Well, this is my first blog of what I intend to be many.



This is just by way of an introduction into who I am and what I do.



I am Peter Doherty, a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified NLP Trainer. Before becoming a full time therapist I spent over 17 years in the police service. I was a Police Trainer for many years and was a Personal Safety Lead Trainer within my force. Essentially training officers to use Self Defence, as well as training trainers and advising on Officer Safety issues. This role taught me a lot about anxiety and how it manifests in life.



In my Clinic at Anne of Cleves House in Haverhill, I use NLP, Hypnotherapy and Thought Field Therapy in order to assist my clients overcome anxiety. Anxiety comes in many forms and affects people from all walks of life. Essentially I work with private clients to overcome anxiety issues and also with sports people who are doing anxiety, particularly in the equestrian arena.



I am also in a partnership with Becky Chapman who is a Senior Ride With your Mind Coach and who in my opinon the most astute and effective coaches I have worked with. We run a multitude of courses for equestrians under The Confidence Company Banner; http://www.the-confidence-company.co.uk/ .



In fact I would like to congratulate Becky on her win today in the Show Hunter Class at the Suffolk Show Ground with her horse "Mac", onwards and upwards.



Well, that sums up my first blog, I look forward to writing more.