Virtual Reality Therapy

By using virtual reality simulation technology we place you in a hyper realistic environment and measure your progress as you go at your own pace.

What is virtual reality therapy?

As a highly qualified therapist, there are only a few hypnotherapist’s in the UK offering VR therapy.

By using virtual reality simulation technology we place you in a hyper realistic environment and measure your progress as you go at your own pace.

Virtual reality simulation therapy is a powerful way to help you overcome your fears and phobias and can help with any problem including anxiety and stress, addictions, confidence and self esteem, weight loss and much more.

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Achieve results quickly with VR therapy

Virtual reality therapy allows you to become immersed into virtual environments to help you overcome lots of conditions including anxiety, addictions, confidence and phobias amongst others.

With virtual reality therapy there’s no need to use imagination techniques that cause you a lot effort for only mild results. With VR therapy the environment can be adapted to your needs and, as the therapy is all done in either the therapists office or via a Zoom video conference in the comfort of your own home, virtual reality therapy is a popular choice because it is less intrusive that traditional in vivo exposure.

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Virtual reality therapy has many benefits

30 years of scientific studies support the results of virtual reality technology for mental health interventions.

You may notice a faster improvement that with traditional therapies
Imagination effort is not required
The virtual environments can be adapted to your needs
It improves confidentiality because the exposition is inside your therapists office
VR therapy is often considered less intense

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Virtual reality therapy is a powerful tool

Virtual reality therapy is certainly a powerful tool, particularly dealing and improving issues such as:

Anxiety/Panic

Low Mood

Confidence

Stress

Weight

Smoking

Phobias

Bereavement

Insomnia

Pain

Relationships

… and much more

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What our clients say about us

We’re proud to have helped people like you overcome their challenges

    
 
 
        
  N K
 2022-04-18
 
 
 
  Howard has helped me tackle anxiety which I have struggled with over the last 20 years. I had tried medication, CBT and counselling and nothing had helped. He has helped me to understand the power in my own mind to overcome my anxieties and be more positive. I have learnt to re-frame and stop overthinking and being negative. He has helped me to deal with some major life events that were haunting me. My family and I have seen a dramatic improvement in my mindset and the way I tackle issues that ordinarily would have resulted in debilitating panic attacks. Could not more highly recommend Howard. 
 
 
       
  ss b
 2022-03-29
 
 
 
  Firstly Mr Howard is very professional throughout the process. He looks after like a mother, he politely check if the techniques are being implemented with the clear understanding. He is very humble and down to earth in approaching very sensitive issues of the individual. He then designs the program according to the specific requirements of each individual.

He changes his approach instantaneously if clients struggles to visualise or do something. I found him very dedicated to his work, he responds 24/7. Sends reminders, study material to bring positive energy in every aspects of life. God bless you Mr Howard. It is a blessing to have a mentor like you. 
 
 
       
  Janice Graham
 2022-02-07
 
 
 
  On the 20th November 2021 I suddenly and from nowhere, developed Tinnitus - to say this hit me like a ton of bricks is an understatement.
Howard, who can relate to the  condition of Tinnitus,  was able to completely understand my situation, and help me through it.
We completed a session and Howard was able to calm my nerves and my racing brain by teaching me some coping methods through Controlled Breathing and Tapping.
Howards calm and informative ways allows a person to understand what  anxiety and stress is doing to their bodies, and how to overcome it.
He very kindly sent me a tape to listen to for Controlled Breathing and Self hypnosis which has helped me immensely when I feel anxiety creeping up on me.
Thank you Howard for the informative zoom session on Tapping, Controlled Breathing and Self Hypnosis. 
 
 
       
  Penelope Nanton
 2022-02-07
 
 
 
  Have had many hypnotherapy sessions with Howard over the years. He has helped me through many difficult passages and taught me how to deal with stress and anxiety and taught me how to look at life with a different vision.  Howard is always there for me when most needed if I slip backwards or if I am faced with a challenge. In addition to this his seminars are a great place to learn and continue learning.  Thank  you Howard for always being there and all you have helped me achieve. 
 
