The Weight Reduction Programme
Using Hypnotherapy and NLP for Weight Reduction
Hypnotherapy and NLP Wins Where Diets Fail
An 8 Session Programme
Lose at least 16 Pounds (8 Kilos)*

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Why does Hypnotherapy and NLP work so well for weight control?
Weight Reduction Programme overview
Is The Weight Reduction Programme suitable for you?
Alternative treament options
Consultation fees for individuals and group discounts
How to book

Why does Hypnotherapy and NLP work so well for weight control?

Just the mere word 'diet' implies something you do temporarily. You diet against your normal eating patterns which are controlled by your unconscious mind. You may lose weight, but it is usually only temporary. As soon as you stop dieting, your old eating habits return again and you go back to what you were doing before the diet.

In the long term diets mostly lead to people gaining more weight than they started with, according to the meta-analysis of diet studies reported in the Guardian newspaper:

Diets don't work in long term, says survey
Alok Jha, science correspondent
guardian.co.uk, Tuesday April 10, 2007

Your unconscious mind holds all your beliefs and controls your habits concerning food. These are beliefs and habits you may not even be aware you have, and it is these that keep the weight on your body.

Your unconscious mind is very powerful, so no matter how hard you try to break a habit at a conscious level of mind, the unconscious will always win, eventually causing you to go back to what it considers 'normal' behaviour for you.

Through a combination of hypnosis, psychotherapy, NLP and coaching we can speak directly to your unconscious mind and speed up the process of change by altering your negative beliefs, inner conflicts, emotional reactions and habits. And even though your unconscious mind is more powerful than your conscious mind, it readily accepts new information when you bypass what we call the Critical Factor, which is what happens during hypnosis.

As you can see, in order to make true, permanent changes in your life, it is necessary to get your unconscious mind in agreement with what you want to accomplish, rather than fighting and struggling to work against it.

Regular hypnotic support is the perfect way to build more healthy eating patterns and maintain high motivation, and is the key to the truly remarkable results possible with hypnotherapy. Hypnosis will have you WANTING to eat the right kinds of foods, WANTING to drink more water, WANTING to exercise. Put yourself on a mental diet and start losing weight automatically.

Weight is usually a symptom of an underlying issue. In hypnotherapy we can address these issues.

When you are committed to make the inner changes you need to control your eating, simply or phone me on 0161 881 4333 to make an appointment now.

Common Weight Related Issues:

• Emotional issues
  
• False body image
• Negative thinking
• Early childhood habits
• Inner conflicts between what you do and what you think you should do
• Improper nutrition (are you a fast food junkie?)
• Information overload; What food is good/bad for me? What should I count? Carbohydrates? Fats? Protein? Calories?
• Lack of motivation to exercise
• Not drinking enough water
• Snacking
• Eating too quickly
• Eating late
• Skipping meals
• Binge eating
• How much should I weigh?

Examples of some of the benefits you can expect to gain:

Remove your desire to over eat Think of food only when you are hungry Healthy eating Form a positive self image Avoiding certain foods Produces stronger feelings of inner strength and determination Reduce your stress level Love to exercise regularly Reduce feelings of guilt about food
Improve your feel-good factor, confidence and positive thinking Occasionally weight gain can be caused by a past event; uncovering and healing this can help There can sometimes be a unconscious reason why you stay fat, Hypnosis and NLP can replace weight gain with something far more healthy

Start Transforming Your Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviour Around Food and Exercise Now

I am a professional qualified and experienced Advanced Hypnotherapist, Psychotherapist, Life Coach and a Licensed NLP Master Practitioner. I have received training from some of the best psychotherapy, NLP and hypnotherapy trainers, Including Paul McKenna, and Dr Richard Bandler - the creator of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). I combine all my skills and experience to produce a treatment that is tailored to your needs. So that I can help you to control your eating habits in the most effortless ways possible.

The programme combines Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) which are each individually recognised as highly successful ways of changing peoples behaviours and perceptions. So I'm sure you can imagine the amazing benefits of combining these powerful processes, allowing you to quickly and easily change the thoughts and behaviours you currently have surrounding eating and losing weight. Willpower becomes unnecessary as you just find yourself changing in beneficial ways.

When considering the rest of your life, just how much is your health and well-being worth to you?

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The Weight Reduction Programme Overview

The final 4 sessions may only be attended as you achieve certain weight targets. During these sessions we will strengthen and build upon the work already done in the first 4 sessions by continuing to help you to change your relationship to food and the food choices you make, and work with boosting your motivation to exercise and finally putting it all together for lasting results.

