 I
became a therapist in this field in 1995 and since that time
I have been constantly upgrading my skills and knowledge through
professional development courses conducted by Ian White.
You may notice from other practitioner pages that some of
us have previously studied analytical or clinical hypnotherapy.
As noted elsewhere on this site, af-x® is NOT hypnotherapy.
It is a therapy that has moved beyond the limitations and
shortcomings of this older approach, through the application
of the most recent and in-depth scientific knowledge about
the human emotional matrix. PSH Therapy, NewCode PSH and Bridging
Systems Therapy were all older steps along the way. But
af-x has moved much further ahead, requiring the coining
and protection of new terminology, to ensure only the most
dedicated and responsible practitioners can use the term.
Since my early training I have been keen to stay abreast of
new findings and advances as researched and implemented by
Ian. I have always seen this as vital to maintaining a personal
and social responsibility in the business of therapy.
The need to remain "current" in one's knowledge
was brought home to me very recently. Someone who is very
close to me almost died as the result of a professional not
staying abreast of current research and knowledge. The attending
doctor was responsible for prescribing a regime of drugs that
brought about the onset of diabetes and a serious set of ongoing
symptoms. After the mistake was discovered, and after much
care, the patient recovered.
So basically the problem arose because someone to be trusted
as a specialist in their field let their patient down badly.
They were either not across the latest relevant pharmaceutical
information, or not bothered enough to inform their patient
of the potential risks.
This little story goes to the heart of the reason I am now
and af-x Practitioner, that is, I have striven to
keep up with the most recent findings and methods in this
field. To be a registered af-x Practitioner means
committing to continual professional upgrading in the theory
and practice of Affectology so that similar stories are impossible
in our field. It also means that clinical performance is constantly
evaluated in a manner that protects client confidentiality
but assures a high level of registered practitioners. The
level of professionalism required by af-x developer
Ian White is exemplary, and is the reason this new terminology
has been trademark protected.
I trust you enjoy reading the information on the site and
if you would like to ask further questions - obligation free
- or make an appointment, I can be contacted on 02 6299 1301,
0411 274 808 or emailed at:
j.gellatly@webone.com.au
Jacqueline Gellatly
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