It feels impossible to avoid stress in our busy lives, and to be honest, it probably is. However, what we can do is manage stress before it becomes overwhelming. If you’re struggling with feelings of stress, you’re not alone – and you don’t have to feel this way. We’ll take a closer look at stress, and how hypnotherapy can help you manage these overwhelming feelings. What Is Stress? Mental health charity Mind describes stress as “how we react when we feel under pressure or threatened”, and this explains it perfectly. Our brains go into stress mode when we feel out of control or that we’re not ..read more

“The best version of yourself” is a difficult phrase – after all, aren’t we ourselves all the time? There are also different aspects to our personalities: we certainly present a different self to our employers than the version we show our partners, parents or kids! How do we know which one is “the best”? Being your best is about having the confidence to be your authentic self – and solution focused hypnotherapy is the way to achieve this. What Does It Mean To Be The Best Version Of Yourself? When someone wants to be the best version of themselves, there are two things at play here. The first i ..read more

Hypnotherapy for Driving Anxiety If you find yourself feeling nervous about driving, even to the point of experiencing panic attacks, you could be experiencing driving anxiety. We’ll take a closer look at recognising the signs of driving anxiety, and how hypnotherapy can help you. It feels awful to suddenly lose your confidence as a driver, but it’s not unusual. Many of us experience amaxophobia (to use the official title for driving anxiety) at some point in our lives, usually after a bad experience. However, if this feeling becomes sustained, results in feelings of panic and even panic attac ..read more

If you find yourself feeling nervous about driving, even to the point of experiencing panic attacks, you could be experiencing driving anxiety. We’ll take a closer look at recognising the signs of driving anxiety, and how hypnotherapy can help you. It feels awful to suddenly lose your confidence as a driver, but it’s not unusual. Many of us experience amaxophobia (to use the official title for driving anxiety) at some point in our lives, usually after a bad experience. However, if this feeling becomes sustained, results in feelings of panic and even panic attacks, or starts to affect your ever ..read more

What to expect from online counselling or hypnotherapy Let’s take a look at how Hypnotherapy and Counselling works via Zoom. Zoom is a secure video conferencing tool that we can use to chat and see each other online. Just like with being in person, you will need to find a private space to have a conversation. Find out more about Hypnotherapy for anxiety here. I am also currently offering a free initial consultation you can book here. What equipment do you need? You will need to use a laptop, computer, or tablet if possible. (You may need to make sure that your device’s microphone and camera a ..read more

Christmas is soon upon us once again, and it’s a time for a break from work, a time for reflection, and to spend time with those that we love. Yet for some of us it can feel overwhelming, with so much to think about and trying to keep everybody happy. Find out more about Hypnotherapy for anxiety here. I am also currently offering a free initial consultation you can book here. There are presents to organise, food to buy, considerations of which family to spend it with, the prospect of family conflicts to manage, or for some people, it’s the daunting prospect of how to spend Christmas on your o ..read more

If you spend a lot of time worrying and getting anxious about your health or about getting ill, or struggle to believe the doc when they say there’s nothing wrong, you could be experiencing health anxiety. This condition is related to obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and can be really distressing to live with. We all worry about our health from time to time. That’s generally a good thing: after all, if we weren’t vigilant for symptoms and physical changes, we could become ill, or simply not bother to keep fit and healthy. However, as is so often the case with anxiety-related issues, what ..read more

It’s normal to have negative thoughts – after all, nobody can be actively positive and happy all the time. Even life’s optimists have moments when they really can’t look on the bright side. However, sometimes it feels like the glass is permanently half empty, and as much as you’d like to change your perspective and see it as half full, this seems impossible. We’ll take a look at why those negative thoughts start to take over, and what you can do to replace them with a more positive outlook again. Why am I having negative thoughts? As we said, nobody is permanently positive. Maybe you’re feelin ..read more

Everybody worries from time to time – so when does worrying become overthinking? Overthinking is simply what its name suggests – thinking too much. Overthinking is going over the same thought again and again, analysing the simplest of situations or events until all sense of proportion has gone. The overthinking brain cannot translate these thoughts into actions or positive outcomes, so therefore creates feelings of stress and anxiety. Find out more about Hypnotherapy for anxiety here. I am also currently offering a free initial consultation you can book here. The phrase “overthinking” is ..read more

All of us have social situations that we find difficult. A presentation at work, walking alone into a networking event, a first date… For people who experience social anxiety, simple social encounters such as a trip to the shop or a ride on the bus can feel just as daunting as giving your first TED talk. Social anxiety, also known as social phobia, is a difficult anxiety to live with, affecting our social relationships, our work, and even our family lives. It’s often found alongside other mental health issues including depression and panic disorder. But, the good news is that you can get help ..read more