Testimonials & Praise

Intense Anxiety - The Turning Point of my Life

"My name is Emma and I first met Adam in January 2011. Up until that point in my life, I had felt useless, alone and had no friends, petrified of people, tortured by negative thought patterns, crippled by intense anxiety which made my body shut down and just generally not very happy with myself and my life.

I had always felt different to other people like the odd one out, like there was no one out there in the whole world who felt as I did.  Through my life I pushed myself through things I was scared of i.e. finding a job, going to college, going to university and attending a gym to try and improve my confidence.

All those things did work to an extent but I always had this barrier of social anxiety in front of me like an unmovable stone wall which would take a miracle to break through.

One day around Christmas I came across ACs site and plucked up the courage to pick up the telephone and make an appointment. I was excited but petrified and my heart was beating fast but in that moment I knew that it was now or never. After speaking with Adam I knew I had arrived as he knew exactly how I felt and that I was at the starting point of a new life where I was in control.

In one session he totally turned my life around. He equipped me with the tools and strategies so that I am now in total control of my life. I know longer fear the unknown and life to me has more meaning than ever before.

I will never again be held back by negatives thoughts and will always be grateful to Mr Cumberland for giving me my life back. Thank you so very much."

Emma 31 from Welwyn

Social Anxiety - Geoff's Story

There was a particular client called Geoff who was plagued with social anxiety to such an extent he felt uncomfortable around other people and was clearly losing his will to live - he was fast becoming a loner in life by isolating himself from others.

Geoff was recommended by a friend to make contact with Mr Cumberland's London Clinic and therefore scheduled a free consultation to see if Adam could help. This man spoke with him for about 45 minutes and then felt compelled to go through ACs 90 minute tailored process.

Geoff said

"When leaving the clinic, I felt very different. I looked down the street and saw lots of people but they didn't concern me, it was weird...it's like the problem had disappeared. I felt like a weight had been lifted, I felt light. I wanted to test it out further. I walked into a coffee shop and engaged with staff, this was certainly a huge breakthrough for me. This was 3 years ago and I'm now happy and in a great relationship with a beautiful women and I owe this all to you Adam. I can't thank you enough. You have a gift my friend"

Geoff Richards from Kensington, London.

Successful Weight Loss

"Thank you Adam and your London Clinic for the wonderful experience I encountered with you. At last an intelligent and honest approach to long-term weight loss that works with no special foods, diets or other products. Just a logical way of understanding your own mind and what is getting in your way.

No weighing or counting calories with no experiences of feeling negative about yourself. I am now living my life free of dieting without the preoccupation with weight and food. I have kept my lost weight off now for 4 years and never felt better about myself.

Thank you for your constructive advice - A happy slender person"

Jennifer from Kent

Housebound through Social Anxiety

"I found it difficult to even leave my home and barely spoke with people I had known for years. Social anxiety phobia had me in its grips but thanks to the support of AC I now have a wide social network, many wonderful close friends and have started a new career as a Secondary School Teacher.

A profession I would never have imagined I would have been able to cope with a few years ago. I still have moments of anxiety but recognise that this is part of life and not all of my life. I now in total control my life and anxiety no longer controls me.

Through Mr Cumberland I have met some amazing people which has opened my eyes to all the good things in life. I found the courage to telephone Adam and within one hour and a half my life changed.

The fear has gone and life is now good thanks to Adam."

Alex 25 from Essex

Weight Loss

"Adam I am so grateful for the new journey my life is taking. My weight has been up and down like a yoyo for over 10 years. I will always remember your words “mindful” and “boundaries” being the two most powerful words in my vocabulary.

In that one session I felt you had equipped me with a new found knowledge of myself in relation to nutrition, food and exercise. Thank you kindly for your help and support and making me feel it was possible to change.

It' s been over a year since we met and my figure is just where I want.  You are so much more than a hypnotherapist, you are an inspiration to me."

Sceptical and Sad - Life Changing

"The thought of making that first telephone call was more nerve-racking than when I actually walked through the door and met up with Adam who was warm and welcoming and made me feel at total ease. There was absolutely no pressure to talk and within a few minutes of listening to Adam I felt my confidence soar.

I have always been very sceptical of alternative remedies but believe me I don’t think I could have carried on suffering from the severe and demoralising social anxiety that I had experienced for most of my life if I had not made that call. I did not want to spend hours in therapy where problems were generalizations being given out to all and sundry.

This was personal and Adam dealt with my anxiety problems on a very one to one basis without being judgmental in any way. In the first half hour I felt excited at the prospect of someone actually understanding my needs and after that first session my world opened up.

