Testimonials Archive

Felicity Jaffrey

UPTV provides a wonderfully accessible form of CPD for me. I trust the teaching that it provides and so am able to relax into consciously learning and unconsciously absorbing the ideas being presented.

Having completed my counselling training about a year ago and then returned to living overseas, I sometimes feel isolated as a practitioner. I have recognised that as a newly qualified practitioner it is important that I form good counselling habits. UPTV demonstrates best practice techniques which I am able to incorporate into my therapy naturally as I am watching them naturally rather than learning about them theoretically. UPTV is broadening my perspective, honing my creativity and reminding me how my theoretical learning can be practically applied. It helps me feel safe as a therapist and empowered to practice more effectively. I have already spotted areas in my own style that needed tweaking and have amended it accordingly. Watching the sessions deepens my learning both consciously and subconsciously and provides me with practical strategies, tools, reframes, metaphors and confidence to take into client sessions.

I try to watch a session each day and alternate between client sessions and the shorter technique demonstrations.

Ian Stevenson

An invaluable resource for practitioners. Carefully crafted to give a wealth of information and suggestions and to provoke thought. As a means of professional development it’s unrivalled in my view. UPTV has given me knowledge and confidence and as such has benefited not just me, but more importantly my clients. Thank you so much.

Carolina Selvarajoo

I find watching Mark doing sessions is both educational and inspiring. The main things I really love are the stories, metaphors, and reframes he uses. I just have not found anyone else who is such a master at these skills and so generous with sharing them!

I feel like I’m learning a new reframe or story or metaphor all the time and it’s actually got my brain thinking so much in that way that I’m finding it easier and easier to come up with my own. Yesterday, in fact, a client I have helped with guilt, sleep, quitting smoking, and is now in for reducing her drinking, said to me, “I love your stories.” I thought afterwards myself, “Wow that’s nice! I’m guess I’m learning well from the best then.”

I also find the explanations of what Mark is doing really helpful and often pause the video to take it in. It allows me to pick up things that I otherwise miss, it gives me understanding and because it’s written on the screen, I feel like I also retain it better.

On an inspirational level, I find watching or even listening to Mark keeps me motivated and increases my confidence significantly. This may sound hilarious, but I actually tell myself that I’m just going to channel Mark Tyrell in my own Carolina way. I do chuck in Milton Erickson and a few others in there too! Great work, please keep it up.

Marcie Layton

I like the fact that material is covered in three ways: client session reconstructions, skills development using actors, and post-session analysis. The videos are well produced and clear. An enormous amount of material is on offer. The work is low-key and specific, without hype.

I’m using it for CPD purposes at the moment, because I have a background in counselling/CBT and am interested in learning more about solution-focused coaching. Watching techniques used in the client sessions and actor demonstrations is very useful to highlight the differences between counselling methods and coaching methods.

Gwen Glover

As a newly qualified hypnotherapist I can’t get enough of UPTV! I go off to watch one demonstration and resurface three demos later! Observing an experienced practitioner treating such a wide range of people and issues is invaluable; reading and listening has its place but watching live sessions is the cherry on top of the icing on the cake!

Lynne Marsh

I find watching real clients having therapy much more interesting and educational than just reading about sessions in all the counselling books that are available. I feel that UPTV provides a unique and fascinating link between theory and practice and watching Mark using various techniques gives me the incentive and confidence to try out these techniques with my own clients.

Susan Ross

UPTV is simply brilliant. It is wonderful to actually see live footage with clients. For me, it is the best way to learn and puts into context the online learning. If, like me, you learn better by watching an expert in action, then here it is. Mark is an artful master of how effective simple conversation can be used in therapy.

Siobhain Cunnane

UPTV has been a fantastic resource in my hypnotherapy training, just when I needed it most. As a student, currently I can only access my academic studies, as workshops and practical learning is not available. The videos are great for me to study, observe, and learn. Thank you Mark so much for these valuable demonstrations. There is so much content on the site that I am sure that once qualified and practicing professionally, I will enjoy learning even more and continuing to benefit from the wealth of experience and knowledge that Mark shares. A round of applause and thank you from a grateful student.

Joan Anderton

This course isn’t cheap but it is very comprehensive, covering every area of depression and enabling the therapist to have a real handle on depression. The course has given me confidence that I really can make a difference to depressed or anxious clients.

Your customer service is excellent. Uncommon U is a great resource. Even though I have never met Mark I feel as though he is a wise and helpful friend, like my supervisor, whom I do meet, of course; I hold them both in high esteem.

Vicky Chandler

I enjoyed the classroom presence – I felt part of the learning experience. I loved how the stages of learning progressed allowing time to fully absorb the content which was revised throughout each session. I continued to be challenged and reassured throughout that this was building on what I have already learnt. I have always lacked confidence in the language side of hypnotherapy and this course gave me a wonderful fresh perspective and way of working. This is the best online course I have ever participated in – it is thorough, concise and is like virtual reality of being in the classroom. Thoroughly engaging as I eagerly anticipate the each session. I would highly recommend this course to especially practicing hypnotherapists, therapists in general as ongoing learning.

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