my treatments the following week. My therapy lasted for just about 2 months and I visited Davina every week, throughout my therapy. It was a rollercoaster of emotions, as hypnoanalysis deals with the subconscious mind, memories from your childhood, teenage years to present day.

Davina was fantastic, and with each session, we spoke about what had went on during the previous week, how I felt, how I coped with situations and how I am feeling now. Also what had happened in the previous session and what our aim could be in today's session - all this was before we started the hypnoanalysis. I felt that this time at the start of every session was a huge help.

My therapy has changed every aspect of my life. I am such a happier, stronger, more confident, easy-going person - I am once again the person I used to be. Throughout my therapy, I dealt with so many issues in my life, I feel I have been given a fresh start and grabbed this with both hands. Sickness does not faze me anymore - so now it can't stop me from doing anything in my life. Davina is fantastic at what she does and throughout my therapy Davina made me feel at ease, positive all the time, confident and a trust in her which is vital - as honesty is the key for this kind of therapy to work. Now I am living life to the fullest and will soon be going around the world travelling for a year with my 2 best friends with no worries and its all down to Davina. I can't thank her enough.

S
Edinburgh

Can you remember I came to see you at the beginning of the year?

I had just found out I was pregnant with my second child. I had tried to stop smoking by myself during my first pregnancy and never succeeded and wanted to try again and asked you to help me. One session with you and that was it - I stopped that day and nearly a year later I am still a non-smoker. Everyone in the family - including my new baby son - has benefitted from this, so thanks from us all.

Oh, I have also stopped biting my nails!

M
Airdrie

The visualisations we practiced during the sessions work wonders when I am out on the course. Feel more relaxed too!

Thanks again.

B
Ferniegair

I have suffered from depression and anxiety since I was in my teens and I've probably tried every treatment you could mention to tackle it, but nothing has appeared to be more than an emotional elastoplast.

I came to New Horizons aware that I might be clutching at straws but feeling that Hypnotherapy was worth a try. When I met Davina, I was immediately reassured. Her empathic, approachable manner put me at ease and as she asked for background information I felt attentively listened to.

I have difficulty relaxing and tend to become frustrated by being told to relax, however I found that I relaxed so deeply that I fell asleep and often use the CD she gave me to help me relax into a restful sleep at night. I had three sessions and arranged to come back for a fourth time at a point that I knew was typically stressful for me.

I feel more positive and optimistic and I believe in myself far more. When I have come up against recent challenges, which would previously have caused significant anxiety, have been manageable. When I come back from a hypnotherapy session my husband comments on how much more positive I am, and friends and family comment on how much better and happier I seem.

I'd recommend New Horizons to anyone.

J
Lanarkshire

After a longterm marriage breakdown, every day became a struggle and I really felt in need of a helping hand. With Davina's help and sympathetic ear, I learned to accept that the past is behind me and not to dwell on it but to think positivley about the future. Also to focus on what I do have in my life - and not of what I have lost.
I would definitely recommend this type of therapy to change your outlook on life when all seems lost. I am now looking forward to a brighter future.

K
Lanarkshire