This is truly a life changing experience and I am so grateful for what I have learned. I am now a happy person who is not afraid of life."

Julian, 26

Weight Loss - Old Before Your Time

"I was using a stick to climb the stairs and my health was deteriorating and I had been warned by my doctor that I had to take control. I had appetite suppressants but as soon as I came off of them my weight would balloon. Thanks to you Adam and your patience and understanding I now understand my mind and have taken control of the situation.

I have stopped craving certain foods and have lost four stone and have kept it off. I do gentle exercise and have made new friends due to my new found confidence. I thought my life was over but now feel it has just began.

I had no idea how powerful the mind could be and how we must have total control over it before it controls us. Thank you kind Sir"

Joan and her family - London

Party Pooper to Social Butterfly

"I have suffered from Social Anxiety since I was very young and I knew I had a tough problem of socialising as I noticed my parents and my sister could chat to people with no problems and my sister is a lot more out-going and sociable than I am.

Even going to family events was traumatic and when I reached adulthood life just got worse. I used all the usual tools to make myself better - spent money on shoes and clothes, tried to think of interesting things to say but no matter what I did I always ended up feeling distressed and hopeless. Everybody seemed so much more confident than me and I felt they all knew it.

I knew I couldn’t go on this way and a friend of mine had heard of this Harley Street clinic and suggested I telephone. I said I would but another month went by before I summoned up the courage to make the call. AC was like a breath of fresh air and in the first session unravelled my negative thoughts and put me on the road to total fulfillment.

I am now confident and free from my own depressing thoughts. That very first session instilled deep and lasting confidence into my inner being and gave me a new lease of life. Thank you - you saved my life in more ways than one."

David 26 from West London

The figure I always wanted - Weight loss

'I wanted to lose weight for my son's wedding which was three months ago. After one session at the London Harley Street Clinic my weight started to deplete but more than that I started to feel more positive about myself. I had tried for years and years to lose weight and I often succeeded in losing a few pounds but as soon as a stressful situation arose within my family I used food as a friend to get me through.

It was like a bad cycle that kept repeating itself. Lose weight, gain weight. My mind was out of control. It never really was about feeling hungry it was just a reaction to stress. I would cry and try again the next day but never would I succeed. I have now learned in a just 2 hours how to control those feelings when you find you reach for food and there is no hunger. There are of course days where things go wrong and the temptation is always there but now I follow Adam’s strategies and my life is now back in control. I know I will never go back to my old ways. My husband also seems very happy : ) Thank you"

Julia

30 Years of OCD

"I've lived with OCD and its various manifestations for nearly 30 years and its legacy of wasted years, unhappiness, despair and hopelessness. I have been on medication on and off and have been through a number of different therapies. Adam taught me how to manage my OCD by learning and applying behavioural and cognitive methods (how one acts and think).

Adam helped me find the courage, determination and commitment to achieve - I felt I had a break-through . It was a powerful experience and I would recommend anyone who finally wants to take charge of their OCD and lead a 'normal' life to contact Adam at his London Clinic.

Thank you Adam for your help and putting the fun back into my life."

Melanie - Kensington, London

Knowledge to Cope

"Well, I can only begin by saying I am a healthy, happy young women with a future ahead of me which I never thought would ever be the case, having spent time in a clinic and the past 3 years in long term dependant therapy I am now living every second and every moment and I am very optimistic about my future.

From a small child I remember having routines and rituals that I would relentless have to go through to get me through the day. I know many individuals experience these feelings as a child and gradually they subside but mine never did. In fact they became more intense as I grew older. I lost weight and became very ill and washed my hands so many times they would bleed all day.

I made contact with Adam through a friend of a friend and with great trepidation made an appointment to see him. He inspired me from the start with his honestly, compassion and understanding. I had two sessions with Adam and through his knowledge and experience I am now a stable happy person.

The OCD is under control and I know the signs that will alert me to a problem but now have the strength, knowledge and understanding to keep it at bay.

OCD for me is now a horrible part of my past. I have the memory but no longer the negative feelings thanks to the help that Adam has given me."

Lauren

OCD - Living in a Bubble

"My life was painfully difficult and I existed in a bubble of control. I could hide nowhere and OCD consumed my life. I checked and rechecked things and lost faith in my own judgment. I constantly washed and changed my clothes. My OCD was managing me and was out of control and feeling suicidal.

It’s hard to imagine that you think of yourself as a normal educated person but here you are being succumbed by these ridiculous rituals that hold you as a prisoner. I have been on many courses and to be honest some have been very helpful but mostly the OCD always won the battle. This was four years ago and I can now say that I have never felt better in my whole life.

