Gemma Keeley

Q:How long have you been a TIR trainer?
A:Since  2015.

Q:What inspired you to become a TIR trainer?
A:There are over 5 million 18-64 year olds in the UK with a diagnosed Common Mental Disorder (CMD). More than 53 million prescriptions for antidepressants were issued in 2013 in England alone, and constitutes a 92% increase since 2003. In some areas of the UK people have been waiting for more than 12 months to see an NHS therapist, by which time some would have committed suicide.
People are not born depressed, anxious, or with PTSD, yet we continue to treat the symptoms without exploring and treating the root cause. Applied Meta-psychology and TIR offers a fast and permanent resolution for people who are struggling with the life-limiting affects of Mental Health issues.
TIR Transformed my life, and now I want to train others to become TIR Facilitators so that they can support people in their own communities with transforming their lives.

Q:What do you find rewarding about it?
A:Every client, and every student of mine who enters the room with doubts and asks “how can this possibly work?” every Doctor, Psychologist and Psychiatrist who said to me there is “no cure” for PTSD, were astounded by the highly effective yet relatively simple technique. Often all they can say is WOW!!! That in itself is rewarding. Additionally, working with clients who were told “learning to ‘manage and cope’ is the best and only option available to you” are amazed that in a relatively short period of time, they have completely resolved (“cured”) their issues, and done so by working through it themselves. They have not just bounced back to where they were before the issues arose; they have gone beyond and bounced forward and become empowered and fulfilled individuals with greater resilience.  Whether seeing clients or training new facilitators, every moment is rewarding

Q:Are you willing to travel to deliver training, if so under what conditions?
A:Absolutely, whether its by Air, Land, or Sea I am more than happy to travel. As long as that travel doesn’t require me to ride on a bus, horse, bicycle, hot air balloon or submarine I will be fine. A mutually agreeable remuneration figure would be kindly requested

Q:Do you have a private practice?
A: I am the Founder and Chief Executive of Every Mind Matters, a registered charity focused on reducing the impact of psychological trauma, where we use Applied Meta-psychology techniques to see clients. We also run the TIR Workshops.

Q:Besides TIR, what other things are you interested in?
A:I am interested in alternative therapies, such as magnet therapy and SHEN both of which can compliment TIR or be done on their own, and is particularly great for those who are easily overwhelmed and not quite ready to talk about their issues. I always like to explore other treatments, its good to have a few tools in your box.
On a personal level, I am a keen and competent cook and like entertaining friends and relatives with my novel take on traditional recipes. I am a keen amateur gardener and use a hydroponic system to grow my herbs, and salads, and I also enjoy experimenting with different and unusual plants.

Q:Describe your professional background.
A:I am a qualified Contemporary Psychotherapist, NLP Master Practitioner, Traumatic Incident Reduction & Life Stress Reduction Facilitator, TIR Trainer, and the CEO of Every Mind Matters. Prior to settling into this… my “dream job”, I had a colorful and varied career such as Nanny, Palliative Care Practitioner, American Airline Fares & Ticketing Officer, trained Bodyguard! (I know hysterical,¦right? But it was fun for a while), then I moved to Turkey where I was a Sales & Marketing Director for an International property company.