About the Therapist - Glyn Blackett
(on the right in the picture)
I first began practising as a therapist in 2003, having trained in psychotherapy
and hypnotherapy. Later I added biofeedback and neurofeedback to my therapeutic
portfolio, and more recently I've trained in nutritional therapy.
Working with weight loss demands a lot from a therapist - we need to address
multiple potential causal factors, both physiological and psychological. I'm
committed to helping people gain a sense of control over their own minds and
bodies, and enjoy the challenge of applying my skills in an integrated approach,
at the same time as meeting each individual's unique needs.
Qualifications
M.A. Natural Sciences Cambridge University
M.Sc. Cognitive Science Manchester University
Diploma in Nutritional Therapy Northern College of Acupuncture (validated
by the University of Wales)
Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Hypnosis & Psychotherapy
(National School of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy)
Intermediate Certificate in Contemporary
Psychotherapy (Beeleaf
Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy)
NLP Master Practitioner (Beeleaf Institute for
Contemporary Psychotherapy)
Weight Loss Programme FAQ
Q: How much will my investment in my health be?
My rates are £47 for a full session (60-75 minutes) and £27 for a half-session
(30 minutes).
Q: How many sessions will I need?
It depends on your individual needs, however most people take between 4 and 10 sessions.
Q: Do you offer concessionary rates for people on low income?
Yes, though I will ask you to prove your low income status.
Q: What can I expect from the process?
The first session will involve mainly assessment, both by taking your case
history and by functional testing. I have an intake questionnaire that you'll
complete before coming. The assessment will dictate where we focus our efforts.
In the second session I will do follow-up assessment and usually we begin training
in mind-body skills needed to feel in control of eating.
I don't expect you to do everything at once: changes will be negotiated and incremental.
Of course it requires commitment but it might be easier than you think. For changes
to be sustainable they need to be enjoyable and rewarding.
Q: What other health problems can you help with?
Besides weight loss I specialise in stress management and all mental health issues.
I also work with neurological and developmental problems, and gastro-intestinal disturbance.
Q: Do you recommend taking pills?
I often recommend nutritional supplements and sometimes herbs to correct specific
deficiencies and physiological imbalances.
Q: Can't I get everything I need by eating a healthy diet?
It depends what you want to achieve. There's a difference between optimal health
and merely not being ill. If you already have a health problem, then using
specific nutrients as medicines usually means using much more than you'd obtain
from a normal diet. Also, bear in mind that nutritional needs are very much
individual: some people need much more than others due to their genetic make-up.