Sisu is a partnership of therapists, all of whom have decades of experience and learning to share with you to assist your mental health and well-being
Amanda Foister OBE:
Hypnotherapist
My path to becoming an experienced therapist in the Thames Valley grew from nearly 20-years at Longridge Activity Centre, where I witnessed the transformative power of supportive relationships. I had the pleasure of working with a wonderfully diverse team, as well as young people and their families. I saw how creating a nurturing environment allowed people to discover their true potential. Through my work with young people and their families I saw time and time again how providing the right support at the right time created positive change across generations.
This experience showed me that everyone has the capacity to flourish when given the right support and understanding. I raised my two daughters as a lone parent, working full-time — an experience I survived (as did they) but I wish I’d had a bit more help on my journey and once they moved onto their grown-up lives I floundered for a while. I’ve always had an interest in mental health, having completed a psychology degree, all of these insights came together to inspire me to train as a therapist.
My approach combines proven therapeutic strategies both CBT and talking therapies with the power of hypnotherapy, creating a space for healing and growth that is as compassionate as it is transformative. I am also a trained Equine Therapist, using the power of horses to create transformation. Sessions are structured to move at your pace, providing you with an environment that values authenticity, trust, and empowerment.
I am registered with the National Hypnotherapy Society, Prince’s Trust, and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. I am enrolled in the Chrysalis CPD programme so I am constantly expanding my understanding. My supervisor has worked in the mental health field for 30 years, having herself previously been an NHS practitioner.
