Do you worry about the recession?
Are you concerned about your financial future?
Do you feel confident that your job is secure?
In an interview do you feel confident you would stand out against the competition?

Tough Times Ahead

In the current economic climate many people are becoming increasingly stressed about their financial future. Every week there seems to be more and more doom and gloom in the news about the struggling economy. Banks and even small countries are going bankrupt. Many companies are going bust, and others are tightening their financial belts, reducing staff costs where possible, freezing recruitment and making staff redundant. As a result fewer jobs are available, and competition for them increases, making it harder to get a job, and harder to hold onto onto the one you've got.

When times get tough its quite natural for you to become more and more stressed and worried. Stress, worries, limiting beliefs, negative thinking, low confidence, poor self esteem, poor relationship skills, insomnia, depression and unhelpful coping strategies all work against you. They reduce your effectiveness, performance and decision making ability.

Downward Spiral

The problem with stress and anxiety is that they often make the very thing your are worried about even worse. For example, lets say you are worried about your job security. Because of this worry, you might find your concentration, judgement, confidence, ability to sleep and clarity of thought are affected. Which means your performance at work becomes compromised further. As you feel less and less able to do your job, you worry more about it, and so the cycle continues. Actually taking you deeper and deeper in a downward spiral towards the very thing you are most worried about happening.

Are you performing at your best?

Ironically this is also the very time in your life when you really need to be performing at your absolute best. If you are not then you could lose out as your competition races ahead of you and takes the job and business that could be yours.

Resilient people view problems as challenges to be overcome, and turn difficulties into opportunities. They perservere despite obstacles and setbacks. They have a positive outlook and they believe in themselves and their abilities. Having this positive attitude allows them to stay ahead of the competition, think smarter, work smarter, be on the ball, be open to opportunities, and stay flexible and creative.

If you could improve yourself what would you change?

Would you like to...?

• Stay ahead of the competition
• View problems as challenges to be overcome
• Turn difficulties into opportunities
• Be able to perservere despite obstacles and setbacks
• Have a positive outlook
• Build confidence in yourself and your abilities
• Reduce stress and anxiety
• Think smarter
• Work smarter
• Be open to opportunities
• Stay flexible and creative
• Reduce limiting beliefs
• Overcome procrastination
• Improve your relational skills
• Manage your emotions behaviours

Upward Spiral - Finding a solution

When it comes to personal problems you can either focus on the problem itself and get yourself mired deeper and deeper into it, or you can focus on finding a solution and begin to turn what was once a problem into an opportunity to improve the rest of your life.

A solution that can enable you to become all that you can be, is available at the Inner Changes Manchester practice and is highly individualised to your exact requirements making it highly successful.

The exact form of treatment and number of sessions will vary from person to person. However improvements can often be made in as little as 4 to 8 sessions for specific issues, for more deep rooted or complex problems, 8 or more will be required.

The approach is integrative, combining the best elements of Life Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Contemporary Psychotherapy, CBT, Stress Management, Self Relations Psychotherapy Counselling and Hypnotherapy which are individually recognised as highly successful ways of changing peoples behaviours and perceptions and 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 so you just find yourself changing in beneficial ways.

I am a professional and experienced Solution-Focused Integrative Psychotherapist, Life Coach, Licensed NLP Master Practitioner and Advanced Hypnotherapist. I was trained by some of the best trainers in the United Kingdom 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 unique to you and your needs. So that I can help you to change in the most effortless ways possible.

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

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

Just how much is your health and well-being worth to you?

Booking is easy

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

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

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

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Consultation Fees

Sessions are paid in advance at the time of booking.

You may pay by cash, Debit Card, credit card or online.

Cost when paying per session:

See the consultation fees page for standard session prices and discounts.

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Nigel Magowan BSc(Hons) DABCH MCAHyp GHR SQHP MHA MANLP ARSC
Solution-Focused Integrative Psychotherapist, Life Coach, Licensed NLP Master Practitioner, Advanced Hypnotherapist and EFT Practitioner

About Nigel Magowan

Nigel Magowan is a professional Solution-Focused Integrative Psychotherapist, Advanced Hypnotherapist, Life Coach, a Licensed NLP Master Practitioner and an EFT Practitioner. Nigel has trained with some of the best hypnotherapy and NLP trainers, including Paul McKenna, and by Dr Richard Bandler - the creator of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). He has also received training in both Ericksonian and traditional hypno-psychotherapy, and combines all his skills and experience to produce a treatment that is tailored to the clients exact needs.

He has also received specialist training in Ethical Practice, Working Successfully with Addictions, Treating IBS, Controlling Pain, and using the latest Stress Management techniques.

He has his own busy Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy, Life Coaching and NLP practice in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, South Manchester, near junction 7 & 8 of the M60 and the end of the M56. Within easy traveling distance of Altrincham, Ashton, Bolton, Buxton, Didsbury, Fallowfield, Gatley, Glossop, Hyde, Knutsford, Macclesfield, Manchester City Centre, Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, Sale, Stretford, Wilmslow, Withington and other towns in Lancashire, Cheshire, Derbyshire and the Greater Manchester area.

He specialises in helping people with anxiety, panic attacks, public speaking anxiety, driving anxiety, public speaking and performance anxiety, generalised anxiety, stress management, IBS, smoking cessation, weight loss, pain control, confidence and self esteem, insomnia, 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 Pychotherapeutic 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
UKCP Candidate in Training
Member of the General Hypnotherapy Register
Member of the Hypnotherapy Association
Member of the Corporation of Advanced Hypnotherapy
Member of the Association for Neuro-Linguistic Programming
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

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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