About Us

BSc (Hons) Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Psychology with the Open University.
ADHP - Advanced Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy from the National College of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy .
CSCT Counselling Skills & Theory certificates.
NLP Master Practitioner tutored by McKenna, Breen and Bandler.
ITEC (International Therapy Examination Council), Anatomy, Physiology, and Body Massage Diploma (1994), and Aromatherapy Diploma (1995), Indian Head Massage Diploma (2004).
Advanced NO HANDS® Massage Diploma,
Master Practitioner Eating Disorders and Obesity including Nutritional interventions - National Centre for Eating Disorders
First and Second Degree Reiki received from Traditional Reiki Masters. BodyTalk training to advanced level was also undertaken by Elaine Harris (Reiki Master).

NCFE – Certificate In Life Coaching

The Complementary Health Centre is run by Nicky Ward and Christine Watson-Bartlam. We are two, highly qualified professional therapists with many years experience between us.

UKCP(H) United Kingdom Counselling and Psychotherapy (Hypnotherapy) Section registered
MNRHP Member of the National Register of Hypnotherapists and Psychotherapists.
MIPTI - Member of the Independent Professional Therapists International.
RAGPH - Register of Approved Gastrointestinal Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists
NO HANDS® Massage Association

Member of the Association of Reflexologists 'AoR', and the Academy of Systematic Kinesiology 'TASK' and the Dr. Edward Bach Foundation. She is professionally qualified in Reflexology, Kinesiology, Advanced Optimum Nutrition, as well as Bach Flowers Therapy and Reiki, the Usui System. She started her own private practice in 1996. Christine teaches AoR accredited courses in Reflexology to mature students and runs Balanced Health classes levels I to IV and Bach Flower Workshops.

Qualifications

M.A.R. Member of the Association of Reflexologists
Qualified with the Oxford school of Reflexology in Anatomy & Physiology, Integrated biology, 1994.
Dip. A.K. Diploma Applied Kinesiology
Qualified with the Academy of Systematic Kinesiology
Advanced Nutrition Intensive (I.O.N.)
Advanced Communications Training, 1997