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ABOUT ME

Heather Porteous



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Personal Profile

I am an Usui Ryoho Reiki and Karuna Reiki Teaching Master, with a busy private practice in the Murrayfield area of Edinburgh, Scotland, which I have run for over 10 years, and I also run regular Reiki workshops, holistic health & stress management, and personal development workshops throughout the year.  

In addition to Reiki therapy I am qualified to use the Emotional Freedom & Healing Technique, a psychological version of acupressure incorporating methods from Ancient Chinese medicine and modern-day applied kinesiology which is effective in releasing negative emotion.  I am also a life coach, trained in personal and business coaching, Time-Line Therapy and NLP (neuro-linguistic programming), with a background in business and in personal effectiveness training.  As part of my continuing interest in developing my skills as a holistic healer, I have also completed a post-graduate diploma in Human Givens brief solution-focused counselling and psychotherapy, and I am also fully qualified in advanced hypnotherapy and hypno-healing.

I specialise in working one to one with clients wanting support in making changes to improve their health and relationships, overcome physical, mental and emotional challenges, develop their potential, and create more balanced and fulfilling lives.  I am an experienced coach, counsellor, hypnotherapist and trainer with a holistic understanding of life and health and a deep knowledge of people and their needs.  I have also trained as a volunteer Victim Support worker and as an AIDS support "buddy" for the Waverley Care Trust.

I like to work in a sensitive, open and light-hearted way with my clients, as I believe that we all develop best in an atmosphere of trust, acceptance and honesty.  Having successfully come through a number of traumatic, life changing events and challenges over the years myself (multiple close family bereavements, divorce, a couple of serious and life threatening illnesses, redundancy and setting up my own business), I can offer the hard-won insight, wisdom, understanding, confidence and empathy of personal experience.  I have a calm and relaxed manner and am genuinely interested in others, which makes it easy for me to work closely with people.

I am married to a teacher and have a son who works in banking and a daughter who works in marketing (both the pride and joy of my life!).  We have two lively young terriers (littermates!) who keep me young and fit, I thrive on the outdoors and all kinds of physical and mental challenge, and balance it with a keen interest in spirituality, psychology, nutrition, holistic health andcomple mentary therapies.  Meditation is an important part of my daily routine, giving me new insights and understanding and keeping me centred, peaceful and in touch with what really matters in life.  

My Guiding Light

"Lord, make me a channel of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.

Grant that I may not so much seek
To be consoled, as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;

For it is in giving that we receive;
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and
It is in dying that we are born to eternal life."

St Francis of Assisi

 

"Seek first to understand, then to be understood."
Stephen Covey

"As you think, so shall you be."
Proverbs

 

Success 

He has achieved success who has lived well, 

laughed often, and loved much; 

who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children; 

who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; who has left the world better than he found it,

whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem, 

or a rescued soul; 

who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty or failed to express it; 

who has always looked for the best in others 

and given them the best he had; 

whose life was an inspiration; 

whose memory a benediction." 

 

Bessie A Stanley, 1904

 

My Philosophy

"Nietzsche was the one who did the job for me.  At a certain moment in his life, the idea came to him of what he called 'the love of your fate'.  Whatever your fate is, whatever the hell happens, you say, 'This is what I need.'  It may look like a wreck, but go at it as though it were an opportunity, a challenge.  If you bring love to that moment - not  discouragement - you will find the strength is there.  Any disaster that you can survive is an improvement in your character, your stature, and your life.  What a privilege!  This is when the spontaneity of your own nature will have a chance to flow.  

 

 

Then, when looking back at your life, you will see that the moments which seemed to be great failures followed by wreckage were the incidents that shaped the life you  have now. You’ll see that this is really true. Nothing can happen to you that is not positive.  Even though it looks and feels at the moment like a  negative crisis, it is not. The crisis throws you back, and when you are required to exhibit strength, it comes." 

 

Joseph Campbell 1904-87, writer, anthropologist, philosopher


Professional Profile

I graduated in Modern Languages and Law from Edinburgh University in 1976, and then taught abroad and in Edinburgh for a number of years before taking a career break to bring up my family. 

I subsequently trained in Church lay leadership and counselling and worked for several years in youth and adult education work with individuals and groups, exploring issues of self-awareness, personal development, leadership and interpersonal skills.

During the course of my career, I spent six years working with the multinational pharmaceutical company, Johnson & Johnson Corporation, in the highly challenging and competitive field of medical sales and marketing.  I worked closely with the General Manager, supporting him and his senior management team through a period of extensive company growth and development, cultural change, restructuring and eventual relocation to the South of England.

