Personal Stories

I have had the opportunity to introduce many hundreds of patients to Autogenic Training. It never ceases to amaze and delight me to hear of the treasures they find within themselves by using this simple meditative practice. Dr Ann D. Bowden, M.B, Ch.B., D.C.H., MFHom

Finding time for me
Allowing myself to be free
Deeper sleep
More energy
More relaxed.
Counsellor

I listen to myself more – find my own answers. Feel more connected with myself and with my life. I feel more in control. Trainee counsellor

Bringing calm and quiet to a busy mind where every day is always busy.
After 3 weeks of AT I experienced everything I wanted and failed to find, from 11 months of intensive CBT. Client – J.Bird, 2007

I have stopped taking painkillers. There is no panic when I found I had run out, then I realised I could cope with the pain. Client – J.Bird, 2009

Teaching autogenics to people profoundly relax and manage stress has been one of the most enjoyable and effective tools of my medical practice in helping people to help themselves. Dr Alice Green, 2009

AT researched and published ability (2004) to help early stage cancer patients to improve their immune systems and promote well-being. Margaret Hidderley

AT means to me
- daily pain – comforted
- daily exhaustion – reduced
- daily enjoyment – increased
Plus a skill I can pass on to others.

Judith Wren

Autogenic Training has done wonders for my long-standing insomnia. Nida Ingham

Autogenic Training is the quickest and most effective tool in my life for reducing and even eliminating anxiety and stress. Janet C. Love

AT is the most wonderful self help technique, allowing me to become calm and focused. Bernice Lorenz

I have workied with children who find learning difficult since 1994. I have found AT helps them enormously and about 80% of them find it a useful tool. I use a modified version with children as young as 5 obviously parental help is required at this stage. Children as young as 9 can use it on their own. Izzie Harrap

AT has been crucial in enabling me to cope with loss of sight and carry on working when over 70. Marion C Brion Dr PhD Cert. Ed

Courses

Basic AT course
The core of AT is a basic training course during which clients learn simple mental exercises allowing them to enter deep states of relaxation and experience relief from the negative effects of stress.

AT within the NHS

Autogenic Training is one of a wide range of Complementary Therapies available to NHS patients at the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine (RLHIM).

Patients are referred to RLHIM, UCL NHS Foundation Trust either by a General Practitioner’s letter or tertiary referral from an NHS hospital consultant to Dr. Ann Bowden, Lead Clinician, Autogenic Therapy, at the hospital.

Advanced Techniques

Having mastered Autogenic Training to the point where you can switch readily into and maintain the Autogenic state, it is possible to explore some interesting themes in a new group using special techniques like Autogenic Meditation, Creativity Mobilisation Technique and Autogenic Neutralisation

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Level 1 Diploma Course

Our one-year part-time training course qualifies you to teach basic AT in your chosen setting as a Full Member of the British Autogenic Society.

Level 2 Diploma Course

Further part-time training of three years leads you to be eligible for individual registration with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).

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