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“Stop Smoking - Just to say thank you so much for your brilliant help in stopping smoking after only 1 session. I have tried a number of times to stop smoking and was into a 20 a day habit for over 30 years. Just over an hour with you has changed my life for ever! On previous attempts to stop, I have been plagued by mouth ulcers and eventually started smoking again because I was so miserable not being able to eat. You told me about the ‘Body/Mind’ connection and have totally sorted that problem for me. It has been over 4 weeks now since I last had a cigarette. I have therefore saved over £146 so far. I have spent this money in two very productive ways; the first months membership of a new gym and a pampering session for me next Saturday morning. I can’t believe how easy it was with you Gary. I have had absolutely no nicotine substitutes whatsoever and no more than the odd craving for the first three days. I can’t recommend you highly enough and will certainly point friends and colleagues in your direction once they have decided to stop.” Yvonne Carruthers, Senior IS Technician, Edinburgh

"Phobia - spiders -  I was truly amazed that after one session with Gary I have been cured of my phobia which plagued me all my life. 41 years of living in fear.  I honestly didn't think I could be cured. After a session of gentle tapping on my hand and parts of my face, repeating phrases over and over again and breathing exercises I found my anxiety at the mere thought of a spider was dwindling. So much so that we went outside to find some spiders and I didn't give it a second thought. I found I could happily study them close up and after a little bit of gentle encouragement from Gary I allowed one to be put on my arm and I watched it walking on me. I felt no fear at all. I was amazed. Just to make sure I was still ok this morning I went into my garden and found some to study up close. I was still ok. I used to go into an absolute blind panic at the sight of one, my legs and hands were like jelly, I cried uncontrollably, broke out into a sweat, couldn't talk and hyperventilated. I would say to anyone who is thinking of seeing Gary or Dawn regarding their phobia to make the appointment as soon as possible. Living with a phobia is awful and it can take over your life as it did to me. I cannot thank Gary enough. Go on make that appointment - you know you can do it." Kay Callaghan, Office Worker, Edinburgh.

"Coaching - Since I've worked with Dawn, I have went from being rated number nine in Britain to being rated number one in Britain, third in europe and eleventh in the world. Also being the first Scottish boxer in 12 years to medal in the European championships. It can only get better with more help from Dawn." Fundo Mhura, British Boxer on his way to Olympics

"Coaching - I'd like to say thank you for all your help, both this year and at the end of last.  Much of my life has changed for the better - and many of the goals I drafted after our first conversation in December 2004 have been achieved, including a promotion at work, to take effect on 1 January!! I've just drafted a new set of goals for this coming year, and I'm sure I'll be using many of the tools you introduced me to in achieving those goals.  Particularly helpful was our last conversation, on the inner critic (by my right ear!!), who has largely vanished since then! I may catch up with you on one of the courses I notice you're running next year, but in the meantime, take care." LS, Student Nurse, Edinburgh

"Coaching - What can I say? Dawn takes you from an unresourceful state to a resourceful one which is very empowering. It has left me so intrigued about the process that I will be signing up for her practitioner's course. Don't ask me how it works - it just does!" EY, Finance Manager, Edinburgh

"Coaching - “The most empowering, focussing 2 hours of my life! Every time I think of my goals , I get this immense feeling of power. It was for me time very well spent - thoroughly enjoyed it.Your ability to make me flesh out what I really wanted to achieve and then to point me on the right path and send me off with such energy and focus towards my goal was immense.” OP, Manager, Edinburgh

"Coaching - I’m actually amazed at how productive the session has been in terms of the effect it has on my attitude to things.  I feel that I have a new direction, especially at work where I’ve forgotten some of my paranoid fears that have hampered me from setting goals that will allow me to progress (there’s a new role on a higher grade coming up and I feel that I have more confidence to go for it). I’m also getting on better with my husband, which is great.  Previously, I would have thought it was just a phase and expected things to get worse again, but I feel now that I am more conscious of how to keep the good pattern going.  What you said about my mood affecting the whole household is so right….The time planning sheet and goals sheet have been useful.  It’s helped me to balance the day-to-day humdrum against things that make me happy and that I want to achieve. Thanks for all your help." Anonymous, Edinburgh

"Coaching - I found working with Dawn a very rewarding experience. Not only did we explore and resolve issues that had been clouding my thinking for a great many years, we did it in a fun, forthright manner that was never less than to the point. In addition, the techniques we used were engaging and interesting, and the environment wonderfully supportive. I couldn't recommend her highly enough!" RFM, Actor, Edinburgh

"Coaching -Truly amazing and life-changing and things are only just getting better and better.  Seven years ago I decided I should hang up my boots,no more exams, no more horse event competitions.  Then last year someone suggested to me that it wasn't too late and before I knew it I was blowing the cobwebs away and had bought another horse.  Still feeling very wobbly about the jumping thing I found Dawn who opened up the doors to all the new possibilities that lie ahead and before I knew it I was confidently popping over fences up to 1m20 and enjoying it.  Gone were the butterflies and wobbly legs instead replaced by a fantastic, focussed CALM. I cannot speak highly enough of what Dawn did to bring about the changes that have taken place in my life since and am really excited about the changes that I don't know about yet." WOW! SM, Horse Trainer, Edinburgh

“Public Speaking - Interview Confidence - I can't reccommend brain-train highly enough.  I visited Dawn before making a presentation at an interview for a job I really wanted.  After some relaxation work and lots of energy field therapy, working on my low self-esteem, I felt re-energised and confident.  Just three short sessions gave me the boost I needed, thanks Dawn.  And of course, I got the job had a great time delivering the presentation!  Four months later I have just delivered a successful presentation (again I had a great time doing it) in front of over 200 people.  There were absolutely no butterflies in the lead up to the presentation which I can only put down to Dawn's techniques improving my self-confidence and having a long-term, lasting impact.  See, it really does work!!"!!!” - Ruth Crone, GOTM Project Manager, Scottish Sports Association Limited, Edinburgh

