CHRISTIAN DUNHAM DHP HPD MNCH (Reg.) AfSFH ECBS
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy
& Bowen Therapist
I am a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Bowen Therapist, recently relocated from the UK, now based in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Queensland, Australia. I also treat hypnotherapy clients around the world via WhatsApp.
Christian Dunham
I gained my Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy at the renowned Clifton Practice in Bristol, UK. I also hold the nationally accredited Hypnotherapy Practitioners Diploma – the ‘Gold Standard’ in Hypnotherapy training – awarded through The National Council For Hypnotherapy. I am a member of the Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy and The National Council for Hypnotherapy.
The Bowen Technique is an established physical therapy, widely used in Australia, which treats the muscular-skeletal system and the organic systems in the body. I set up my Bowen clinic in Bath in 2009 after moving to the UK from Australia.
You can read more about my work in these press articles.
What is Solution Focused Hypnotherapy?
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy combines the latest methods of Solution Focused Brief Therapy with Clinical Hypnotherapy to create a powerful modern technique that enables positive change quickly and effectively. By focusing on the present and moving forward positively we can achieve major changes and improvements through gaining control of our thoughts, our feelings and our behaviour.
Hypnosis is a powerful technique for affecting change. Through deep relaxation and trance we bring both the conscious mind and sub-conscious mind into balance and focus them on how you want things to be. Working this way can help in the treatment of depression, anxiety and specific phobias such as fear of flying and driving. It also helps increase confidence and can be a very effective tool for performance enhancement.
Treatments
During a session we use guided relaxation and visualisation techniques. Hypnosis is simply a natural state of deep relaxation, where the powerful sub-conscious mind is open to beneficial suggestions. You remain conscious and in control of everything you say and do.
I offer a free initial consultation so that we can discuss your particular situation and how Solution Focused Hypnotherapy might be able to help you. You can then decide if it is the right therapy for you. After the initial consultation, subsequent treatment sessions last for 50 minutes.
To book your free initial consultation, please email or call me on +61 (0)448 303013. If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch.
I also offer solution focused hypnotherapy treatments via WhatsApp. Click here for more info or feel free to contact me with any questions.
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“I was quite nervous to try Bowen Therapy but Christian immediately put me at ease. He really makes you feel listened to and goes out of his way to make sure you feel comfortable in body and mind. The therapy itself was fantastic.”
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“I couldn’t believe how quickly Christian’s hypnotherapy sessions turned my life around. In a matter of weeks, I went from being depressed and anxious about everything to feeling confident, determined and positive about my life. I feel like a new person.”
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“I was 55 when I met Christian for treatment for PTSD, which I had suffered from for most of my life, not discovering what the problem was until I was in my mid 40’s. From my first treatment with Christian my life started to change, I could feel the changes immediately. The work Christian has done with me is fundamental, changing the very basis from which I engage with my life, the world and everyone around me. I no longer live from a place of fear and fright, but from a place of deep connection, trust, joy and peace. I am feeling confident in being just who I am. I cannot tell you completely how this has changed my life.”
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“I approached our hypnotherapy sessions with an open mind but with slight scepticism that it would work for me. How wrong I was to have had any doubts. For me, the results were evident immediately and two years down the line I find myself living in a totally different world to the one I occupied BC (Before Christian). My productivity has gone through the roof and I now find I have the capacity to deal with situations that arise, on a personal and professional level, without fuss and with a positive attitude. I can honestly say my decision to embark on a series of hypnotherapy sessions with Christian has totally transformed my life.”
What is Bowen Therapy?
Developed in Australia by Tom Bowen in the 1950s, Bowen Therapy (or Bowen Technique) is a gentle, remedial therapy that stimulates the body to re-balance itself, promoting healing, pain relief and the recovery of energy.
The therapist makes a series of very delicate, precisely placed moves with fingers and thumbs which roll over the soft tissue and stimulate the nervous system. A unique feature of Bowen is the intervals of rest between moves which allow the brain to assimilate the nerve messages and begin the process of healing.
Put simply, Bowen Therapy makes people feel better. Whether they are infants, elderly, disabled or very fit, this amazing healing technique re-balances the body to function more efficiently, facilitating healing and well-being in body and mind.
FAQs
Is Bowen Therapy like osteopathy or chiropractic treatments?
No, Bowen Therapy is a powerful and effective hands-on technique but it is very gentle and does not involve any manipulation or cracking of joints. That’s why it is often used to treat elderly people and babies.
What should I wear?
Bowen Therapy is performed through light clothing, so please just wear something loose-fitting and comfortable.
How long does a treatment take?
Treatments will usually last from 45 minutes to an hour.
I am pregnant. Can I have Bowen Therapy?
Yes, most definitely. Most Bowen procedures can be carried out safely during pregnancy and can help provide relief from lower back-pain, breathlessness, heartburn, morning sickness, as well as opening up the pelvis in preparation for childbirth. Click here for more information. If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask.
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“My experience in working with Christian has been amazing and has benefited me greatly both personally and professionally. His skilful utilization in relaying back my positive weekly experiences during our sessions, helped to guide me towards a more optimistic and confident way of looking not only at my learning experience, but also at life in general. And the fact that Christian has been able to accomplish this while connecting with me from halfway across the world via WhatsApp is a powerful testimony to his superb abilities. I am so grateful to Christian for providing me with the gift of this life-changing experience.”
