“Much of my work is inspired by my own journey through illness and healing…”
Supporting Others Through Challenging Times…
I have had the privilege of working alongside charity-run support groups as an in-house hypnotherapist, offering relaxation sessions, hypnotherapy and Harmony Life Balance courses focused on the power of the mind.
These sessions are designed to help individuals navigate challenging times — including cancer journeys, fatigue-related conditions, and emotional wellbeing — by understanding how the mind can support healing, resilience and positive change.
Salus Fatigue Foundation…
I previously had the honour of working with Salus Fatigue Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation providing vital support for individuals and families affected by fatigue-related conditions.
Salus created a truly supportive and inspiring environment, offering a lifeline to many through workshops, wellbeing hubs and community connection. Their vision was to ensure that those affected by fatigue-related conditions could access positive support and continue to participate in all aspects of life.
During my time with Salus, I delivered regular sessions at their Sutton Coldfield and Moseley centres, as well as contributing course content to their Fatigue Wellbeing Hub.
Topics included:
- The Power of the Mind
- How Your Mind Can Heal Your Body
- Mindfulness
- From ‘Stress Mess’ to ‘Stress Less’
I was also proud to be part of their Facebook Live sessions, sharing insights into how we can work with the mind to support both emotional and physical wellbeing.
My time with Salus has been incredibly valuable and continues to influence the work I do today — helping others move forward with greater understanding, hope and a renewed sense of possibility.
‘Harmony Life Balance’
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Salus fatigue Foundation
Pressures of Life
“May I say Harmony Life Balance with Michelle Townsend has completely transformed my life,I now view everything from a positive aspect and I find she has given me the tools to cope with anything that comes my way! Thank you so much Michelle an incredible experience I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone who is struggling with the pressures of life!”
TCW Sutton Coldfield. West Midlands
White House Cancer Support…
I currently work with White House Cancer Support, a wonderful charity based in Dudley, providing practical help, emotional support and guidance to those affected by cancer — including patients, families, friends and carers.
Each Thursday morning, I run relaxation and wellbeing sessions, creating a safe and supportive space for individuals to pause, reflect and reconnect with themselves during what can often be a very worrying and uncertain time.
Drawing on both my professional training and my own personal cancer journey, I gently guide individuals to understand the power of their mind, helping them to shift perspective, find moments of calm, and — most importantly — begin to follow their own sense of joy, even in the midst of challenge.
These sessions are not about ignoring what is happening, but about supporting people to move through it with greater strength, awareness and emotional balance.
For further information regarding White House cancer Support please follow the link here:
Gratitude
“Working with Michelle I am learning how to live with the grief and sadness of losing my partner to cancer. I am very very grateful for her inspiration, expertise and patience. She is showing me skills that work for me. Also that life will be less painful and happiness is possible again.”
PH Dudley
Relaxation
“I recently visited michelle for a relaxation session. when hi first met her she made me very welcome and very safe. michelle spoke to me in a very calm and relaxing way. michelle has a very kind and warm hart she has made me see things in a different light which hi didnt see before I would highly recomend michelle because she is truly amazing thank you michelle”
MB Dudley
Encouragement
“I joined one of Michelle’s relaxation groups about a year ago prior to undergoing some major surgery. I had already begun to address my fitness and diet but wanted to ensure that I was also maximizing my capacity and resilience to deal with stress and stressful situations. I wanted to ensure that I was well prepared for surgery and recovery.
I find Michelle’s open, warm approach alongside her deep commitment and professionalism easy to engage with. I have certainly valued her assistance in helping me to find a time to dedicate to myself. She has also offered practical advice, solutions and ideas as to how to manage stress and anxiety.
I find the group sessions helpful and rewarding as it is apparent that Michelle has helped others in the group as well as me and this is evidenced in some of the group’s discussions.Michelle’s assistance has helped me to take full advantage of the expertise and hard work of the medical team supporting me in achieving a good recovery from my surgery. Many thanks Michelle.”
LB Dudley
Positive Place of Life
I remember January 2016, the beginning of an exciting year where I had planned so many wonderful things to do. Then everything came to stop as I heard the shattering news that I had breast concert aged 49 years old. My life was changed forever and my world came crashing down around my feet. Over the next 12 months I had to endure a mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormone treatment.
However, it is now May 2018 and I am in a very good place and yes my life has changed but now I see it in a very positive light. I’m very happy, I enjoy life and I try to live in the moment seeing and feeling the wonderful things in life it has to offer. My way of thinking has gone from thinking and worrying about my negative thoughts and I have now replaced them with positivity and a healthy outlook in life.
Michelle has very much helped me to get to this very positive place of life and her knowledge, expertise and fantastic relaxation sessions have enabled this to happen. Michelle has taught me how powerful the mind is and how you can alter your way of thinking to bring calm, positivity and wellbeing back into your life.
Words can’t thank you enough Michelle.
DM – From Whitehouse Cancer Support Group.
Find Out More…
If you would like further information about the support sessions and groups I run, please feel free to get in touch via the Contact Form.
I would be more than happy to discuss how I can support you or your organisation.
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Michelle Townsend – Harmony Life Balance
C.Hyp, D.Hyp, C.I.H, UKHR, I.H.A, CNHC Registered