"Public Speaking - Interview Confidence - I booked to see Dawn after yet another run of unsuccessful interviews. My determination to proceed to the next step on the promotional ladder has meant that I have had to endure many interviews at each stage before I saw success. The feedback was always the same. I would  have to do something about my nerves. As I started yet again on the treadmill towards what was to be the final rung , having tried everything else I could think of, I found Dawn's details on her website and made an appointment.  Thanks to her and her combination of approaches my anxiety disappeared and I now have the new job I was after. Maybe it won't be the last after all !" – Anonymous, Head Mistress, Edinburgh

“Public Speaking - Confidence - Presentations are a huge part of my new job and I was finding it difficult to relax and take control of meetings. My confidence was getting lower and I went to see Dawn for help. She used various techiniques to get to the route of the problems as well as hypnotherapy. Some of my smaller mental blocks were permanently cured in 5 minutes! I took the therapy seriously and trusted Dawn's advice and within 2 sessions my confidence had improved and I had noticed a
huge difference at work!" KH, Designer, Edinburgh

“Public Speaking - Confidence - I approached brain-train because, as a young lecturer, I was seeking to develop self-confidence. I confess I was uncomfortable about the thought of hypnotherapy and sceptical about NLP. However the hypnotherapy was simply a feeling of deep relaxation, which I have never experienced before. It was extremely pleasurable and stress busting. NLP has given me more confidence in everyday life and helped me to feel in control when addressing large groups of students.” - Alistair Baker, Social Studies Lecturer, Napier University, Edinburgh

“Public Speaking - I left your office feeling very positive about life and my up and coming presentation. I listened to your tape several times before the day itself.  On the day, as the speakers before me were doing their presentations I kept pushing all the negative thoughts out of my head and imagined me enjoying the speech and getting a good response from my colleagues. When it came my turn, I must admit I was still nervous, but a different nervousness, not the tight grip in the stomach, shaking hands dry mouth but a more normal/excited nervousness. I did my presentation and it all went very well, I actually started to really enjoy it.  Someone said afterwards that I obviously enjoyed doing presentations! Thank you ever so much, all my friends think its amazing. You saved my job and my professional reputation.” JHAnon, Head of Sales and Marketing, Edinburgh

“Public Speaking - After being asked to speak to an audience of 70 at a Business Event I was honoured but petrified. brain-train was my first solution to this age-old fear of public speaking. Using a variety of therapies - NLP, TFT & hypnotherapy, Dawn put me at ease immediately with her no nonsense comforting approach. The whole session was brilliant, extremely relaxing & enjoyable. The speech was a great success & although I don't fully understand how it works & was sceptical, I'm now a complete convert & will definitely book Dawn again for further sessions whenever any 'heebie jeebies' set in - whatever the cause” - Sheila Hogan, IT Consultant, Edinburgh

"High Performance - Having experienced the tremendous turn around following my first session with Dawn Flockart. I returned, this time to improve my career prospects. As an actor one of the obstacle to getting work is auditioning. The hardest part of this process is doing your best performance at the first read of a script. Once again, with Dawn’s help, I am now buzzing with confidence and hitting the mark first time. I can only stress that the main thing you need is simply ‘the want’ to change and with Dawn's guidance the rest is easy!" Alton Milne, Actor/Writer, Scotland

"Positivity perspective - Dawn has changed my perspective, my outlook and my life. In all honesty, she is amazing!" Maria Falconer, Director,  Pilates People

"Confidence Building - Just wanted to write you a quick note to thank you for your help with building my self-confidence. I definitely saw and felt the improvement. I had a great time at the party last Saturday. I thoroughly enjoyed it, ended up talking with absolute strangers without a hint of worry, and danced with my friends without being self-conscious. Normally, I would cower in the corner while my friends danced because I'd be too aware that there were other people watching me. Apart from this, I've been more chatty with colleagues. I've been joining in the conversation and have even initiated conversation. I've been answering phone calls without stressing over it as well. I am a new woman, thanks to you! Okay, before I go overboard, I'll stop now. I'll continue with the tapping and with listening to the tape you made for me." A very happy, Emmily Rhodes, Writer, Edinburgh

"Confidence Building - I'd like to say a big thanks to you for all your excellent work. I can highly recommend you as you certainly made me feel good about myself again with your perceptive views and encouraging and uplifting 'life preservation' techniques as my self esteem was at a bit of a low. I first heard of you through a friend who had felt an instant benefit after her first visit. I was curious enough to make an appointment as I felt my life was in a bit of turmoil and I needed some help - all that thinking isn't good for me especially if it’s negative! You taught me how to refine my thought process and deal with my fears effectively so that I could feel in control of my emotions again. I felt I’d not only gained confidence but also a confidante and a good friend – THANK YOU!" Eileen Stevenson, IT Test Consultant, Edinburgh

"Confidence Building - My session with you  has made life less of a burden, things definitely feel lighter when you have tools that you can utilise when life starts to feel a little overwhelming. thank you!" Edith Young, Finance Manager, Edinburgh

"Confidence Building - I was finding myself constantly anxious and worrying about work and the future which was having a negative impact on my self-esteem and confidence. I attended Dawns sessions with an open mind but not quite knowing what to expect or whether Dawn could help. Having attended my first sessions within the first week I was finding changes in how I approached situations and what I was saying. Surprisingly I was able to make a positive contribution during team meetings instead of worrying I might say the wrong thing. After the third session I was no longer anxious which enabled meto feel more relaxed, confident and at peace with myself and happier as a result. A big ‘thank you’ to Dawn for her support and professional approach and making me feel at ease." - Roger Clark,Development Analyst, Royal Bank, Edinburgh

