Welcome
I’m Jonathan, and I’m passionate about helping people create lasting change so they can live a life that feels fulfilling, peaceful, and truly their own.
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I believe that the past doesn’t have to hold you back. It’s not about forgetting or pushing it away - it’s about lessening its impact, learning from it, and even using it as a foundation for growth. Through Acupuncture and Cognitive Hypnotherapy, I help people move forward without needing to relive old experiences. Change happens when we shift the way the past affects us, rather than staying stuck in it.
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Every person I work with is unique, and so is their treatment. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, I work with each individual to find what truly works for them - because deep down, I believe we all instinctively know what we need. Sometimes, it just takes the right support to uncover it.
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For me, wellbeing is about balance - inner and practical, emotional and physical. In Chinese wisdom, mental, emotional, and physical struggles often share the same root cause, even if they show up differently. That’s why my approach blends intuition with structure, helping people reconnect with themselves while also giving them practical tools to make real changes in their lives.
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There’s nothing more rewarding to me than seeing someone find clarity, break free from what’s been holding them back, and step into a life where they feel more at ease - physically, mentally, and emotionally.
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Jonathan Pledger
MRes, BSc, LicAc, MBAcC, DS, HDP, NLP practitioner, Cog. Hyp, MNCH
Jonathan Pledger, is a highly experienced and respected therapist with over twenty years of experience in the field.
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He served as the Principal at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine, the largest acupuncture college in Europe, where he also worked as a lecturer in Chinese Medicine and Clinical Supervisor on the acupuncture degree course.
 
As a member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) and the National Council of Hypnotherapy, Jonathan adheres to strict Codes of Safe Practice, Professional Conduct, and Disciplinary Procedures to ensure that patients receive the highest standards of professional care.
 
Jonathan completed a year-long research project, funded by the British Acupuncture Council, focusing on the effects of acupuncture on children with autism. His work in this area earned him a Masters from Portsmouth University.
 
Jonathan has also served as Director of the British Acupuncture Accreditation Board (BAAB) and as a member of the British Acupuncture Council's Professional Standards and Regulation Committee. His practices are licensed with Reading Borough Council and Wokingham District Council.
 
In addition to acupuncture, Jonathan is a trained Shiatsu practitioner, having studied at the European Shiatsu School.
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I have an enhanced DBS check, ensuring I am vetted to work with children and vulnerable adults. ​
Member of the British Acupuncture Council, Professional Standards Authority and National Council for Hypnotherapy
Jonathan is a member of the British Acupuncture Council, The National Council for Hypnotherapy and the Professional Standards Authority and as such is bound by strict Codes of Practice. These codes ensure that patients and clients receive the highest standards of professional care.
