Why smiling is so good for you
Smiling is not something we learn to do; it comes completely naturally as it is a behaviour passed down through our evolution. It is thought to have originated over 30 […]
Sleep on it
The importance of sleep is a cornerstone of the brain explanation in a session. Sleep is crucial for learning. A single night of insufficient sleep can significantly hinder our ability […]
Ace Your Exams: How Hypnotherapy Can Help Crush Stress
It's that time of year again. With university finals, A levels, GCSEs, and end of year school exams looming, many young people become increasingly overwhelmed. The pressure to perform can […]
Live, Laugh, Love
Recently, it seems that the say saying LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE has been the source of much metaphorical eye-rolling on social media but when viewed through a Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (SFH) […]
Anxiety: The Emotional Rollercoaster You Didn’t Queue Up For
Who hasn’t felt the classically anxious sensation of feeling restless or on edge? And no, I’m not talking about the suspense before the season finale of your favourite show (*add […]
Love and your mental health
With Valentine’s Day on the 14 February, it’s a good time to take an in-depth look at how our mental health can be affected by love. We can look at […]
Charge your love battery
Even the best couples can have tricky moments. Life can throw challenges, misunderstandings can occur, emotions might misalign – leaving even the most perfect relationships feeling unnurtured at times. We […]
Procrastination Unveiled
Procrastination is a behaviour that has deeper roots than mere indolence. It's a manifestation of an underlying cause that can be traced back to the subconscious mind. The roots […]
The Benefits Of Hypnotherapy For Smoking & Vaping Cessation
According to the NHS, stopping smoking (which kills two out of three life-long smokers) is one of the best things you can do for your health. This does not, as […]
Hypnotherapy - Beyond Alcohol
In the journey to wellness, addressing your relationship with alcohol can be a complex and deeply personal endeavour. Traditional methods often focus on the physical and behavioural aspects, but there's […]
The Sunday Scaries
Even for those who love their career and colleagues, sometimes the angst of Monday morning can often seep into the weekend, causing a sense of anxiety affectionately known as the […]
What can you do when you feel overwhelmed?
Just recently, a number of people have been saying how overwhelmed the feel with work or family life, or many other things. They use phrases like, “I just don’t have […]
What is solution-focused hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy has long been a source of intrigue, raising eyebrows, and capturing the imagination. But what if there was a form of hypnotherapy that focused not on delving into the […]
Empty Nest Syndrome
‘Empty nest syndrome is a feeling of grief and loneliness parents may feel when their children leave home for the first time, such as to live on their own or […]
Can Hypnotherapy Help Golfers' Yips?
The yips is a very specific issue that can end careers, destroy hobbies, and lead to moments of pure frustration and exasperation. There is much advice about how to overcome […]
Laughter is the Best Medicine
Why is laughing the best medicine? A good laugh is always a winner, isn’t it? Giggling, having a chuckle, the side splitter, hooting, guffawing, and the delicate titter. These […]
Your 'Nap Map'
You may have noticed that among all the promotional or celebratory ‘days’ across the year there are quite a few devoted to sleep – World Sleep Day, Public Sleeping Day, […]
The importance of interoception for autistic individuals
Interoception gives us the sense that “this is me; this is my body; this is how I feel†(Mahler 2016) Interoception is an internal sensory system that gives an […]
Controlling Your Inner Critic
You may have heard of the inner critic, or you may not. You may know it by another name (such as the gremlin, the perfectionist), but it’s fairly likely you […]
Do You Have Distorted or Irrational Thoughts?
Irrational thoughts or cognitive distortions are errors in thinking, meaning people can misinterpret real-world events. We can certainly all have these from time to time, dependent on what is going […]
Making Time For Play
Over the Easter weekend, I was delighted to see the new lambs frolicking in the fields along the motorway. I love lambs. They are just adorable. There’s something about their […]
Combating Habits and Overcoming Fear and Anxiety.