“Confidence Building - Dawn helped me see things from a new perspective.  She then helped to give me the confidence to make some important decisions in  my life and then to carry them through. Dawn also taught me some great skills to help me get over some past traumatic events in my life. Dawn's enthusiasm and energy rubs off in helping yourself.” - Ian McCullough, IT Professional, Edinburgh

“Confidence Buliding - After living with a very negative self image for as long as I can remember and often finding this quite debilitating, I was eager to try anything to help myself. I understood about the methods of TFT, NLP and hypnotherapy and believed it would help me in some way, but I would never have hoped for such a major improvement after only three treatments. My constant self-doubt and self-criticism have been erased from my thoughts completely. My confidence gets better daily. Thank you brain-train!” - Rebecca Frost, Top Colour Consultant & Stylist, Hari’s, London

"Mass Hypnosis Event at Ratho - I ran into Brain Train back in October 07 at the Ratho event to cure us of acrophobia....now as it happens I completed the course but havent been up anything high since. I am actually going back to Ratho tomorrow to complete the aerial assault course for a 2nd time as its coming up for 6mths & Im curious as to how I perceive heights now....Im taking a load of other scardey cats along so it should be fun! Anyhow obviously I went through the whole hypnotherapy/NLP in the lead up to stepping off into nothing.....on a completely different level something switched in my brain on walking out of Ratho that day & I dont know what. It seems far too much of a coincidence that what Im about to say next just so happened to coincide with meeting you guys.  I walked into Ratho that morning, having smoked about 8 cigarettes in the car park as dutch courage for the day - Id smoked about 15 a day for 15yrs - in the past had once or twice given up for a month or so but that was it....even standing waiting to do the assault course I was thinking that Id go straight out after for a ciggie to settle my nerves....I had NO intention or remote thoughts of giving it up as I was 'enjoying it'.....Upon leaving the centre that day I have never picked up another cigarette or even thought about lighting up/buying any/ WANTING any!! It wasnt remotely a conscious thought - it was only a few weeks later it dawned on me that I still hadnt wanted a ciggie that I counted back the days to realise it matched up with the Ratho date ..... I now consider myself to be a total non smoker as I just have lost all triggers that used to make me want a ciggie ... its like that habit never existed. SB, Edinburgh

Ive discussed this with many folk who all think theres something in it....you may or may not agree....the thing is I have a very addictive personality, get rather obsessive about things/go off in tangents easily etc - my brain never shuts up basically. Reading through your website today I discovered the NLP practice sessions you hold on the last Thursday of the month & really want to come along to the one this Thursday 27th March if thats ok. Something that day got through to my brain to switch off my habit/addiction/need for smoking....Im not sure which aspect of the various therapies you guys used it was but as Im fascinated with the logic & science behind NLP & found that the most interesting on the day at Ratho Im suspecting that was a part.....

Student Confidence Buliding - " Things are going well for me these days. I had a fantastic year in Canada; I totally clicked with the University, met some amazing people and felt really inspired by my courses and professors. After finishing the spring semester I spent the summer chilling out with my friends and working as a volunteer camp counselor at a local children's day camp. It wasn't easy settling back into life at Stirling after being away for a year, but I managed to get my head down and finish my studies. I achieved my goal of graduating with first class honours and that hasn't quite sunk in yet. I know I'm proud of myself, but I seem to be in this habit of finding a new goal to fixate on as soon as the last one is accomplished! It's odd to think just how much has happened in the last year, confidence soaring my path has changed -- thank you... " Anonymous student, Stirling

"Arachnaphobia - Having had very severe arachnophobia for over 34 years and having already tried hypnotherapy to no avail, I really didn’t believe anyone could help me. My phobia was taking over my life, and I was having full blown panic attacks, hyperventilating, hysteria, dizziness and tears etc on a regular basis. brain-train was recommended by a friend, after Dawn helped her conquer a life long fear of flying. I was amazed that after 20 minutes my phobia was gone. Since the session in December '04, I can now deal with a spider situation calmly, as Dawn has removed my ability to be scared of them." Alison Marshall, Sales Co-Coordinator, Fife

"Arachnaphobia - I would like to say a huge thank you for curing me of arachnaphobia. I had to wait and make sure it wasn't some magic that would just wear off Harry Potter style! It's really taken a while for it to sink in and to accept I really am not scared of spiders anymore. I was totally blown away the evening when I saw you, it only took about 15 minutes and I couldn't believe that you tapping and me then humming and counting could possible remove a phobia that has been there for as long as i can remember. All the times it has really caused me severe distress, I was unable to sleep in a room for at least a week if a spider had been seen there and not caught, i froze at the sight of them, even if just on the telly. I gave up watching Neighbours as a kid when an episode featured a really nasty one biting someone! My Mum took me to hypnotherapy when I was a teenager as the family usually had to deal with the screaming episodes until someone could kill the spider and remove it far away, but hypnotherapy didn't work. I saw my GP and they got me on a desensitisation course whereby I had to look at small pictures, then big ones, then move on to looking at small spiders from a safe distance etc. I improved mildly before the NHS cost cutting forced the treatment to stop. But still, it was a big issue to me - when I bought a flat, my main concern was that it wasn't one of those that attracts loads of spiders. So, when my best friend moved to Oz and I booked my flight to go see her, I was so worried the fear of spiders would ruin my holiday. Then I came along and had the session with you and I cannot believe the difference to my life. I am just not bothered by them, it's so strange, now I've joined the ranks of people who used to annoy me so much by not understanding how I could possibly be scared of such little things. I still don't like the look of them but the nightmares have totally stopped and the other week I knew it was over forever. Not only did I take my nephews into Butterfly World and actually stand next to the tarantula cages (last time I wouldn't even go into that room), when it came to the 'touching' session the centre runs for the kids, I watched in amazement as I let him put a tarantula on my hand and it walked across. I never ever thought I could possibly do this. I'm not at all worried about the Oz trip and what I might see out there, I can watch I'm a Celebrity and not freak out when the spider crawls across the screen at the start or someone has a load of spiders tipped on them in a cage, in fact, I could probably even do that now, though I don't think i'll bother....! I really can't thank you enough." - Kate Beachell, Voice Transformation Project Manager, IBM, Edinburgh

