Welcome back to the NCH Podcast! In today's episode, we are thrilled to have Ian Fielder, a seasoned hypnotherapy trainer and expert in subconscious behaviour, join our host, Tracey Grist. Dive into a fascinating discussion on the subconscious actions, the fight-or-flight response, and learned behaviours in reaction to danger. Ian shares invaluable insights on handling anxiety, fear, and phobias, and recounts his innovative methods to help clients, including those terrified of flying.

On a more personal note, Ian reveals the profound influences of his father and Eleanor Roosevelt's wisdom on his career, and underscores the importance of contentment versus consumerism. Both Ian and Tracey openly share the challenges of maintaining professional boundaries and the need for a healthy work-life balance. Through touching stories and impactful quotes, Ian’s narrative is bound to enrich your understanding of hypnotherapy.

Whether you're intrigued by the mechanics of the human brain, striving for personal contentment, or simply curious about the lives of those who help others overcome deep-rooted fears, this episode promises deep dives and practical takeaways. So sit back, relax, and join us on this enlightening journey with Ian Fielder on the NCH Podcast.

00:00 Fear of heights led to hypnotherapy for wife.

05:15 Estate management to hypnotherapy and governance roles.

11:30 Early retirement empowers saying "no" to clients.

18:20 Adjust to client's pace, gently take control.

23:50 Suggest using varied techniques, listen to client.

28:21 Building rapport and trust key in client interactions.

37:45 Dreams reflect anxieties and transfer to memory.

42:56 Traveling: security, observation, and takeoff excitement.

44:52 Pilot talks, anticipation of flight and landing.

52:16 Old friends laugh at funerals, and donate.

55:27 Woman finds humorous quotes in a book.

01:02:06 Sole trader rejecting offers to top Google.

Ian Fielder is a qualified hypnotherapist specialising in working with people who wish to dramatically improve their lives. He holds a diploma in counselling and hypnotherapy, an advance diploma in hypnotherapy and psychotherapy, and a diploma in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). He is also an approved therapist with Anxiety UK.

Please note my hypnotherapy work is covered by the National Hypnotherapy Society and the National Council for Hypnotherapy”.

Ian is a former National Leader of Governance (NLG) appointed by the DfE, working with schools to help raise the level of education. Ian is a safeguarding governor at two schools in Hampshire. He is also a trainer of hypnotherapists with the UK Academy of Therapeutic Arts and Sciences. He trains hypnotherapists to diploma level and is a trained clinical supervisor. Ian also trains therapist to become NCH supervisors.

Prior to qualifying as a therapist, Ian worked in Estate Management/Facilities Management for the Health Service, IBM and Johnson Controls. He was chair of the British Institute of Facilities Management (now IWFM) and later became the Institutes CEO for seven years, retiring in 2011.

My clinic website is www.botleyhypnotherapy.com and training https://www.botleyhypnotherapy.com/hypnotherapy-training

I am on Facebook both as Ian Fielder and Botley Hypnotherapy. https://www.facebook.com/ian.fielder.96