Did you know your brain pattern matches? We have evolved from cave dwellers and now have an intellectual part of our brain as well as a primitive part. Any […]
That weekend feeling
For most of us, this means a whole weekend away from the work routine – being able to relax, no alarms dictating when we get out of bed, and choosing […]
Hypnotherapy and the Menopause
Menopause is a thing that affects nearly EVERYONE! Either because they are female, and their bodies will undergo this change, or because they are related, close, live with or work […]
The Wonder of Water
“We are doing a POSITIVE ACTIONâ€, I explained to my 18-year-old son. We began to discuss the benefits of focusing on the “positive actions, positive interactions, positive thought patterns and […]
Three Key Steps to Creating a Better Future
Solution Focused approaches to creating the future you want. Have you broken your New Year’s Resolutions already? All is not lost! A YouGov survey states that one in […]
The Happiness Quiz
Hands up those of you who think winning the lottery will make you happier? Then, hands up those who think becoming a paraplegic will make you happier? Are you […]
Why Unhappiness Is Expensive
In this crisis-of-the-week world where everyone is watching their bank balance carefully, the thing we can afford least is unhappiness. I think it’s fair to say that we receive […]
Hypnotherapy: The Key to Weight Loss and Breaking Bad Habits
During lockdown, many people picked up bad habits such as unhealthy snacking or starting smoking. Read how hypnotherapy can help you lose weight and break the negative habit cycle and […]
Am I Good Enough?
Don’t you feel sometimes you just need a little reminder that you are doing alright? That all the effort is actually worth it? That you are a good person, valid […]
What People Don't Understand About Addiction
Most people are not aware of the intricate of addiction. Usually addiction itself is really about the cause and finding an immediate coping mechanism, typically alcohol or substances. Read more […]
Simple Acts of Kindness
Such a lovely thing happened to me the other day, and I’m still glowing from it. I was driving my van through my local village, my mind full of […]
Become Unstoppable!
What would your life be like if you woke up every day feeling unstoppable? Would you take bigger risks and reap bigger rewards? Would you finally give up those destructive […]
Use your strengths as a superpower
At the end of a session with a client, I tend to ask a few scaling questions so I can quantify progress and review areas where someone might need an […]
Weight Loss – How Does Sleep Affect Our Weight
A successful weight-loss journey is made up of many parts, but have you ever taken a moment to consider how important sleep is in this process? What happens if we […]
What Is Imposter Syndrome?
Like Kerry, most of us feel stressed at work occasionally, particularly if we feel overloaded or have a looming deadline. But what if we felt stressed because we don’t feel […]
Is Solution Focused Hypnotherapy Safe?
Many are hesitant about Solution Focused Hypnotherapy. However, hypnotherapy is very safe when conducted by professionals and can be very helpful in overcoming a range of conditions. In this article […]
A Brief Owners' Guide To The Brain
As solution focused hypnotherapists, we are used to talking about how the brain works, and discussing how to make the most of the neurotransmitters with which it communicates. We […]
Perimenopause and Menopause related Anxiety
Every woman is aware how much the female body and mind can be affected by them. But ask any woman about their experiences and they will all give you a […]
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy Myth buster
Many people make their assumptions about hypnotherapy based on how it is portrayed through T.V and film. In this article, we bust common myths that are stopping people to consider […]
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy Online - Case Study
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is a therapy that is tailored to your needs, location and goals. Read our article and learn how hypnotherapy can help you overcome conditions such as anxiety, […]
Being Solution Focused and Embracing Your Weird.
