Who is Practitioner John

Early on during the COVID pandemic, I had the privilege of working as a Non-emergency Transport driver, providing transportation services to individuals facing significant health challenges. It was a true honor for me to assist those in need, including some who, unfortunately, required those services for their final journey. Engaging in heartfelt conversations with good people about their struggles and life-altering experiences gave me a profound perspective that I wouldn't have gained otherwise. 

Realizing that many of the individuals I interacted with were dealing with varying levels of anxiety, I felt inspired to educate myself on relevant studies, such as Epidemiology and Neurobiology. This led me to pursue certification as a Master Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, with a specialization in helping people overcome anxiety. Once I put these learnings into practice, I decided to expand my practical knowledge by training and becoming certified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as well. Today, I am grateful to continue working with good people, providing guidance and a clearer understanding of how I can support them in a meaningful way.

Psychological studies focus on the psychological aspects of anxiety, including cognitive processes, emotional regulation, and behavioral patterns. Neuro-Linguistic Programming is a psychological approach that involves understanding and influencing human behavior patterns, while Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a form of psychotherapy in which negative patterns of thought about the self and the world are challenged to alter unwanted behavior patterns or treat mood disorders such as depression.

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)

Initially developed in the 1970s by Richard Bandler and John Grinder, NLP suggests that there is a connection between neurological processes (neuro), language (linguistic), and behavioral patterns that have been learned through experience (programming). NLP techniques are often used in personal development, communication, and therapeutic settings to help individuals overcome limiting beliefs, phobias, and anxiety, and improve communication skills.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) began to emerge in the 1950s with the work of psychologists such as Aaron Beck and Albert Ellis. Beck is generally credited as the founder of CBT, and he developed the initial framework for the therapy in the 1960s. CBT is a practical approach that teaches you coping skills to identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors, allowing you to respond to challenging situations in a healthier way.