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recommended reading

I have included a list of books that I feel are both informative and inspiring for anyone interested in or indeed studying Hypnotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), NLP, Counselling, Life Coaching, Massage or Aromatherapy.

Colas. E., Just Checking. Pocket Books, 2000.

An honest, appealing and amusing account of a young woman struggling to with life and OCD.

Greenberger D., 1995, Mind Over Mood. Guildford Press, 1995.

This book was written to help people suffering from depression, anxiety, anger, guilt and shame. It is a clear, concise guide that shows readers how the proven principles of cognitive therapy can improve their lives.

Goldberg. L.,Massage and Aromatherapy. Stanley Thornes, 2001.

A practical approach for NVQ Level 3.

Looker. T.,Stress. Hodder Headline 1997.

This book is a step by step practical guide on managing stress yourself.

MacDonald G.,Alexander Technique. Harper Collins, 2002.

A comprehensive and authorative guide to the background, benefits and beauty of the Alexander Technique.

McKenna. P.,Change your Life in 7 Days. Bantam Press, 2004

The book that most simply explains the theory of NLP and combines it with some easy yet very powerful personal development techniques.

Melville. J.,Phobias and Obsessions. Optima, 1991.

This book will reassure people experiencing phobias that they are not isolated by their fears and will help to show how different phobias and obsessions can be treated.

Neenan. M., Cognitive Therapy 100 Key Points. Routledge 2006.

This book is aimed at psychotherapists and counsellors, both in training and in practice, to ensure that they are entirely familiar with the key features of cognitive therapy.

O’Connor. J, NLP Workbook. Thorsons, 2001.

This a complete guide to NLP and includes – The principles of NLP, all of the basic NLP techniques and a guide to what techniques to use where.

Ousby. W., The Theory and Practice of Hypnotism. Thornsons, 1990.

This classic guide makes the techniques – and the enormous benefits – of hypnosis and self hypnosis available to everyone.

Price. S.,Practical Aromatherapy. Thorsons, 1999.

This book is an extremely useful reference guide to the layperson and also the more experienced practitioner. A sound introduction to the subject.

Roet B., Understanding Hypnosis. Piatkus, 2000.                                       

This book clearly explains what hypnosis is, what to expect when you visit an hypnotherapist, how to use self hypnosis and one theory of how the mind and subconscious works.

Sivanda Yoga Vedantra Centre. Yoga Mind and Body. Dorling Kindersley, 2008. 

This book will bring confidence to absolute beginners and encouragement to more experienced Yoga students.

Westwood. C., Aromatherapy – A guide for home use. Amberwood, 1991.

An introductory guide to the general public. It provides an easy to use reference section of essential oils, their applications, for conditions commonly encountered.

Worwood V., The Fragrant Pharmacy. MacMillan, 1990.

An extensive home and health care guide to aromatherapy and essential oils.

Waxman D., Medical and Dental Hypnosis. Tindall, 1998.

The Hypnotherapists bible. Twenty six chapters divided in to four parts: The History, Nature and Techniques of Hypnosis; Some Phenomena of Hypnosis and the Use of Advanced Techniques; The Clinical Application of Hypnosis.