Sheffield-born, Karen worked in retail sales and customer relations environments for many years starting as a self-employed driving instructor in 1999 and then as a trainer and mentor for trainee driving instructors.

A driving test examiner got Karen wondering what else she could do to help her pupils deal with one thing that is not taught during driving lessons - how to overcome test nerves. One pupil was told on test that she 'really should learn how to deal with her nerves', so Karen decided to add a new skill to her career and Hypnotherapy and Stress Management training was the outcome. Since learning how to empower her clients for their big day, Karen has witnessed increased first time test pass results both for learners and student instructors.

At the ChiroFirst clinic Karen works alongside chiropractors to provide a complimentary treatment for their patients. This is particularly helpful for chiropractic patients as it promotes improved muscle relaxation and wellbeing, ultimately helping each patient to gain the most benefit from their treatment. As a chiropractic patient herself, Karen is familiar with how it works - so feel free to ask!

As a member of the National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH), Karen works in line with their strict Code of Ethics and Conduct. She also holds hypnotherapy's 'Gold Standard' accreditation, the Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma, in addition to further specialist qualifications in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Stress Management. She is one of only a few therapists in South Yorkshire to hold the coveted Certificate in Stress Management qualification, and is known for her empathic and patient approach.

For more information please contact Karen directly...

An experienced health writer, she also edits training materials for therapists and is writing a book on hypnotherapy for IBS.

An ACHML trained therapist and writer, Ann is committed to developing the evidence base for hypnotherapy and related areas such as EFT and NLP. She holds a Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy, a Diploma in NLP, Certificate in Stress Management and the Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma.  She is involved in several research projects to determine the efficacy of hypnotherapy, including a study to determine if hypnotherapy has a beneficial effect on nurses working in palliative care.

Before she became a hypnotherapist, Ann was deputy editor of Nursing Standard she then developed and ran the website for the Royal College of Nursing. Leaving London to move to Sheffield she worked with a breast cancer charity to offer counselling and support online for women with breast cancer and their families. She has worked as a consultant to charities and health organisations who want to deliver counselling and therapy online. Building on this experience, her hypnotherapy practice is using SKYPE and similar technologies and she also offers advice to other professionals who want to learn to work in this way.

Ann says: 'I became a hypnotherapist because I was so impressed with the growing body of evidence of its benefits for a variety of conditions and problems. I see it as my mission to make these benefits more widely known and to persuade health professionals to adopt it. But the best part of my day is when my client leaves my therapy room happier and more in control of his or her life than when they arrived. If I can do that I feel it was worth getting up that morning.

For more information please contact Ann directly...

Alan was one of the first students to gain the externally assessed HPD (Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma) and he has been instrumental in developing a range of CPD training aimed at therapists and those in the caring professions. Along with Carole, he has also written and delivered courses in both Stress Management and Hypnotherapy & NLP. Alan is an NLP trainer and a fully qualified EMDR clinician with EMDR UK & Ireland. His areas of specialisation are smoking cessation, stress management & motivation, and IBS.

Both Alan and Carole have been Associate University Lecturers in Stress Management and have been involved with many local companies & schools, running workshops & training sessions in motivation, stress management and coaching.

Robert trained in Clinical Hypnosis, Neuro Linguistic Programming and Psychotherapy with the Academy of Clinical and Medical Hypnosis.  He is a qualified and registered Clinical Hypnotherapist with The General Hypnotherapy Register, The Hypnotherapy Association and The National Council Of Psychotherapists and is an Associate Member of The Royal Society of Medicine.  Robert regulary undertakes continuous professional development in accordance with their Code of Ethics and he is always furthering his knowledge with the most up to date skills and techniques.

He has many years of clinical experience in the caring professions in helping people with hearing problems and is noted for his caring attitude - 'empathy and understanding at all times'.  He is now available by appointment at The Welsh Clinic in Rotherham personally to help you to improve the quality of your life and to achieve your goals.

Robert has been fascinated for many years with how the mind works and how so many people often carry many different issues that affect their enjoyment of life.  Robert offers professional treatments for stress, anxiety, self-esteem, phobias, confidence and depression, and is always very happy to help you whenever the need arises.

It is often the case that people don't know where to seek help when they have a problem and as such he has an 'open door policy' and always takes time to understand the issues that cause you difficulty.  He will then provide solutions for you and show you how to find your way and achieve the results you are seeking.

For more information please contact Rob directly...

As well as working with individuals, Yvette includes a Corporate programme offering a variety of courses for the workplace.  These include

• Performance Enhancement Motivation
• Effective Communication Skills
• Workplace Bullying & Sexual Harassment

The Corporate programme covers the Yorkshire area, including Leeds, Sheffield and York and courses are held in Barnsley just off M1 J36.

Appointments are available Monday to Friday, and home visits during weekends and/or evenings are available if appropriate.  Street parking outside the practice is available.  An initial appointment will take approximately one hour and will enable Yvette to produce a treatment plan tailor-made for you.

For more information please contact Yvette directly...

Carole has trained in a number of specialist areas over the last 16 years, including: Working with Depression, Eating Disorders, Phobias, Sleep Disorders, Somatic Disorders and Medical & Pallitaive Hypnotherapy. As a previous ante-natal teacher with the National Childbirth trust, she is an excellent choice for new parents wishing to consider using hypnotherapy during childbirth.

Sessions are currently offered from premises close to both Sheffield & Chesterfield, with excellent road links to Rotherham & Barnsley. Appointments are available Monday-Friday, with some evening sessions offered. Your initial assessment visit, costing £50, is normally scheduled for 50 minutes and you are welcome to bring a friend or partner if you wish. On-premises parking is available. Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For a full list of therapies offered and sessional costs, please contact Carole, either by telephone on 01246 416544 or by email at:

Read more about Carole at www.lifesolutions.org.uk.