"I have used Pathways Coaching since October 2007 on a regular basis. Heidi Dawson has been my hypnotherapist during that time. We have met for an hour session every two weeks or so. My main problem has been anxiety, panic of a degree that prevented me working, and driving, even going out of the house (at one time). It was seriously affecting my everyday living, both inside the house, and on the rare occasions that I managed to leave the house.

The reason for my condition was based on a phobia of falling, which came from a recent diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease.

As a result of the sessions I have had with Pathways Coaching, I am now back at work (on a part-time basis), and I'm living a normal life at home. I am about to re-start attempting to drive. My confidence, and my ability has increased tremendously. My anxiety and panic attacks are under control.

I have learnt many techniques that allow me to relax, regain control and approach new situations with renewed confidence.

Even though I have seen many people from GPs, consultants, behaviour therapists, physiotherapists, social workers, occupational therapists, I have to say that the major part of my recovery has come from my contact with Heidi Dawson at Pathways Coaching."
( Richard Kunc, Lecturer, Brighouse)

"My visit to the Beyond Excellence workshop was a great experience. As a sole trader it was beneficial to be with others discussing business and working on solutions to problems that we all share. Thanks Heidi, it was a great motivator."
(Janet Jones, Janet Jones Photography, Halifax)

"Great value for money at twice the price, but get back to me further down the line.

It's looking and feeling like this is the best money I've ever spent on myself so I anticipate
exponential growth in my investment! Thank you Heidi."
(Sheila Guise, Educational Consultant, Holmfirth)

"I have found Heidi Dawson professional, courteous and non judgmental. The work that we have done together has transformed my approach to my work and I now find myself feeling more empowered and confident in how I handle my caseload and deal with my clients. In particular we have addressed such issues as methods of dealing with credit control and costs and ensuring that clients are well aware of what is expected of them.

The small changes that Heidi has suggested I make have also brought a big difference to my office. It is now tidier and looks more professional and I find myself better able to cope with the stresses that come with my work and would certainly be doing nowhere near so well as I feel I am at the moment without Heidi’s help.

Heidi’s gentle but firm persistence in making me address the shortcomings that had been noticed by my employers are reaping benefits. Our Managing Partner has made it clear that he has noticed a considerable difference in my demeanour and approach and it has been clear that had the firm not felt that my time with Heidi was reaping benefits for them, then I would not be attending.

In short, I would have no difficulty in recommending Heidi Dawson as a Coach to anybody who would seek it and can say without reservation that through our work together, my professional career has certainly moved forward and I feel more confident about both my work and my home life and the future in general than I did prior to my working with her."
(JS, Solicitor, West Yorkshire)

"I was a compulsive gambler; I was brought up in Blackpool where all there seemed to be as a kid were arcades and slot machines. So all I seemed to do was hang around arcades and play fruit machines.

As I grew up and started working I had more money and arcades changed to Bookies. So from the age of 13 to the age of 37 I gambled nearly everyday. This did not make me feel good, I lost so much money, I had no time for anything or anyone else, it made me miserable. I have no idea why, but I had to gamble everyday, even though I didn’t want to. I just couldn’t stop. No matter that I tried hundreds of times.

So I decided to see Heidi, and try hypnotherapy. Even though I really didn’t think it would work, what did I know!

I knew after the very first session that it was going to work, after 3 sessions I knew I would never gamble again, strong words from a self confessed compulsive gambler I know. But that 3rd session was well over a year ago and I have no inclination to gamble ever again. I'm fitter than I’ve ever been, have a clearer mind, and most importantly am the person I’ve always wanted to be.

For my wife’s birthday I bought her a new car (now that would never have happened had I still been gambling). Without Heidi's guidance I have no doubt that I would still be that compulsive gambler today. All in all, my advice to anyone thinking about seeing Heidi is go ahead and change your life, it's changed mine."
(Anthony Mays, Business Owner, Marsden, West Yorkshire)

"I am an extremely busy individual running two relatively young companies and father to five children between the ages of 10 and 17.

