I began treatment with Laurie late last year in an effort to relieve my anxiety and lower my blood pressure both of which were having a negative impact on my life. Laurie spoke to me and we went through what we thought might be causing me this problem. I was given some relaxation exercises to do and told to practice them before my next session, this I did and, after a few days I began to feel more relaxed.

On my second visit Laurie took me back through meditation to when my problem had begun, and we did certain techniques so I could re-live this time and mentally change things. I began to feel better straight after the session. A couple of weeks later I had to go into hospital for a minor operation which would normally have seen my blood pressure soaring due to my anxiety, however, everyone was surprised to find my blood pressure was normal!

My treatment sessions with Laurie have changed my life by teaching me how to use my mind and relaxation to control my body. It's the best thing I ever did.

PB

I cannot speak highly enough about my work with Laurie. In just a short time, she managed to touch on the issues that were causing me problems with my confidence. Together we worked on resolving the issues that were clearly affecting my life - these were often small and seemingly minor issues that had affected me in childhood and had been left unresolved. After completing my course with Laurie, I felt an overwhelming feeling of relief in letting go of issues that were just not relevant to my life anymore. The sessions have definitely left me more confident and relaxed - in short, I feel back to my old self!

Laurie's approach is friendly, relaxed and non-intrusive.

CH

I immediately felt comfortable with Laurie. She is warm, friendly and non-judgemental. The experience of the sessions was very non-threatening, not distressing or upsetting at all. I felt safe and comforted. And most importantly, it worked!

WL

My sessions with Laurie helped me understand and deal with a problem I had been struggling with for a long time. Laurie made me feel comfortable and at ease to talk in a non-judgmental environment, and I always went away from a session feeling so much more positive about everything.

LA

I would like to thank you for your help in our hypnotherapy sessions.  Having suffered with my phobias since early childhood I am for the first time in my life feeling a lot more confident and feel like I have control of the situations that I very often find myself in on a day to day basis.  At one time I would have just gone into “panic mode” but now I have the tools to deal with the situation.  I do not have to think before I leave the house about where I am going and what I will encounter whilst there!!  I feel much more positive about the way I am able to handle something that has worried me for years.

AJ

I went to see Laurie Harvey because I was having panic attacks. I had seen someone about these before but I was still getting them and I was becoming desperate. When I went to see Laurie she was very patient and understanding and I felt completely relaxed with her. She helped me to understand, why I was feeling the way I was and, after a few visits, I realised that I was getting fewer panic attacks and was feeling much happier and more able to cope with everyday things, which I had been struggling with before.

SL

Just wanted to thank you so much for all your help with my height fears.  Wanted to let you know that I've just returned from 5 weeks travelling, where for the first time in my life I managed to go up mountains in both coaches and on trains - over really high viaducts etc. - as you know normally I would have avoided heights like the plague but now have hardly any hesitation in trying new "highs".

As you know I was also terrified of going in a helicopter again after my past experiences but managed to go in one for about 2and a half hours over the Grand Canyon - I must say I was apprehensive before going in it but practiced all the things you have taught me over the half a dozen sessions I spent with you and after the first 5 minutes in the air I managed to relax totally and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I could have spent all day in the air!

I can't start to tell you how much this has all changed my life for the better and feel you have supplied me with the "tools" I need to overcome any fears in the future. Thank you so much for all your time and understanding.

JF

I started seeing Laurie in late September mainly for my fear of heights but it was obvious from the outset that I had other problems that were linked. We concentrated on the height problem over the next couple of months until I gradually started implementing the techniques that Laurie had taught me. My first challenge was walking cliffs in Dorset which I did find difficult but this was my first attempt at such a thing for over 25 years, so was to be expected. Over the Xmas holidays I stood in the middle of a narrow bridge in London and looked out across the Thames (This I have not been able to do previously, I used to walk really quickly over it not daring to look either side). I was beginning to get better! In January I was in Hong Kong and stood on the roof of a 34 storey building even looking over the edge at one point, I also went to the highest point of Hong Kong Island and stood on the viewing point. Most recently I stood near the edge of the Grand Canyon. I cannot thank Laurie enough for the help that she has given me. I use the techniques not just for my height phobia but whenever I feel anxious and the more I practise the better things are. It really has changed my life. Next challenge Spinaker Tower in Portsmouth.

RS

My 12 year old daughter had developed a phobia about travelling and it was getting to the point where we were not going out as a family because it was easier to stay at home. Laurie very kindly offered to help us and it completely changed our lives! My daughter had a couple of session with Laurie, I was present at both, during which she managed to understand the route of the problem and give my daughter advice on how to deal with her issues. My daughter felt very relaxed and comfortable talking to Laurie. At all times, Laurie explained what she was doing and why. After these two sessions my daughter announced herself “cured” and has been able to travel with no problem whatsoever and has even begun badgering us about a trip to New York!

Laurie also provided “backup systems” for my daughter should a problem arise and was very keen to be kept informed on progress. We can not thank her enough.

EA

I had an eating problem that was making my life miserable and felt that, because I am in my sixties, it was unlikely that anyone would understand. Laurie showed me how to overcome my problem with relaxation techniques and enabled me to see the root cause. I find that I can now easily control negative impulses and the whole experience has had a very positive impact, for which I am really grateful.

CW

I would like to thank you for helping me overcome my anxieties related to my health problems. As you know, I have suffered with Ulcerative Colitis for 12 years and have struggled with a need to use the toilet very urgently. My confidence, when I first came to see you, was at an all time low and this was restricting me from really 'living' my life. I immediately felt at ease with you and your concern to try to really understand my difficulties gave me confidence that together we would be able to improve my situation. I found our sessions both interesting and insightful. I have learned to control my anxiety and with this my confidence is now being re-built. I continue to practice the breathing and visualisation techniques, and have become quite adept at getting to a relaxed state - which is lovely! I used this technique while having surgery on my eye under local anaesthetic and it definitely helped me keep calm.

Thank you SO much for all your help. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you - in fact, I already have!

PE