Solution Focused therapy has helped with a range of conditions from anxiety and confidence to insomnia and IBS. Find out how hypnotherapy sessions are tailored to tackle your individual concerns […]
Working with Eating Disorders in a Solution Focused Way
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can be effective in helping to reduce the anxieties associated with eating disorders. In some cases, it can help the client to regain some control and in […]
OCD and Me a personal story of recovery
Whether mild or very severe, OCD is known to disturb daily lives, building relationships and overall quality of life. Read about OCD and how hypnotherapy can help to educate and […]
Mental Health Awareness Week - Combatting Loneliness
The focus of ‘Mental Health Awareness Week’ (9th to 15th May) this year is ‘loneliness’. What do you think of when I say lonely? What image comes into your […]
How To Use Breathing to Control Anxiety
Breathing. We all know how to do it, it just……happens, doesn’t it? That’s because, thankfully, your brain has a dedicated centre, deep down, in the lowest, most […]
Affirmations and Wellbeing
Affirmations are a simple yet great way to make a positive impact on our wellbeing and mood. In this article, I’ll take you through what affirmations are and the different […]
Your mindset and the pandemic
So many people have been working from home for much of the past couple of years. And they will have faced a number of mindset problems while spending time away […]
IBS Awareness – what do I need to know about it?
April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness month, another month aimed at raising awareness and understanding in those unaffected by it. Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS as it’s generally referred […]
Why you can’t just think your way out of anxiety
Anxiety is a natural and crucial response to stress that everyone experiences from time to time. However, ongoing stressors can make it harder to control your thinking and make those […]
In Celebration of Neurodiversity
It's Neurodiversity Celebration Week! With 30% of the population considered neurodiverse, it is important to spread awareness and learn how you can adapt and support those with ADHD or autistic […]
Hypnosis and falling asleep. Can it be made more effective?
All of us have had a bad night's sleep at some point in our lives. However, insomnia is very different and can have a huge impact on your ability to […]
Common Myths About Hypnotherapy
I thought it might be interesting to talk about some of the myths around hypnotherapy, and set a few of those straight! Here’s ten of the most common things I […]
An A to Z of Issues Hypnotherapy Can Help
If you are wondering whether hypnotherapy could be useful to you, read about all the different conditions that hypnotherapy can treat and work for. […]
A quick way to feel happier
Whilst lockdown has seemed never-ending, it has been hard to keep in high spirits and not feel stress or concerned. Here’s a few things you could try to feel happier. […]
The importance of rapport with your therapist
Rapport is defined as a relationship of mutual understanding, or trust and agreement between people. Rapport building is achieving mutual trust and understanding between two or more people that leads […]
My steps towards being a hypnotherapist
Ten years ago, I was a Detective Constable with Essex Police. I thought this was my career set for life. I enjoyed what I was doing with a true sense […]
Hypnotherapy and Fertility: A Personal Journey
Research suggests that every 1 in 7 couples struggle to conceive. With many types of treatments available, my decision may have been slightly unusual. I chose hypnotherapy. See how hypnotherapy […]
Helping with nightmares
Half of all adults experience nightmares at some time, and they occur more often among women than men. It also seems that children and adolescents experience more nightmares than adults. […]
Overcome your fear of travelling
As a hypnotherapist, helping people with anxiety-related issues, I am often asked: "What are the most common fears and phobias you work with?" The answer is, indisputably, fears and phobias […]
Overcome OCD and Obsessive Thinking - in the time of Coronavirus
If you, or someone you know, suffers from OCD or obsessive ruminating, it's likely that coronavirus, with the attendant barrage of press coverage, social media comment, and overwhelming pervasive presence, […]
How does hypnotherapy help stop procrastination?
Have you ever found yourself asking, "why do I procrastinate so much?" or "why do I keep putting things off even though I have so much to do?" Procrastinating is […]
Covid-19 and needle phobia
With the arrival of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID19 vaccine just before Christmas, the UK population divided into three groups. The first group were keen to get the vaccination as soon as […]
Hypnotherapy for picky eating
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can be a helpful to those who tend to be fussy when it comes to eating. Hypnotherapy can help to create healthier eating patterns and cope with […]
Finding your ‘happy’ this Christmas
I appreciate that even for those of us who usually look forward to the festive season, 2020 continues to challenge us – requiring us to compromise and adapt our hoped-for […]
Can Hypnotherapy Ease Chronic Pain?
