About Helena
An important part of the success of any work you do with a coach is that you trust them, and can relax in their company. It helps to know a little about who you’re talking to, so here’s Helen’s story about her evolution from accountant to Mind Coach and more.
I think your mind is absolutely amazing. And when you have the tools to change thoughts, feelings, and habits you have a new superpower.
The favourite expression at the Mindshift is ‘weird – good weird, but weird’.
The change in people who have worked with me is something I love to observe. I see a big difference in their body language, and they start smiling with a sparkle in their eyes. They leave my sessions with new energy and enthusiasm, which is great to see and feel.
So, how did I get to this point?
Many moons ago I started my career as a travel agent (well before the internet!). After a few years, I trained as an accountant which was a bit odd as I never wanted to work in an office. What I enjoyed about it was learning new things all the time, meeting all the different clients, and finding out about them and their businesses.
After qualifying, I had various roles helping businesses develop strategies and plan to enhance or grow business. I was also responsible for training and coaching newbies for my employer.
This led to another change of direction. I moved to a training company where I provided business training and coaching. Apart from the technical aspects of the courses, I was supporting people who felt stressed, anxious, and overwhelmed with their studies, so they could ace their professional exams and enhance their careers.
Discovering the Benefits of Hypnosis
Many, many years ago, I noticed an advert for hypnotherapy and had a look at the long list of things they can help people with. Confidence, inner critic, and anxious feelings – are just a few that stood out for me. I carried the advert around for about 6 months before I plucked up the courage to go and see them. The only thing I’d seen was stage hypnotists and had visions of clucking like a chicken or barking like a dog.
The first question I asked was: “can you make me murder someone for you?” Yes, a little on the dramatic side! But it was a concern I had. The answer was a definite no – the client is in control of themselves at all times. I signed up, loved the sessions, and always came away feeling happy and calm. I began to notice the positive changes in me. That started a fascination with how the mind works, and I began reading many articles and books on the subject.
I started a training course for hypnotherapy after meeting a trainer whilst networking. They were running a ‘Hypno taster day’, so I booked onto it and had such great fun that I signed up for the full course. I have done many other courses since then to extend my knowledge and skills in Hypnosis, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), parts therapy, personal and business coaching, hypnotherapy and Control. What I have learned, I have adapted to help my clients to enjoy rapid transformations.
