About the Therapist - Glyn Blackett
(on the right in the picture)
I'm a scientist by temperament and by training. I studied Natural Sciences
at Cambridge University and then Cognitive Science at Manchester University.
My involvement in therapy grew out of an interest in meditation- I've practised meditation
since 1989.
I first encountered biofeedback in the course of personal study of the connection
between mind and body, and a search for a tool to make meditation easier. I was immediately struck by its therapeutic potential,
and it's been a passion ever since.
Shortly afterwards I began training as a therapist.
My current interest in mindfulness based psychotherapy was a natural
development from my connection with meditation.
My early experience in therapy practice was at a natural health clinic in Manchester,
but moved to York where I established my current practice (York Biofeedback Centre)
early in 2005.
More recently I trained and qualified as a nutritional
therapist. Though I maintain my focus on psychological and developmental disorders,
this training enabled me to expand my approach.
Qualifications
M.A. Natural Sciences Cambridge University
M.Sc. Cognitive Science Manchester University
Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Hypnosis & Psychotherapy
Intermediate Certificate in Contemporary
Psychotherapy (Beeleaf
Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy)
NLP Master Practitioner (Beeleaf Institute for
Contemporary Psychotherapy)
Postgraduate Diploma in Nutritional Therapy (accredited by the University of
Wales)
I have also attended trainings in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), stress management
and biofeedback. I'm registered with CNHC - the government-sponsored regulator
of natural healthcare.
Therapy FAQ
Q: What problems can you help with?
A range of problems - my specialist areas are listed on the
disorders page.
Q: How do you assess my individual needs?
Comprehensive assessment is available should you wish it. I begin by establishing
your personal objectives for change. Objective assessment of stress-related
symptoms can be done using both office-based equipment and laboratory testing.
Read more about testing.
Q: How much will my investment in well-being be?
My rates are £47 for a full session (60-75 minutes) and £27 for a half-session
(30 minutes).
Q: How many sessions will I need?
It depends on what therapies we use. The average is probably 6-8 sessions. Some
people do as few as 3-4, and on the other hand it's rare to do more than 10-12.
Q: What can I expect from the process?
The first session is largely given to establishing goals, assessment (as far as
it's needed) and setting up the ground-work. We'll always agree on the
approach we'll take - I never impose. The early sessions typically
involve skills development, later on contextualising these skills in your
life-context. Home practice is usually an essential part of the process.