Therapy Natters

Evolve To Thrive

Fiona Biddle

Qualifications:

  • BSc in Computing from Loughborough University
  • MSc in Medical and Health Sciences from Sheffield University
  • Diploma in Counselling from Exeter College
  • Certified Professional Coach, International Institute of Coaching (USA)
  • Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma from the National Council for Hypnotherapy and NCFE
  • CertHypSup, Certificate in Hypnotherapeutic Supervision from the National Council for Hypnotherapy and NCFE
  • HypnoBirthing Practitioner Certification from the HypnoBirthing Institute
  • Advanced Diploma in Hypno-psychotherapy from the National College of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy
  • European Certificate in Clinical Hypno-Psychotherapy
  • European Certificate in Psychotherapy
  • EMDR parts 1-4
  • Diploma in Individuals’ Couples' and Corporate Mindfulness-based Therapies and Mentoring, National College of Clinical Mindfulness (Formally ELK National College for Integrated Group Practice Healthcare)
  • Certificate in Ericksonian Hypno-Psychotherapy from the National College of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy)

Career highlights:
  • Co-created the NCH/NCFE validated Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma (now Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma) while Executive Director of the National Council for Hypnotherapy, 2002
  • Received the Chair’s Award from the National Council for Hypnotherapy, 2004
  • Chair of the National Council for Hypnotherapy, 2006-2008
  • Received the International Visionary Award from the National Guild of Hypnotists (USA), 2007
  • Inducted into the Order of Braid (NGH) 2007
  • Managing Director of the National College of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy, 2007-2020
  • Trustee of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy, 2010-2012
  • Chair of the Education, Training and Practice Committee of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy, 2014-2020
  • Member of the UKCP Executive Committee, 2014-2023
  • Awarded Honorary Fellowship of UKCP, 2016
  • One of the two representatives from UKCP to the SCoPEd project:  a framework that sets out the core training requirements and practice standards for counsellors and psychotherapists working with adult clients. 2015-current

Co-author of:
  • Building a Successful and Ethical Therapy Practice
  • Motivational Hypnotism
  • Hypnotic Coaching
  • Being Active: a guide for hypnotherapy weight control clients
  • Contributing author to “Consumer Guide to Hypnotism”.

Reviews

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I really like this podcast. It is such a delight listening to Richard and Fiona, you always make me laugh and the accessibility provided by the ‘submit a question’ function already creates a sense of community and care; also has already made me feel less alone. P.s I play these episodes before I sleep and finish my day with their kind words and wisdom. Perfect.

-Yasoora133

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One of my absolute favourites!
I love this podcast so much and genuinely am happy when I realise it’s Wednesday and time for a new one! I am fascinated by all the topics and love how Richard and Fiona go about discussing them. I either listen in the car or when my 1 year old is having a nap which is always a nice break and I really take great comfort from so much of it. Thank you both and keep doing your amazing work!

-Holly Sharpe

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Great combination
I’ve listened to Richard before and enjoyed his podcast but I have to say it’s better with both him and Fiona together. She’s very logical and grounded, it gives a good balance.

-KathrynUkListener

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Fab.
Perfect balance of technical jargon and everyday understanding which makes you feel like you understand the content on a deeper level. The hosts are likeable and friendly and don’t take themselves too seriously so they don’t feel like boffins! Give it a go.

-HVBillings

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About us

Fiona and Richard are Hypno-Psychotherapists from the UK.

Both are successful authors and work in private practice.

Useful Resources

In a Crisis?
Emergency Helpful Organisations:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
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