Elaine Curtin
Registered Member, MHGI
Registration No. 181282
About me
I am a straight forward person, who will listen and support you and will help you get things working well again with this pragmatic, progressive approach. I will ensure you understand why things have happened and as we it’s possible for clients to get their lives working again without unduly dwelling on the past will help you to move forward. as quckly and painlessly as possible, at your speed. The Human Givens approach enables me to assist you quickly, while enabling you to feel in control.
We would work at your pace, and I can help you or loved ones understand and move on effectively from Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, Phobias, Addictive Behaviour, Self harm, Panic attacks, Low self esteem, Pain management, Post-natal depression and other difficulties related to emotional and mental health issues.
Our sessions would be a practical and effective framework to help you to better understand what has happened and is happening with yourself and your emotional health. We can then work to transform the situation and achieve any goals you may have.
I have a clinic in Bath City Centre and in Bradford on Avon, and I am happy to travel reasonable distances in order to see you in your home. We can also speak on Skype as part of our therapy sessions but it’s important that we predominantly work face to face.
I also work within the business community and can help you to ensure organisations and employees are motivated and benefit from less stress in the workplace. I can also present the Human Givens approach to management and staff and work within your team to enable a positive, healthy workforce.
I have been DBS checked.
Specialist Areas
Trauma and PTSD, Sleep disorders, Self Esteem, Stress and Anxiety, OCD, Addictive behaviours, Depression.
Qualifications
BA Degree Psychology
Professional Memberships
MHGI
Testimonials
"I was a daily smoker for about 15 years. I didn't have a 20-a-day habit, but knew I felt dependent, particularly to help me sleep. I saw Elaine initially to break my dependence on smoking to help me relax and sleep. Elaine showed me breathing exercises, which helped immensely. This meant when I felt I 'needed' a cigarette, I could calm my mind with the exercises and the moment of 'craving' soon passed. I then realised that I wanted to stop altogether. One session with Elaine enabled me to do this, and I can't thank her enough. This is a powerful, no-nonsense approach to changing areas of your life when you are ready."
Red Poppy Agency on behalf of their fire service client.
Many thanks for helping me come to terms with my stroke and the stress induced exit from work... engaged by how open, rational and straightforward the process was... gained a lot of confidence by you being such an effective listener, regularly replaying and clarifying what I had said...amazed by how quickly and effectively the therapy worked...due to you being so articulate and imaginative and able to seamlessly direct my “waking” dream during the counselling... able to move on from and also of being able to revisit past events without distress. I really valued our time together; felt I learnt a lot from you and really appreciated your empathetic and non judgemental counselling.
Elaine helped me immensely in only one session! Before I was suffering recurrent nightmares every night that made me fearful to close my eyes at night. The nightmares’ related to a traumatic experience that happened while working front line in the emergency services several years ago and Elaine quickly established how she could help me best using rewind therapy. I am one week after my session and I no longer dread the thoughts and can sleep so well and haven’t had a disturbed night sleep since! I cant recommend Elaine highly enough, she was completely understanding and set my at ease from the start, and most importantly so easy to talk to. If you're looking for someone to help you process something you are in the right place!!!
Just emailing to say I have consistently heard fantastic feedback about one of your therapists, Elaine Curtin. Numerous staff with PTSD and trauma have been forthcoming by naming her specifically to me, saying she has made a huge difference, and they have found her extremely valuable. I have heard it so many times I felt she deserved the recognition!
Sorry it's been so long! Life has been very busy but good busy. My mental health and whole general wellbeing has been so much better since we did that work a few months back. I've been meaning to reach out and say thank you so much for your help just things kept getting in the way. I honestly can't put into words how much the rewind therapy and your advice has put me at ease.
Since our last session I've sold my business, gone self employed doing work I actually love and in 2 weeks I leave the UK for good having the ability now to work fully remote from anywhere in the world which has been my dream for years. I now have a clear head and conscience. Don't know if this would be possible without the support of my family and the work we've done. I can actually say I'm happy and mean it so just wanted you to know that.
I appreciate you typically see your patients at their worst moments so thought it would be nice to share this.
I'm sure things won't be picture perfect forever but I feel like you've given me the tools to tackle life now. I'll be sure to book another appointment if things change.
