After spending many years as a wife and mother, Helen Holyoake-Ward (BA Hons, Dip Hyp & NLP Prac) realised that it was time to return to full-time work. Wanting something different in her life Helen returned to full-time education and voluntary work to gain the knowledge, skills and experience needed to realise a dream of helping people to fulfill their dreams - Phoenix Hypnotherapy Essex was born. Helen continues to be inspired by and learn from the many teachers in her life, not just through education but family and the people Helen's met and got to know over time.Helen's experience of hypnotherapy and NLP training with Denise Collins The Hummingbird Effect has enabled her to evolve and continually develop as a therapist, now with her own practice - Phoenix Hypnotherapy based in Billericay, Essex. In her words "I am incredibly privileged that people come to me so that I can pass on the tools that will help them overcome things in their life that prevent them from moving forward".