 
       
  Steven Howard
 2022-01-15
 
 
 
  Howard treated me for ptsd and my stress was under control after the first session. His hypnotherapy technique made me feel like I’d had the best deep sleep I’d ever had and that was in an hour session! Unbelievable results that I cannot thank him enough for. I recommend Positive Belief to anyone with stress or anxiety problems like I had as an overworked paramedic. 
 
 
       
  Tony Charlton
 2021-12-07
 
 
 
  Having smoked for 38 years I have given up thanks to Howard's positive therapy. I gave up before our first zoom meeting and the whole experience has been inspirational. I'm a great believer that you get out of life what you put in. Well I can honestly say that in this case I have put some effort in but have got so much more out of the experience. If this helps just one person to give up like me then im happy . Many thanks Howard . 
 
 
       
  Manjit Dhillon
 2021-12-06
 
 
 
  I had been a “Yo-Yo” Dieter, been a “High Volume” eater and a “All or Nothing” person all my life. I lost the weight and then regained it as I never worked on how to lose weight and maintain WHILE eating healthy foods. Having gone through the menopause (losing focus , memory and gaining weight around my tummy ) I thought, that was it and I would never be able to lose weight again. Also I lived on” Artificial Sweeteners” and low fat foods for as long as I can remember.
Howard kick started my healthy eating plan. He provided the structure, the accountability and techniques that helped to work with me to lose 20lbs in 6 weeks (while still feeling full and eating lots of food). I know that I was his toughest client. I now have everything that I need to continue on my own until I reach my goal. It is all sustainable weight loss. I no longer have any artificial sweeteners in my tea,( I had been looking for ways to give up on it for years).
I had information overload about diets. Howard explained that stress was the biggest culprit and learning to work with breathing, tapping, coping techniques and hypnotherapy helped the body & mind work more effectively and in harmony to achieve the goals desired. Howard helped to be more mindful and calmer in the whole approach. Thank you Howard. You are a Star!!! 
 
 
       
  Elaine Conaghan
 2021-07-02
 
 
 
  Delighted with my progress in 6 weeks of working with Howard Ratcliffe I am mentally physically and spiritually transformed!  Howard is a genius in motivational and intense support! Howard has monitored and supported my progress for 7 weeks over 16 hours a day 7 days a week . I’m in awe of his dedication to me snd I owe to him my success although he claims it is me!! I would highly recommend Howard, I will definitely be coming back for alternative treatments and I suggest if you really want to change your holistic self then you invest in Howard because he will genuinely be invested in you!. 
 
 
       
  Georgia Wilkinson
 2021-05-13
 
 
 
  I had been suffering with chronic pain in my stomach for over a year, struggling with walking, sleeping, attending school and living a normal 16/17 year old life. After having countless tests, scans and appointments through the hospital and having no real results or diagnosis, I was getting more and more frustrated. The only thing I was advised to do was continue taking pain killers and seek support from the pain clinic to handle living with the pain. The only times, during this period, that I felt even a remote sense of relief from the pain was when I had acupuncture sessions. However, this only lasted for a few hours. This all changed after travelling to see Howard.

My sessions with Howard were empowering, informative and life-changing. He was very knowledgeable and helped me to understand how the brain and body processes pain and stress. After the hypnotherapy, I was feeling the most relaxed and hopeful I had felt in a long time. He has a very calming presence and was both very professional and easy to speak to, making me feel at ease throughout.

Now, over a year on, I am happy to say I have been pain-free since then, with only the occasional flare-up (of which I can control, using the methods Howard taught me). I regularly listen to the tapes that Howard has sent me and have integrated the methods and techniques he taught me into my daily life.

I am very appreciative of Howard’s help and support, and I will forever be grateful for how much he has helped me to improve my life and health. I would definitely highly recommend Howard to anyone who would benefit from help and support in changing their life for the better, no matter how big or small their challenges may be.

Thank you Howard :) 
 
 
       
  Flower Power
 2020-12-15
 
 
 
  After one virtual relaxation and meditation session with Howard I was able to sleep better that I had in months... a whole night of unbroken sleep and I feel like I can tackle the world again! It was great to be able to access this even with Covid-19 restrictions and I really look forward to my next session. Many thanks Howard.