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Echelon Associates (established 2004), is a thriving clinical hypnotherapy practice based in Oxfordshire, Chipping Norton, Charlbury, Oxford, founded and led by Christine Woolfenden DCH, DHP reg GHR HA, clinical hypnotherapist.

Chris is a caring, experienced clinical hypnotherapist dedicated to empowering committed  individuals to make tangible, lasting positive change through the therapeutic application of clinical hypnosis / clinical hypnotherapy.

Having completed a conversion degree in Psychology at Oxford Brookes University with distinction, Chris trained with the Institute of Clinical Hypnosis (ICH), one of the UK's most recognised, recommended and accredited provider of courses in Clinical Hyponotherapy. She was awarded the Professional Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis (DCH) with distinction. Continuing her training at the ICH, Chris was later awarded the Advanced Professional Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy (DHP).

She is registered with the UK Confederation of Hypnotherapy Organisations (UKCHO) and the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR), and is a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and associate member of both the Hypnotherapy Association and the Institute of Clinical Hypnosis. Chris is a member of the NHS Directory of Complementary and Alternative Practitioners and is accredited by the National Regulatory Register for Hypnotherapy (NRH) and the Hypnotherapy Register.

Chris is experienced in treating a wide range of conditions, her therapeutic approach combining both empathy and goal orientation.  She employs hypnosis, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Emotional Freedom Therapy (EFT), counselling, psychotherapy and hypnoanalysis to empower individuals who want to change to move beyond the constraints of the past and establish an authentic sense of personal responsibility and control, self-direction and freedom of choice regarding the future.

Abiding by the UKCHO and GHR's strict codes of professional conduct, ethics and practice, Chris Woolfenden responds to her clients with compassion, integrity, humour and commitment .

Confidentiality is assured at all times.

"It's truly remarkable how spending such a short time with someone can really change your life. Christine Woolfenden is more than an hypnotherapist, she's a remarkable person with so much warmth, openness and honesty which encourages such positivity, peace and calm. With Christine, hypnotherapy is a pleasure, nothing fearful, you are in control, their is total respect of feeling and it really works too. Christine has given me courage and belief where anxiety once took control. Moreover she has given me the courage to take responsibility for my life, with all of these tools life is incomparably better!! "

Lynn Wyatt-Buchan

"I would like everyone to know what an incredibly positive impact Chris Woolfenden has had on my life. After just a few weeks of Hypnosis i had come to terms with many issues and felt like I had got to know myself a little better and had even come to like myself. I came to Chris as a last hope and incredibly she changed my life. There is something very special about Chris's style and approach and in particular she has a gentle ness, perceptiveness and understanding which combine to get great results...thank you Chris."

Sally Edwards

"During time spent with Chris I was struck by the complete attention she gives and the huge empathy she shows, the combination of which leave one feeling safe and reassured. She has solved some enormous problems for me which I had feared were insurmountable. This has without doubt changed my life for the better. Further proof (as if proof were needed) of the power of hypnosis in the hands of such a skilled and compassionate practitioner."

Catherine Johnson

"I am so grateful to Chris for her time and understanding when I came to her in the summer. I can't think of words to explain quite how much of a difference those few hours spent relaxing in her lovely chair have made to me and to my family. From the moment I arrived she made me feel relaxed, comfortable and secure which in turn gave me confidence to openly talk about my reasons for visiting her and made her treatment very effective. The positive thoughts and sense of calm I have experienced since my sessions have been remarkable and I have gone on to achieve many things which I was starting to accept were not going to be possible any more."

L S Oxfordshire

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