Education
Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapy & Hypnotherapy (NCFE Level 5), CPHT College (Jan 2016 – Oct 2018)
Specialist modules in Psychotherapy, Working With Children & Young People, Mindfulness and Acceptance- Based Strategies, CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming), Solution Focused Hypnotherapy for Fertility, Hypnobirthing & Self Hypnosis for Childbirth, Neuroscience (Understanding how the mind works), Neuroscience and Obesity, Solution Focused Hypnotherapy for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Neuroplasticity & Psychoneuroimmunology.
Diploma in Medical Hypnotherapy, CPHT College (Jan 2017 – Oct 2017)
Specialist modules in Working with Chronic & Incurable Illnesses, Chemotherapy Support, Emetophobia, Self Hypnosis for Chronic Pain Management, Phobia of Needles or Medical Devices, Palliative Care & Bereavement, Introduction to EEG & Hypnotherapy, Solution Focused Multidisciplinary Teamwork in Hospitals & Medical Environments.
Diploma Hypnotherapy Practice (NCH Ratified, NCFE Level 4), CPHT College (Jan 2015 – Oct 2015)
Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy, CPHT College (Jan 2015 – Oct 2015)
PGCE (FE) Parts I & II Teacher Training, Cardiff University (Sept 1995 – Jun 1996)
NCTJ Journalism, Stradbroke College & Sheffield University (Sept 1989 – Jun 1990)
Journalism & Public Relations, Cardiff Council CPA-MSC (Distinction) (Sept 1988 – Jun 1989)
Business Studies & Business Administration, Sheffield City Polytechnic (Sept 1984 – Jun 1985)
10 O Levels & 3 A Levels, St Cyres Comprehensive School, Penarth (1982 – 1984)
Experience
About Gareth
Co-Founder & Director of Alchemy Life Therapy
Consultant Medical Hypnotherapist & Clinical Psychotherapist, Mindfulness Teacher, Life Coach, Author &
More than 20 years’ experience in Health & Wellbeing as well as Forensic Mental Health
Trained at The Clifton Practice with the eminent David Newton & Susan Rodrigues
Guest speaker with David Newton at The National Council of Hypnotherapy (NCH) Annual Conference 2018
Co-Founder & Director of Alchemy Hypnotherapy, The Penarth Practice & Lightbulb Solutions Group (Sport & Performance, Education, Training & Transformation)
Medical Hypnotherapy for Cancer Patients (Marie Curie Cancer Care)
Winner of Zokit Business Awards (2017) for “Outstanding Contribution to Community”
Special Commendation from Cancer Research
Reiki II Channel, Quantum Healing Master & Other Holistic Therapies
Marketing, PR & Communications Consultant (Quantum Communications)
Author, Journalist & Broadcaster (Worldshift Media)
Teacher (Schools, Neath College, Cardiff University, Brunel University)
Founder, Fundraiser & Trustee (Tsunami Relief, Ecoshelter)
Winner of “Intelligent Optimist of the Year” (ODE Magazine)