Case Histories
Here are just a FEW case histories to give you an idea of the wide range of problems complementary therapies can treat. In reality the list is ENDLESS. Some people only need one or two sessions, some need more and others need ongoing treatment. This depends on the problem, and the client, and unfortunately it is difficult to tell beforehand in most cases.
Agoraphobia
CASE 1: My client had agoraphobia, was unable to be on her own, even in the house, had a fear of heights, lifts, escalators, the dentist, the doctor, medical procedures, driving on her own, and she constantly worried that some disaster was about to happen to her family. Gradually each one of these problems disappeared.
CASE 2: My client had agoraphobia, stomach problems, and feared anyone throwing up in case it meant they had a fatal disease of some sort. Any ache or pain became life threatening in her mind so that she was living in constant fear. She is now able to go out and about, and can see the funny side of her past fears.
Anorectal Bleeding
A young lady who had had ano-rectal bleeding on and off from the age of 12 rang me one evening saying it had started again but was much worse than it had ever been before. She had never told anyone about it, even her doctor, as she was too embarrassed.
I promised to see her immediately, if she promised to make a doctor's appointment ASAP.
The first session we concentrated on her reasons for keeping this to herself for nearly 20 years, which included her embarrassment, her fear of medical procedures, doctors, needles and specifically having blood samples taken, as there was no doubt this would be her first hurdle.
After her treatment she was surprised to find she coped easily with the visit to her doctor, and the inevitable blood test. I continued treating her while she waited for her test results, working directly on her problem. The bleeding gradually stopped, as did her flatulence and constipation.
She responded well and immediately to treatment, feeling much calmer, more confident and energetic. Although the bleeding had stopped she continued treatment clearing a number of further issues, including her fear of spiders, and certain family issues surrounding the divorce of her parents. She still uses the techniques I have shown her on a daily basis and is thrilled at the results. She has also successfully used the techniques I have shown her to cope better with problems at work, and dealing with difficult customers.
Anxiety
My client, an elderly lady, was having anxiety attacks, and was finding it increasingly difficult to cope, looking after her husband. She came for three or four sessions, seeing an improvement each session.
Back Pain
CASE 1: My client came to me having suffered back pain for over ten years. The problem was not improving, and if anything it was getting worse. She drove for a living, which exacerbated the problem, and she took pain killers everyday which were getting stronger as time went by. Ten treatments saw her pain free.
CASE 2: A businessman called me complaining of intense back ache which had developed for no apparent reason, and was preventing him form concentrating at work, and sleeping at night, and was not improving. One session saw the back pain gone, with a mild return the next night. I had warned him this might happen, so he followed the instructions I had given him, which saw the pain off once and for all.
Bullying
This child was brought to me unable to sleep, scared to go to school, and aching all over. She was being bullied at school. One session gave her the tools she needed to take back her power and stop the bullying. The bully and the bullied child are now the best of friends!
Depression
A client came to me suffering depression. Her problem was exacerbated by her worry that her condition was affecting her marriage and her 2 children. She was so bad her friend had to bring her and sit in on the session for moral support. This lady was unable to bring herself to do anything and feared just how bad her condition might become. Even I was surprised that it only took 2 sessions to get her back on track, and last time I saw her she was out cycling with the whole family.
Foot Pain
This gentleman had had to take 3 months off work because of foot pain - his job involved a lot of standing and walking. During this time the pain had not got any better. He had 5 treatments, over which time the pain gradually ceased and he was able to cancel his last session as he had returned to work pain free.
Exams
CASE 1: My client came to me having failed the same exam 10 times. She had several sessions leading up to the exam, and she passed the next time.
CASE 2: My client came to me having failed her driving test 3 times. She passed the next time (1 session).
CASE 3: My client came to me as his finals were 6 weeks away and he was unable to settle down to studying. One session enabled him to get down and get on with it.
Gallbladder Pain
This client had gallstone pain. The pain gradually reduced as we worked over a number of sessions.
Interview Nerves
My client came to me as she had an interview for her ideal job, but always blew her chances at interviews due to nerves. She got the job, with excellent pay and car thrown in.
Inability to Conceive
CASE 1: My client came to me unable to conceive. After 4 months of weekly treatment, she became pregnant and she now has a little girl.
CASE 2: My client came to me unable to conceive and considering IVF. After about 4 months of weekly treatment she conceived, but miscarried. She carried on treatment for the miscarriage and conceived for the second time. This pregnancy went full term and she also now has a little girl.
Fear Of Public Speaking
This problem is one I cover in my workshops. At the beginning of each workshop I make sure that everyone is happy to stand up and say something about themselves, without any negative intensity. This ensures that everyone is able to ask questions when needed, and feels comfortable doing so. In this way everyone can relax and enjoy the workshop and get the most out of it.
Headaches
My client came to me having suffered migraine type headaches for 16 years. Hardly a day went by without her having to take pain killers and pain had become the norm for her. The headache became worse if she had to talk or smile.
The effect of this on her personal and work life was understandably devastating. She had tried a number of therapies but nothing had helped permanently, and so, by the time she reached me, she had more or less decided this problem was with her for life. Luckily she gave me a go anyway. Gradually the headaches lessened and became less frequent, and after 7 sessions she was pain free for a while. The headaches do reccur now and then, but she has learnt how to get rid of them by herself when they do, using the techniques I have shown her, and they are becoming less frequent and less severe as time passes.
M.E., Asthma, Overweight
My client came to me suffering various symptoms of M.E., severely asthmatic from the age of 2, and well overweight. This person was on anti-depressants, drugs for asthma, and various other drugs for the M.E. symptoms.
After a lot of work on herself, and perseverance, she lost all her excess weight, came off all drugs, was clear of asthma, and no longer had symptoms attributable to M.E.
Relationship Problems
I have had a number of clients come to me with relationship problems of various kinds.
One that sticks out in my mind was a lady who found it really difficult to stand it when she took her children to see her parents in France each school holiday. She actually dreaded it. This issue was resolved in a couple of sessions.
Sibling Rivalry
A mother came to me worried by her eldest pre-school child's behaviour towards his baby brother. He took every opportunity to take his anger out on the baby. This was resolved in one session surrogately.
I also treated the same child for hyperactive behaviour. This was also resolved in one session surrogately.
Trauma
This lady found the trauma of having an MRI scan overwhelming, and couldn't think about it without reacting violently. It took several sessions to resolve, but the look on her face when she realised it didn't bother her anymore was priceless!
Work Problems
CASE 1: My client had started to dread going into work, for no apparent reason, and was confused because she so enjoyed her work. One session found and defused the root of the problem.
CASE 2: This client started work in an ideal job which suited her needs perfectly, but which she had had trouble finding. When she met her immediate boss for the first time she took an instant dislike to him, but didn't know why. She was finding it increasingly difficult to work with him. We were able to defuse this dislike, in one session, so that she was able to work with him happily.
CASE 3. My client came to me excited because she was setting up in business, but dreading getting on out there and 'doing' it. A couple of sessions saw her happily on her way.
There is no limit to the kinds of problems we can tackle, many relatively easily. Unfortunately, I must stress, they are not ALL easy.
