RELAXATION Having not experienced hypnosis before, I was very interested to try it. I was given a relaxation hypnotherapy session, and after it I felt completely relaxed and calm, but also revived and energised; I'm sure Patrick's words and voice were the reason for this. (DS, Kensington) AGORAPHOBIA/CLAUSTROPHOBIA I was becoming increasingly agoraphobic and claustrophobic, unable to use public transport or visit the cinema or take part in meetings with more than two people. Perhaps, worst of all, I was letting my partner drive the car to the point where I was afraid that I might never drive again. This was extremely depressing as it was something I had previously enjoyed and it seemed as though another chapter was closing. I had fewer than six sessions with Patrick before I found that certain things that had been problematical were at least controllable. I realised one evening that I had driven myself into the West End, parked and pushed my way into a noisy party where I only knew one person. Over a frenetic bank holiday weekend I drove to Lime Regis from London in a perpetual traffic jam taking over 6 1/2 hours in a journey that normally takes half that time. I now visit the cinema and use the new, closed-in London buses without fuss (except for cursing the demise of the Route master). I realise that change is possible and one need not be forever in a deep hole of fear and indecision. Patrick's manner and communication skills give you the confidence to further your own objectives while suggesting strategies to deal with minor day-to-day lapses. (PT, Notting Hill)