The overall duration of the programme is variable as you attend each of the last four sessions as you achieve certain weight targets. You must lose at least 4 pounds (2 kilos) before booking sessions 5, 6, 7 and 8. Therefore each person who completes the entire programme will lose a minimum of 16 pounds (8 kilos)*.

Most people following the programme will usually attend the final four sessions at an average of between 2 to 4 week intervals. Your rate of weight loss does largely depends on your commitment and involvement in the process, but generally most people will take between 3 and 6 months to complete the entire programme.

Weight Reduction Programme Session Structure

A general overview of the structure of the programme is given below, but as we are all unique, it may be adjusted to your individual needs.

Session 1

Introduction to the programme, Intake interview and paperwork. We begin to explore your beliefs, habits, internal conflicts and emotional reactions around food.

Session 2 to 4

We continue to explore your beliefs, habits, internal conflicts and emotional reactions around food, then use appropriate hypnotherapy, NLP, coaching and psychotherapy processes to effect the necessary changes.

You will also receive training in Self-Hypnosis and simple NLP processes, and are expected to continue to use these between sessions.

After session 4 you must lose at least 4 pounds (2 kilos) before booking session 5.

Session 5

Making Sensible Food Choices
By the time you book this session you will have lost at least 4 pounds (2 kilos).

You must lose at least 4 pounds (2 kilos) after this session before booking session 6.

Session 6

Creating an Intelligent Relationship with Food
By the time you book this session you will have lost at least 8 pounds (4 kilos).

You must lose at least 4 pounds (2 kilos) after this session before booking session 7.

Session 7

Boosting Motivation to Exercise
By the time you book this session you will have lost at least 12 pounds (6 kilos).

You must lose at least 4 pounds (2 kilos) after this session before booking session 8.

Session 8

Putting It All Together for Long-Term Results.
By the time you book this session you will have lost at least 16 pounds (8 kilos).

Optional Follow Up Sessions

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Is The Weight Reduction Programme Suitable for You?

The Weight Reduction Programme will be suitable for people who:

PLEASE NOTE: It is important to have a thorough medical examination to rule out any medical issues that may be contributing to weight gain or preventing weight reduction.

The Weight Reduction Programme will not be suitable for people with the following issues:

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Alternative Treament Options

If you have an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia, or have addictive behaviours, or are in the midst of a major life crisis, or just have a specific issue relating to your eating, then some of my other services such as psychotherapy, NLP, hypnotherapy or coaching will be more appropriate and beneficial. These are highly individualised to your exact issues.

If you would like to discuss treatment options simply or phone me on 0161 881 4333.

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Booking is easy

I recommend booking a 30 minute Initial Consultation/Assessment Session first. This gives us the chance to begin to explore your eating issues and determine your suitability for the Weight Reduction Programme. If the programme is not suitable then some of the more individualised alternative treatment options will usually be more appropriate.

The fee for the 30 minute Initial Consultation/Assessment Session is included in the fee for the Weight Reduction Programme.

When you are ready to make the inner changes you need to control your eating and achieve the life you want, simply or phone me on 0161 881 4333 to make an appointment now.

I practice from a consulting room in my home in Chorlton-cum-Hardy in South Manchester, close to junction 7 & 8 of the M60 and the end of the M56.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

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Consultation Fees

The all-inclusive fee for the 8 sessions of the Weight Reduction Programme is currently on special offer at a 20% reduction compared to the normal per session price.

You may pay by cash, Debit Card, credit card or online. I no longer accept cheques.

To ensure on-going commitment and motivation, payment is due in full before the treatment begins and no refunds are permitted no matter what the circumstances.

Individual Fees

See the consultation fees page for the programme prices and discounts.

Group Discounts

Why not attend the first 4 sessions with friends, collegues or family members and reduce the cost even more. A Weight Reduction Programme for small groups consisting of 8 one hour sessions is available at a considerable discount.

Group bookings require payment in full before the start of the first session and a £50 deposit per person at the time of booking.

Upcoming Workshops

Why not enquire about the next full day Weight Reduction Programme workshop, to be held regularly in South Manchester.

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Nigel Magowan BSc(Hons) DABCH DHP MCAHyp MHA MANLP ARSC
Advanced Hypnotherapist, Psychotherapist, Life Coach and NLP Master Practitioner

About Nigel Magowan

Nigel Magowan is an Advanced Hypnotherapist, Psychotherapist, Life Coach and a Licensed NLP Master Practitioner. Nigel has trained with some of the best psychotherapy, hypnotherapy and NLP trainers, including Paul McKenna, and by Dr Richard Bandler - the creator of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). He has received specialist training in treating Addictions, IBS, controlling pain and in using the latest stress management techniques.

