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    Healing Body & Mind Through Transformational Therapy

    Certified RTT Practitioner with 35+ years NHS experience — helping you heal from grief, trauma, and emotional pain. Available in the Scottish Highlands and online worldwide.

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    Monday sessions in Thurso

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    If willpower alone hasn't worked, it's because smoking is deeply embedded in your subconscious rituals. Using a combination of Hypnotherapy, RTT®, and EFT, I help you address the root triggers and cravings to break the habit for a healthier, freer future.

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    How I Can Help You

    Specialized support for physical and emotional conditions, combining science-backed techniques with deep compassion.

    RTT Hypnotherapy

    Get to the root cause of emotional and physical challenges in just 1-3 sessions using Rapid Transformational Therapy.

    EFT Tapping

    Release emotional blockages, manage pain, and restore balance through Emotional Freedom Technique.

    Quantum Healing

    Access deeper levels of self-healing and transformation through integrative healing approaches.

    Menopause Support

    Navigate menopause with confidence using RTT to manage symptoms, emotions and life transitions.

    PTSD & Trauma

    Specialist trauma recovery support drawing on 35+ years of NHS experience and RTT expertise.

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    Meet Gwen Gould

    Gwen is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and RTT Practitioner with over 35 years of NHS Nursing and Midwifery experience.

    She is the author of the Emotional Series — 8 books on healing and recovery — and hosts the Highland Stories and Living with PTSD podcasts. Gwen works from her practice in the Scottish Highlands and offers online sessions to clients across the UK and worldwide.

    • Certified RTT Practitioner (Marisa Peer)
    • 35+ Years NHS Nursing & Midwifery
    • Author of 8 Emotional Healing Books
    • PTSD & Highland Stories Podcast Host
    • In-person (Thurso) & Online Worldwide
    Specialized Support

    A Dedicated Space for Your Grief Journey

    Grief is a unique and deeply personal experience that requires a gentle, focused approach. While Gwen provides broad therapy services here, she has established a separate home dedicated exclusively to the nuances of loss and healing.

    At Grief Recovery with Gwen, you will find specialized RTT programs, compassionate resources, and the deep emotional support needed to navigate your journey. Visit her dedicated site to find the tools that will help you honour your memories while finding a path forward.

    Grief Recovery YouTube Channel

    Free resources and videos to support your journey.

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    What Clients Say

    "Working with Gwen has truly transformed my life. Her compassionate approach and expert guidance helped me overcome anxiety and regain confidence. I am grateful for her support and highly recommend her services to anyone seeking genuine healing and empowerment."

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    Emily R.Wellness Advocate

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Finding the right therapist is an important step. Here are some answers to common questions about my approach and how we can work together.

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    From the Blog

    Insights on healing, RTT, and emotional wellbeing by Gwen Gould.

    Living With PTSD: You Are Not Broken
    PTSD & Trauma

    Living With PTSD: You Are Not Broken

    PTSD is not a sign of weakness. It is the mark of a nervous system that worked exactly as it was designed to — to keep you safe. Understanding this can be the first step towards healing.

    Gwen Gould
    October 2024
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    Understanding EFT Tapping: A Gentle Introduction
    EFT Tapping

    Understanding EFT Tapping: A Gentle Introduction

    Tapping on your face might sound unusual — but EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) is backed by a growing body of research and can bring surprisingly fast relief from anxiety, stress, and emotional pain.

    Gwen Gould
    November 2024
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    When Grief Catches You Off Guard
    Grief Recovery

    When Grief Catches You Off Guard

    You're fine. Completely fine. Then suddenly — a song comes on the radio, or a familiar smell drifts past — and the grief is right there again. Here's why that happens, and what it means.

    Gwen Gould
    March 2025
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    Location

    Thurso & Online.

    Melvich, Scottish Highlands