Hypnotherapy for Healing

The IC with 'Julian' went very well, and we have had our first session today. I have not shown his face to protect his privacy . We talked about his happy moments, the 'what's been good' times since we met last, and I reminded him why these are important. We ended the session with a trance, and he is finding trance very enjoyable. .

Whenever I receive a new enquiry, I offer a free, no commitment Initial Consultation (IC), I have one scheduled for later today, with 'Julian'. I don't know anything about him - yet - but the IC is an opportunity to find out more about potential clients, and to explain how hypnotherapy can help. I'll start by asking 'Julian' what he wants to be different in his life, and then I'll follow up with some general health and sleep questions. Then, we'll talk about how our brains wo

I found this quote from Peter on a Caregivers website. Here are 5 tips to take care of yourself while you are taking care of someone else. Take short breaks Even 5 mins can help you to recharge your batteries. Stay connected with friends/family Face to face, or by phone, find time to connect with the outside world. Keep routines simple Focus on manageable daily habits and celebrate small wins. Prioritise sleep Focus on consistent rest and a calming bedtime routine. Practise

And just like that, it's October! This month, I'm talking about Carers. Those people who pick up the slack while a loved one is unable to...

For many people, the colder months bring not just a change in the weather but also a change in how they feel. Lack of sunlight can affect...

I'm pleased to have found this quote because I'm currently slow-cooking a big batch of red pepper and tomato soup. When we have the...

My theme for September is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). You might think that I'm a little early, but we've all noticed that the days...

I thought I'd give a mention to anxiety in children. Here's what the NHS has to say about it: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/children-a...

Don't assume that because I'm a clinical hypnotherapist working with anxiety, stress and depression, that my life is always...

My theme for August is ANXIETY. So common, if you haven't experienced it yourself, you'll probably know someone who has. It's also...

So many women I've talked to see menopause as an ending. But I've discovered this is your moment to reinvent yourself after years of...

So, how can hypnotherapy help during perimenopause and menopause? Improving your sleep quality. Helping you to find ways to relax and...

Having established that perimenopause often occurs in our 40s, and that menopause is around age 51 or 52, I do have to point out that for...

The recent hot weather has inspired my choice of topic for July. I'm going to talk about MENOPAUSE. What's that got to do with the recent...

However, while the kids, our job or our partner may be driving us mad, it's often about our capacity to cope with the demands that life...

As ever, I want to start by signposting you to the NHS, and I want to remind you that nothing I talk about on here replaces an honest...

It's been a few days since I last blogged, as I've been on holiday. Having previously mentioned my driving and flying fears, you'll be...

During May, I'm going to talk about phobias. You may have a fear of spiders, small spaces, heights, crowds, dogs, storms, injections or...

In solution focused hypnotherapy, we say that negative thoughts go into a stress bucket, and I've mentioned this in previous posts. I've...

When we are having a difficult time, we often feel we are the only one in that situation. Here are some experiences from other people....