I believe good therapy starts with listening. Everyone has their own story, their own challenges and their own reasons for wanting things to change. My job is to understand yours, and help you find a way forward that feels right for you.
My name is Mark Vanner. I've been working as a clinical hypnotherapist for almost 20 years, and I still find it incredibly rewarding to help people overcome problems they may have been struggling with for much of their lives. Over the years, I've worked with people facing all sorts of challenges, from phobias and anxiety to unwanted habits, weight management, stopping smoking and managing pain. No two people are quite the same, and that's one of the things I enjoy most about my work.
I believe that good therapy starts with listening. Before we do anything else, I want to understand you, what you've been experiencing and what you'd like to change. From there, we can work together on an approach that suits you, rather than trying to fit everyone into the same mould.
Experience & Qualifications.
I'm a fully qualified clinical hypnotherapist and NLP practitioner, with additional training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Time Line Therapy™ Techniques and the Hypno-Band weight management programme.
Alongside my private practice, I've also spent the past 12 years teaching hypnotherapy and counselling students for Chrysalis, one of the UK's largest training providers. It's been a particularly rewarding part of my career, giving me the opportunity to share what I've learned with people preparing to become therapists themselves.
My work has also been featured on BBC Television and BBC Radio Oxford.
Working With Me.
My practice is based in Fairford, near Cirencester in Gloucestershire, and I also offer appointments online.
I aim to provide a relaxed, friendly and confidential environment where you can talk openly, ask questions and feel comfortable being yourself. There's no pressure, no judgement and certainly no need to arrive knowing exactly what you want to say.
Whether you're hoping to overcome something that's been holding you back or simply make a positive change in your life, I'd be delighted to hear from you. And if you're not sure whether hypnotherapy is right for you, you're always welcome to get in touch and ask.