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. 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.
Jane Aldiss
MindScape Insights
Dreamwork Consultancy
Working with dreams offers us a chance to explore deeper layers of the psyche, often hidden from our conscious awareness.
Dreams serve as a bridge to parts of ourselves we may not easily confront in our daily lives. They express our experiences and emotions through symbolic imagery, making complex feelings more tangible and easier to understand. This symbolic language invites exploration through metaphor, creativity, and emotional depth, opening the door to growth and insight.
Engaging with dreams supports personal development, fostering a deeper connection with yourself and a greater sense of belonging in the world. By reflecting on the symbols and messages in your dreams, you can gain a more profound understanding of yourself and your place in your life’s larger story.
The Process:
During our sessions, you’ll bring one or more dreams that stand out to you. I’ll guide you in exploring the emotions, symbols, settings, and characters within the dreams. With a sense of presence and curiosity, we’ll dig deeper into these elements to uncover their meanings and relevance.
Together, we’ll create a space for discovery, allowing you to access the valuable insights and wisdom your dreams hold. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with practical, grounded tools to help you integrate the dream’s messages into your waking life.
How You Will Benefit:
- Discover and integrate unconscious aspects of yourself
- Gain insight into inner conflicts and unresolved issues
- Address past experiences that shape your current perceptions
- Build a deeper, more meaningful relationship with yourself and your life
- Explore universal archetypes and life patterns
- Develop a personal mythology and a clearer life narrative
- Reflect on existential questions and the meaning of life
- Connect with your soul’s deeper journey and purpose
- Receive valuable guidance and clarity from your dreams
- Achieve balance in your physical, emotional, and mental states
- Cultivate a sense of connection to something greater than yourself
- Learn practical tools to continue growing through your dreams
- Dive into symbols and metaphors to uncover hidden meanings
- Increase self-awareness and personal insight
- Stimulate creativity and improve problem-solving