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About Us
Head and Body Solutions
was established in February 2011 by established Hypnotherapist and Mental Health Practitioner Russell Hoyles, and business
manager Jamie Hoyles. Since then we have evolved into a flourishing therapy service with clinics now in Preston, Liverpool and Blackpool. Driven by a passion for health, fitness and wellbeing our practice aims to provide the best in complementary health and lifestyle enhancement. Please see our profiles below:
Russell Hoyles : Lead Practitioner. Motivational Hypnotherapist and Counsellor.
MY PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
I practised for 25 years as a mental health social worker. I have considerable experience across a range of mental health issues, lifestyle challenges, and illnesses. Ongoing 'professional development' throughout my career has seen me add qualifications and skills to my practice. I have excellent skills in assessing the needs of my clients which enables me to offer suitable and clinically indicated therapies such counselling, behavioural strategies, hypnotherapy. I describe myself as a 'Wellbeing Coach'. In terms of your safety and confidence I hold qualifications and registrations that are both academically and government recognised as showing my expertise and ethical practice:
I have a Degree in Applied Social Studies and am a Qualified Social Worker.
I am a 'Central Council for the Education and Training in Social Work' Approved Practice Teacher.
I am a Member of The Northern Association of Professional Clinical Hypnotherapists.
I am registered with the General Social Care Council which is a body monitoring training levels and members good practice.
I have a clean Criminal Records Bureau 'Enhanced Disclosure' (CRB) which all persons working in this area should have... but many don't!
RELEVANT PERSONAL BACKGROUND:
I have a lifelong passion for health and fitness. I am extremely competent and capable in a fitness/gym environment and offer 'gym buddy' sessions which are about supporting people new to such an environment. I also as a youngster had my own weight issues so I can empathise with clients struggling to achieve a healthy 'feel good' weight. I can also show and mentor you to success in that regard! More recently I had a cancer journey during which I used self hypnosis and NLP which I am certain enhanced my fight and which ultimately led me to healing. I believe in the power of the mind!
I practised for 25 years as a mental health social worker. I have considerable experience across a range of mental health issues, lifestyle challenges, and illnesses. Ongoing 'professional development' throughout my career has seen me add qualifications and skills to my practice. I have excellent skills in assessing the needs of my clients which enables me to offer suitable and clinically indicated therapies such counselling, behavioural strategies, hypnotherapy. I describe myself as a 'Wellbeing Coach'. In terms of your safety and confidence I hold qualifications and registrations that are both academically and government recognised as showing my expertise and ethical practice:
I have a Degree in Applied Social Studies and am a Qualified Social Worker.
I am a 'Central Council for the Education and Training in Social Work' Approved Practice Teacher.
I am a Member of The Northern Association of Professional Clinical Hypnotherapists.
I am registered with the General Social Care Council which is a body monitoring training levels and members good practice.
I have a clean Criminal Records Bureau 'Enhanced Disclosure' (CRB) which all persons working in this area should have... but many don't!
RELEVANT PERSONAL BACKGROUND:
I have a lifelong passion for health and fitness. I am extremely competent and capable in a fitness/gym environment and offer 'gym buddy' sessions which are about supporting people new to such an environment. I also as a youngster had my own weight issues so I can empathise with clients struggling to achieve a healthy 'feel good' weight. I can also show and mentor you to success in that regard! More recently I had a cancer journey during which I used self hypnosis and NLP which I am certain enhanced my fight and which ultimately led me to healing. I believe in the power of the mind!
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Jamie Hoyles : Practice Manager.
I have five years experience in a caring role for people with disabling conditions. This work has given me insight and awareness around challenging situations not only for the person themselves but also for family and carers.
I also have considerable experience in customer care within the service and leisure industry which has afforded me the opportunity to develop a friendly and engaging approach to clients.
My role within Head & Body Solutions is constantly evolving but I am generally responsible for the day to day running of the business allowing Russell to focus on delivering hypnotherapy, counselling and the other services we offer.