Through sifting through the many therapies and clinics I came across the name of Mr Cumberland's Harley Street London Clinic and from the very first meeting I felt a sense of hopefulness. His personality was warm and he was upfront and open. He listened intently which to me is very important and his wisdom and knowledge of the subject was amazing.

He was confident he could end this nightmare once and for all. On leaving his clinic after that first visit I felt more hopeful than I had been in years. I am now happy with who I am and the OCD is a thing of the past.

Thank you my friend for showing me the light."

Bradley - Hampstead, London

Avoidance Trip

"I have suffered from OCD since 1993 and have received therapy for much of this time. Whilst "talking“ has provided support, insight and self-awareness the OCD has never completely gone away.

In 2004, I made contact with this London Clinic and ACs compassionate approach to OCD and cognitive thereapy resonated with me and on day one I made some important and tentative steps.

He made me begin to understand the rationale behind the therapy and I felt so much better that this was a therapy that did make a real difference, but did I continue to take Adam’s advice? No, I cheated to avoid pain and anxiety.

I was on an avoidance trip and using therapy as a “sweetner” - an excuse not to confront the real problems and put the work in. When he explained this to me and I listened to his wise words my spirits were lifted and the road back to a healthy mind was in sight.

I am now at last enjoying my life and thank you Adam for your patience and knowledge in getting me through a difficult time."

Simon - Newcastle

"I know you fitted me in at short notice and thank you so much for that. It was a really helpful and a totally enlightening one hour session. The meeting I had been fretting about went really well and I spoke for 6 minutes to my colleagues feeling happy and confident.

I didn’t feel nervous at all which was so surprising as I had spent the last three months worrying about it. I did what you said and enjoyed the moment, imagining and feeling that things were going well and making good memories in my mind for the future. I spoke for longer than I had planned and just seemed to get into the flow.

Rather than be filled with fear of public speaking I am now filled with excitement.I could never have done this without your support. Eternally grateful"

Bridgit

"I have now given two presentations that have been much easier and more successful than I could have ever imagined. This is all thanks to you and your valued help - it's been fantastic. I will continue to do the visualisation exercises.

Your area of expertise is fascinating. I cant believe I have achieved this after one session. I would recommend his services to anyone that wants to overcome fears of public speaking. Thanks again."

Brian C - Hertfordshire

"I NEVER believed I would overcome this public speaking phobia which was devastating to my career. I am now a more positive and proactive person and this has increased my confidence in every aspect of life. I now have total knowledge that I am in control.

It's a magnificent feeling and I now it's here to stay. Be assured Adam many of my colleagues will be contacting you having witnessed the change in me! Thank you so much."

William - Surrey

Fear of Public Speaking - Eliminated

"I am totally overwhelmed by how I felt when I left your clinic. I did my 20 minute presentation with confidence and felt so proud of myself. As you know this was very important to me and the stress that I was encountering for the past six weeks was weighing on my mind and I was terrified this would be picked up on by the audience.

I was congratulated at my performance and how calm and in control I was. I felt like they were talking to someone else. I am so glad I found the courage to pick up the phone to contact your clinic. You are a doing great things with your life."

Gary - Birmingham

Stress to Control

"As you know I work in a fast moving and highly demanding work environment where I am constantly striving to meet a plethora of customer demands, often in extremely tight timescales and at the beginning of this year I also found myself facing a major issue in my personal life.

Thanks to you Sir I feel I am in control again. Your advice was so valuable and I have continued with your strategies of living life in the present moment and less of it worrying about the past or the future. Every day I remember the key principles you taught me with regard to breath awareness and relaxation.

Like you said the present moment is the only moment we have. I am now in control of my stress levels and for the first time in my life I find I am responding to the challenges that face me rather than reacting to them.

Thanks for all your great help"

Alex 42 years from Cornwall

Stress - a thing of the past

"Thanks to one session with you it has enabled me to take hold of the reins of my life again and make a new start. I was angry, self-absorbed and in constant conflict with the world around me. I believed that I was usually right and others were usually wrong and thanks to you I have learned to like and look after myself whilst developing compassion for others.

I am now experiencing a profound and reassuring peace which is bringing happiness into my life. I am now more self aware and able to get a grip on stressful situations."

Eric

Confusion to Contentment

"I always felt stressed with life - You have deepened my understanding of how to be more content and effective. Life can be so unsatisfactory at times and you have given me excellent tools to get to grips with stressful situations and life’s challenges.

