I'm Debra Carter, and I first became interested in personal development back in 1994 after inheriting a book about Hypnotherapy and finding the concept of being able to make changes in your subconscious mind fascinating.  Having experienced many challenges in terms of lack of self-belief, depression and fear of the future, I decided to give it a go in order to 'sort myself out'.  It really did help me and so in 1998 I decided to take the next step, and began training as a Hypnotherapist so that I could continue to help myself, and others.

Over the years, I've had many and varied jobs, from working in Insurance, Property, Media, Marketing and IT, I've held a variety of positions ranging from Administration, Secretarial, PA, Marketing Executive through to IT Resource Manager.  I've also worked as a bar maid, and was a very successful Anne Summers rep for a couple of years too!  My last 'proper job' was as a Database and Software Administrator where I was responsible for training staff, as well as building and setting up CRM systems and writing databases.  Eventually, I realised that I simply find people far more interesting, and wanted to really make a difference.  So, in 2004, I quite being employed for good, and started to build up my own business as a Coach and Hypnotherapist.

I'd heard a lot about 'niche marketing' and didn't really know what my niche could be, though it seemed my subconscious mind did!  Back in 2005, I was awoken at 3.30am every night for 3 weeks, with the idea of "creating discover your inner goddess and offering session and workshops for women".  I'll be honest and say that I felt utterly under qualified as it seemed my inner goddess had bought a one way ticket to a tropical beach somewhere, and hadn't left me her forwarding address!  Eventually, after 3 weeks of sleepless nights, I said out loud "Okay, I'll do it" and got a good nights sleep!

It was about eight months later that I ran my first weekend workshop for women, and finally, a few years on, things are going to the next level, with a whole range of services and online products aimed at supporting women to be their best selves, and learn to love themselves for who they are.

Because of the many positive experiences and benefits that I have personally gained due to the skills that I've learned and used, I have a real passionate for my work, and get great pleasure for empowering others.  I know it works, if you apply it, and feel very blessed to be part of the personal development movement, empowering people to live their best lives.

QUALIFICATIONS & OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT DEBRA

Diploma in Indian Head Massage - 1998
Certificate in Stress Management - 1998
Certificate in Therapeutic Hypnosis - 1999
Reiki Level 1 - 1999
Reiki Level 2 - 2000
Reiki Level 3 (Masters) - 2004
Diploma in Life Coaching - 2004
Diploma in Sound Healing - 2006
Sekhem Level 1 & 2 - 2007
Graduate of The Journey Practitioner Programme - 2005
Graduate of The School for The Work with Byron Katie - 2005
The Sedona Method Level 1 Coaching - 2008
NLP Professional Coaching Certificate - 2009

Debra is also a tutor for The Diploma in Life Coaching with the Life Coaching Institute as well as a part time tutor for the NLP Professional Coaching Course at The College of Central England in Birmingham.

In 2010, Debra is also studying Mind/Body Nutrition and Style Coaching, to offer a fuller package that includes the abilities to break free of the diet trap, and of course, look fabulous on the outside too!