Robert Forman
Have you ever had a psychic, mystical, or spiritual experience?
Does it cause you any distress or concern?
Could it be a spiritual crisis or emergency?
Would you like to talk to someone about your experience?
Talk to EARS - the listening service.
Spiritual Experiences
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.
Some mental health diagnoses, such as psychosis or bi-polar disorder are now being understood as spiritual awakening experiences. They are sometimes referred to as a spiritual crisis, spiritual emergency, kundalini awakening, or as anomalous experiences. These can still be difficult experiences to manage and can be associated with depression, anxiety, or other clinical issues.
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.
Some mental health diagnoses, such as psychosis or bi-polar disorder are now being understood as spiritual awakening experiences. They are sometimes referred to as a spiritual crisis, spiritual emergency, kundalini awakening, or as anomalous experiences. These can still be difficult experiences to manage and can be associated with depression, anxiety, or other clinical issues.
Mission Statement
To support people concerned about, or distressed by, anomalous, religious, or spiritual experiences by:
- Providing advice, information, and 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 worlds of spirituality and mental well being.
- Depathologising and normalising these kinds of experiences in contemporary society.
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.
Please feel free to download a PDF copy of my EARS leaflet and share it with anyone who may be interested.
- 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.
Please feel free to download a PDF copy of my EARS leaflet and share it with anyone who may be interested.
| EARS Leaflet |
