About me

Sharon Dyke

I have had excellent results working with a wide range of customers (children and adults) who experience problems such as:

• Confidence
• Phobias
• Addictions
• IBS
• Weight issues
• OCD
• Self Harm
• PTSD
• Anger
• Stress/anxiety
• Depression
• Panic attacks
• Hypnobirthing

. . . and many more


I am a Solution Focused Clinical Hypnotherapist & Psychotherapist  DHP, HPD,  CBT (Hyp), SFBT (Hyp), SFBT Sup (Hyp) GQHP, HG Dip, Cert Ed, MNCH (Lic), LNCP, AfSFH GHR (Reg) UKASFP,  UKCHO registration No. 82838 CNHC registration No. 000865-L10

I trained at The Clifton Practice, a recognised Centre of Excellence for hypnotherapy which was awarded Gold Standard in 2006.

The practice is known as one of the leading accredited Natural Health Centres in the South West, and I continue to access continuing professional development (CPD) and regular supervision from the centre's Founder and Lead Lecturer, David Newton. 

In 2008 I was awarded the HPD Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma, independently accredited by NCFE and equivalent to NQF Level 4.

Additionally, I have trained in Human Givens Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (hyp), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (hyp), Humanistic Counselling, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).

I integrate these models to ensure every client's treatment plan is person-centred.

In 2009 I progressed with the opportunity to become self employed and I now practice Hypnotherapy from a clinic attached to my home in Taunton.  It is a warm, friendly and professional environment and maintains confidentially at all times.  For details of appointment times and costs, please view my costs page.

I am a member of, amongst others, the National Council for Hypnotherapy and subject to their Code of Ethics.

Member Organisations

Below are the reputable and accredited organisations of which I am a member:

• Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapists
• Hypnotherapy Register
• The National Council of Hypnotherapy - MNCH (Lic)
• The National Council of Psychotherapists
• The General Hypnotherapy Register
• UKCHO registration No 82838
• CNHC registration No 000865-L10
• NHSTA (Directory of complementary and alternative practitioners
• United Kingdom Association For Solution Focused Practice


Qualifications

My professional qualifications are:

• Diploma Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy
• Hypnotherapy Practitioners Diploma
• Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Skills Level 4 (CBT Hyp) (Feb 2009)
• Diploma in Solution Focused Brief Therapy Level 4 (SFBT hyp)
• SFBT Supervision for Hypnotherapy Diploma (level 5)
• Diploma Human Givens Psychotherapy
• Substance misuse recognition, responses and referrals (level 2)
• Advanced practitioners substance misuse (level 3)
• Brief Interventions with Alcohol Users (Level 2)
• HNC Managing Health and Social Care
• HND Managing Health and Social Care
• Certificate in Education
• D32 D33 C25 Assessor and Coaching awards
• Smart Business Coaching level NCFE level 3

I specialise in working with people who experience Low Intensity Mental Health problems such as Depression and Anxiety and Phobia cures.

My focus in this area came about following 20 years experience of working in Social Care environments, over time I became interested in the differences between conscious and subconscious behaviours whilst working specifically with people who experienced Mental Health problems and following much research it became apparent to me that Hypnotherapy can be a valuable tool and can help many people take charge of their lives and make desired changes.

I continue to study and attend as many lectures as possible so I can keep up to date with any advancement in hypnotherapy and other related topics.  I am 100% committed to hypnotherapy and creating positive changes.

In December 2010 I qualified as a Clinical Supervisor  for Hypnotherapists, this enables me to pass on my experience and further promote the hypnotherapy profession.

When you’re ready to make those changes do not hesitate to contact me for your free initial consultation.