Meet the Team
Your tutors for the CBH for Children & Teens Course.
Each tutor has taken the Diploma, achieved the qualification and has taken a special Hypno-CBT® Supervision training. They are all experienced, practising Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapists, and selected for their skill, care and knowledge.
Emma Coffey
I have been in practice as a Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapist since 2017 and have a busy practice. Well over half of my client base are children and teens and I have established myself in the area I work in in Kent based on word of mouth recommendations and client feedback. I do not promote my children’s and young people’s work and pretty much always have a waiting list. My client list at the moment is in the 30s.
I have a background in education and was a secondary school teacher, before spending over 14 years leading education programs and working with third sector organizations supporting children and young people. I have worked with Teach First, ChildLine, V School and Kids Out amongst others.
I turned down my first child and young person client enquiries initially as I didn’t feel confident that I had enough resources or understanding about the adaptations that needed to be made. When I did say yes to my first child client, it was because I could see there was no one else out there available to meet their needs, and actually on paper their issues were within my sphere of competence. Those sessions with my first young client went very well and I haven’t looked back since then, taking referral after referral.
I have worked hard to adapt what I use as a CBH therapist with adults for the children and teens I support. Two years ago I joined with The UK College and with Dr Jana Martiskova to train some clinical staff at Great Ormond street on the CBH model and since then we have realized how useful a CBH for Children’s and Teens course would be. So, this is it – very practical and applied and interactive. It is the course I would like to attend; now I get to!
Jana Martiskova
My name is Jana, I am a CBT/REBT therapist and Cognitive-Behaviourl hypnotherapist. I am registered with the National Counselling Society as an accredited counsellor and as a registered practitioner with the General Hypnotherapy Register. Other than working as a therapist, I am also involved in academia. I have a doctoral degree in Psychology and teach psychology at Regent’s university in London.
As a scientist, I believe in effectiveness of evidence-based practices. As each client has a unique set of circumstances, I first develop an understanding of their issues and concerns and then apply one of many approaches from my training which includes a number of interventions such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy (REBT), and Cognitive-Behavioural Hypnotherapy. By combining these methods with Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy, I believe my clients have the best chance for an impactful and enduring result from their sessions.
I have experience in working with variety of issues such as different phobias, fear of public speaking, social anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, sleep problems, OCD and many others. I have supported adults in the treatment of addictions and eating disorders, helped university students to cope with their anxieties, shame, perfectionism and procrastination during their exam time. I also have substantial experience working with children with autism and their parents.
Flavia Schmidt
With a degree in Clinical and Industrial Psychology Flavia has always been passionate about developing an empowering approach across the board. Having completed her Diploma she found that by combining her techniques she could effect change in her focus for children and teens. Currently she runs her private practice in West Sussex
Flavia is a dedicated Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist who specialises in working with children and teens to help them overcome anxiety, phobias, social anxiety, and school refusal. With a deep understanding of the emotional challenges that young people face, she tailors her therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of each child, fostering both resilience and self-confidence.
What sets Flavia apart is her passion for usingĀ creative therapeutic techniquesĀ to engage her young clients, making the therapeutic journey both effective and enjoyable. Whether through imaginative exercises, storytelling, or visualisation techniques, she ensures her sessions are dynamic and responsive to each individual. Her goal is to make children feel comfortable and safe, empowering them to express themselves openly while building essential tools to navigate life's difficulties.
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Tom Cleary
After a very successful career in primary school teaching and leadership as an assistant headteacher, I made the move to set up my own practice in 2017, working with Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy and other approaches. I have a thriving wellbeing business which has grown in Hampshire and online through reputation and recommendations.
After leaving teaching, I initially took a break from working with children before coming back to help with what is a growing need for support for young people. Along with 1:1 clients, I work with schools, colleges and universities with a focus on Mindfulness and ACT, helping staff and parents to support the young people around them. I also work with education leaders to embed these skills and key concepts within their schools.
There are many challenges being faced by the younger generations right now, so training people in skills they can take out into the world to ‘empower young minds’ is something I am very passionate about! I’m looking forward to meeting you on the course.
