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Birkdale Hypnotherapy & SFTA Hypnotherapy Training
Helping you cope with life’s anxieties
Hypnotherapy can help you with:

Catherine Eland
AHD, DSFH, SF Sup (Hyp), MNCH (Acc), CNHC Reg, DCR (R)
Hello, my name is Cathy,
I am a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist at Birkdale Hypnotherapy.
Experienced Hypnotherapist
Since 2012, I’ve been practising as a Clinical Solution Focused Hypnotherapist. I hold a Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy. My dedication to the field has also led me to attain the prestigious Advanced Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (AHD). My practice in Birkdale, Southport, has afforded me the opportunity to work with clients from diverse backgrounds, resulting in a thriving and fulfilling professional journey.
Catherine as a role of Founder of SFTA and NCH Supervisor
I am a Clinical Hypnotherapist, and I also serve as a supervisor for the NCH (National Council for Hypnotherapy). In addition to my practice, I have the privilege of being the Founder of SFTA Hypnotherapy Training. Across the United Kingdom, our network of schools is dedicated to providing innovative and engaging hypnosis training.
For comprehensive information on our SFTA hypnotherapy Training Courses, I invite you to explore the training section on our website www.sfta.co.uk. There, you will find detailed insights into our training syllabus. My commitment is not just to educate but to nurture my students’ skills as empathetic practitioners.
Face to face and online therapy
I offer a choice of therapy face to face or online. With ever growing numbers of clients needing help, online therapy offers a convenient and effective alternative.
Testimonials
ANXIETY
Beverley
PANIC
I am Solution Focused Hypnotherapist and qualified at CPHT Liverpool so I can recommend Cathy with complete confidence.
I have also greatly benefited from Solution Focused Hypnotherapy from Cathy as a client.
Cathy is a brilliant therapist and tutor. She is also an amazing person.
I cannot recommend Birkdale Hypnotherapy highly enough.
Cathy is amazing! She instantly put me at ease with her warmth and humour. After a couple of sessions I noticed a huge difference in how I was handling situations which had previously been a problem for me. Together, we’ve managed to get rid of a long term panic and anxiety issue, which has changed my life. And most of that was achieved lying down with my eyes closed, feeling super relaxed. Can’t thank Cathy enough!
Joe
DEPRESSION
I came to Cathy with anxiety and depression. I had no knowledge or experience of hypnotherapy, and which hypnotherapist to go to was very much a shot in the dark for me. I was very, very fortunate to choose Cathy. It was immediately clear that she is very well qualified in her field, but I subsequently discovered that she is also very well versed in the latest research and willing to employ new techniques that may benefit her clients. She also proved to be very friendly and personable, which made her an exceptionally easy person to talk to. As a result, right from the very outset she was able to settle me down and explain to me very clearly what the sessions were all about and what they would achieve. With this understanding I found it very easy to relax and get the most from the time I spent with her. She explained what could be quite complex concepts in simple terms, without ever talking down to me. I cannot fault her on any level – the practice room is immaculate and very calming, she herself is very welcoming and good at helping people to relax, and her knowledge of her chosen field is extremely impressive. She stands out because of that knowledge and also because she has the perfect personality to make the best use of it when dealing with her clients. I have no hesitation in saying that the improvements I have seen in myself have come about as a direct result of my sessions with her, and I would recommend her to anyone who has problems with depression and/or anxiety.
Susan
STOPPING SMOKING
I saw Cathy to help me stop my 23-year smoking habit and have been amazed at the results! Since she treated me I have not been tempted once to have a cigarette, nor have I had any of the horrendous cravings that I was plagued with during previous attempts at quitting. It’s absolutely fantastic! My mood hasn’t been anywhere near as bad as it has been upon previously trying to stop (my husband will testify to this!) and the slight mood swings I did have initially only lasted a day or so. I also find that I actually have to stop and count the weeks since my last smoke – I totally lose track – whereas before I was counting the hours, days and weeks. I found Cathy to be extremely understanding and patient throughout our session and very thorough in her explanations, without being at all condescending or judgemental. I am so grateful to Cathy for helping me to quit a habit that I have been trying to break for many years now and I would highly recommend her to anybody who wants to stop smoking, but needs that helping hand. Thank you so much, Cathy – you are literally a life-changer!
Tamara
PHOBIAS
I have had a terrible phobia of heights all my life, I am now 63! Cathy was recommended to me to help. I had 4 sessions with her and then went on holiday. I had to go in a panoramic lift, up a mountain and finally on the highest cable car I have ever seen. I can honestly say that the hypnotherapy enabled me to do all these things , perhaps not with no concern, but certainly without the crippling fear I would have felt . I cannot recommend Cathy highly enough. The therapy was so enjoyable too, relaxing and invigorating at the same time. Thanks Cathy!
Anne
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
After trying numerous diets, medication, slimming clubs and dietitians with no effect, except for me to have an overwhelming cycle of guilt feelings, failure and with an eating habit that I felt was total out of control. It was with trepidation and apprehension and a little dash of desperation, I made an appointment to see Cathy.
From the moment I met her I felt valued as a person in a non-judgmental way. Her positiveness gave me feelings of hope for the future and a belief that i could change.
After the first couple of session nothing appeared to change. I was following her program and attending sessions. I cant say when things started to change or why but they did in a big way.
over the last few weeks I have lost over 30lbs in weight and lost over 4 inches from my waist but I have not been on a restrictive diet, counting calories or feeling hungry. I was just eating healthy and feeling happier with my life.
But it not just the weight loss, it is the other changes in me that have been surprising. I now go to the gym 3 or 4 times a week and really enjoying going. My sleep has improved considerably, I am more positive in my out look, my work energy as improved dramatically and I feel more confident in myself.
I don’t know what the future will hold and will take it own course but for now I could not be happier and that is down to Cathy and her treatment.
I would highly recommend Cathy and this form treatment. Going to see Cathy was one of the best decisions I have ever made.
Thank you Cathy for all your advice and support you have been a star.********
Trevor