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Needle Phobia
Needle phobia affects at least 10% of the population. It presents as a very real source of anxiety and fear whenever a medical procedure arises that requires either needles or injections. Despite being…
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What’s the difference between stage hypnosis and hypnotherapy?
“What’s the difference between stage hypnosis and hypnotherapy?” This is the question I am most frequently asked when I tell people I’m a hypnotherapist, and perhaps the most truthful answer would be “yes…
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Is it time to redefine your relationship with stress?
Is it time to redefine your relationship with stress? There is a powerful and prevalent myth that the pursuit of a stress-free life would be the ultimate achievement. It’s a myth that is…
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Driving Anxiety
Feeling scared or anxious about driving, also known as Vehophobia, affects many people throughout the UK and beyond. Recent research by the Automobile Association suggests that 23% of drivers feel anxious about using…
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Can Dry January really make a difference to your drinking?
Can Dry January really make a difference to your drinking? In Dry January, tens of thousands of people across the UK choose to live without alcohol for 31 days. The campaign was initiated…
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Is one resolution enough?
In this blog I will explore what contributes to the effectiveness of resolutions, and will consider the question ” Is one resolution enough?” before concluding with an overview of the role of hypnotherapy…
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Is anxiety making you forgetful?
Is anxiety making you forgetful? In this blog I will consider the link between anxiety and forgetfulness. A review of how memories are stored and retrieved will precede consideration of the effects of…
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How does hypnosis affect your brain?
Hypnosis can be a powerful way to effect positive change, but how does hypnosis affect your brain? In this blog we will explore how hypnosis changes your levels of brain activation and why…
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Can hypnotherapy help with the menopause?
Can hypnotherapy help with the menopause? In this blog we will answer this question by exploring the impact of the menopause and its different stages before considering some of the main symptoms in…
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Returning to healthy eating.
Returning to healthy eating is not as difficult as you might think. There are three key ideas that will help to make your return as easy and effective as possible. These include choosing…