Aha - Alastair Hill Associates Ltd, Maidenhead (2026)

Blending coaching with fast-acting psychological tools - Hypnotherapy, BWRT, CBT, Kinesiology, NLP, EFT and so on

24/09/2026

Did you know that irrational fears, such as driving, flying, heights, public speaking and so on, can be 'fixed' in just one or two sessions using fast acting therapies?

Here's Mikey's story about overcoming her fear of driving.

24/09/2026

High Place Phenomenon is closely associated with the 'Fear of Heights' or Acrophobia, and is the 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝘂𝗺𝗽 when in a high place such a cliff edge or a chair lift in the case of a recent client, Jo.

Here is her story:

"I’d developed a strange fear over the years. Whenever I was somewhere high up, I became convinced I might throw myself off—not because I wanted to, but because of an intrusive urge people term the “call of the void.”

Most of the time it was manageable. Crossing a bridge, I’d stay well away from the edge and get through it. But skiing was different.

I came to it late and fell in love with it, yet on the chair lift the feeling grew so strong I worried I might have to give up the sport altogether.

I’d sit there with my eyes closed, singing to myself just to cope. I know it sounds like a small or privileged problem, but any phobia or irrational fear can take away something you love to do.

Then I chatted to Al, who told me about BrainWorking Recursive Therapy. I didn’t really understand it, but I booked a Zoom session before i went skiing—and it worked.

This year when I was on a chair lift, I looked out at the mountains, chatted, and actually enjoyed the ride. I felt such relief and gratitude.

If you have a phobia or irrational fear that’s holding you back or stealing the joy from something you love, please consider trying a session with Al. It changed things massively for me."

Thank you so much for sharing creates

Fitness

24/06/2026

When I first walked into Dream Academy, my goal seemed simple enough: I wanted to buy a house. It felt like the key to a better life, a tangible milestone that I could work toward. But during that first session with Al, something shifted. As we talked, we uncovered something deeper beneath that dream. The house, it turned out, was more than just bricks and mortar—it had become a symbol for something else, something I craved even more. What I really wanted was happiness, a sense of fulfilment that couldn't be boxed up inside four walls.

We realized that buying a house wouldn't necessarily bring me the happiness I was searching for. What I truly needed was a balance between work and life, and, most importantly, a sense of security that would allow me to feel at peace with myself. It was a difficult realization, but it became the foundation for everything that came next.

As the sessions went on, we dug deeper into the challenges I faced. Old wounds and past struggles surfaced, things I had been carrying with me for too long. They were holding me back, sapping my confidence and draining my motivation. Facing those struggles head-on wasn’t easy. There were moments when it felt like I was my own biggest obstacle, a prisoner to my own doubts and insecurities.

But then came the turning point. With Al’s support, I began to see a way forward. We had mapped out my “3 steps to happiness” during that first session, and suddenly, they didn't feel out of reach anymore. It wasn’t magic, but a shift in my mindset. Slowly, I learned to quiet the doubts, to turn down the volume on the anxieties and fears that had dominated my thoughts for so long.

They’re not completely gone but they’ve faded, just enough for me to see what truly matters. It’s the progress I’ve made toward the life I want, not the pursuit of a single object, that has brought me closer to happiness.

Now, my dreams feel different. More authentic, more real. And as I keep working toward them, I know that the happiness I seek is already growing within me.

15/06/2026

"I didn’t have a specific dream in mind, at the start; instead, I just started sharing thoughts about the things I wanted to change about myself.

As I talked about my struggles with weight, something unexpected happened—I got emotional, embarrassingly so. Tears welled up, and it became clear that this was a deeper issue than I had realized. Al gently guided me through my feelings, helping me understand that perhaps this was my true focus, at least for now.

I left that first session feeling light, like a burden I hadn’t even known I was carrying had been lifted. It was liberating to be honest, to let my guard down and share openly about my feelings. For the first time, I had a space where my vulnerability wasn’t met with judgment, but with understanding.

A month later, I returned for my second session, half a stone lighter and brimming with excitement. The weight loss felt like progress, and I was eager to continue on this path. Al was encouraging, and I felt like I was heading in the right direction.

