Mission Statement
My goal is to support people concerned about, or distressed by, unusual or spiritual experiences by:
- Providing information and advice,
- Providing therapeutic support where required,
- Undertaking and reporting on high quality academic research,
- Delivering education and training about these kinds of experiences and beliefs.
- Raising awareness and bridging the complementary worlds of spirituality and mental wellbeing.
- Depathologising and normalising these kinds of experiences in contemporary society.
Spiritual Experience
On this website I use the word ‘spiritual’ to cover a wide variety of experiences including: mystical, psychic, paranormal, religious, peak, transcendental, exceptional, anomalous, or simply unusual, experiences.
Yet the word ‘spiritual’ is at one and the same time both frustratingly vague and simultaneously pregnant with ultimate personal meaning. Mysticism is certainly no stranger to paradox! It may help us to think of the spiritual in two aspects: as a thing and as a process, both of which have their experiential dimensions. Always aware, however, that thinking can only take us so far and no further, as experience implies much more than thought alone. It may also be helpful to understand spirituality as relationships. Relationships between self and others, self and environment , self and inner selves, and self and a greater mystery (whatever that may be!)
Yet the word ‘spiritual’ is at one and the same time both frustratingly vague and simultaneously pregnant with ultimate personal meaning. Mysticism is certainly no stranger to paradox! It may help us to think of the spiritual in two aspects: as a thing and as a process, both of which have their experiential dimensions. Always aware, however, that thinking can only take us so far and no further, as experience implies much more than thought alone. It may also be helpful to understand spirituality as relationships. Relationships between self and others, self and environment , self and inner selves, and self and a greater mystery (whatever that may be!)
Spiritual Crisis
Spiritual or psychic experiences are often pleasant or empowering. They are very common and a natural part of being human.
However, a small number of these experiences can cause concern or be distressing. People are often afraid to talk about them because they fear that they are going mad or that others will not understand them. Sometimes unusual experiences can be pathologised unnecessarily. However, these fears and anxieties can be transformed into opportunities for personal growth and self-development.
However, a small number of these experiences can cause concern or be distressing. People are often afraid to talk about them because they fear that they are going mad or that others will not understand them. Sometimes unusual experiences can be pathologised unnecessarily. However, these fears and anxieties can be transformed into opportunities for personal growth and self-development.
Robert Forman
Some mental health diagnoses, such as psychosis, schizophrenia, or bi-polar disorder can be understood as spiritual awakening experiences. They are sometimes referred to as a spiritual crisis, spiritual emergency, kundalini awakening, Dark Night of the Soul, or as anomalous experiences. These can be difficult and challenging experiences to manage and can be associated with depression or anxiety.
Understanding Psychosis & Schizophrenia (2014), P16.
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Have you experienced something unusual, mystical, psychic, or spiritual?
Does it cause you any concern or distress?
Would you like to talk to someone about your experience?
Talk to EARS - The Listening Service
Would you like to talk to someone about your experience?
Talk to EARS - The Listening Service
An essential part of collaboration is listening. Professionals often underestimate the power of simply listening. Careful listening is an essential prerequisite of offering appropriate help, and it is also a powerful form of help in its own right. Many people say that lack of listening is what disappoints them most about mental health services. Understanding Psychosis & Schizophrenia (2014), P104.
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About Mike
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I have studied, experienced, and listened to many other people’s experiences over the last 20 years.
I take a non-judgemental approach and provide a safe and confidential environment for you to talk about your experiences. I am a registered hypnotherapist and can treat a number of clinical issues. I can also help you understand and integrate your experiences, or put you in touch with someone else who can help. I have a Diploma in Hypno-psychotherapy from the National College of Hypnosis & Psychotherapy (NCHP) and am a registered Spiritual Emergence Coach with IMHU. I am a registered hypnotherapist with the National Society for Hypnosis, Psychotherapy & Mindfulness the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC), and a Trainee member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). |
Appointments
I am based in Chesterfield in Derbyshire, not far from Sheffield in South-Yorkshire, U.K.
I am available most evenings and weekends.
Appointments are for about 1 hour.
Face-to-face or online.
The first session is free.
I charge £20/hour or £5 concession for subsequent sessions.
Off-road parking & on main bus routes.
Please use the Talk To EARS form below, email, text or phone me if you would like to get in touch.
I am available most evenings and weekends.
Appointments are for about 1 hour.
Face-to-face or online.
The first session is free.
I charge £20/hour or £5 concession for subsequent sessions.
Off-road parking & on main bus routes.
Please use the Talk To EARS form below, email, text or phone me if you would like to get in touch.
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Please feel free to download a PDF copy of my EARS leaflet and share it with anyone who may be interested. |
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phone
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07790 757955
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address
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Chesterfield
Derbyshire UK |
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