I left Johnson & Johnson to establish my own life coaching practice and gained further experience working as a freelance consultant with Insights Training & Development, a Scottish company specialising in personal and team effectiveness. 

I am a graduate of Corporate Coach University International in the USA, completing my coaching training in 2000.  I have a post-graduate Certificate of Counselling Skills from Strathclyde University (2000), am a Certified Practitioner of NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) and Time-Line TherapyTM (2000), having trained with Andy Smith in London, and also gained a post-graduate diploma in Human Givens Counselling & Psychotherapy from Mindfields College in 2004I am trained in advanced hypnosis and hypnotherapy, graduating from the Atkinson-Ball College of Hypnotherapy and Hypnohealing in 2007, and also qualified as an EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) practitioner with Helen Walker in 2008.

My Reiki Training

I qualified as a Reiki Master in 1999 under the guidance of Mark Calvert, having served my "apprenticeship" as a volunteer healer at the weekly Reiki therapy clinic he ran at the Solas drop-in centre for people in Edinburgh who are HIV+, before going on to set up my own private practice and subsequently start teaching Reiki.  I later did additional extensive Reiki training with Alan Sweeney in London in 2002, and in 2008 took further courses with Tadao Yamaguchi, who lives in Japan. Tadao's mother practised Reiki for 65 years until her death in 2003, never using any other form of medication or medical intervention for her four children, all now healthy adults, one of whom had a very weak disposition from birth. She did her Reiki training with Dr Chujiro Hiyashi, one of the last people to become a Reiki Master under the tutelage of Mikao Usui, the founder of Reiki, before he died in 1926.


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© 2005 Enlighten Holistic Health

 

REIKI TESTIMONIALS

What Reiki clients have said


”I feel Reiki is something that I have been searching for all my life.  Reiki has not only helped me to experience deep relaxation, but has enabled the ongoing process of healing my inner turmoil.”
K. Mercer, Client, Edinburgh

 "I feel a huge amount better now, happy and at peace and able to cope with whatever happens.  I see others who are troubled and I'm glad I'm not there any more.  Reiki has made an enormous difference and I'm delighted."
M. Macdonald, Client, Edinburgh

"Having struggled unsuccessfully to 'heal myself', I turned to Heather for help. To my great joy and relief, my Reiki healing and counselling sessions with her have been a crucial factor in helping me on the road to recovery."
A. Dawson, Client, Edinburgh

"Reiki has helped me to achieve inner peace. During Reiki healing sessions I can feel the heat emanating from Heather's hands. I find it very spiritual and drift into a state of total mental relaxation. Afterwards I feel calm and mentally alert. I would recommend Reiki healing to anyone facing the challenges of modern day living."
J. Chesney, Client, Stirling

"Huge thanks for last night.  The Reiki treatment was fantastic.  I had a great night's sleep and woke feeling really energised.  I have also made some very, very important life changing decisions today.  I feel confident, and my spirit has reappeared, although it never really went away, I just couldn't find it.  I'll have no hesitation in recommending you to others for Reiki in the future."
R. Lavery, Client, Edinburgh

"Without Reiki I would still have been standing at a crossroads feeling engulfed in a thick mist. Thanks to my Reiki sessions with you, I have become re-energised, re-focused and able to see and achieve the goals which I had lost sight of.  Thanks again for your help, Heather."
P. Brown, Client, Edinburgh


"I think you've done some really wonderful work with the Reiki, the workshop and the sessions, which I'm SO glad I could have.  All this has led me to many discoveries - I shan't go into them all because it would take all night.  Clearly, I'm very happy about all this!  Many thanks and warmest regards."

A. Lees, Client, Spain

"Every time I have a Reiki treatment from Heather I find that I sleep better, my appetite is better, my mood is better, and I can see significant improvements in many of the ailments that usually bother me.  I find Reiki healing very calming and relaxing and a real support and blessing in my life at this time."
R. Campbell, Client, Tranent

I feel absolutely, amazingly well today after your dramatic Reiki treatment yesterday.  I can hardly believe how much energy and enthusiasm I've got after having been so unwell - I've spent a whole, wonderful day shopping and have even been able to go out in the evening, too.  I've had such an amazing day and feel terrific.  I just thought you would like to hear that, Heather, and I simply must say a massive thanks to you - I really appreciate your gift and skills."
H. Ritchie, Client, Edinburgh