"Arachnaphobia - Just a quick e-mail to thank you so much for curing me of my spider phobia. I can't believe I actually touched a spider. Never in my 32 years have I been anywhere near one and never thought I ever would.   I have been scanning the garden for more and have felt no fear at all. I was actually intrigued by them and got so close I could see their bulging bodies with a line of white dots on the front.  Thanks again. I went to yourselves in total desperation and I'll be recommending you to others now." Lesley Windrass, Edinburgh

“Phobia – Toilets - I really enjoyed meeting you last week and really appreciate how much you helped me with my phobia. I’ve felt far more relaxed about things since meeting you and have no fear of my own toilet now which is great. I am not afraid of ‘nice white loos’, although I’m still a bit apprehensive about black cisterns and high cisterns. I have used loos with black cisterns since meeting you, which I couldn’t do before. I can’t believe the difference as I’m so less frightened. I’ve passed your details onto my nurse councilor and said I don’t need to go back after seeing you and I left her one of your leaflets. I’ve also passed your details to a few friends who should stop smoking! Anyway, I can’t believe what a difference you have made to my life – it’s simply amazing and I can’t thank you enough. Will be in touch again and let you know how it’s going – I’ve been listening to your tape and plan on doing some ‘tapping’ tonight re: black cisterns!!!” KM, Senior Co-ordinator, Edinburgh

“Phobia–Snakes - After many years of suffering a phobia of snakes, a friend recommended Dawn as she believe she may be able to help me,  It wasn't easy confronting my fear but I decided it was time to seek help.  After only one visit I have been shown techniques to cope with the fear that I have suffered with most of my life.  Three days after meeting with Dawn I visiting the reptile house at Edinburgh zoo.  This may seem a simple feat to some but only someone with a phobia will appreciate the gigantic step forward I have taken. Last weekend  we visited the butterfly farm as they have a larger collection of snakes than the zoo.  My husband jokingly commented this is obviously what we now do on a weekend. I highly recommend Dawn and cannot show my gratitude enough for the help she has given me.” Jan Roberts, Manager Edinburgh

"Phobia - Insects - Big thank you for helping me conquer my fear of insects that I have had for over 40 years.  After seeing you on the 14th June, I can now sit in the garden without jumping up and down for the first time in years and can stand still when anything flies around me.  I have also picked up a spider that was crawling up the wall (although it was tiny), I could not believe that I could do it and all my family are amazed.Thanks again for everything." Tricia McBurney, Administrator, Edinburgh

“Phobia - fear of dogs - I've been really scared of dogs ever since I was bitten by one when I was 5 (I'm now 16).  I would never go to visit anyone if I knew they had a dog and would avoid going to parks, beaches, any place they might be. if I saw one in the street, even on a lead I would cross over or go into a shop until it passed. I used to get panic attacks and feel like I was going to pass out. About 2 months ago, when I was coming home from school, a dog started barking at me and I ran. It started coming after me and chased me all the way home. After that I wouldn't leave the house on my own. My mum had to give me a lift to and from school and I would only go out if my mum took me or a friend was with me. My mum heard about Dawn from a lady at her work then phoned and booked a session. I was a bit nervous to start with but Dawn was great. After the treatment Dawn took me out for a walk to a local park. We passed 12 dogs! some were on leads and some were running about. I even patted 2 dogs! I feel much happier about going out on my own again.” Gillian Turner, Schoolgirl, Edinburgh

"Driving Test Nerves - I can't thank you enough for all of your help, I now have my own car and am driving all over the place everyday. Can't wait for the summer to start driving to visit places for me and not just for work..." Shona McLean, Housing Manager, Edinburgh

“Agoraphobia/Anxiety - Dawn was extremely professional and first and foremost was able to reassure me that the problem could be solved.  I was suffering from anxiety in all sorts of situations - she made me feel relaxed and gave me a new way to think about things as well as providing additional support with tapes I could listen to in order to reinforce the new ways of thinking. I would recommend her services to anyone suffereing similar problems”. DM, Recruitment Consultant, Glasgow

“Phobia, Dogs - I seem to be doing really well - I now don't put off walking on good routes hich happen to be used by dogs, and I feel a lot better when I see them, and haven't had any incidents. In fact, I went for a walk on a private beach on the west coast with a friend, and an unaccompanied labrador from the neighbourhood came and joined us, doing lots of falling back to smell things and then running at a thunderous gallop to catch up, which I did find fairly testing, but overall it was entirely manageable, and quite a good experience to remember as a sort of reference, as clearly all it was trying to do was join us for a run, not attack us! So no loose ends that I'm aware of.” CM, Writer, Edinburgh