He has his own busy Hypnotherapy, Life Coaching and NLP practice in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, South Manchester. Within easy traveling distance of Altrincham, Ashton, Bolton, Buxton, Didsbury, Fallowfield, Gatley, Glossop, Hyde, Macclesfield, Oldham, Rochdale, Sale, Stretford, Wilmslow, Withington and other towns in Lancashire, Cheshire, Derbyshire and the Greater Manchester area.

He specialises in helping people with weight loss, anxiety, panic attacks, smoking cessation, stress management, IBS, confidence and self esteem, insomnia, public speaking and performance anxiety, fears, phobias, and study and sport performance enhancement.

He is a member of the Community for Contemporary Psychotherapy, General Hypnotherapy Register, the Hypnotherapy Association; the Corporation of Advanced Hypnotherapy; the Association for Neuro-Linguistic Programming (ANLP); the NHS Directory of Complementary & Alternative Practitioners; the UK Register of IBS Therapists; the National Register of Practitioners in Smoking Cessation

He practices according to the Community for Contemporary Psychotherapy, General Hypnotherapy Standards Council, ANLP and Hypnotherapy Associations code of ethics, and has full Professional Indemnity Insurance.

Qualifications & Training

Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Beeleaf Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy, London

The Intermediate Certificate in Contemporary Psychotherapy
Beeleaf Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy, London

Licensed Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Paul McKenna Training, London
Richard Bandler, Paul McKenna, Michael Breen

Diploma in Advanced Hypnotherapy and HypnoHealing
Atkinson-Ball College of Hypnotherapy and Hypnohealing, Liverpool

Clinical Practice: Psychopathology in Psychotherapeutic Practice
Beeleaf Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy, London

Wider Mind: Ericksonian Psychotherapy in Practice
Beeleaf Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy, London

Certificate in Working Successfully with Addictions
Beeleaf Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy, London

NLP Coaching Diploma
Frank Daniels Associates, Nottingham

Diploma in the Art and Science of NLP Coaching
Frank Daniels Associates, Nottingham

Certified Practitioner of NLP
The Washington School of Clinical and Advanced Hypnosis, Manchester
Shaun Brookhouse

Certificate in Ethical Practice
Beeleaf Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy, London London

Certificate in Stress Management Techniques

Certificate in Hypnoesitherapy

Diploma in Hypnotherapy

Continuing Professional Development
Current and on-going training and supervision, keeping my skills fresh and at the cutting edge

Diploma in Contemporary Psychotherapy
Beeleaf Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy, London London

Comparative Psychotherapy and Clinical Practice
Beeleaf Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy, London, London

Monthly clinical supervision sessions (2 hours per month)
with a UKCP registered NLP psychotherapist and supervisor

Professional Bodies

Member of the Community for Contemporary Psychotherapy
Accredited Master Practitioner Member of ANLP International
UKCP Candidate in Training
Full Member of the General Hypnotherapy Register
Full Member of the Hypnotherapy Association
Member of the Corporation of Advanced Hypnotherapy
Member of the NHS Directory of Complementary & Alternative Practitioners
Member of the National Phobics Society
Member of the UK Register of IBS Therapists
Associate Member of the National Register of Practitioners in Smoking Cessation

*Term and conditions

• By completing the entire programme you will have lost at least 16 pounds (8 kilos) because you must achieve a reduction of at least 4 pounds (2 kilos) between each of the last 4 sessions before booking the appointment for the next session. Therefore 4 sessions x 4 pounds of weight loss = 16 pounds (8 kilos) total reduction in your weight.
• Weight reduction for the final 4 sessions must be an accumulative weight loss over the course of 8 sessions.
• You are expected to be honest with yourself when deciding if you've met your between session weight loss targets. You will not be weighed.
• No refund is payable whatever the circumstances. Giving you a refund is like rewarding you for giving up. Therefore a no refund policy ensures you stay committed and involved in achieving your own goals.
• There is no time limit to completion of the Weight Reduction Programme.
• No guarantees are offered. You are paying for my guidance, time, training and experience not for guaranteed results. As I cannot control your commitment, determination, level of involvement, life circumstances or what you do outside of the session, therefore I cannot offer any guarantees. However you can be assured that I will bring all my training, knowledge and experience together to make it as easy as possible for you to change your eating habits.

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Other useful websites:

The Weight Loss Institute is a comprehensive information resource on weight loss issues and weight loss programs.

Please take some time to browse the other pages on this website:

What is Hypnosis and hypnotherapy?

What is NLP?

