About the Therapist - Glyn Blackett
(on the right in the picture)
I first began practising as a therapist in 2003. Prior to that I'd worked in
engineering software, then at a meditation retreat centre. My interest in therapy developed
from my involvement with mindfulness meditation. I trained in psychotherapy and
hypnotherapy, and then biofeedback - a tool I'd begun using to improve my
meditative concentration.
When I added neurofeedback to my practice, I began seeing clients with more
organically-based health problems, such as ADHD, and I felt the need for a more
comprehensive practice. Reading about nutritional therapy, I realised it
fitted the bill perfectly. I see it as an ideal complement to psychological and
skills-based methods. Now I can offer a holistic, integrated approach.
Glyn is registered with CNHC - the government-sponsored regulator of Nutritional Therapy.
Qualifications
M.A. Natural Sciences Cambridge University
M.Sc. Cognitive Science Manchester University
Diploma in Nutritional Therapy
Northern College of Acupuncture (validated by the University of Wales)
Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Hypnosis & Psychotherapy
(National School of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy)
Intermediate Certificate in Contemporary
Psychotherapy (Beeleaf
Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy)
NLP Master Practitioner (Beeleaf Institute for
Contemporary Psychotherapy)
Nutritional Therapy FAQ
Q: What is nutritional therapy?
Nutritional therapy applies the sciences of health and nutrition to enable
individuals to gain optimum health and well-being. It involves removing whatever
is causing harm and adding nutrients that are deficient.
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?
Using functional testing carried out in my office, and, where clients' resources
allow, laboratory testing. Read more about testing.
Q: How much will my investment in my health 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 do. If you want nutritional therapy only, count
on at least two - one for history taking and assessment and another for us to
negotiate changes to diet and summplement recommendations. Bear in mind there is
always an element of trial and error, and there is never just one therapeutic
option, so three to five sessions may be justified.
Q: Does it mean taking pills?
Supplements alone can never be a substitute for a healthy diet. However,
correcting imbalances often requires much higher intakes of specific nutrients
than would be required for maintenance of good health, so I often recommend
supplements as well.
Q: Can't I get everything I need by eating a healthy diet?
It depends what you want to achieve. There's a difference between optimal health
and not being ill. Also, bear in mind that nutritional needs are very much
individual: some people need much more than others due to their genetic make-up.
Q: What can I expect from the process?
The first session will involve mainly assessment, both by taking your case
history and by functional testing. I have an intake questionnaire that you'll
complete before coming. In the second session I will do follow-up assessment and
then we'll negotiate changes to diet, and any supplements I might recommend.
If we stick to nutritional therapy only, we would normally do a follow-up session
6 to 8 weeks later. Another option is to begin other therapies such as
biofeedback training, to develop your self-regulation skills.