Lena Tolkien - Clinical Hypnotherapist
Hi
I’ve always been driven by helping others create more meaning and joy in their lives.
I chose Solution Focused and Clinical Hypnotherapy because it’s incredibly effective to help you feel calm, confident, healthier and focused. My psychology degree also helps me understand issues from a wider perspective.
When you have hope and know how to manage your mind, your capacity for change is truly inspiring.
Just contact me if you have any questions. I always love to hear from people :)
Lena
A bit about me:
I moved to London from Sweden (hence the gingerbread moose picture) in the 90’s to work in IT as an analyst/programmer.
Working as a woman in IT in the City was difficult - coming from the Swedish culture, I wasn’t at all prepared for the sexism I encountered. To say I was stressed is an understatement...
I had no clue how to manage my mind to help me cope with that stress. While I was searching for different types of help, I luckily came across a hypnosis tape in a new age shop (a cassette tape - that’s how long ago it was!). I listened to that tape pretty much every lunch and it helped me cope much better.
I now know that it helped to release some of the stress so I could think and focus again but, being just a generic tape, it couldn’t teach me how to use hypnosis more constructively or the “how to” of running my mind.
While later staying at home to raise my family, I thought about what truly matters to me and how I could change things, both for myself and for others. I completed a BSc in Psychology and a MSc in Occupational Psychology. I then came back to the technique that had really helped me before: hypnosis.
After researching the area, I trained in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy. Later, I also certified in Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Medical Hypnotherapy and Trauma therapy to help my clients achieve even better results.
I have now used these therapies for myself, my family and friends (while I trained no-one got away!), and 100s of clients.
It’s incredibly rewarding and inspiring to walk with my clients for a while and see them change into more confident, optimistic, freer, more energised and healthier versions of themselves :)
Qualifications:
Fully qualified in Clinical and Solution Focused Hypnotherapy:
HPD (Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma) after NCH (National Council for Hypnotherapy) accreditation.
DSFH (Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy) - trained at CPHT (Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy)
Dip Med Hyp (Diploma in Clinical/Medical Hypnotherapy) trained at CHS
I also do Continuing Professional Development (CPD) ie on-going training to deepen and expand my knowledge
Certified Solution Focused Brief therapist - trained at BRIEF and BRIEF International
Qualified PTSD therapist - trained by Dr Muss and Member of IARTT, International Association for Rewind Trauma Therapy, using Dr Muss’ Trauma Rewind Technique
MSc Occupational Psychology and BSc (Hons) Psychology
BSc Systems Analysis
Member of NCH and Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council, CNHC. I abide by their rules of confidentiality and ethics which includes strict rules regarding confidentiality, data protection and professional conduct. To comply, I also do on-going training and have regular supervision.
I am fully insured.
I hold an enhanced DBS check.
