Gill Stevenson

Having trained in biology and toxicology and teacher training in secondary science many moons ago,  I spent 25 years in the corporate world of the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries project managing multi-discipline, multi-national teams; liaising with healthcare professionals, patient groups and commissioners Internationally, to understand unmet need and drive development of innovative products and services.

I have worked in the long term care sector and have a unique insight into how to enable residents both physically and mentally. In the early 2000's I managed a PAMS team (Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, Speach & Language therapists and Dieticians) for 123 care homes in the UK with a focus on optimising health and well-being and set up a 28 bed step down stroke rehabilitation unit.

I then moved into interim management and business coaching for SMEs through my company, Partners4Growth, promoting the development of Intelligent Teams and positive cultures as well as adding to my training with a Master Practitioner in NLP and Hypnosis.

In 2015 I took a sabbatical to care for my aging disabled parents and concurrenty undertook CPD courses in neuroscience, psychology and mind/body work with a focus on anxiety and stress reduction and trauma related emotional overwhelm. In 2023 I trained as a Havening Techniques Practitioner to specialise in Trauma and updated my Hypnosis training for working with people with PTSD and cPTSD.

I now work with people suffering with these often debilitating brain based states and have extended my training into post trauma pain reduction and Humanitarian Havening. I work with the majority of my clients through the magic of Zoom, although am always happy to provide support and training in person.

I know that burnout through hightened fear responses and triggered trauma responses are treatable and healable and do not require years of therapeutic input to enable clients to re-establish joyful, fulfilled lives. PTSD and cPTSD are treatable and military personnel, veterans, first responders and clinical workers can benefit from access to certified trauma practitioners.

I believe that introducing simple Havening and NLP Techniques into the classroom can enable children to navigate their World in a way that reduces anxiety and fear and allows them to learn, and enjoy their growing up. And that introducing Havening and NLP into teacher training can enable teachers to create a more productive environment for their learners and a calmer environment for their own well-being.

I am 'into' continuous learning and spreading the word that complementary or alternate approaches to traditional medical models can be an amazing support to the healthcare system and the education system where so many young people are 'labelled' before interventions for anxiety reduction are fully implemented (or even started).

I love discussion, learning, teaching and mentoring as well as music (I play the saxophone in the Sax Bandits! and a more traditional group), singing, playing swing on the clarinet, travel and understanding other peoples perspectives, leading my wonderful 'ladies of a certain age' for their Walking Netball session and basically living life in this complex and wonderful world we have the priviledge to inhabit! AND helping others to find their joy and fulfillment too!

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