But by the time the third session rolled around, two months in, everything had changed. I showed up, nervous and deflated. I had lost all motivation, and my progress had stalled. As I spoke with Al, I realized I wasn’t just struggling with my goal—I was struggling with why it was my goal in the first place. Through our conversation, I began to understand that the desire to lose weight hadn’t been mine at all; it was a reflection of other people's expectations, not my own.

It was a breakthrough moment. I realized that my weight didn’t define me as a person, that I had so much more to offer beyond a number on a scale. I saw myself for who I truly was—someone with strengths, passions, and dreams that had nothing to do with my appearance. And in that moment, I understood that the Dream Academy wasn’t just about achieving a dream; it was about finding the right dream for me.

This might not sound like a traditional success story. I didn’t lose all the weight I thought I was supposed to, and I didn’t conquer some grand external challenge. But what I did achieve was so much more meaningful: I learned to listen to my own voice amidst the noise of others' expectations.

03/06/2026

How brave is this Dreamer? An enlightening and inspiring story. Thank you:

"I am a survivor of domestic abuse."

There. I said it.

"When I first heard about Dream Academy, I was hesitant. Why even consider it? I had barely managed to leave a controlling, abusive relationship, and every day felt like survival, not living. I was on autopilot: sleep, eat, work, repeat. It kept me moving, but I knew something was missing. The spark of life, the simple joy of waking up with purpose—it was gone.

Then I thought of my dream, what I’d called "The Pipe Dream." It was a dream not of something extravagant but of self-confidence. I wanted the confidence to know who I truly was, what I could become, and how to silence the damaging words that echoed from my past—words from my abuser that haunted me, whispered that I was worthless, that I couldn’t do anything, that I would fail, that I was nothing without them. Even though I’d left, those words lingered, clinging to my every thought. I was alive, yes, but I wasn’t really living. That was my dream: to reclaim myself.

Joining the Academy wasn’t easy. In the beginning, I was given what seemed like a straightforward time commitment—a few hours here, some phone calls there—but I quickly realized that the real work wasn’t just in those sessions. The success of my dream would depend on what I put into it outside of that time, in between sessions, in my daily life.
I needed to understand self-confidence, really dig into it. What did it mean to me? What would it feel like to have it? And how would I get there? The library became my haven. I made a goal to read every day, just for a half-hour, but that half-hour each day was transformative. I learned about boundaries and how to hold them firm, like an invisible armour that protected me from those who would undermine me. I read about resilience, how to build strength so that hurtful words would lose their power over me. I even learned to embrace failure, to see that just because something didn’t go my way, another path could still open up.

It was hard at times. I remember applying for a new job during this journey and not getting it. Before, that rejection would have shattered me, an

01/06/2026

"I was desperate to reclaim something I’d lost long ago: my family. Years earlier, my relationship with my mother had fractured, and by 17, I’d made the painful decision to leave home. The silence that followed stretched for years, making reconciliation seem impossible. Yet, deep down, I longed to mend those ties and have my family by my side once more.

Roll on 5 years and the Dream Academy, Alastair listened without judgment, offering understanding and guidance I hadn’t felt in years. He taught me to face my fears step by step, helping me find the courage to confront the unknown. The journey wasn’t easy—there were days when my anxiety felt insurmountable—but Alastair’s support kept me moving forward.

Midway through my time at the Dream Academy, my nan fell seriously ill. I knew I had to see her, even though it meant facing my mother and family after years apart. The thought filled me with dread, but I drew strength from everything Alastair had taught me. With his encouragement in mind, I stepped into that hospital room.

What followed was nothing short of miraculous. My mother and I spoke, and the years of pain began to fade. My family welcomed me back with open arms, and the bond we rebuilt was stronger than ever. Today, we spend time laughing together, cherishing the moments we’d lost.

None of this would have been possible without Alastair and the Dream Academy. His guidance changed my life, helping me achieve a dream I once thought unreachable. If you’re considering reaching out to him, take that step. It was the best decision I ever made."

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