What is NLP?

NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) is the Art and Science of Personal Excellence.

Art, because the way we each think and act is unique to us, and any description of feelings, attitudes and beliefs is bound to be highly subjective and personal.

Science, because it incorporates well researched methods that can be used to identify the patterns of successful behaviour and develop those patterns in yourself.

It began in the 1970's with Richard Bandler and John Grinder who studied the methods of three leading psychotherapists who were consistently able to bring about changes in human behaviour (Milton Erickson - hypnotherapist, Virginia Satir - family therapist and Gregory Bateson - anthropologist).

The methods they developed have since been applied in the fields of sport, business, government and personal development - attracting a large and worldwide following.

Definition of NLP

Neuro The process of seeing, hearing, feeling, tasting and smelling - the senses we use for inner thought processes as well as experiencing the world.

Linguistic The way we use language to communicate internally and externally to make sense of the process of experiencing the world.

Programming The way we programme our thoughts and hence our behaviour. We do this unconsciously and without control. NLP enables us to choose our programming to create the most effective behaviour in any situation.