Hiring me as Your Muse
On Being Your Muse
You are ready for a change
Are unsure of your path
Wish to get your ducks in a row
Have a specific issue
Want a life-audit
Want to start afresh
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These are some examples of reasons to work with me.
You might have goals, ideas, frustrations, confusion and just want a sense of direction with a step-by-step plan. Or, you are unsure of what you really want.
Sometimes all the should haves, the why didn’t I, what is stopping me, play in a loop and life’s clutter stops the forward motion to your desires and success.
You might not want to talk to your family or friends because you feel embarrassed or that you are burdening them or they have their own stuff going on. Maybe you have no one to talk to about your personal experiences and feelings that are bubbling inside you.
Whatever you are experiencing is ok and I am here for you.
Carry on and experience the same old or let shift happen.
Sometimes just learning you have choices is the most liberating thing imaginable. You are the boss of you and the mechanisms are there waiting to be utilised for you to change your mind and enjoy complete success. But that can be hard if you are trying to do so alone ~ it is difficult to know who to talk to or who might be able to help you. Family and friends tend to say what they think is best for you to hear rather than the truth. Working with me enables you to clear the emotional clutter and debris to bring about swift, permanent results.
You decide what you want; free your mind and design an inner template for you to achieve it with ease and grace.
I dislike the word 'therapy' because I think it suggests being broken.
As your muse I employ a variety of hypnotic techniques combined with coaching to tick all the boxes.
Here are a few of the modalities that I use:
Hypnotherapy/self-hypnosis to give you a tool for life
Coaching is a multi-faceted holistic approach to life in general or to work through specific issues or difficulties
NLP is neuro-linguistic programming. This is a selection of teachable tools that can be practised with or without other disciplines
CBT is cognitive behavioural therapy. This is about acknowledging what is happening and doing something different to elicit change. Repeating behaviours creates alternative neural pathways and forms new habits
Meditation and mindfulness is being 'in the now' in a calm controlled manner
Stress management helps you notice triggers that may lead to potential flares ~ with pain or life flare-ups
Do you have the feeling of being 'stuck' or have the feeling of something missing? Maybe you are unfulfilled or challenged. Maybe you are so stressed you have forgotten how to have a gentle life. Gentle does not equal dull.
My work is for anyone seeking or wishing for more or different in their life. I have 34 years’ experience as a therapist/coach and I would love to help you make changes for you to enjoy life more.
This is about you. Your needs, your choices, your desires.
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FAQ
Q - Can you change my life?
A - You decide what you want; free your mind and design an inner template for you to achieve it with ease and grace.
Q - Why would I pay you to tell me what to do?
A - This is about you. Your needs, your choices, your desires.
Q - Do I need you to tell me what I already know?
A - Sometimes just learning you have choices is the most liberating thing imaginable. You are the boss of you.
Q - Is this different to regular hypnotherapy?
A - My sessions are bespoke. We go with the flow while maintaining focus.
Q - I am being treated for depression, can I still have a session with you?
A - It would be appropriate to contact your primary carer. I have only had positive responses and can write a letter for you.
Q - Why do I need you?
A - Life; whatever, whenever, wherever, we can create your best life. Your sessions might be health related, personal, business, other or a combination.
Q - Why do you combine hypnotherapy with coaching?
A - The combo ensures we work through whatever is necessary for you to live your best life.
Q - Where is the session?
A - You will be in a place of comfort and our appointments are by phone.
Q - What happens in the sessions?
A - We work with whatever you need at that time. I do not have a policy of one size fits all.
Q - I suffer with anxiety and often have trouble coping. Can you help?
A - I will share techniques that may help and be 'there' for you.
Q - I live with chronic pain. Can you help?
A - We can create a plan.
Q - Do I need to inform my doctor?
A - If you are receiving treatment your doctor must be informed as a matter of courtesy either by you or me.
Q - Do you accept medical insurance payments?
A - If your Primary Carer or Consultant wishes to refer to me it is your responsibility to check with your insurance company. If you wish to self-refer you might be able to claim back your payment. I am happy to supply a paid invoice.
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Living WIth Pain
Pain in any form can be debilitating, frustrating, anger-making and scary. Sometimes all at once. You may also feel alone and misunderstood. Hypno-coaching addresses the difficulties of living with chronic/persistent pain.
I have lived with and managed intractable pain because I live with a variety of physical difficulties and chronic secondary pain.
Using the techniques that I share with clients, I am able to have a full-ish life as an ambulatory wheelchair user.
I can help you.
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Before we work together I will send you an introductory questionnaire. We then have a quick chat to ensure we are a good fit.
From this we can decide your best path. Generally people have sessions every two weeks, some monthly.
If you think you would like to proceed please get in touch by email barb@barbaraford-hammond.com with "VIP Muse Enquiry" in the subject line.
The image is AI generated from my picture and prompt.