"Phobia - I sought Dawn's help in 2004 as I'd a particularly strong phobia(hysterical sobbing, hyperventilating, fainting etc) about having an internal examination and it was by then absolutely crucial that I undergo gynea surgery plus subsequent ckeck-ups. I instantly felt safe with her confident, professional manner and was pinching myself at the end of just one session as I phoned to book myself in for the long-postponed exams and surgery which all went great! As a Psychotherapist & Hypnotherapist of 16 years myself, I've trained and worked with many therapists and can say wholeheartedly that Dawn is a truly an exceptional one in a class all of her own." Dee Buchan, Hypnotherapist, Aberdeen

"Phobia - Driving - driving is going brilliantly, I’m driving to work every day and nipping about everywhere, feel like I’ve got a totally new lease of life and its given me so much more independence! Haven’t braved the motorways yet, but working up to that one!" SC, Research Administrator, Edinburgh

Phobia - eating out - "Just to let you know my first meal out was a sucess!  I felt a wee bit anxious before I went in wondering if Toms work would work, but eating my meal there was no way I could have felt/wanted to be sick.  I need to work on relaxing a bit at the meal but from the phobia point of view its been a 100% sucess.  I've got a meal out later in the month so will keep at it until it feels totally normal. Thanks again and I will let you know how I go." MD, Student, Edinburgh

"Anorexia - I just wanted to let you know that my daughter has now gone back to University. She has been going from strength to strength since seeing you at the start of the year. I know she was a bit sceptical, but, after almost 5 years with an eating disorder, I can't think of another explanation - it's as if you have changed something in her mind that allowed her to 'get over it. Thank you." LM, Edinburgh

Phobia - Eating (Clinically diagnosed as Anorexia) - " Things are going well. We told the doctors last week that we didn't want to go back anymore, and they were a bit reluctant because they said they still though I had a bit of "anorexia" left inside me. So we came to the agreement that if I can get up to eight stone by the New Year, then I don't have to go back. So I suppose its quite good, because it gives me even more motivation to put on that last half a stone, and show them im not what they think I am, I'm just a girl who wants to be healthy - and that means getting to a healthy weight and eating lots of healthy foods! As far as my eating is going, everyone is really impressed! I'm eating lots of protein to build up some muscle, and still taking my shakes etc. Also, I've started adding healthy fats to my diet, which is something I wouldn't of even touched before. But the other day I was reading my dads magazine about muscle building, and it said you needed healthy fats, which I suppose I always knew, but I kind of thought it would be too hard to eat that sort of stuff. But its not! I set my mind to thinking it was right, and now its easy - so I'm putting olive oil on practically everything, eating oily fishes, even spoonfuls of peanut butter in my porridge! It's strange - because I actually had a dream where I was discussing adding some fat to my diet with you, and you were telling me it would be a really good idea. So I think that's kind of like my sub-conscious telling me it? And the exercise is going quite well too. I'm able to run for half an hour without stopping, and Dad and me are going out 2/3 a week (although have missed the last few times because of the weather and other reasons, but will be back out soon!) and also we are going to the gym to do some weights work. I've started dancing as well, and have got exams this weekend, which is a bit scary, because I only started learning dances last Sunday! But the teacher said I might aswell do them, because if not anything else, it will at least prepare me for them next year. Also, cant remember if I told you, but I spoke to Sally about the makeup artist courses. She was really helpful and suggested a good course, so am hopefully going to look into that a bit more. So I think that's about all that's new with me! What about you - any news? Well done the other week for the mass curing of fear of heights - that sounded amazing! Its funny how so many things can be fixed in such a short time, when these fears can take over someone's lives for ever. And it seems so silly once its over. Anyway, I'd better go as I'm late for dancing! Any NLP tricks to solve my lateness problems!? HF, 15 year old amazing young woman, Fife .

6 months later - Anyway, thought I'd email you to tell you some news! When I filled in my application form for the BUPA 5k run I did the other week, there was a question that said "Have you overcome any major obstacles to participate in this race?". So i thought, i guess i can say I've overcome pretty big obstacles! So I wrote a few lines about what had happened, and how NLP (and yourself!) helped me overcome it all. Anyway, it turns out that they were looking for somebody to pick as "Edinburgh's Healthy Hero". So i got an email a few days ago, saying I had made it down the bottom three, with a winner still to be picked. And today I came home to a phone call saying that I was the winner! So I will be getting a story printed in the evening news about how I've overcome everything, and I'll be getting my pictures done by a photographer tomorrow! Mum and Dad are really proud, and the phone has been ringing with other people saying congratulations aswell! HF, 16 year old even more amazing young woman, Fife .

"Weight loss - You are reading an email from the slimmer (still got a long way to go but not nearly as long as I have come), happier, fitter, mentally sharper Iain. I feel great. Last night I put on a pair of jeans, pulled the belt up to discover I am in the last hole! A simple occurrence but to me wonderful. It is 9 weeks since I had my first visit, I lost weight quickly to start with then a lot of bulk and now I appear to be back loosing weight. My shirts all fit me (my top button and tie are shut and up at the collar when I come home in the evening, not undone, slack and scruffy looking), I have had to dump trousers already as they are too big for me and best of all, people comment daily “you’ve lost weight’’. As far as eating is concerned your comment “connect, don’t eat unless you are hungry’’ crosses my mind several times a day and I believe in the principal. I am eating the same meals but with less volume and I am enjoying the food much more. I have not eaten a packet of crisps or a bar of chocolate since my first visit, although I feel how I imagine a reformed smoker must feel, one bit of chocolate and I could be away again, but when you think on your favourite bar of dairy milk or packet of Walkers cheese and onion as tripe, toe nails and fag ash then it does suppress the appetite somewhat! Dawn, the treatment works, it is not a diet or a fad eating program. I believe it is simply encouraging what is a natural instinct that has been corrupted by modern living to “re-program” again. At my second treatment my main worry was my beer consumption. Again sorted, I don’t think twice about ordering a soft drink and if I am socializing a couple of pints is enough then I go on the whisky and water. I also note that like my eating pace has slowed so has my drinking pace, no bad thing. To summarise my view Jane and I have been to see you twice about totally different things, my weight loss and Jane’s depression leading from a wrong house move. She is totally cured and I am convinced I am going to look great in my Speedo’s (I know, what a vision!) in July. Everyone is different but if your clients relax and trust you, by our experience, things will get better." - Iain Mitchell, Director, Grangemouth

