What people say

"My weight is dropping and I am feeling fitter than I have in years. I don't know how it works, but I do know I'm seeing results."

Pauline, Esher

"I am happy to write and let you know I have been off cigarettes now for one year. I didn't believe it could work for me, but I gave it a try. You were wonderful! I'm deeply grateful."

Lisa, Isleworth

"How can I thank you? I smoked for 20 years until I came to see you. For what you do, you don't charge enough!"

Paul, Twickenham

"I just wanted to thank you for all your help. I really feel like I’m getting better and starting to become the person who I really am."

Julie, London

"I found the whole experience incredibly useful and I feel I’ve moved on massively in a relatively short space of time. I feel like a different person to how I felt when I walked into therapy! The main thing for me was being equipped with the tools to deal with anxiety and realise that I can deal with it! I would thoroughly recommend it."

Nicola, Teddington

"Your sessions really helped me to become more focused and gain self-confidence in myself. When I entered the exam room, I was completely calm and confident. I have never felt so calm, relaxed and focused while taking a test."

James, Twickenham

"I appreciated the flexible approach to therapy which was tailored to my needs. Richard was good at remembering what I had said in previous sessions. …I found his questions intelligent and thought-provoking…"

Rob, Guildford

"I had a four one-hour course of hypnotherapy for a fear of flying. I flew five days after my last session and it was very effective. I felt I should be fearful but the fear didn’t reach me, like it was on the other side of a screen."

Nick, Wimbledon

"I have found our meetings very useful and can happily say that my outlook has changed dramatically and positive changes have already started to bed in. "

Marie, Ealing

"Well thank you! First time in years I had a blood test and no fainting/drama! …More blood tests tomorrow, but I feel ready. Thanks again."

Sally, Dorking

"Everything is going very well. I’ve stopped drinking diet cola completely, I drink mainly water now, with the occasional fruit juice, and my teeth feel 100% better. I haven’t had any cravings for starchy foods, I’ve stopped eating bread and butter between meals, and I’m eating more fruit. All in all I’d say it’s been very successful. I make a point of not weighing myself, but I do feel a little thinner, and more importantly I feel a lot more positive. "

Aileen, Kingston-upon-Thames

"Through my work with Richard, I have been able to identify and unlock trauma that has continued to present itself at the most painful times in my life, causing immense turmoil and suffering. I am convinced that the EMDR process is creating immense healing and clarity for me to achieve the health and wellness that I have been seeking for years. I highly recommend this approach and the services of Pinnacle Therapy."

John, Maida Vale

"After having trouble sleeping and experiencing anxiety and stress at work, I tried herbal remedies, yoga and meditation, none of which helped. I then decided to try hypnotherapy. During the two hour session Richard was patient and reassuring and before being hypnotised Richard spent around 45 minutes determining what was causing my sleep problems. I found it very constructive the way in which Richard made me aware of the route of my anxiety and have since been able to prevent situations inducing stress and anxiety which in turn has helped me sleep. Before my session with Richard I was having many sleepless nights but now this has been completely resolved. The hypnosis was a very pleasant experience and I left the session with a strong sense of wellbeing. I had not expected such amazing results in one session. My stress levels and lack of sleep was having a profound effect on my life and now the problem has been resolved I feel like a new person. I am really grateful to Richard for his help and support and would recommend him to anyone who is having similar problems."

Tony, Hammersmith

"I had 6 sessions in total with Richard and it has been fantastic. With his help and insight we found out what my triggers were and ways in which to deal with these. It came to light that I don’t need to give up alcohol altogether. Realistic goals were put in place. I felt able to commit to 4 days off and 3 days on, with a view to taking this to 5 days off and 2 days on. I have found this to be very manageable and indeed, this week, without even realising I was at 5 days off and 2 days on! Richard helped me to stop the negative voice in my head and to stop beating myself up. He helped me to see that what I was going through, and my feelings about alcohol, were not unusual. I would highly recommend Pinnacle to anyone who feels they are struggling with an alcohol problem. Richard was non-judgemental and had empathy with what I was struggling with. I feel so much more positive within myself and my relationship with alcohol. "

David, Camden

"I went to see Richard to overcome anxiety in work and social situations – on some occasions, I had even suffered panic attacks. I had got to the point where I just couldn't take it anymore and was avoiding situations to minimise the risk of it happening. When the session started, we talked for about an hour before the hypnosis and Richard helped me to see how avoiding the situation was only fuelling the anxiety in the long term. He helped me to see things from a completely different perspective in a way that didn't make things such a big deal which in itself was a big deal for me! He gave me some practical things to try such as just accepting it or even trying to 'bring it on' which in an odd kind of way calmed it all down! We talked a lot about what life will be like without the inappropriate anxiety and I began to see situations that I would previously have avoided as a distinct possibility. The hypnosis part was deeply relaxing and I remember having many visualisations of future situations and seeing myself feeling calmer and in control. I had 2 sessions but even after the first one, I had an instinct that things felt pleasantly different. Since then, I've been able to share this with those people closest to me, which in itself has been a weight off my mind as it was previously a big secret. The biggest difference is that I have realised what it is like to look forward to those events which used to make me nervous. Now, each time I come away from an event, I focus on what went well which seems to make me stronger and stronger as time goes on. Richard also made me see that to eradicate anxiety for good would be not be realistic as everyone experiences it from time to time and that is quite normal. The difference now is that my anxiety feels much more appropriate to what I'm doing and if I do feel like that, I just relax with it, go with it, accept it and I can't even remember at what point it goes away! "

Claudette, Thames Ditton

"I am much more at peace with myself. I have more inner strength, which is developing everyday to my surprise (and relief). I am now proud of myself and my achievements, and I thank Richard for helping me realise that I am successful and that I have the resources within myself to go further if I really want to. Now that I have stopped counselling for the time being, I hope I have the strength to pull these resources from within myself, without relying on Richard to help me realise them. I am starting to see a more confident person, despite issues with low self-esteem. I am more aware of my thoughts and feelings about things, and finally feel that I have opinions that matter. I have found a more confident 'voice', which I often kept quiet before! Relationships with members of my family now seem more real and I am hoping to make changes in the way that my family deal with things - I have realised how important talking really is, 'bottling things up' really wasn't working for me anymore!"

