Dr. Wall qualified as a dental surgeon in 1973 at University College Hospital London and ran an award-winning holistic dental practice, where hypnosis played a central role in patient care. His innovative approach led to accolades such as ‘Dental Practice of the Year’ and a BBC documentary on treating dental phobia with hypnosis. Following his retirement from practice in 2010, he became an Honorary Lecturer and Clinical Supervisor at the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry until 2020. He has served as President of both the European Society of Hypnosis and at the Royal Society of Medicine Section Hypnosis and Psychosomatic Medicine. Now, as Chair of BSCAH’s Board of Trustees, he continues to advance the field of hypnosis in healthcare.
Maureen worked as a GP in Norwich for 35 years. She became interested in the role of the mind in physical illness and the burden of emotional pain in the everyday life of many patients. She trained in clinical hypnosis with the BSCAH and applied hypnosis to her practice for many years covering a wide range of problems as they presented, including, managing anxiety, chronic pain, skin disorders and chemotherapy side effects. Maureen joined Primary Care Mental Health Education (PRIMHE) and through them completed a Diploma entitled ‘Practitioner with a Special Interest in Mental Health’ at the University of Staffordshire. She was also involved in the training of final year UEA medical students in mental health in Primary Care.
Maureen serves on the council of the Hypnosis and Psychosomatic Section at the Royal Society of Medicine and is secretary of the Philosophy and Ethics Special Interest Group at the British Pain Society. As a BSCAH trustee and education committee member, she is passionate about teaching hypnosis to healthcare professionals.
Formerly HM Inspector of Taxes, Allan Hargreaves specialised in the taxation of exempt bodies in the Inland Revenue and was Director of Charity Taxation at KPMG before he ran his own consultancy until retirement.
He joined the Board of BSCAH in 2023 and chairs the Governance Committee.
Dr. Shamsh Suleman
Dr. Shamsh Suleman is a retired GP with a long-standing interest in mental health and holistic therapies. He trained in clinical hypnosis with BSCAH and has been an active member since 2012, previously chairing the Midlands Branch and supporting the development of the University accredited course in clinical hypnosis. Now serving as BSCAH Treasurer and a trustee, he contributes to governance and finance initiatives to support the society’s growth. Outside of BSCAH, he volunteers with the Emily Jordan Foundation and enjoys cycling and running. Though no longer practicing clinical hypnosis, he remains committed to promoting its value.