The Weight Loss Programme
Integrates Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy, Counselling and NLP for Weight Reduction

An 8 Session Programme
Lose at least 16 Pounds (8 Kilos)* by the end of the programme

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Nigel is a highly experienced and skilled Manchester Hypnotherapist, Psychotherapist, Life Coach and NLP Master Practitioner. Over the years he has successfully helped many people to change their food related thoughts and behaviours.

With clinics in Manchester and Harley Street, London.

To book an appointment with him, or to make an enquiry, call 0161 881 4333 or

Hypnotherapy and NLP Wins Where Diets Fail
Why does Hypnotherapy 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 and beliefs return again and your body goes back to what it was 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 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 hypnosis, we can speak directly to your unconscious mind and speed up the process of change by altering your negative beliefs 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 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 was trained by some of the best trainers, including Paul McKenna, and by 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 unique needs. So that I can help you to control your weight in the most effortless ways possible.

The treatment combines Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) which are 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.

The Weight Reduction Programme Overview

The Weight Reduction treatment addresses the common behavioural and emotional problems of over eaters. During the treatment you will become familiar with the hypnotherapy, NLP, and stress management processes, allowing you to learn safe and pleasant ways of managing your eating at all times. The entire programme lasts for 8 sessions, and is usually spread out over at least two months. Whilst the programme covers a fixed number of common behavioural and emotional problems, the individual sessions themselves are adjusted for your specific requirements.

The first sessions begin to break the cycle of bad eating habits and weight gain, and are scheduled at regular intervals. They explore and build the core skills necessary to begin the process of changing your eating habits, resolving inner conflicts, building motivation, reducing stress, changing your beliefs and emotional reactions to food and taking control of your eating. In addition to the hypnotherapy, you will also receive training in self-hypnosis, motivation techniques, stress management and simple NLP techniques so that you can begin to take more control of eating habits, your thoughts, emotions and your life.

The overall duration of the programme is variable as you attend each of the last four sessions when you achieve certain weight targets. You must lose at least 4 pounds (2 kilos) between sessions 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 before booking your next session. 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 2 and 6 months to complete the entire programme.

Each session lasts 1 hour. (see the consultation fees page for prices and discounts.)

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

Weight Reduction Programme Session Structure

A general overview of the structure of the programme is given below, but as we are all unique, it is usually 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, psychotherapy and educational 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 the 4th session 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 Treatment Suitable for You?

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

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Booking is easy

I recommend booking an Initial Consultation/Assessment Session first. This gives us the chance to begin to explore your issues and your requirements further and give you honest answers to any questions.

Only book if you have the following attitudes and expectations:

• You are interested in improving yourself and your quality of life.
• You have realistic expectations about your rate of weight loss. It does physically take time and a little conscious effort to lose weight. The weight simply cannot just physically disappear overnight, no matter how much you would like it to. Up to 2 pounds (1 kilo) per week is usually considered a healthy rate of weight loss. Most people will take more than 2 months to lose 16 pounds (8 kilos).
• You are realistic about personal change and are not expecting a no effort 'instant fix' or 'magic cure' of a lifetimes worth of problems in a session or two. The process of personal change is effective but it is usually gradual. It does take time and some conscious effort to change your thoughts about food.
• You realise hypnotherapy is not something 'done' to you 'while-u-wait' but requires that you be actively involved in the process.
• You are prepared to work cooperatively with the therapist to work through your issues.
• You are prepared to invest some of your time and energy into changing yourself. In return for a little effort over a few weeks, you get to look and feel much better for the rest of your life.

How to book: 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.

Location: I practice both from a consulting room in my home in Chorlton in South Manchester, and from a clinic on Harley Street, London. If you can't travel to me then I am also available for online therapy, counselling and coaching via Skype.

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

Consultation Fees

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

Individual Fees

See the consultation fees page for session prices and discounts.

Group Discounts

A group weight loss programme consisting of four 1 hour sessions is available at a considerable discount. Why not attend with friends, collegues or family members and reduce the cost even more.

Group bookings require payment in full before the start of the first session and a £60 deposit per person at the time of booking.

Upcoming Workshops

Why not enquire about the next full day weight management workshop, held regularly in South Manchester.

Alternative Treament Options

If you have an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia, or have addictive behaviours relating to food, 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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Nigel Magowan

Nigel Magowan BSc(Hons) UKCP(CIT) DABCH MCAHyp GHR SQHP MHA AMPM
Solution-Focused Integrative Psychotherapist, Life Coach, Licensed NLP Master Practitioner, Advanced Hypnotherapist, Ecotherapist, Accredited Supervisor and Natural Awareness Therapist

About Nigel Magowan

Nigel Magowan is a professional and experienced Solution-Focused Integrative Psychotherapist, Life Coach, a Licensed NLP Master Practitioner, an Advanced Hypnotherapist and Ecotherapist. Nigel has trained with some of the best trainers. He combines all his training, skills and experience to produce a treatment that is tailored to your exact needs. He uses an integrative solution focused approach to his work which can bring about results in a much shorter time than traditional counselling or psychoanalysis. He has also received additional specialist training in working with addictions, treating IBS, controlling pain, stress management techniques, and ecotherapy. Nigel is also a fully trained and accredited supervisor and offers supervision to other therapists.

Nigel holds an enhanced CRB certificate.

He has his own busy Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy, Counselling, Life Coaching, NLP and Hypnotherapy practice in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, South Manchester, and on Harley Street, London. Within easy traveling distance of Altrincham, Ashton, Bolton, Buxton, Didsbury, Fallowfield, Gatley, Glossop, Harley Street London, Hale, Hyde, Knutsford, Macclesfield, Manchester City Centre, Mere, Preston, Sale, Stockport, Stretford, Wilmslow, Withington and other towns in Lancashire, Cheshire, Derbyshire and the Greater Manchester and the North West area.

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

He is a a UKCP Candidate in Training; a member of the Community for Contemporary Psychotherapy; the 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

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

*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 ~ Tameside ~ 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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