"Weight loss - 6 months on... Jane and I were in town yesterday to kit me out for my holidays, I have lost loads of bulk and it’s great. Imagine, I bought clothes off the rack for the first time in years that fitted me, no alterations, wonderful. I have lost almost three stone and feel great. I am back at the Gym 4 times per week and have a new wardrobe! Fantastic. We are off on holiday on Saturday and I feel great, thank you very much for your help. You were correct, it has been easy." Iain Mitchell, Director, Grangemouth

Weight loss - "I am doing really well.  My eating habits have changed completely and I feel really good and positive about things.  I have lost 7 pounds in 5 weeks and I have bags of energy I am either walking or swimming each day and it is all so effortless.  I can't thank Tom enough and I feel sure this is going to work for me.  I am hoping to come along to the practice group night with a friend as she is thinking of using you also."  Kathleen McSherry, Edinburgh

"Weight Loss - I know that it was only 9 days ago that I came for my session and that the work I am doing now on my weight is for the long term goal of keeping my weight down, but I a so delighted with the immediate results that I walk around feeling secretly delighted with myself. I have lost 7lbs, by eating what I want, when I am hungry and eating mindfully, and this was with the background of PMS and the hormonal desire to over eat was strong sometimes. It is amazing, thank you, thank you, thank you. The other wonderful thing that is happening is that as a busy mother of two, I am at last taking 20mins a day for me to listen to the tape. I know that it doesn't sound like a lot of time, but I never found it for myself before. I am thoroughly enjoying the relaxation and "me time" that I get from the tape. The other bonus, that I am nervous about shouting from the roof tops about is that my psoriasis is clearing up - and to be honest I have not focussed on it that much. I have probably only completed my tapping routine on that twice. However I do plan to find the time each day to address this too. Thank you." EM, Edinburgh

"Weight Loss - Following the successful spider phobia treatment, I decided to do something about my weight. I booked a course of 3 sessions with brain-train and since the last session at the end of March '05 I am delighted to say that I am now losing around ½ stone a month, without dieting. The sessions really do change lives, and I can’t recommend it highly enough." Alison Marshall, Sales Co-Coordinator, Fife

"Weight Loss & Alcohol - It was a really good test being away on holiday as my confidence is obviously much better than before (I didn't need to tank up on booze beforehand) - whilst I did drink a fair bit, it was steady and I didn't have blackouts like before. The best thing was I had 3 attractive guys come up to me on different nights to chat me up! That hasn't happened in a very long time! I ate very little while I was away - only eating when I was hungry! I lost 7lbs in 10 days so my weight is now below the 13stone threshold (I've not been that low for about 6 years!). I've lost 5.5 inches off my waist and 4.5 inches off my chest! I can now see myself having a flat tummy for the first time ever in my adult life!!!! I've some way to go but it's all within my competence and power! Anonymous, Edinburgh

“Stop Smoking - I decided to give Brain Train a go at giving up smoking as everything else I tried had failed in one way or another, I had even tried hypnotherapy elsewhere but the effects although good were not enough to stop me long term. However, with the NLP techniques that Dawn has taught me and with the actual hypnotherapy that she has performed I have stopped for good, I have even been to the pub on several occasions and not had the urge to smoke. Thank you for your help and I can thourghly recommend you to anyone who wants to stop but just needs a little help. Matthew Evans, Edinburgh

“Stop Smoking - I would just like to say a very big thank you for helping me quit smoking (25 June 07) after 30+ years as a smoker.  I can't believe how the hypnosis  worked but, hey, I have never even craved a cigarette since.  I will admit to being bad tempered for no real reason and out of nowhere!! But through a bit of pampering and relaxation I have sorted that out now, much to my partner's relief!! It was a very small price to pay I would think, even though I was embarrassed about shouting  at every opportunity when something went wrong!! Believe  me life threw every test at me I think, my Paypal account was broken into the night you hypnotised me, had to cancel bank accounts etc, two days later phone call telling me my mum had tripped and smashed her hip at work!! Had to take hols and go up north to help her in hospital and that turned into a complete disaster!!  Won't go into detail but it was really trying, but even though friends boyfriend was smoking roll ups in flat I have never had the urge t do it thank god??!!  Life threw every possible obstacle in my way it felt, but I came through it thank god!  I loved the fact I could go in extreme situations when I felt really nasty or down and listen to your session on my I-pod, it still puts me to sleep at the relaxing my body part!!!   I can never thank you enough for making stopping smoking so easy, because believe me from past experience I know it's not!! I went to my first body attack class last night at the Commonwealth pool and felt brilliant!!  I'm going on Sat morning to a step class, thanks for giving me a new lease of life!!  Please feel free to use my e-mail as a testimony as I am over the moon with my results, but I may add that I was really ready to stop smoking after 33years!!  I have never felt so good now!" Carole Anderson, Edinburgh

“Stop Smoking - Not only have I stopped smoking, I am also sleeping much better, (no more waking at 3am or 4am in the morning) can't get over how effective the session has been. It is like you totally erased the bit of my head that is linked in with cigarettes. Even when I was all upset and didn't know what to do with myself it never occured to me that smoking would help (I know it wouldn't, but that never stopped me before). Thanks, I now feel great." Deborah Cameron, Artist, Edinburgh

