DEBRANNIES CATERING



Hanna Sintim set up Debrannies to provide all kinds of catering including for community events such as public meetings, tea dances for the over 50s and private parties. She has also started a Community Café at a local Church and runs the Coffee Shop at a health centre. She is a trained, qualified and experienced chef and has worked as Head Pastry Chef at Kensington Place, west London.

She started her journey to setting up her business with a course provided by the Portobello Business Centre. This was a four day course that took participants through all aspects of business with presentations from experts in tax and accounting. The business plan was the most useful thing for Hanna while starting off. Her Business Adviser, Maria Stammers, helped her by looking through her books and coming to observe her at work in her catering business. Hanna's
adviser gave her constructive feedback on how she could improve her business to make it more attractive to customers.

One area that is a struggle for her is finance. She says that she has had difficulty in identifying the benefits that she is entitled to as a self-employed person with her own business. What would have made a difference to her experience is being clear about what benefits are available to her and exactly what loan finance is available to support her business. She describes her position at the moment as 'being in a
grey area'.

For the future, Hanna has great plans for Debrannies including setting up a patisserie. She wants to further establish the business and to increase the number of catering contracts.

Hanna feels that the best thing about starting her own business is making her own decisions and being able to do what she likes to do. Although it is a struggle, it is a very exciting time for her.

Cristina Codina Llavina is a qualified Alexander Technique teacher and a member of The Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (STAT) with experience in teaching both individuals and groups from all walks of life.

The Alexander Technique is the only method which teaches us to become aware of and eliminate harmful postural habits.
Using the Alexander Technique you can become ... balanced alert but relaxed focused effective confident
Anyone can benefit ... Vitality and coordination improves. Breathing and speaking become easier. Movement becomes freer, lighter, and more enjoyable.

Cristina has experience in teaching; women only classes, mixed classes with ages ranging from 16-60, children’s groups, and has three years assisting in the Alexander Technique department of the Arts ED School of Acting,
References are available on request

Classes cost £30 per hour –excluding venue hire costs.

For more information contact cristina.alexandertech@hotmail.com
Mobile: 077 3421 9669
Home: 020 7266 5256.

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REIKI TREATMENTS and COURSES

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About Theresa Kahn:

Theresa Kahn is an experienced Lecturer, (Cert.Ed.) and Coordinator with considerable experience in Adult and Further Education. She has worked with groups and individuals from all over the world, which has included projects with the National Probation Service, numerous Local Communities and in the Health and Social Care Services. She takes referrals from the National Phobics Society. She is dedicated in providing excellence in both her practice and teaching, thus providing a high quality and professional service to clients and students alike.

What is Reiki?

The word Reiki, (pronounced ray-key) is Japanese. It is the make up of two words 'Rei' which means universal, in the sense of everywhere and also 'Ki' which means the same as prana or chi, i.e. the vital life force within everything alive. Reiki is also the descriptive name for the art of Natural Healing.

How can you experience Reiki Healing? Reiki is experienced whilst the client relaxes fully clothed on a massage table while the practitioner lightly lays his/her hands on, engulfing the body front and back with pure Reiki energy - Reiki works on the whole body, inside and out.
Reiki addresses physical, mental, emotional and energetic imbalances. It also promotes overall well-being, healing and optimal good health.
We can all benefit from Reiki Healing; it is suitable for people of all ages and is helpful with a wide range of health related issues.
Reiki works well in conjunction with conventional treatments.

You can contact Theresa Kahn by email or telephone if you require further information or want to book a Course and/or a Consultation on:

Tel: 020 7286 8616
Mob: 07910 356 749

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About Kevin O’Doherty:

Kevin is a Health Psychologist, with a wide range of experience in mental health. He has worked both in Ireland and the UK, with people living with stress, anxiety, panic disorders, OCD and depression.

Kevin is a Manager in national mental health charity. He also provides CBT for clients of Anxiety UK (formerly the National Phobics Society).

Kevin is an accredited member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and works to the professional and ethical standards, laid down by the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).

What is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy?

Founded and developed by Professor Aaron Beck in the 1960’s, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy whereby the therapist works with the client on a range of psychological issues, by helping them look at how thoughts, feelings and behaviour interact. A CBT therapist will help the client to change and adapt the thoughts and behaviour that are causing emotional problems.

How Effective is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy?

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) has been shown to be the most effective form of psychological treatment for Anxiety, Stress, Panic Attacks, Depression and a range of other psychological problems. It is the most popular form of intervention within the NHS and private psychological services internationally.

For More Info, contact Kevin O’Doherty
Tel: 020 7286 8616
Mob: 07811 557 763