Havening Techniques

“I had been through a very rough six months with two huge losses in my life. I was very low, traumatised, and anxious and couldn't sleep or eat much.

My doctor recommended Janine. I had never heard of Havening before, however when I looked it up it sounded like exactly what I needed. When I emailed Janine, she replied quickly, and I was able to see her the same week.

I had a total of four sessions. After every session my symptoms were relieved. After the third session, I felt a permanent change. The anxiety all but disappeared, the pain I was feeling had gone, I started eating again, and after the fourth session I started sleeping unaided again and I am sleeping the best I ever have.

Janine’s treatments have been nothing less than miraculous for me and I am ever so grateful to my wonderful doctor for recommending her. I would recommend anyone who is going through a rough time with high emotions, trauma, or anxiety to go and see Janine. Her calming friendly demeanour, peaceful clinic, and most of all her treatments are truly wonderful.”

Katey B - 2023

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"For quite some time I have been struggling with my feelings towards my elderly mother. From my perspective our relationship was strained. My mother remained unaware, continuing to criticise me and my family, and her constant complaining was very wearying. I was really struggling to keep my feelings contained as I was worried that I would explode at her. I was very tense, teary, nauseous, forgetful and in a terrible state with very little energy. I felt guilty because I was reluctant to visit her and felt extremely uptight and panicky if I did visit her. I couldn't believe that I had allowed myself to get like this, but just didn’t know how to move forward.

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On the suggestion of a friend I went to Janine and tried Havening. I can’t believe the difference it made. Havening allowed me to talk about all the bad feelings and situations I had been holding deep down. I was surprised by what it bought out, but it was worthwhile. The Havening Technique gave me an incredible sense of calmness and allowed me to relax and let go of all those negative memories and experiences. Doing only a few Havening sessions was all that I needed. It has changed my relationship with my mum and I am no longer feeling panicky or tense, and the visits and outings are much more enjoyable because I have learnt to let go. The nausea has gone and, my memory and energy are back to normal. I am very grateful to Janine for her help. Havening has shown me a way forward.”

S - 2021

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“For the majority of my adult life if you asked me how I was I would say that I was tired. I felt exhausted the whole time and I put that down to being a mother of four children and working most of the time. There was always something to do. We lived on a tight budget juggling childcare and household chores between me and my husband. Friends helped a great deal but would tell me to lower my standards (I didn't have a beautifully tidy house and clothes were clean but not ironed) I didn't understand how to lower my standards. There was never a moments rest.

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I'm afraid that my children and my husband suffered having a very stressed mother and wife. The whole household suffered with that stress too and I couldn't get rid of it. There have also been ongoing issues at work, breaking down emotionally when everything became "too much to deal with". There was not any unprofessionalism or lack of ability to do my job but the stress spilled into the workplace.

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Since Havening I have been transformed. My children are the only ones not to have experienced this first hand as they remain abroad. My husband and work colleagues are still getting used to the new person to live and work with. My ability to cope and perform under stress has improved beyond comparison. My work colleagues now describe me as stable and balanced. Before Havening the atmosphere at work was largely controlled by my mood and now as my mood is lighter the work environment is so much better. Recently due to a machine breakdown I had to work at a different office for a couple of days - the manager was asked if I could go back on a regular basis by the staff I worked with. I also now have capacity to be sensitive to other peoples’ needs and problems; aware of how others are feeling mentally and physically. I liaised with a manager for a member of staff to have a day off recently as she was so run down.

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The main transformation is within myself. I now feel like I'm the person I always knew I wanted to be. I'm fun to be with and more capable. I have a tremendous capacity to achieve all sorts of things both for myself and for others. I am now able to recognise and look after my own needs and have necessary time out. My husband is getting used to a wife who is not as demanding emotionally and constantly wrung out. Our (grown up) children now have a mother who is stable enough to help them with their life issues and support them and listen and offer advice sometimes. If you ask me how I am I say, "great, how are you?”

Joanna - 2022

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“Havening was recommended to me to help deal with the emotional trauma surrounding the deaths of several family members, and the impact it was having on my life. Right from the start, I found Janine to be very welcoming and instantly put me at ease. It was obvious Janine had taken time to carefully prepare. Her questions were gentle but direct.

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Our first session began with Janine explaining about Havening, and what would be happening in the appointment all the while introducing the Havening Touch. At her suggestion we started with something slightly less traumatic as a way of easing into the process. This approach made me feel much more comfortable and confident to go further, for which I appreciated greatly.

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In all our sessions Janine was always well prepared. She listened intently, often following up on comments I had made and using them as a springboard for how we proceeded next, either in the moment or in future appointments. Although the initial recollection of some traumatic memories could be very overwhelming and upsetting, the effect of the Havening Touch was quite profound, bringing a sense of peace and freedom. Janine was excellent at reading body language and reactions, using sound judgement in how to work with those throughout the session.

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Janine, thank you for your compassion and professionalism and for guiding me through this process. I feel as if a load has been lifted, for which I am truly grateful. The self-havening techniques you have taught me are very helpful and a great tool to use going forward.”

L - 2021