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If you need quick answers to your therapy questions have a look at my FAQ page. If you're looking for more detailed information take a look at the topics below were I've added lots more on CBH, hypnotherapy and therapy in general for you to browse,
HOW YOUR STRESS IS IMPACTING YOUR BODY
Everyone experiences stress at some point in life. Positive stress or pressure is normal to an extent, like the stress we feel when an upcoming deadline looms. It can focus our energy and be highly motivating, this stress feels like something we can cope with and some people feel it brings out the best in them. Negative stress on the other hand...
WHAT TO EXPECT IN YOUR FIRST THERAPY SESSION
Therapy can be a daunting and overwhelming experience, especially if you’ve never been before. It’s natural to feel nervous...
CAN THERAPY HELP YOU MANAGE YOUR STRESS?
Lots of people benefit from cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy to manage stress. Not only are sessions relaxing, which is therapeutic in itself, CBH...
As a society we’re so much more aware of the importance of maintaining our physical health - what we’ve done to support it that week or what we “should” be doing more of. But what about our mental health?
What is a panic attack?
Have you ever felt like the walls were closing in on you? Like your heart was pounding and your breathing was accelerated without any real reason?
Anxiety is a normal and natural response to stress and danger that is characterized by feelings of nervousness, fear, and apprehension. It is an emotion that is often also accompanied by physical sensations such as...
Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress and can affect anyone. Burnout can impact your mental health and lead to...
Worry is a state of mental distress or agitation caused by thinking about problems or unpleasant things that might happen in the future. Worry is often characterised through negative thoughts and images that often feel difficult to control, and if unmanaged worry can become excessive or uncontrollable.
Anxiety can take many forms and impact individuals in different ways. For some, it may manifest as social anxiety - a condition where people experience intense feelings of fear and nervousness when placed in social situations. Social anxiety can be...
HYPNOTHERAPY... WHAT IS IT?
Hypnosis is simply focused attention on an idea, you can use your imagination in a way that feels similar to daydreaming or getting lost in a good book meaning it is incredibly simple but very powerful. It is not something I, as the therapist, do to you...
Starting any therapy is a great way to take care of your mental health. However, if you don't know how to make the most out of your therapy session, you may not be getting the full benefits...
IS HYPNOTHERAPY THE SAME AS STAGE HYPNOSIS?
The short answer: No
The longer answer: Stage hypnosis tends to be what people think of when hypnosis or hypnotherapy is mentioned, both are completely safe although that tends to be where the similarities end...
CAN ANYONE BENEFIT FROM HYPNOTHERAPY?
If you're looking for a way to positively influence your mental health without medication then hypnotherapy may well be for you. Hypnotherapy is a technique that uses hypnosis to induce a state of relaxation and...
FACE TO FACE THERAPY VERSUS ONLINE THERAPY
When it comes to therapy, online and in-person options both have their pros and cons so there is no right or wrong. You’ll have the same quality of therapy with me whether it’s online or in person ...
All people are different, experiencing different life challenges and situations. Therefore I use a range of different techniques with clients. A session with me will usually include some talking therapy, hypnotherapy and very often mindfulness too...
Anxiety can affect people of all ages and backgrounds. It can be both difficult to recognize and even more challenging to manage...
Busting hypnotherapy myths
Hypnotherapy is a therapy still shrouded in myths and misconceptions, which is a shame as so many people could benefit from it...
WHAT IS PERFECTIONISM AND IS IT A PROBLEM?
Perfectionism is the determined pursuit of self-imposed high standards. It’s not always about being “perfect” as such but more about...
Many people underestimate the importance of sleep and fail to realise that it is one of the most critical components of maintaining good mental health. Sleep plays a crucial role in regulating mood and emotions. When we don't get enough...
TRANSFORM YOUR THINKING: A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY
Do you ever find yourself trapped in negative thought cycles?
ONLINE HYPNOTHERAPY - WHAT DO I NEED?
One of the great things about any online therapy is that it's so convenient. There's no travel time, no time spent looking for car parking spaces or...
Going through fertility treatment such as IVF can be both stressful and emotionally draining...
Are you a people pleaser?
The telltale signs to watch out for...
Have you ever caught yourself spiralling into a series of negative thoughts that seem to only focus on the worst-case scenario?
Do you find yourself thinking in extremes? Are you often stuck in an “all or nothing” mindset? If so, you could be engaging in what is known as black and white thinking
There’s nothing mystical at all about this concept in the pschology world. Mindreading is a common thinking error...
As human beings the unknown can be a scary and uncomfortable place, which is why many people strive for certainty in their lives
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