Paul McKenna the well-known hypnotist and author was one of the first people to train in Havening Techniques and become a certified practitioner.

Havening Techniques® is an innovative, simple and powerful new psycho-sensory healing approach. The techniques use simple touch to permanently disconnect unwanted feelings - both somatic (held in the body) and emotional - from distressing and traumatic memories and events. It is rapid, gentle, effective, safe and essentially without side effects.

It is especially effective in treating amygdala-based disorders such as fears, phobias, panic attacks, anxiety, bereavement, victims of burglary, bullying, assault and many more as well as creating optimism, resiliency, and boosting self-confidence.