TESTIMONIALS

Please note that all clients gave written permission to use their names with their testimonials.

 

Self-Empowerment

 

Upon beginning hypnotherapy I felt stuck and torn in almost every aspect of my life. I had noted these feelings for at least 6 months and had probably been experiencing them for longer without really paying attention to them. I set a goal in my hypnotherapy work to learn to listen to and trust myself. In the sessions that followed I came to realize in a very deep way the way in which I had been "fighting" life. I also became aware of a deep-seeded fear that I should not live my truth if someone else experienced negative emotion or pain in response. Although I had been somewhat consciously aware of these tendencies prior to hypnotherapy, I seemed unable to live in a different way despite this awareness. After discovering these sticking points in hypnotherapy I was almost immediately able to begin living differently. I observed myself in situations where I would have resisted, struggled, and experienced much frustration, instead observing myself, slowing down, and being more willing to be present with what was rather than resisting it. In addition, I found myself willing to be honest in ways I never had before even though the stakes were quite high. I believe the act of reforming subconscious beliefs through hypnotherapy served as a catalyst for an entirely different way of responding in situations where my responses had before been so habituated and patterned I couldn't step outside of them despite my best efforts. I am grateful for the increased liberation and capacity to listen to and trust myself that I experienced in my work with Richard! I look forward to learning more about who I am without these limiting beliefs that kept me stuck for over 30 years.

--Molly L.

 

Dear Richard,

It’s been about a month now that I have had sessions with you. Since our sessions began, I have noticed a new ability within myself to let go and know that everything will be okay. I also have a deeper confidence in allowing myself to be alright with just being…and discovering a new part of myself that I was not fully allowing to exist. So thank you for helping me “remodel my family house” and repair some concrete where there were cracks. I feel fully solid and firm with who I am or going to become.

Thanks sincerely,

--Natalie Page

 

Through the content of the sessions, I felt the benefit of shifting viewpoints in my “mode of being” (for lack of other words). The ever-so-slight shift felt very freeing and empowering—giving me more confidence in my own powers. I do remember I can stop and relax and think good thoughts and that screwed-up tension gets let go. Ahhhhh…

--J. V.

 

 

Weight Loss

 

Dear Richard:

Where do I start?

I begin by thanking you again for your gentle guidance and support you provided me during my remarkable experience with hypnosis. 

When I first contacted you just a few weeks ago, I was desperate!  I’ve been on a very long journey to lose weight over the last three years and I reached a major road block in this goal. When faced with mounting stress from my professional and personal life, I found myself slipping back into bad and health disruptive behaviors I thought I had resolved years ago through following a healthily diet and exercise program. Boy, did I learn a valuable lesson.

I am most grateful for having been taught by you, that in order to grow and move on from self disruptive behaviors, you must dig deep and discover the core reason(s) behind such behaviors.

The hypnosis and hypnotherapy program you offer, along with self hypnosis program you taught me has relieved me of my worries and any concerns that the future may hold for me. During my work with you, I have learned that hypnotherapy is a gentle and safe way to learn more about oneself.  Because of our work together, I now know I will live a far more balanced and richer life having been supported by your guided hypnotherapy techniques.

Your incredible understanding and ability to cope with counseling me through my ‘old baggage’ went far beyond anything I could ever have asked for.

I am now strong, focused and at peace.  My newly acquired personal “peace” came very quickly to me during our initial sessions.  As we continued to work together, I found my core calmness strengthen and expand. I now am full of more energy I’ve had in years and am enthusiastic about what the future may hold for me. 

I will reach my goal weight, naturally, easily, quickly AND stay there!  I now will live longer, healthier and far richer having been through this remarkable experience.

Now that my hypnotherapy program is now complete I feel the need to thank you again, from the bottom of my heart.  Your gentle guidance and council during my hypnotherapy process was second to none.  I know that if I need support or reinforcement in the future I can call upon you at any time. This brings me great comfort.