I have also found that this hypnotherapy has also enabled me to have a much deeper appreciation of what life has to offer! Personally since our session I found my understanding deepened on both an emotional as well as an intellectual level and has helped me make decisions and act on what I have learned from you.

I am a living a happier life.  Adam - You're a star."

Ian from Central London

Stressful Situations to Constructive Solutions

"I lost my lovely father a while back and also have a stressful job with two small children. I have always been in control of my life (or so I thought) but found I was spiralling out of control. I was tired and emotional and making wrong decisions. Everything seemed to be caving in on me and there were not enough hours in the day to work through the problems.

I know when I came to you I was an emotional wreck and felt quite embarrassed the way I spurted out all my problems but you were very compassionate and listened intently and had great empathy. It was clear you had heard this type of story before and you gave me clear and concise practices to follow to lower my stress levels and enable me to cope.

I had no idea that hypnotherapy could be so powerful. As you said you couldn’t take the problems away but you certainly showed me how to cope with these stressful situations in a calm and constructive way. I still have a busy life but I no longer process this as stress instead as a healthy challenge.

I count my blessings every day for meeting with you."

Ava from Italy

Fear of Tube and Underground

"Just to let you know I have used the underground at least ten times and did not feel at all panicky or stressed. The very first time after our one to one session I went home and decided that the next day I would take the train. To be honest that first journey was slightly stressful but not enough to stop me embarking on the trip.

I remembered your words of wisdom and now feel confident on every trip. As I explained to you this has been a phobia for many years and I have travelled twice the distance in trying to avoid the tube and underground.  

I thank you for all your help in freeing me and allowing me to get on with my life.

I now live with an attitude of gratitude."

Katie 29 from Surrey

Fear of Spiders - Eradicated in 90 minutes

"I must admit I was a bit sceptical but after planting out my troughs and baskets the other week and having two big spiders scuttle out from underneath and right by my legs I didn't even flinch. I was with my partner and he thought this was so amazing for someone who would normally have run away screaming or physically sick and sweating profusely. I can hardly believe it myself.  Thank you"

Gina and Partner from Leeds

Fear of Dentist

"In one session you have helped me so much. I had such a bad experience of the dentist when I was a child and have harboured this fear for years. I have now been to the dentist and have had treatment every week for a month and I can now say that I am totally free of that agonising and unrealistic fear.  As a man this was a debilitating fear which I had hid for years. So happy and thank you. Am now able to be macho man again."

Robert 46 from London

Fear of Flying

"I had not flown for many years which meant I was unable to visit close family members who live abroad. I made an appointment with AC at his London Clinic and in 2 hours I was able to book a flight. On the first flight I got myself worked up but by using his strategies and breathing techniques I was absolutely fine.

On my return journey which was twelve hours in duration I was so proud of myself. The flight was very bumpy but I got through it with his help. My family and I are so grateful that we could enjoy a holiday together. Will definitely do it again thanks to you.

If anyone is facing this sort of problem just try one session with this good man and the results will speak for themselves."

Addictions

"Thank you for all your help - What our family has been through had almost split us in pieces. Our daughter’s relapse was truly devastating but after putting her in touch with you she has followed your plan and taken positive action to get control back in her life.

You gave her the courage to do simple tasks that made a bad situation a lot better. You have helped her and our family on this long journey but for the first time I believe the end is in sight."

Andrew

Helpless Addiction into Journey of Discovery

"I have been a gambler all of my life and never really admitted it was a problem. A couple of years ago I lost my wife and children through this addiction. I have attended various organisations but didn’t really like the group therapies which I know do help many people.

I felt alone and isolated and for the first time in my life felt desperate. A close friend suggested I should ring Mr Cumberland as he had knowledge of his work. This turned out to be the best thing I ever did.  He showed compassion and understanding and in just a couple of hours put me on a road to recovery. I know I have a long way to go but this man has put the hope back in my life.

Thank you for giving me a transformation on my long journey."

Michael from Windsor

Drug Addiction to New Direction

"I have had a drug problem since my early twenties. I had always felt vulnerable and turned to drugs to boost my ego and morale. I always believed I could stop if I wanted to but somehow I never did. I have lost friends and family through this addiction and about a year ago I was determined to end the habit once and for all.

My feelings were all over the place, one day positive another day negative. I lost weight and had no self esteem. By chance I was put in touch with AC at his London Clinic and made two appointments before I eventually turned up. Sorry buddy. After eventually organising an appointment I found him to be totally inspiring which gave me so much hope that I had never felt before.

That one session was the start of a new beginning. I am now drug free and feel for the first time in my life, I have direction.

Thanks for all your help."  

Daniel from Mayfair, London