Managing my work life, my family life and indeed my own “me time” is important and something I have been increasingly neglecting.

Managing two growing companies has its own stresses and strains and this does make excessive demands on my time.

Like many businessmen, I often find it difficult to switch off, relax and especially difficult to sleep at times when the unfinished business of the day is still buzzing around my head.

You have given me some very useful techniques to achieve a number of different goals; however, it is the techniques that now help me sleep at night that I am most grateful for.

I have no hesitation in recommending your services to fellow professionals."
(Steve Harvey-Franklin, Director, WSI, Huddersfield)

Heidi Dawson’s personal and professional life coaching has and continues to contribute to the success of Access to HR. I started a 12 session coaching course with Heidi in December 2007 and am at session 9 with her now. Since December I have more than doubled my client number and am positive that I have Heidi’s coaching to thank for this.

Heidi keeps things simple, clear and manageable in her coaching technique. She does not allow the client to become over-phased by changes that are recognised that need to be made and she gets total commitment from the client to the actions that are agreed on. There is a true sense of personal accountability, achievability and perspective that comes through in Heidi’s coaching sessions. Heidi is also a considerate, professional and respectful person to whom I would have no hesitation confiding in.

I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Heidi and Pathways Coaching for personal and professional life coaching. She has the ability to enable you to turn your life around !
(Serena Bickers, HR Consultant, Access to HR, Huddersfield)

"I contacted Heidi at Pathways, after suffering sleepless nights and anxiety during early pregnancy.

During our extended session we went through an amazing self-hypnosis technique which allowed me to focus on positive and calming situations each night before bed, this guaranteed a good night’s sleep and a much calmer pregnancy.

Heidi also gave me 2 CDs that she had recorded specifically to help me prepare for labour and birth; a great relaxation technique to assist in preparing the body for labour, followed by a soothing metaphor/visualisation which helped keep my mind off the early stages of labour, allowing me to stay at home for much longer, so by the time we arrived at hospital I was already in well-established labour.

I would highly recommend Pathways to assist in any aspect of life coaching, but for me the help and support during what was a trying pregnancy was invaluable.
(Caroline Roberts, Twickenham)

I felt it appropriate to write a short note to let you know what my experiences have been dealing with Heidi Dawson (nee Stratton!!!) for the last couple of years.

In all aspects, Heidi has been a professional, hard working, conscientious and diligent business partner. Her grounded approach to tackling difficulties and issues (both business and personal) provide a welcome and objective view that frequently allows a more rounded opinion to be formed - resulting in better decision making.

Heidi's understanding of many different techniques including NLP, Hypnotherapy and various psychological methods allow her to assess, identify and clearly understand any issues troubling you and her unquestionable logic, experience and training then allow her to provide positive suggestions and encouragement to help you deal with the matters at hand appropriately.

I would have no hesitation in recommending Heidi to you and would recommend her services wholeheartedly."
(Stewart Leahy, Managing Director, The Design Mechanics, Marsden, West Yorkshire)

"Heidi, as a Life Coach, has encouraged me to achieve many goals. Helping and guiding me to rearrange my life to achieve the best results, in small, realistic bites; One step at a time to get the best from my life, for me.

It has been a challenging experience, but very rewarding and enjoyable. Heidi is a talented Life Coach; intuitive and encouraging, but can be firm and persistent when need be."
(J Appleyard, Leeds)

"My three hours at the Beyond Excellence session just flew by. I arrived not really knowing what to expect, but left feeling that each of the session attendees (including myself) had benefited from being there. I was able to air an issue I had within my own business and get back some really positive and useful feedback which enabled me to resolve the issue within 24 hours. I also felt that I was able to provide other people with positive ideas and thoughts that would help them at their places of work, and the feel-good factor from doing that was something that gave me a big lift. Thank you Heidi for inviting me."
(Martin Davis, Franchise owner, Signs Express, Huddersfield)