“Stop Smoking - I didn't think I stood a chance of ever stopping smoking !  I am a fairly young guy and had been smoking for approximately 10 years, initially it had only been 1 or 2 a day but had developed into a 25-30 a day habit for the last 5-7 years.  I was really starting to feel my health deteriorate, breaths getting wheezy, severe lack of energy and stamina - not to mention spending over £200 a month on cigarettes.  I was sick of it ......... but this wasn't the first time, I had tried on numerous occasions before through will power, patches and inhaler but had not even lasted thru a whole day without a cigarette !   I knew that hypnotherapy could and looked like my only chance and was nervous about trying it in case I didn't manage to stop.  I started searching the web and came across brain-train and very much liked what I read.  I called right away and booked my appointment.  I saw Dawn a few days later and felt very positive upon meeting her.  The whole session was very relaxing and informative.  I came out feeling very strange, I knew deep down I was and ex-smoker and felt like a non-smoker almost immediately.  Don't get me wrong the first few days were difficult and challenging but I never felt like I would fail.   After 2 days I was in the pub with several friends all smoking and I wasn't even interested. I'm now 6 months on feeling on top of the world, breathing perfectly, playing sports 5 times a week, lost weight (not gained it) and feel like I will never pick up another cigarette again.” Sean Seymour. General Manager, Edinburgh.

"Stop Smoking - Had tried to give up the evil weed many times in the past and failed miserably each time. Getting older now and had developed a cough, knew it was time to stop. I'm not sure how you did it but since my session with you I consider myself a non-smoker. In fact, I don't really care how you did it! Am feeling healthier, wealthier and wiser - many thanks!" - Fiona Harkness, Nurse, Edinburgh

"Stop Smoking - After one session, I stopped smoking. What is even better is that I have no desire to smoke.  I feel like a non smoker rather than a ex-smoker."- Morag Jack, Edinburgh

"Stop Smoking - I went to see Dawn exactly three months ago. I had set a date and felt determined to stop smoking but not really convinced that it would be possible after so many years. I really saw myself as a smoker. Myself and my colleague always joked 'we're journalists and we were born to smoke'. I had one session with Dawn and have never smoked since. I had no withdrawal symptoms and no desire to smoke. It just does not sound feasible but is completely true, not just for me but for my colleague and a close friend who went the following month. Twenty a day for the best part of twenty years. It seems so daft when I think back. I am completely delighted. Not smoking really makes life easier." Celine Sinclair, Journalist, Edinburgh

"Insomnia - I had been suffering from insomnia for several years and with each passing year the insomnia got worse. In a final attempt to try and cure the insomnia I found Dawn Flockart form Paul McKenna’s web site. I met Dawn and began the two-hour session. Within this time Dawn taught me simple NLP techniques as well as explaining how habits can be changed; in the final 20 mins Dawn hypnotised me. Expecting to need further sessions Dawn assured me that one session would be enough. I left hesitant and unsure if my insomnia had been cured. Well, all I can say is that I’ve never looked back. I am now enjoying a good night’s sleep with no problems. No one is more surprise than me. Once you learn how habits are formed and can be broken, all you need is the desire to change them. Alton Milne, Actor/Writer, Scotland

“Long-standing problems - I'm grateful to Dawn for helping me to deal with some long-standing problems in a way that got to work immediately. Her mind-body combination of approaches made very good sense and got directly to the issues. She was reassuringly confident, straightforward and caring.”  FB, Writer, Edinburgh

"Relationship stress - I can not thank you enough for all your help last Monday I left a changed person. Since I saw you I have been able to go out and enjoy myself more with my friends and have been able to face Paul and Jane and no longer feel hurt or jealous instead. I now feel like a winner and cannot wait to go out and enjoy the summer. I am now able to look back at all my memories with Jamie and smile instead of cry and I am able to look forward and have begun to like new people and no longer feel like I am cheating. I have listened to my tape every night and have noticed that everyday I find the need to use the tapping technique less and less. I really enjoyed meeting you last week and appreciated your help so much!" MG, Student, Edinburgh

“Stress - I felt that a weight had been lifted from my shoulders.  I could think more clearly and the techniques I was shown have helped me to reduce anxiety and to regain my confidence.” MO, Director, Edinburgh

“Stress - I found myself considering alternative therapies when conventional therapy wasn't working for me. I met someone who was involved in NLP and this prompted me to seek out a local practitioner and give it a go. I was sceptical at first. Dawn is a very approachable and confident professional who takes time to understand the challenges you have and devise a blend of therapies which DO work. The blend of NLP and Hypnosis really made a difference (in only 2 sessions) to my life in many ways. I am more aware of filtering out things that don't matter and Dawn has trained me to use techniques whenever I need to use them - something you don't always get from other practitioners”. A Smith, Teacher, Dunfermline

“Stress - Just had to e-mail you to tell you how great I feel today after our session last night.  I have so much energy that at lunch time I'm dragging my poor workmate for a brisk walk up Carlton Hill and last night I had the best sleep ever.  I also used to get quite a bit of pain some times in certain ways I put my left foot down when walking in my heel but I've been buzzing about all morning and no pain at all. And as for my positivity - you just would not believe.  You really are a great person and I'm so glad I have met you Dawn.” - Suzanne Brash, Secretary, Edinburgh Council

“Stress - With many hours spent in front of a PC and continual demands of modern day living and working, Dawn approached my neck pain and the ‘suitcase’ of stress I carry round by opening my mind to this new form of therapy. Whilst initially alleviating my neck pain and stress through TFT & Hypnotherapy brain-train's approach of not just fixing what is wrong now but helping to establish the cause, ensures that I take away a long term solution from the session - the results of which I will be forever grateful for.” - Louise Murphy, Head of Supply Chain Systems, Harper Collins Publishing, Glasgow