Katie, Richmond-upon-Thames

"Richard took us from the lowest point in our marriage and gave us the forum and advice from which we are completely back on track. We are now looking forward to what amounts to a fresh beginning with each other and a huge thanks has to go to Richard for that. He made us think about and approach things in a way we would have never been able to do on our own"

Mark and Jenny, Kew

"I've been suffering with severe depression and anxiety for over 10 years; taking medication and have seen several therapists. My GP recommended Pinnacle Therapy, so I made an appointment based on her advice. After the first session I noticed something had changed, but wasn't sure what! I've had 8 sessions and now my Doctor has reduced my medication and we have set a goal to be tablet free in 2 months time. I'm very grateful for the support Pinnacle Therapy has given me, thank you."

Jeremy, Hampton Hill

"It is over a week since our last session and I've been meaning to email you ever since to thank you. Not only for fitting me in at short notice but for the session itself which had a profound effect on my mood, my positivity and my attitude in the days following it – my original self-belief and enthusiasm came back, I was able to see clearly again. Despite the last few days (some of the most difficult of my life) I have managed on the whole to keep my perspective and stay as calm and positive as I can - I know for a fact that if I had not seen you last week the events of the last few days would probably have pushed me over the brink. A lot of the things you said to me during the hypnotherapy part remain constantly with me and are helping me get through. All the best."

Terry, Chelsea

"Just dropping you an email to let you know how things have been my with nail biting since our session. It's been pretty incredible so far. I haven't really bitten my nails at all – I have almost started a few times (though in a very incidental, rather than intense way) but each time just as my finger has drifted to my mouth I just instantly and without thinking lower my hand! More than this though I have noticed a few interesting things that are maybe contributing or a part of this. Firstly, I am very disinterested in my nails in a way I was never before, I never really think of them or look at them and that has felt really good. Secondly, I have felt slightly more protective (for want of a better word) over my fingers – I have been washing them a lot and generally. They feel a bit smoother and cleaner, more sensitive and less the sort of things I would want to bite or get dirty or treat badly. It has been a very light and easy change – I haven't had any strong urges that suddenly disappear or any strong conscious feelings toward not biting – I just haven’t wanted to in any way. I have been so surprised by this and I really have been amazed at what’s happened. I have been biting my nails every day for 15 years and then for the last four days I just haven't. Quite extraordinary."

Karen, Mill Hill

"Having never experienced counselling before I was very nervous about what to expect, but knew I had to make changes in my life, as I was feeling so low I could see no future. Meeting and working with Richard has changed my perspective of myself, where before because of negative experiences I'd been through I thought I was worthless. Richard helped me see the person inside myself, and more than that, helped me to see that that person was worthy of a good fulfilled life, and that I had the skills and tools to search that life out for myself. Our sessions were always productive, if sometimes difficult for me, but I now know myself so much better and feel very positive that I will be able to deal with whatever life throws at me. I'm very grateful for what I've learnt with Richard and wouldn't hesitate for one moment to contact him again if I needed any further guidance."

Lydia, Hampstead

"I had suffered from panic attacks for 10 years, they were ruining my life, I never believed that I would lead a normal life. I was too scared to go out of the house, I was unable to work and lost touch with all of my friends because they didn't understand what was wrong with me. I saw Richard because he was recommended to me, and really didn't expect too much, but I was pleasantly surprised... Even after the very first session I felt a lot better, and for the first time actually had hope, he actually understood me and knew what I was going through, as he specializes in this field... Now 6 months later and with a combination of counselling and hypnosis I am leading a normal life... I have Richard to thank for giving me back normality, and I now appreciate life every day. This was the best investment I have ever made, how can you put a price on quality of life, and would recommend her for anyone suffering from anxiety. Thank you Richard."

Nicola, Teddington

"Before starting my course of hypnotherapy, my life was being dominated by feelings of anguish because of my bird phobia. It'd been a big problem for me for most of my life and it was getting worse as the years wore on, till I decided enough was enough and went to see Richard about getting some help to overcome it. Now that the treatment is finished I feel so liberated and back in control of my life. The fear that had become part of my everyday life has now left me and been replaced with feelings of calm and confidence. I would urge anyone who's suffering from a phobia which affects your life to get this sort of treatment, I'm so grateful to Richard for giving me the chance to get rid of my fears and for my new found confidence."

Jane, St. Margaret's

"What I learned was invaluable – that although I couldn’t change external circumstances, I could change how I dealt with them. I learned to be more confident at my job and instead of putting in 200% because of fear, I put my best 100% into the job and started to feel better about myself and my performance."

Declan, Twickenham

"Although I was very hesitant to try this ‘therapy’ stuff at first (my wife made my first appointment for me), Richard made me feel comfortable and made me realise exactly what I could expect from the very first session."

Alan, Kensington