Welcome

Dr Marte Bergan (PhD)

Qualificatations: 

​BSc (Hons), MSc, DPhil (PhD), Registrant member of the National Hypnotherapy Society (UK) and member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society

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About me:

​Before becoming a hypnotherapist and counsellor, I worked as a senior lecturer in social pedagogy which involved teaching in areas such as child development, socia policies, law, social psychology, and social work. 

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I hold a PhD (DPhil) from the University of Oxford and as part of my doctorate, I conducted in-depth interviews with couples in Norway and in the UK who were expecting their first child. While I was there as a researcher, my role often felt like that of a therapist, and I knew there there and then that my long-term calling was not in academia. A few yers later, I finally took the plunge and retrained as a hypnotherapist and counsellor. At this point, I had been through a few of life's 'twists and turns' myself, all of which has offered wisdom and perspective. I consider this my 'non-theoretical training for the therapist role.

 My approach blends gentle hypnotherapy with empathetic counselling, always focused on solutions, positive change, and your personal goals. I provide a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental space, supporting clients with issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, and unhelpful habits.

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Client experiences:

​“I really felt heard and understood from the first session I had with Marte. Now I approach stressful moments with calm and confidence. It has been a total game-changer for me” (A.F., Epsom)

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“When I walk out of my meetings with Marte, I have this sense of peace, of being grounded. I feel hopeful. I have a new belief in my future, that the positive changes I need to happen are, in fact, happening. I am in control of my life” (K.A, Putney)

“With empathy and humour, Marte has helped me change negative thought patterns and unhealthy habits” (J.M.,  Richmond Upon Thames)

Dr David Lukey MBChB

Qualifications
BA (Hons), MBChB, MBA, Registrant Member of the National Hypnotherapy Society (UK)

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About me:

I worked as a General Medical Practitioner for 29 years, including 11 in South Africa and 18 in the UK with the NHS. In South Africa, I was able to practise hypnotherapy alongside medicine, treating a wide range of issues from anxiety to post-traumatic stress disorder. Trained in hypnosis before entering medical school, I have now devoted myself fully to hypnotherapy following my retirement from general practice. I am a Registrant Member of the National Hypnotherapy Society and adhere strictly to its code of ethics, which emphasises client wellbeing, trust, fairness, honesty, and professional boundaries.

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Client experiences:

​A young man with a presenting issue of insomnia, the cause of which was unknown. By means of regression hypnosis the cause was identified as an extremely unpleasant war experience which had induced such a severe sense of guilt in the patient that he had suppressed it to his subconscious (or unconscious). Once identified, the positive suggestions of accepting an inevitable situation and forgiving himself were presented and repeated in the hypnotic state. When he returned for his scheduled follow-up appointment after 2 weeks, he reported: “Doc, I’ve been sleeping like a baby.” (Anon, Cape Town)

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“David’s calm and supportive approach made me feel completely at ease. The hypnotherapy sessions really helped me with my weight management, and I always felt safe and understood.” (M.P., London)

“I had a wonderful experience with David. He is a highly experienced hypnotherapist who made me feel comfortable and supported throughout the
sessions. His approach was calm, professional and effective. Thanks to his guidance, my anxiety has significantly improved. I would highly recommend David to anyone seeking lasting change.” (T.C., London)
 

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