Some of the conditions that respond well to hypnotherapy and NLP which can be treated at the Manchester office

Questions and Answers about hypnosis, hypnotherapy, NLP and stress management

Services available at the Manchester office

Stop smoking using hypnotherapy and NLP

Using hypnotherapy and NLP for weight loss and weight management

Hypnotherapy and NLP for Anxiety Disorders

Using hypnotherapy and NLP for Stress Management

Using hypnotherapy and NLP to quickly overcome Fears and Phobias

Using hypnotherapy for the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Pain control and pain management using hypnotherapy, noesitherapy, NLP at our Manchester practice

Manchester based Life Coaching

Hypnosis MP3 Downloads

Prices for hypnotherapy and NLP treatments at the Manchester practice

Location of the hypnotherapy, NLP and stress management practice in Manchester

Links to sites related to hypnosis, hypnotherapy, NLP and Manchester

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Clients come to me from all over the North West of England, see below for a list of areas covered:

Greater Manchester: Chorlton ~ Didsbury ~ Fallowfield ~ Flixton ~ Eccles ~ Irlam ~ Salford ~ Swinton ~ Pendlebury ~ Worsley ~ Walkden ~ Cadishead ~ Bury ~ Bolton ~ Farnworth ~ Little Lever ~ Kearsley ~ Wardley ~ Monton ~ Orrel ~ Barton ~ Boothstown ~ Dumplington ~ Baguley ~ Benchill ~ Burnage ~ Blackley ~ Beswick ~ Clayton ~ Crumpsall ~ Levenshulme ~ Longsight ~ Northenden ~ Rusholme ~ Sharston ~ Withington ~ Woodhouse Park ~ Wythenshawe ~ Westhoughton ~ Blackrod ~ Kearsley ~ Horwich ~ Prestwich ~ Ramsbottom ~ Radcliffe ~ Tottington ~ Whitefield ~ Whalley Range ~ Carrington ~ Victoria Park ~ Old Trafford ~ Cheetham Hill ~ Tamesdie ~ Ashton under Lyme ~ Denton ~ Reddish ~ Stalybridge ~ Hyde ~ Oldham ~ Royton ~ Saddleworth ~ Rochdale ~ Heywood ~ Littleborough ~ Castleton ~ Milnrow ~ Middleton ~ Wardle ~ Wigan ~ Ashton-in-Makerfield ~ Golborne ~ Billinge ~ Winstanley ~ Leigh ~ Standish.

North Trafford: Davyhulme ~ Firswood ~ Flixton ~ Gorse Hill ~ Lostock ~ Old Trafford ~ Stretford ~ Trafford Park ~ Urmston.

South Trafford: Altrincham ~ Ashton-on-Mersey ~ Bowdon ~ Broadheath ~ Brooklands ~ Carrington ~ Dunham Massey ~ Hale ~ Hale Barns ~ Oldfield Brow ~ Partington ~ Sale ~ Sale Moor ~ Timperley ~ Warburton ~ West Timperley.

Stockport: Adswood ~ Bramhall ~ Bredbury ~ Brinnington ~ Cheadle ~ Cheadle Hulme ~ Compstall ~ Davenport ~ Edgeley ~ Gatley ~ Heaton Moor ~ Heaton Norris ~ Heaton Chapel ~ Heaton Mersey ~ Hazel Grove ~ Heald Green ~ Heavily ~ High Lane ~ Marple ~ Offerton ~ Poynton ~ Reddish ~ Romiley.

Cheshire: Alderley Edge ~ Adlington ~ Ashley ~ Bucklow Hill ~ Handforth Dean ~ High Legh ~ Knutsford ~ Mere ~ Mobberley ~ Ollerton ~ Plumley ~ Tatton ~ Pickmere ~ Wilmslow ~ Warburton ~ Woodford ~ Lymm ~ Dunham ~ Massey ~ Chester ~ Crewe ~ Northwich ~ Daresbury ~ Warington ~ Winsford ~ Widnes ~ Wirral ~ Nantwich ~ Sandbach ~ Middlewich ~ Congleton ~ Alsager ~ Macclesfield ~ Prestbury ~ Goostrey ~ Pickmere ~ Mottram St.Andrew ~ Mobberley ~ Chelford ~ Tytherington ~ Bollington ~ Alsager ~ Tarporley ~ Davenham ~ Great Appleton Thorn ~ Budworth ~ Little Budworth ~ Frodsham ~ Holmes Chape ~ High Legh ~ Disley ~ Grappenhall ~ Appleton ~ Croft ~ Thelwall ~ Penketh ~ Glazebury ~ Winwick ~ Culcheth ~ Saint Helens ~ Over Peover ~ Lower Peover ~ Church Lawton ~ Cranage ~ Stockton Heath.

Cumbria ~ Lancashire ~ Merseyside ~ Derbyshire ~ Staffordshire ~ Peak District ~ North Wales ~ North West.

If you are looking for a hypnotherapist in the UK outside of the above areas try clicking a link below to search the General Hypnotherapy Register:

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