--Susie Stecher

 

Working with Richard has greatly improved my health and well being.  I have always had issues with emotional eating and after a few session with Richard I no longer eat emotionally, I now only eat when I am hungry and am making much healthier choices. I have never been able to have that kind of control.  I have been quite amazed with these results, I'm so glad I decided to try hypnotherapy, it has changed my life in such a positive way!

--Jessica H.

 

So far we have used hypnosis to uncover that mysterious uncomfortable, painful emotion that has been with me my whole life. That feeling was an underlying “uncomfortableness” that I used food to distract myself from. In uncovering this feeling I learned that it is no longer necessary; and now it’s gone. In its place are only positive feelings. Using hypnosis to find and change this belief has been amazingly easy and fast. If I had used traditional talk therapy to try and find the root of this pain, I never would have gone far enough back. I’d be working on it for the rest of my life. Now I have no desire to eat when I’m not hungry. I am no longer an “emotional eater.”

--S. S.

 

 

Insomnia

 

I am 70 years old. After heart surgery I found myself addicted to opiate based pain killers. I underwent detox and was released two months ago.

Upon release I was unable to sleep. I was fearful and felt utterly hopeless. I was sure my next stop was the psych ward. I have never been involved with drugs or alcohol. I am married 47 years and retired after 35 years in the same business. I was frightened.

I came to you reluctantly, knowing nothing of hypnotherapy, and skeptical. But I was desperate.

After two sessions I could sleep normally. Then pursued with you the issues of anxiety, grief and hopelessness. As you may recall, this involved four more sessions.

My life is now better than before. I have serenity at last and am optimistic about life and my future. I look forward to tomorrow. It is no exaggeration to say I am a new man. I have recommended you to my friends who have issues such as gambling, fear of leaving the house, depression, and other profound issues.

Thank you for your professionalism and gentle skill and patience. I will always be grateful to you. Thank you for helping me get my life back. God bless you.

--Richard T.

 

 

Resolving Fears

 

My experience of hypnotherapy with Richard Blake has been a transformative one which has given me an entirely new and refreshing perspective on my life. I decided to try hypnotherapy to deal with feelings of anxiety and I now feel lighter, more energetic and as though I can make the changes in my life that I would like to see. I am amazed and grateful for all the insights I have gained in this process, both about hypnosis and within myself. Thank you.

--Nathan Scarborough

 

My anxiety level was quite high, having lived with IBS for 20 years.  Being anxious limited my participation in many activities.  After going through hypnotherapy with Richard Blake, my anxiety level has been dramatically reduced, allowing me to approach daily routines and new situations with renewed confidence. 

--Liane K.

 

When I first came here, I was suffering from severe emetophobia. Since I’ve been doing hypnosis with Richard, my level of fear around vomiting has decreased significantly. I feel more in control of my emotions and less worried about the things I can’t control.

--J. C.

 

Richard really helped impact my life in a positive way with hypnotherapy.  When I came into his office I was experiencing overwhelming fear in different aspects of my life.  Through the hypnotherapy process we were able to uncover the experiences that caused me to develop this problem and clear it away. I found it to be a very rewarding experience and I would highly recommend it to anyone.

--Mike N.

 

 

Anger Issues

 

Prior to hypnotherapy, I often had rageful anger. Though I knew the person I was raging at did not do anything to warrant the rage, it seemed to take control of me. Also I had problems “hearing” things said to me, often hearing it with anger. Also, I felt I was on “alert,” looking for negatives. I had a sense of fear.

Today, I have not raged for several weeks! I feel more in control, a lightness in my feelings. Things seems to land softer and I’m not looking for negative circumstances. I don’t feel I’m in a state of fear.

--S. Z.

 

 

To learn whether hypnosis is right for you and your issue, call or email Richard Blake at Root of Healing Naturopathic Medicine in Bellingham, WA, serving the Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, Burlington, Sedro-Woolley, and Mount Vernon areas.