"I had no idea what to expect when I first came to Heather for a Reiki session, but after a couple of months of Reiki treatments, I am now feeling much more relaxed and have so much more energy.  I'm learning to take better care of myself and set clear boundaries for a healthy balance between work, rest and leisure.  I'm also finding the breathing and relaxation exercises Heather has taught me particularly helpful and generally feel much more in control of my life now."
O. Wojtas, Client, Edinburgh

"What I have really appreciated in my sessions with Heather is her effective integration of counselling and Reiki healing.  A couple of months after my course of Reiki treatments, vast improvements in my physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health have occurred. It has brought an inner stillness and balance that none of the previous therapies I have tried provided. I attribute this not only to Heather’s excellent healing skills, but her sensitivity, compassion and ability to truly understand her clients’ needs."
Catie Hory, Client, Dunfermline

"I'm feeling really good now - very relaxed, lots of energy and my memory and concentration are so much better, too.  I've become a much nicer person to know since coming to you for Reiki treatments! I'm finding that I look at things a lot more positively these days.  I no longer feel tense or under pressure, have managed to stop smoking, and feel very healthy.  Thank you, Heather!"
C. Anderson, Client, Edinburgh

"Dear Heather,
I just wanted to drop you a note to say how beneficial I found the Reiki session on Saturday. I have been left with a feeling of peace and well-being which is in sharp contrast to how I felt when I arrived! This feeling has persisted for a couple of days despite the fact that my daughter was up until after 2.00 this morning which resulted in all of us only getting around four hours' sleep."
A. Watts
, Client, Edinburgh

"After my session with you I had a headache for a couple of days which gradually eased away, leaving me feeling much, much more myself again, with a lot more energy and really "ready to go"! I tend to be hard on myself and take the burdens of others onto my own shoulders, but found that I was able to let go of everything that had been overwhelming me and weighing me down and get it in perspective. I now feel much more positive, focussed and in control, and realise that I need to take better care of my own needs and maintain a degree of emotional detachment to stay strong and resilient." 
H. Dobson, Client, Edinburgh

"Heather, I just wanted to let you know that my dream has come true - to live in the countryside. I'm now teaching piano and clarinet here in beautiful Devon - I can hardly believe it!

Thank you for all your wonderful support and Reiki treatments - it gave me the strength and self belief to make this happen for myself. You are very welcome to visit if you're ever down this way!  Much love"
L. Crowther, Client, Edinburgh

"Thank you so much for the Reiki treatment you gave me. I was amazed to find that it brought up so many deep emotions in me that had been stuck for years and needed to be released. I have to admit it was a bit unnerving at the time, as I felt I had no control over them, but it was worth it as since then I have felt motivated to sort out a lot of personal stuff instead of just hoping it would all go away by itself, and I feel much better now that my life is a bit easier and relationships are gradually getting back on track."
B. Grandville, Client, Edinburgh

”I've been thinking of you a lot over the past few weeks. I've got so much to thank you for since I first started coming to you for Reiki treatments, and I just wanted to let you know that everything you taught me during our sessions together is making a real difference to how I'm now living my life."
M. Carson, Client, Edinburgh

"Thank you again for my amazing and powerful Reiki session this week, Heather. A truly wonderful experience. Since my session I have found that the stiffness in my lower back I was experiencing each morning when I got up has completely disappeared - fantastic! Thank you so much." 
Z. Barcroft, Client, Edinburgh

"My Reiki healing session with Heather was wonderfully relaxing.  Heat seemed to pour out of her hands, causing the many tensions of the day to disappear.  I'd certainly recommend Reiki to anyone who has a hectic and demanding lifestyle."
M. Rushworth, Client, Edinburgh

"I suffered from acute anxiety which manifested itself as obsessive compulsive disorder, and it could be very debilitating at times. I found it hard to focus, and I worried about things that other people wouldn't even think about.  Heather helped me to examine what was causing my anxieties and taught me relaxation methods and ways of controlling the thought processes underlying my problems, so that I am now able to put life's challenges into perspective and deal with them far more effectively. 

I found Reiki wonderfully relaxing and helpful in itself, but I also really appreciated the additional support that Heather, as a life coach and counsellor, was able to give to complement the treatments and help me deal with my anxiety in a practical way.

I would (and have) recommended Heather to family and friends.  Don't suffer yourself, because you don't have to cope alone."

I. Riven, Pharmacist, Edinburgh

 

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