Linda learnt to manage her chronic back pain with Solution Focused Hypnotherapy. And there’s plenty of clinical evidence that endorses her experience. Regular listening to a relaxation recording every […]
Solutions Focused Hypnotherapy and the Law of Attraction
Many of my customers recently seem to be showing more of an interest in the Law of Attraction (maybe not a coincidence??) and it’s been extremely interesting for me as […]
How Movement and Fitness Can Improve Your Mental Health
Imagine if there was a pill that would make you healthier, smarter, and happier! A pill that made you age more slowly and even improved your memory! I think there […]
Are you lonesome tonight?
As a solution-focused hypnotherapist and psychotherapist, I’ve been hearing more-and-more people mention that they have been feeling lonely lately. If that applies to you, you are not alone. […]
‘Brief’ Solution Focused Therapy
I always endeavour to keep my knowledge up to date, to evolve my methods, and to grow my skills as a therapist. My background as a nurse leads me to […]
Online therapy – as good as the real thing?
Since the Coronavirus pandemic started, hypnotherapists have moved to online working only – this means using things like Zoom or WhatsApp for video calls or simply talking on the phone. […]
Sleep – The Best Medicine
Discover the extraordinary health benefits of sleep, and how Solution Focused Hypnotherapy helps resolve insomnia and other sleep disorders to improve your health and wellbeing. “Scientists have discovered a […]
Coronavirus Mental Health Survival Guide
As a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist and Coach, I help people resolve anxiety and traumas. That’s a challenge at the best of times. When there’s an ‘enemy at the gate’, it’s […]
How Solution Focused Hypnotherapy Changes the Brain
As a Psychotherapist, one of the areas of brain science I get most excited about is that of Neuroplasticity. This daunting word is actually the concept of the brains' ability […]
How Hypnotherapy Works for Weight-Loss
At the heart of it, weight is determined by the balance between how much we eat and how much we exercise. Food is energy and if we don’t use that […]
Thanks for the memory
Don’t worry if your memory is not what it used to be, sometimes forgetfulness is essential for a healthy brain. When a name, face, appointment, or memory escapes us, […]
Overcome Addictions and Stop Smoking
Accepting you have an addiction problem is the first step towards resolving it. If you are reading this for yourself, you are facing up to the problem of addiction. […]
Award Winning Hypnotherapist – a journey
So, I won an award!! I never intended to win an award but somehow here I am with a trophy inscribed with my name. […]
Emetophobia: fear of vomiting
Emetophobia is the fear of vomiting, or watching others vomit. The condition can be terrifying and debilitating. Even anticipating vomiting can cause significant anxiety or panic. Those affected can feel […]
How to stop negative thinking
Why is it the most natural thing in the world to think about painful situations over-and-over again? Why do people spend more time on negative issues than positive ones – […]
Isn’t it time to focus on you?
Life is a series of transitions. Most are manageable and enjoyable, but the ride can often be bumpy. I can truly empathise with many of life’s phases having experienced them […]
Help! I can't sleep!
It is more than likely that all of us will have trouble sleeping at some point in our lives. This blog is all about how to improve our sleep hygiene […]
Hypnotherapy – Woowoo or Science?
Hypnosis is known to most people merely as a form of entertainment. Making people do things they don’t want to do while in a hypnotic ‘trance’. In earlier times […]
Let's talk menopause
There are approximately 34 known symptoms of menopause, and they're largely due to changes in the brain. Oestrogen is the main chemical that changes during the menopause […]
Young Adults & Teens: Resolving Anxiety Issues
Anxiety in teens and young adults is on the rise. Why is it a worsening problem? And how can young adults manage and resolve anxiety related issues and flourish […]
Setting the right goals for ourselves
When you first visit a solution-focused hypnotherapist, you’ll be asked a little about yourself, and you’ll be asked what brought you here today, and, most importantly, you’ll be asked how […]
My journey to becoming a Hypnotherapist
Here is a brief account of how a sixth month hiatus turned into building a successful business as a hypnotherapist. It all started while I was writing my dissertation for […]
Hypnosis: Beneficial or a Bit Scary?
