'Your sessions over Skype really made a difference-I am now able to live with the past free of shame and the desire for revenge.' S.S Los Angeles
'Knowing the difficulties I was in and the attention directed on them by others, Christopher Hansard deftly, and without bringing attention to his actions, enabled me to literally save my life, career and that of my husband's and our family. His strategic and timely insight along with his consummate skill as a Therapeutic Facilitator helped me to emerge out of a nightmare situation ready to take on the world. ' T.V. O., France
My life was made hell by defamation on the internet, I lost my self-confidence and found it hard to function. I was being stalked and defamed online and it really got to me. When things got too much a friend referred me to Christopher Hansard. I was able to work through things. His help was practical and inspirational. ' K.K., London
'As a practitioner, Christopher Hansard follows a no nonsense approach rarely found.' K.T.T, Isle of Man
'My telephone sessions with Christopher Hansard gave me the strength to get through some very challenging situations and find ways to change my life for the better. He respected my need for privacy and referred me on to get further help once I was ready.' K.D. New York
'Christopher Hansard's spot on sessions helped me gain the courage and insight to make the biggest and scariest decision of my life. He guided me to know the different between decision making and the influence of external events' AJ, London
'I was at my wit's end and which after three sessions and one phone call transformed my life. Whenever I need him I call him and everyone who I have referred feels the same way. His insight is extraordinary.' A.B, London
'I thought I was really ill. Health Practitioners said a number of things that concerned me. I went to see Christopher Hansard, he told me nothing was wrong physically other than my agitation and worry. He encouraged me to see a specialist, which I did and I had a clean bill of health.' YS, Montreal
'My son had a promising career as a professional tennis player. Christopher Hansard correctly identified that he had a hole in his heart and got him to the specialist care he needed, other health professionals had missed it completely.; T.G., Sussex
'Thanks to our sessions with Christopher Hansard we (my family) can now argue and joke like a normal family as opposed to living in fear.' TW , London
'Christopher Hansard showed me how,using the methods he practices, I could free myself from the years of anger and rage that almost ruined everything in my life.' O.H., Dublin
'I had been to quite a few therapists before, but when I sat down with Christopher Hansard and he explained the Therapeutic Facilitation approach to working with me, I felt empowered and that I had a last found a practitioner who heard what I had to say and encouraged me to find the healing through my own experiences, using all the different techniques as bridges to becoming whole again. A year later I am completely transformed.' M.W.T, London
'When I was first diagnosed with a serious degenerative illness and was told what to expect by my wonderful doctors I was quite devastated. My sister referred me to Christopher Hansard. Together he helped me to make a strategy and show me methods to deal with the pain, the immobility and the emotional effects. I was forearmed. Each I time I see him I feel more alive, even though I know I won't win the fight, my quality of life has improved greatly.' N.S., London & Toronto
'My daughter's eating disorder was tearing the family apart. with Christopher's unique approach in treatment, the whole family is on the way to being healthier and happier and my daughter now has a better relationship to the world.' D.Q, Cardiff
'After a traumatic accident early on in my teenage years I was left fearful and nervous of things.. progressively more and more until I couldn't work. A friend recommended Christopher 2 years ago. I now work , happily , and have a normal life.' H.T, London
'I was seriously addicted to cigarettes, I was chain smoking and couldn't stop. When I started seeing Christopher I found powerful tools that eventually helped me to stop smoking and claim my life back. I discovered a lot of the reasons why I smoked not just the addiction and that helped me to move on. My wife will now kiss me.' D.W.T, Edinburgh
' My Father suffered from a long term illness with a lot of pain. The doctors told me that they thought he wouldn't survive. Through telephone and Skype sessions Christopher Hansard helped him manage his pain and improve his outlook on life. He passed on in better spirits.' G.A.U, Canterbury
'I lost my adult daughter to serious illness. Christopher Hansard assisted her with her fear and anxiety about dying. He assisted me in in being able to cope with the loss, guilt and pain of losing my child.' B.N., London
'I honestly thought life was meaningless I was referred to Christopher by another client of his, slowly, patiently he helped me to discover and engage myself in life and I don't have the words really to thank him enough. I discovered a lot and he showed me how I could do it for myself, to live and be happy on my own terms.' B.H., London
'Christopher Hansard helped me to develop my abilities as a musician and performer far beyond what I had ever hoped was possible, by helping me learn about mindfulness my creativity has blossomed-and so has my work' D.W, London, New York
'My partner and I had been trying to conceive for 5 years. After unsuccessful IVF and treatments of all kinds we came to see Christopher Hansard. Our 1st baby is about to turn 1 and the next is due in 7 months.' Mrs and Mr U, London
'Since my first visit to Christopher Hansard in 2003 he has guided me with such care and understanding by using Mindfulness techniques that I have been able totally to transform my life and my acting career has really taken off' S.P, London

What is Therapeutic Facilitation and How Does It Work?

I use Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy both of which are highly effective evidence based forms of psychotherapy, as part of my use of Therapeutic Facilitation. I also use Mindfulness methods, self-healing and meditation techniques to help my clients and patients with their health and emotional balance. I also use a coaching method called 'Schema' -which clients have found to be very helpful if they want to get an appraisal of their life or wished to focus on achieving particular goals. In the section 'Life's Challenges' you will find the areas that I work with. Please click on the sections above describing each approach to learn more about each of the methods I use.

My approach is that my clients and patients have the understanding or the solutions to the problem, already contained within their life experience and that I as practitioner assist them in practical ways to find insight and resolution to their problems. I see my clients and patients as the experts on their lives. Regardless of how they feel about themselves or their current situation when I first meet them.

Often situations and life events sometimes demand that each of us need external help. If we feel overwhelmed by experiences they can cause us to forget what we know about ourselves. This is when people ask me for help, advice and guidance. This approach encourages you as client or patient not to become dependent upon me as practitioner but at the same to feel fully supported and acknowledged. You learn how to heal your self with me as your guide.

My aim is that you can use Therapeutic Facilitation to promote self- education, self-enquiry and problem solving as part of your experience in developing psychological, emotional, spiritual and physical well-being. Therapeutic Facilitation can be used in short, brief or long term sessions for any important matter or situation, whatever it may be. I use it with my clients, face to face,via the telephone, or email, instant messaging or by Skype.