Devonshire January February 19

MSc in Addiction Psychology and Counselling
FDAP Accredited / MBACP
I specialise in addictions, eating disorders and
emotional well-being. I have considerable
experience working with trauma, relational
MSc in Addiction Psychology
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habits are required, then this is a
solution focused approach that
can help.
FREDDY WEAVER
Integrative Counsellor
Addiction is more than a lack of will
power - it is a profound dysfunction
of the brain and the psychological
faculties designed to help us
navigate life. It can come in many
forms from crack to slot machines,
rigid control to relationship
obsessions and more recently
social media. it is not what we use
but why, and what impact it has on
the precious fabric of our lives. It is
a communication from deep within
us that something is wrong and,
crucially, that something within us
wants to change.
In reality who is born with a desire
to transgress their values, damage
their health, diminish their potential
and hurt the people they love?
Through a process of education
about addiction people can learn
the attitudes, skills and behaviours
that help them change. Through
the acceptance of others people
can find acceptance for themselves
and the self-worth to act on what
they’ve learned.
Through self-examination people
can learn to heal the unresolved
issues or feelings that often arise
once they are free form their
drug or behaviour of choice.
And through re-connection to
others and themselves people
can find purpose, passion and
peace. It requires commitment
and perseverance to recover, but
there is help. Despite the impact of
austerity measures on local support
services, there are rehabilitation
centres, self-help organisations,
12 step programmes, counsellors,
mindfulness techniques, trauma
treatments and more available.
If you are wrestling with addictive
patterns or you’re a concerned
friend or family member, the single
most important thing to do is ask
for help from a person or group
experienced in aiding addiction
recovery. You do not have to do it
alone so take a risk and reach out.
www.freddyweaver.co.uk
MICHELLE HAGUE
Hypnotherapist
Clinical and Cognitive Behavioural
Hypnotherapist Michelle Hague
uses a combination of Clinical
Hypnosis and CBT and Mindfulness
not only for Stopping Smoking but
also as an aid for the resolution
of many problems with a
psychological origin, most stress
related conditions respond well
to Hypnotherapy.
It is often successful when other
more conventional methods of
treatment have failed, and unlike
the common misconceptions given
by stage and TV entertainment, it
is not intrusive and cannot control
anyone. It is not sleep, and really
works with a very deep state of
relaxation. When Anxiety and Fear
and Phobias make life difficult, or
modifying behaviour or changing
As one of the oldest of all
therapeutic techniques, having
been recorded as used in the
sleep temples of ancient Greece,
‘the trance,’ an integral part of
hypnotherapy, has been an intrinsic
part of healing though numerous
cultures, its benefits are long
lasting and for many permanent.
Some of the conditions for which
Hypnotherapy is effective are:
• Breaking unwanted habits
• Creativity
• Effective weight control
• Fears, phobias and anxieties
• Improving memory
• Insomnia and sleep disorder
• Pain control
• Self-confidence
• Skin problmes and nervous rashes
• Sporting performance
• Stress and anger management
• Study
• Stress related conditions.
Michelle offers a confidential and
professional approach to helping
people manage their pain, grief,
traumas, stress, fear or phobia or
any help required for change.
www.takecontrolofyourlife.co.uk
Helping you take control of your life
Specialising in working with all stress related
conditions including:
• Sleep
disturbance
• Fear and Phobias
• Panic and
Anxiety
• Trauma
• Reducing
Clinical and Cognitive
Behavioural Hypnotherapy
Michelle Hague
BA(Hons) Ed. Cert Ed. PD C.Hyp PD CBT Hyp. FBSCH
Anxiety
• Managing Pain
• Regaining
confidence
• Motivation
• Self-esteem
• Creativity
I can also help with Weight Management and
Smoking Cessation.
Coombe Lane Clinic Axminster EX13 5AS
07761 773563 mhague00@gmail.com
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