About Heather
Heather Clift: DSFH, HPD, AfSFH, MNCH (Reg), CNHC, BSc Occupational Therapy, HCPC, BAOT
As an Occupational Therapist, I have worked in the health and social care industry for over 9 years, and a range of mental health settings over the past 8 years.
From a young age, I have always been fascinated by the power of our minds and had a burning desire to expand my knowledge, skills, and practice further into the field of mental health, psychotherapy, and complementary therapies. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy appealed to me as it is science-based in the way it helps us to understand the functioning of our mind, and creates new pathways in our brain to adopt new ways of thinking. It resonates with my values, as an individual and as an occupational therapist, instilling independence, empowerment, and enriching you to lead a meaningful and purposeful life.
From a young age, I have always been amazed by, and had a desire to learn more about the power of the mind, and had a strong desire to support and help others. These values first took me towards the path of gaining a degree in Occupational Therapy, from Salford University.
I have worked as an occupational therapist with the NHS for over six years and in mental health for five years. My career as an occupational therapist has provided me with skills in cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, and acceptance commitment therapy, all of which I continue to utilise, where suitable, within my hypnotherapy practice. Throughout my career, I have always had a burning desire to enhance my skills and knowledge and train further in the field of psychotherapy.
Working in the NHS, I have witnessed the pressure and strain on services resulting in so many people's referrals being rejected or waiting endlessly for support with their mental health. On many occasions, I could not help but feel saddened and guilty that I was not able to help and had to turn referrals away for people who would benefit from support. Over the years, it further ignited the flame in my heart to build on my skills, knowledge, training, and qualifications to ensure I can support as many people as possible. Upon further research into psychotherapy, I stumbled across the resolution, hypnotherapy. Hypnotherapy is a fast, effective, and holistic treatment. Hypnotherapy works as a stand-alone treatment or in combination with medical therapies. Hypnotherapy's ability to support us with our mental and physical health and well-being, to achieve our goals, and equip us with the skills for long-lasting change proved phenomenal.
Where Live Harmony Hypnotherapy began.
In 2021 I joined a Solution Focused Hypnotherapy course run by the prestigious and leading training school for hypnotherapy, the Clifton Practice in Manchester. In November 2021, I qualified as a Solution Focused Clinical Hypnotherapist and received my practice diploma in hypnotherapy. I am registered with the Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapists, and National Council of Hypnotherapists adhering to their code of ethics and conduct. In addition, as an occupational therapist, I am registered with the health and care professions council and the British association of occupational therapists. I have an enhanced DBS check, am registered with the ICO, and am fully insured.
Personally hypnotherapy has supported me to transform my own mindset and change my life.
Hypnotherapy has supported me to overcome an extreme phobia of thunder. Before receiving hypnotherapy, I would be unable to leave my house or even sit in a room with windows, would have music blaring, and would experience extreme anxiety and obsessive behaviours during thunderstorms. After three hypnotherapy sessions, I can now calmly sit and enjoy the natural beauty of a thunderstorm. Hypnotherapy has further supported me in the management of my pain and mood, by helping me to take control of my chronic health conditions so I can continue to lead a rich and fulfilling life. Day to day, hypnotherapy has supported me to maintain a positive, focused, and optimistic mindset which supports me in my work within the NHS, and in pursuing my goals.
As an individual, I thrive off seeing others grow, achieve their goals, reach their potential, and be happy, and feel even more privileged that I am able to be part of an individual’s journey as a hypnotherapist.
I love being active and enjoy going for long walks, doing aerial sports, and training in the gym. I enjoy being creative and love to relax and unwind with a sketchbook and pencil, colouring book, or cooking up new meals in the kitchen. I love spending time with my friends and family, and when it’s time to relax, I enjoy watching a good film, TV series, or reading a book.
Hypnotherapy for me is a passion and resonates strongly with my values. For me, your goals become mine too, and I am dedicated to supporting you to take those first steps towards feeling empowered, happy, content, independent, but most importantly, to help you to take back control of your mind and live in harmony.