About Me

About me

Welcome!
I'm so honoured you're here

I’m Gaynor Almond, a trauma-informed holistic practitioner, and a Solution-Focused Clinical Hypnotherapist (DSFH). I live in Cheshire with my husband, our two daughters and our dog Coco. I absolutely love what I do, everday I get to empower my clients to regain control over their lives and start thriving.

When we are in a place of safety, connection, regulation and readiness, we have access to our "Thinking Brain" and we experience physical and psychological well-being

My background

Having previously trained as a Clinical Reflexologist in 2014, specialising in women's health and fertility for individuals & couples, I have been a helper of peoples physical, emotional and mental health for over 11 years. Taking a whole health holistic approach, I have developed a deep understanding of the mind-body connection, and how accumulated stress, unprocessed emotional pain and trauma, can impact our mental health and physiology.

As well as being a certified Solution Focused Clinical Hypnotherapist, I am also trained in Root-Cause Therapy, the Freedom Fertility Formula, Integrative Somatc Parts Work, EMDR, incorporating elements of each modality into my therapeutic process. Focusing on the individual's needs, rather than a one-size-fits-all solution.

Helping individuals discover and utilise their own strength to overcome challenges and make positive life changes, through a trauma-informed, somatic & solution focused approach.

Like many trauma-informed Practitioners, my own healing journey brought me to the trauma-healing space, a healing journey of learning and awareness, which I’m still very much committed to continuing. Meeting myself and others with compassion and understanding of the damaging imprints of unprocessed trauma, pain, unmet physical and emotional needs, can have on our psyche and physiology.

My background and commitment to ongoing education have equipped me with a comprehensive skill set to support individuals in their journey toward mental health and well-being.

Training

Solution Focused Clinical Hypnotherapy (DSFH)
Root-Cause Therapy (RCT)
EMDR & Psychological Trauma (LSCCA)
Integrative Somatic Parts Work Certificate Level 1, 2 & 3 with Frances D. Booth (Embody Lab)
The Freedom Fertility Formula™ (psychological and emotional healing embedded in a life planning and accountability journey)
Regular supervision 6+ hours per year
Continued Professional Development training 15+ hours per year
Clinical Reflexology (CRM5), CNHC

CPD

Solution Focused Hypnotic Gastic Band
The Vagus Nerve Program (through a Polyvagal lense)
Energy Psychology (LCCH)
Inner Child Masterclass (LCCH)

Professional Membership

Registered full member of the National Council of Hypnotherapists (NCH)
Registered full member of the Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (AFSFH)
Registered member of the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) - Reflexology & hypnotherapy
Fully insured & DBS Checked

Adhering to their strict Code of Conduct, Performance & Ethics.

I also hold a current enhanced DBS check which means I have been cleared to work with children and vulnerable adults as a Clinical Hypnotherapist.

Additionally I have a BA (Hons) Graphic Design and Illustration (2:1)

Surrey Institute of Art & Design, Epsom, Surrey.