“Stress - Very much a sceptic of the "hippy dippy" stuff, this has changed my mind. In a position where I am about to leave work and set up business on my own I thought there was very little that could be done to relieve what was inevitable stress. WRONG! The Hypnotherapy could only be compared to a deep meditation, with me in full control. Through brain-train I could physically feel my stress levels reducing. The added benefits of TFT and NLP made it a unique experience.” - Fiona Purves, Director, Defacto FD, Edinburgh

“Stress - As someone who has a stressful occupation, involving long periods of concentration, I find that by the end of the day my shoulders are very tense and I am physically and mentally exhausted. y using TFT, NLP and Hypnotherapy, brain-train enabled me to release all the built up tension, relieve the aches and pains and let me relax fully. As my levels of stress diminished I enjoyed a refreshing nights sleep ready to face the challenges of the next day.” - Sandra Leyden, Dental Hygienist, North Queensferry

"Stress, Anxiety, Depression - I felt tremendous after the third session yesterday.  The NLP & TFT combined with the Reiki gave me such a surge of energy that I was still tidying up my flat at 1.30 this morning!  And I didn’t sleep in.  I was awake at 6.30 this morning, full of vitality! I wanted to tell you how much I feel I have progressed since first coming to see you, suffering from stress, anxiety and depression following the break-up of my marriage.  I really feel I have left the past behind me now and can now get on with the rest of my life.  I have gained in confidence and feel a much stronger, self-assured person ready to face the future with optimism.  Thank you so much for all your help Dawn". Fiona Maxwell, Scottish Tour Guide, Edinburgh

"Fear/Anxiety/Confidence - I was amazed that I could clear up the problems of a life time in only two sessions with Dawn. Truly remarkable. I understand now that changes can be made in a heart-beat. More amazing is that it seems to have rewired my brain so much so that I'm finding it hard to remember exactly what was the problem in the first place. " JL, Nurse, Edinburgh

"Fear/Anxiety/Confidence - Following a highly stressful and confrontational job, which seriously damaged my health, I had lost all confidence in myself and the way I dealt with others. I would experience panic-attack type symptoms when having to make my views known or resolve a difficulty. One session with Dawn, and two weeks of listening to the self-help tape she produced for me, and amazing things are happening. Without any conscious thought, I am interacting with people much more easily, and I am not getting butterflies every time the phone rings or the post comes through the door. The session has made me appreciate my own abilities and given me confidence to get on with life. I feel positive and happy for the first time in so long. If you can relate to my story, I recommend NLP”. IM, Freelance Writer, Edinburgh

“Anxiety/confidence - having lived with feeling constantly anxious and worried about things for far too long, I decided to try something different after seeing a programme about hypnotherapy on TV. Optimistic but initially a bit unsure about how effective it and the other techniques Dawn uses could really be, I was amazed with the results after my very first session. We worked on my confidence as well as other areas I felt would benefit from some attention and I'm so glad I made the decision to go and see Dawn.  If you're reading this you're probably thinking of giving this kind of treatment a go - my advice would be absolutely don't hesitate, you've nothing to lose but a huge amount to gain.” - BM, Programmer, Edinburgh

"Anxiety/Panic Attack - I've always been quite a happy and relaxed person so it was quite a shock when sitting in my final exam before christmas I started to panic, my heart was pounding and my hands were shaking, I thought I as having a heart attack! - the thing was the exam was not scary, I knew what I was going to write but I could hardly write because my hands were shaking so much.  After that I felt really strange and was always waiting for it to happen again and dreading certain situations in case it happened again.  It was all I could think about and I found it difficult to think about anything else, I longed to be thinking about little stupid things again!  I went to my GP's surgery in Feb but couldn't get an appointment for 2 weeks but I'd just had enough of feeling like this. So that afternoon I looked on the internet for relaxation classes and came accross Dawn's website and telephoned and managed to get an appointment that night as there was a cancellation.  After the first session I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders and was quite looking forward to seeing how I would feel in certain situations.  After my second session I felt even more relaxed and now I still sometimes get panicky thoughts but Dawn has taught me how to relax, let go of that thought and think about something else.  I feel much more relaxed and happy and am so so glad that i did something about it so iIcan get on and enjoy living my life." Carla Danczyszak, Law Student, Edinburgh

“Fear/Anxiety - I made an appointment with Dawn to see if she could help me overcome my anxiety. I was sceptical but my anxiety was keeping me back so much that I thought it was worth a try. I’m certainly more relaxed now than I was and I look forward to listening to my hypnotherapy tapes on a daily basis. After two sessions with Dawn I left my job, made plans for my new business and am currently in the process of setting it up. Not only am I more relaxed, I am much more focused on achieving my goals (and have even achieved some of them already!)” KM, Career Consultant, Edinburgh

“Fear/Anxiety - Dawn's sessions have given me the opportunity to take control of and change my life. I went to Dawn for help in changing outdated behaviour patterns and releasing old fears and anxieties. The sessions themselves were fantastic - using techniques like NLP, Thought Field Therapy and Tapping techniques, I felt an instant release from anxieties that have been holding me back. Dawn's humour, positivity and total conviction in her methods leave you feeling inspired. I have also been suprised at the long term benefits of the hypnotherapy she practices. After using the tailor made tapes for a while I am constantly amazed at how I now make positive decisions in situations where my old fears would have taken over. Her sessions have also fuelled and supported my creative work. The overall effect - FREEDOM.” - Tracey Emerson, Arts worker and Writer, Edinburgh