Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
It is the science of how the brain codes learning and experience. This coding affects all communication and behaviour and how we learn and interpret the world around us.
Neuro-Linguistic Programming, or NLP, came about as a result of two Americans, Grinder and Bandler, who researched why some people were just competent in a given expertise whilst others excelled. Techniques in modelling excellence have helped many thousands of people in business, health, sport and personal development since the 1970s.
The ‘Neuro’ part of NLP acknowledges the fundamental idea that all behaviour stems from our neurological processes of sight, hearing, smell, touch, taste and feeling. We experience the world through our five senses, making sense of the information and then acting on it.
The ‘Linguistic’ part is indicative of how we use language and other non-verbal communication as a means to order our thoughts and behaviour and to communicate with others.
The ‘Programming’ refers to how we choose to organise our ideas, our sequences of repetitive behaviour and actions, to produce results.
Therefore, NLP helps us to understand the relationship between how we think (Neuro), how we communicate (Linguistic) and our patterns of behaviour (Programming).
NLP is an effective proven vehicle for accelerated human change, radically altering the ‘old way’ of lengthy psychotherapy. NLP works very much with a future focus, and what can be done right now to help us to be more successful by drawing on our own resources. We all have all we need — sometimes we just don’t know it yet.
NLP models how individuals structure their own unique experiences in life, often implementing models of excellence. This helps us to understand more clearly ‘where we’re at’ and ‘where we want to be’ and ‘what we need to do in order to bridge that gap’. These processes help you to set compelling goals, build motivation and change your life for the better.
Therapists

Lisa Skeffington
07970 051255 • http://www.goodtobeme.co.uk
I have recently re-located to the New Forest area and am delighted to be joining a friendly and professional team at the Wessex Health Network in Christchurch.
I specialise in all kinds of psychological and physiological anxiety disorders, as well as all aspects of confidence, for both adults and children.
I began a career in complementary therapy thirteen years ago through a genuine desire to help others to cope better with the demands of modern living. Initially as a massage and healing therapist, I helped adults and children to ease both physical and emotional stresses. I qualified as an Advanced Hypnotherapist in 2005 and have since that time, gained a good reputation in Buckinghamshire through successful results and positive client feedback. My busy and successful practice was largely GP referral based.
I am passionate about helping busy women — like you — and their families to feel less stressed, less anxious and more confident so that you can be more happy, healthy and relaxed. I specialise in all aspects of anxiety and self-esteem for adults and children. I also provide effective help with symptoms of IBS and Asthma.
My empathetic, sensible and pragmatic approach draws on first-hand experience of challenge and trauma and how Advanced Hypnotherapy helped me to discover a resourcefulness to fix my broken life fifteen years ago. Now, as a busy career-minded 40-something wife and mum of two, I am able to work with you and your family on many levels to guide you to successfully find a way through to greater control, confidence and wellbeing.

Derek Palmer
07798 550600 • http://www.creativeplanehypnotherapy.com
Following a successful 30-year sales and marketing career, Derek Palmer commenced re-training as a Hypnotherapist and Licensed NLP Practitioner in 2007, launching Creative-Plane Personal Development in April 2009.
Derek Palmer was one of the first in the country to achieve a new national standard of excellence for his therapy, having been registered by the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC), the UK regulator for complementary healthcare.
The recognition places him at the forefront of a national drive to provide a benchmark for standards and safety for the public. Practitioners registered with the CNHC meet national occupational standards and abide by a rigorous code of conduct, performance and ethics.
He specialises in Confidence Coaching and helps clients progressively build their self-esteem for maximum benefit in all areas of their lives.
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