Carol Dawson

Personal Profile

As a Clinical Hypnotherapist I offer understanding, warmth, wisdom and empathy in a safe and confidential environment, all of which are core ingredients for effective therapy. I am also a qualified and experienced Counsellor and provide hypnotherapy within a counselling framework. I will listen, I will not judge and I will help and support clients in achieving the change they desire.

Hypnosis is an altered state of awareness and is very similar to naturally occurring trances such as daydreaming or reaching a destination without remembering the journey, or being lost in thought or totally absorbed in a book or film oblivious to surroundings. Hypnotherapy is safe and natural.

Maybe there is an aspect of your life you want to change but something stops you or sabotages your intentions. This is typical of an inner conflict at a sub-conscious level for which hypnotherapy is so very effective. As your Hypnotherapist I will help you access the infinite resources of your subconscious mind in order to bring about the therapeutic change you desire. In a deeply relaxed state or "trance" the subconcious mind is open to learning new ways of thinking and being and eliminating self-defeating attitudes or behaviours.

I use my voice to gently induce a hypnotic trance, which feels very pleasant, safe and relaxing. You remain in control at all times and are able to come out of trance at any time should you so choose. You are always aware of what is going on. Relaxation, self-hypnosis, inner-child work, parts work, visualisation, imagery, are just some of the many tools I use to help you. 

I am also a Licensed Hypno-Band Practitioner.  Hypno-Band Hypnotherapy is a safe and highly effective alternative to Gastric Band surgery, where you feel as though you have a gastric band fitted so eat less and lose weight.
 

As a Relationship Counsellor / Counsellor I help clients to work through personal and emotional issues in a safe, confidential and non-judgmental environment with empathy, genuineness and warmth. Counselling can help with a wide range of issues, including: Relationship issues, divorce or separation or affairs, communication difficulties, self esteem and confidence building, work related issues, stress and/or anxiety.
Clients often seek counselling because they feel stuck, confused or unhappy with their lives. At times a client needs help with an inner conflict which is having a detrimental effect on their life and their relationships. Counselling helps people to make sense of their thoughts and feelings and to move forward with a greater sense of wellbeing.I work with individuals and couples, helping them to improve communication, develop an awareness and understanding of themselves and others, improve intimacy and achieve a sense of wellbeing and balance in their lives and in their relationships. A couple may decide that they do not wish to continue with their relationship and in such instances I will work with them to ensure an amicable separation particularly where children are involved.

Mediation is a skilled and principled intervention for resolving conflict in a fast and effective manner. Conflict arises in all aspects of our lives and can have a detrimental effect on health and well-being. Through the mediation process people are empowered to reach an understanding, resolution and/or agreement, enabling them to co-exist without further problems. It is facilitated by an independent Mediator.

I mediate workplace conflict, grievance and disciplinary cases, tenant/ landlord complaints, service provider/service user complaints, conflict between couples or within the family and I specialise in complex and/or entrenched Community Mediation. I provide an assessment service in cases where the referring agency is unsure as to the suitability of a case for mediation.

I have provided Mediation Services to individuals, Local Authorities, Registered Social Landlords and the Disability Conciliation Service across Coventry, Warwickshire and the West Midlands. Prior to forming my own business I was Manager of a successful mediation service.

Life coaching helps with many issues including:

Life-work balance.
Relationships.
Confidence, self belief and self esteem.
Health and wellbeing.
Work, career, redundancy.
Time management/procrastination.
Indecision.

As a Life Coach, I will challenge any limiting beliefs and encourage, guide and support clients to make positive choices and decisions. I will clients to set clear goals and guide them in what they need to do to achieve a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life.

Life coaching focuses on the here and now rather than on the past, it helps you to take control of your life and develop practical ways to transform it.  

I work with individuals, couples and groups.  I see clients in my therapy room where off street parking is available and also work with corporate clients providing individual or group work for employees.
 

Work Approach

As a qualified and experienced Clinical Hypnotherapist, Counsellor, Life Coach and Mediator I offer you understanding, warmth, wisdom and empathy in a safe and confidential environment, all of which are core ingredients for effective therapy.  will listen to you, I will not judge you and I will help and support you in achieving the change you desire.

I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, The Hypnotherapy Society and the Midlands Mediation Network.