When I say I am a Hypnotherapist, people joke, in a mock serious tone,: “Look in to my eyes, not round my eyes, in my eyesâ€. Sometimes they refer to […]
Goodbye brain myths
I love being a hypnotherapist and helping people achieve their goals, and one of the things I enjoy is talking about the brain. I am often surprised by how common […]
A Solution Focused Journey
I had just finished my Mental Health Nurse training. I had always found myself having difficulties dealing with crowds and in speaking in public, but the training had helped me […]
Hypnotherapy and Dementia
Within the UK, it is reported that over 850,000 people are suffering from dementia and with no real cure, it is important to spread the awareness of this condition and […]
Have You Got The Right Mindset?
It’s always scary taking that first step. Whether we are moving on in our personal or our working lives, change can be difficult. I have recently faced a new challenge […]
Migraine and hypnotherapy
With Migraine Awareness Week running from 2-8 September this year, I thought it would be a good time to look at how hypnotherapy can help people who experience migraines. Migraine […]
Creating Light Bulb Moments!
Have you ever felt anxious, fearful, lacking in confidence? Or low and depressed? If you have, you will understand how difficult it is to think clearly or to feel […]
Why is positive thinking so important?
Despite often being told that it is beneficial to think positively, many of us struggle to do so. It is also often argued that it is what we do that […]
Sparing your blushes: how hypnotherapy helps erythrophobia
We all blush sometimes, usually from mild embarrassment. All that happens is that our cheeks darken slightly, which soon passes. However for some people erythrophobia (the fear of blushing) creates […]
Sweet dreams are made of this!
I’m frequently being asked if it matters if “I drop off to sleep during hypnosisâ€, or “how the brain can change by listening to a download when I’m asleepâ€? So […]
Digital Anxiety
There’s no denying that smartphones and technology in general have made life a lot easier in some ways. It can also pave the way for stress, anxiety and insomnia. […]
10 things you didn’t know about smoking
More and more people are choosing to give up smoking every month, and you can to. Although breaking the habit will be difficult, here are just 10 facts you perhaps […]
New Year’s resolutions
Every New Year, thousands of people will use the time to make a lifestyle change however often find it difficult to stick to their resolutions. Read why many resolutions fail […]
A new approach to losing weight
New research shows that almost two thirds (64%) of Brits are on a diet to lose weight “all or most of the timeâ€. Of these, many achieve some weight loss […]
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy – A Pharmacist’s perspective…
As a practising pharmacist, people are often visibly surprised that I would also be trained in something as ‘alternative’ as Hypnotherapy. And I admit, I was slightly cynical when I […]
Little LEGO blocks of success
A mathematician recently noted that if you take six standard LEGO blocks there are 915 million ways of putting them together. And hence I suppose the choice: follow the instructions, […]
Achieving success
With most success stories, its not just a simple and straightforward journey from here to there. Here are just some examples of where people have had to make changes to […]
How does self-belief influence long-term success?
Why do people get trapped in a vicious circle of endeavouring to achieve and failing? Why does it happen that even when we lose weight, shine at our presentation, or […]
How to Overcome Your Inner Caveman
We live in a fast-paced modern world with a huge amount of distractions and pressures on our every day lives. It’s easy to dismiss our ‘first world problems’ as rather […]
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
In the 2000s, hypnotherapists began to combine the best of Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) with Ericksonian hypnotherapy to produce therapy that was goal focused (what the client wanted to […]
We are what we…Sleep!
So many times, we are told that sleep is SO important for us, and those old mantras ‘It’ll be alright in the morning’ or ‘Sleep on it!’ are all too […]
IBS and hypnotherapy
IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is a common, long-term problem. Different people show different symptoms and some people are affected more severely than others. The symptoms may last for a few […]
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy
I am often asked the question ‘What is Solution Focused Hypnotherapy?’ Well, Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (SFH) is a model of excellence that uses interventions that are effective. It will […]