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“It was not until I commenced the WhatsApp hypnotherapy sessions with Christian that I realised how much I needed them. Within the first week I noticed a remarkable improvement in my confidence and happiness levels. By the end of the course I felt a deep sense of peace and the knowledge that whatever events occur in my life I have the strength to deal with them calmly. With the regular use of the CD I have maintained this improved quality in my life. I totally recommend it.”
Clear, Calm And Confident
How To Change Your Life In 30 Days
My book ‘Clear, Calm And Confident’ was initially inspired through my clinical work with clients, who would often ask me to recommend further reading to help them maintain the positive changes and new understanding they had developed through our therapy sessions together. Possibly due to the cutting-edge nature of Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, not much has been written on the subject. So I set about writing a practical, easy to use programme to introduce people to this powerful modern technique and to support those who I had treated in my clinic. You can download the mp3 here.
Through gaining an understanding of how the brain works, learning to focus on the positive events in our life, and bringing the sub-conscious and conscious minds into balance through deep relaxation, we begin to take control of our thoughts, our feelings and our actions. ‘Clear, Calm And Confident’ is a solution focused approach to relieving stress, anxiety and depression. A practical programme of daily self-hypnosis, it is a useful introduction to anyone considering Solution Focused Hypnotherapy.
Praise for “Clear, Calm And Confident”
“As the title would suggest, this is a clear, calm and confident exploration of Solution Focused Hypnotherapy. The book presents a day by day strategy for self growth and change. Illustrated by extracts from the author`s own cases, the book reinforces the power of repetition and the application of Solution Focused theory and practice in achieving your goals and adopting a more positive mindset. The self hypnosis cd included with the book provides a powerful practical application of the strategies and theory presented in the book. I would highly recommend this to both the lay person with no previous experience of Hypnotherapy, and the practitioner who wants to gain an insight into the powerful combination of Solution Focused therapy and Hypnotherapy.” – (Phaedrus)
“I practice and teach Solution Focused Hypnotherapy for CPHT Hypnotherapy Training, sometimes Christian is kind enough to speak to our groups of students and he always blows them away with his charismatic capacity to communicate. None of that is lost in this wonderful adaptation of SFH for ‘self help’, and in particular the case histories are positively inspiring. I recommend this to all my students and a good number of clients too, follow its 30 day plan and you can’t fail to feel better about your life.” – (Alan Wick HPD DHP MNCH(Reg))
“I’ve never been into self-help books but when I saw this I thought I’d give it a go. Everyone wants to be clear, calm and confident! This book is brilliantly written, the 30 day programme is really easy to follow and after only a week I was already feeling different. The CD is very relaxing and comforting and I loved reading the case histories and simple explanations of how the brain works – at last I understood what was going on in my head! I listened to the CD every night and by the end of 30 days I felt like a completely new person – I’d gone from being tired, anxious and depressed about everything to being clear, calm and confident. It’s changed my life. Highly recommended.” – (Lucy Hopwood)
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“Thank you so much for all your help… I can’t believe the difference in my jaw – after two decades of really bad pain, it doesn’t bother me anymore – truly amazing!! I’ve also got so much more movement now in my neck and shoulders that used to be incredibly stiff and painful and now feel great! Your Bowen treatments were the most relaxing experience and I feel so balanced in my body now (never have before) – it really is quite phenomenal.”
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“I had three sessions with Christian, going into it with an open mind (ie zero expectations!). To my astonishment the treatment had a dramatic effect almost straight away. Not only did I experience a surge in energy and physical strength, but – better still – a feeling of residual numbness and discomfort in my lower left leg, which started after an injury a few years back and never went away, completely vanished and has not returned.”
Fees
I offer all my hypnotherapy clients a free initial consultation (45 mins):
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy – AU$140 (UK £70)
Stop Smoking – AU$400 (UK £200)
Hypno-Bowen mind-body treatment – AU$190
Bowen Therapy treatment – AU$70
Cancellation Policy
I ask for a minimum of 24 hours notice for any cancellation of a booked appointment. I reserve the right to charge 50% of the full fee as a cancellation fee if the notification is given less than 24 hours beforehand.
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“I had three sessions of Bowen Therapy, I went along for help with general balance, physical, emotional and mental and also tiredness. I really have found a difference since the treatments. My mood is more stable, thinking clearer and generally physically I feel more able and energetic. I found Christian to be very warm, gentle and genuine and felt safe and able to relax during treatments. I would strongly recommend anyone to try Bowen Therapy.”
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“I regard myself as very fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet Christian firstly for Bowen and latterly, hypnotherapy. He has helped me immeasurably. Applying the techniques and having regular hypnotherapy sessions have enabled me to switch off the internal negative monologue. I had slipped into a pattern of negativity, and didn’t have the willpower to make the changes I knew would help. Within just a few weeks I felt like I was beginning to achieve some of these goals. I am so much happier and relieved to know that I have found something that works! I cannot recommend Christian enough.”
Christian Dunham DHP HPD MNCH (Reg.) AfSFH ECBS Phone: +61 (0)448 303013 Email: christian[at]christiandunham.net | Developed by Redfoot Works
