stress relaxation cds and workshops: Calmer Solutions

Dr Patrizia Collard is a psychotherapist, trainer and coach who has worked for many years as a university lecturer, teacher and actress. Offering a unique combination of professional qualifications and experience, Patrizia uses cognitive behavioural therapy, rational emotive behaviour therapy, core energy management, existential therapy, drama therapy, schema-focused therapy, yoga and meditation, relaxation and self hypnosis techniques, applying the best treatment to each client.

She lived in the Far East for 9 years (Hong Kong and China) where she developed her uniquely holistic approach. She is a member of many governing bodies including BABCP, UKCP, ISMA, Association for Coaching, Austrian Association for Behaviour Therapy, and the Institute for Health Promotion and Education.

Waseem Alladin BA[Lond], MPhil[Lond], Dip.Clin.Psychol,SoE (Counselling Psychology), MBSECH, C.Psychol, AFBPsS.

Waseem Alladin is a consultant clinical and counselling psychologist/forensic neuropsychologist, recognised by the law society as an expert witness in his areas of expertise. He is the clinical director of the Centre for Work Stress Management/Centre for Cognitive Neuropsychology Therapy and is also the Editor in Chief of Counselling Psychology Quarterly: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice and is therefore in touch with the latest developments in the fields of psychology and psychotherapy.

He teaches transcultural psychology at the University of Hull Postgraduate Medical Institute and works for Hull and East Riding Health NHS Trust in primary care. He prefers to use, when appropriate, a combination of cognitive behavioural psychotherapy, clinical hypnosis and existential psychotherapy but would describe himself as a "mix and match" psychotherapist/trainer/teacher, tailoring his approach to suit the client/student.

He is a member of the International Association for Cognitive Psychotherapy, the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, the British Society of Experimental & Clinical Hypnosis, the Institute of Directors and is a chartered psychologist and an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society.

He is also a member of the International Council of Psychologists and chairs their counselling and psychotherapy group. Originally from Malaysia , he is also a member of the Institute of Directors with wide experience of occupational stress. He has been consulted by personnel from companies such as IBM, British Airways, local and health authorities, social services and by the legal profession in cases of breakdown following work stress induced trauma.