Becoming a parent is a life-changing moment, but having a child comes with equal amounts of pressure and rewards – and no parent is born knowing how to handle all situations! The learning takes place on the job and muddling through becomes second nature. It can feel a little too overwhelming sometimes, but that’s completely normal. Parenting is a difficult...Continued
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Headache? Try Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy
Treating and preventing headaches with hypnosis is a cost-effective alternative to medication. In a recent study, researchers compared costings across several types of behavioural treatments with traditional drug treatments. The results gathered showed that behavioural treatment, over a three-month period, cost a third less than traditional drug treatment. Hypnotherapy to Treat Underlying Stress Pain is the bodies wake-up call...Continued
Athletes and Hypnosis
Determined athletes are driven to find anything which will increase their ability over their competition, as well as help them perform optimally. Athletes use Hypnosis and imagery to improve their skill and game. Some of them consider the hypnosis as a magical effect and a legitimate form of treatment which many have said to of been very effective in promoting...Continued
Anger, Anger Management and Usain Bolt
Anger Management and Frustration Imagine you had to run a race against Usain Bolt. As you know Usain is currently the fastest man on earth and an athlete in his prime. If you ran against him, you would most probably lose the race, and if you gave it everything you’ve got you would be out of breath by the end...Continued
IBS Treatment: Hypnotherapy
Between five and eight million people in the UK alone suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Sadly, many spend their lives experiencing the effects and find little or no relief from conventional treatments such as diet and medication. IBS is considered a minor condition although the symptoms can include; diarrhoea, constipation, painful bloating and swelling of the abdomen, and food...Continued
Money Anxiety Disorder
Money Anxiety Disorder or MAD is a condition where a person has constant worries surrounding money. (NB: Not officially recognised by Psychology UK). There are 7 main areas that most therapists recognise: Overspending For those who overspend, they often find themselves stuck in a cycle. Overspenders tend to be nervous around the subject of money. The freedom...Continued
Mental health and the excuses I use
Sometimes, when I’m having a bad mental health day I just say I’m tired or that I simply need a night in. Living with a mental illness takes some getting used to. To me, it is like spending all your money on a new house and having nothing left in the bank to furnish it. It feels uncomfortable. You know...Continued
Addiction and the Brain
Addiction comes from the Latin term ‘addicere’ meaning ‘to deliver’ or ‘to award’ or ‘to give oneself to.’ Addiction has a powerful effect on the brain that manifests in several ways: craving loss of control continuing use despite known harmful consequences. Overcoming addiction is often long, slow, and complicated. In the 1930s, the belief was that people who developed...Continued
Therapeutic Powers of Hypnosis: Part 4:“D-hypnosis”
Therapeutic Powers of Hypnosis-“D-hypnosis” Hypnotherapy can be transformative for many, but it is important to note that it is no magic wand and for some, it can have little to no effect. The more you are open and accepting of resources and tools that are designed to strengthen, the more the process will benefit you. It is not...Continued
Therapeutic Powers of Hypnosis: Part 3: Awakening From Trauma
Awakening From Trauma It is not uncommon for mental health practitioners to use hypnosis and hypnotherapy as it can help access the source of the core issue more quickly. Many therapists use combinations of hypnotherapy, mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy as a way if instigating change from the roots up. “Hypnosis is a deep state, but it isn’t scary....Continued