The number of children with gambling problems has quadrupled to over 50,000 in the past two years. Recent research has shown that these numbers are on the incline. The ease of access to devices which allow minors to gamble has increased with almost two-thirds having free access to the internet in their bedroom where monitoring can be trickier. Matt Serlin,...Continued
The number of people aged 11-16 with child gambling problems has quadrupled in the last two years. Research from the Gambling Commission indicates that a further 70,000 children are at risk of developing problems relating to gambling. Currently, some 450,000 children bet regularly making this more commonplace than drinking alcohol, smoking and taking drugs. Vocal campaigner, the Right Reverend Alan...Continued
Hypnotherapy is a common therapy used to enter a relaxed state and become open to suggestions. Your conscious thoughts are controlled by your subconscious thoughts. Any anxiety felt when driving can be vastly reduced or eliminated by feeding your subconscious positive messages. A technique such as affirmations convinces your subconscious mind through repetition. It is important for you to remember...Continued
Rather than a sign of laziness, procrastination can often be a manifestation of a fear of failure. This fear of failure is often the main driver in our lack of initial effort. Our subconscious wants to keep us in as safe a place as possible so just the possibility of a failure can be enough to cause us to want...Continued
All to often when you hear the word hypnosis you conjure up the stereotypical images you’ve seen in the media of the swinging pocket watch and the words “you are getting sleepy”. In reality, and away from the media, hypnotherapy is a safe way to access the part of the mind responsible for habits and behaviors. With the help of...Continued
Hypnosis has been proven to aid those with chronic pain, drug dependency, and insomnia by creating deep relaxation using mind over matter. Sharon, 62, was left with severe pain after rupturing discs in her back. She admits to overusing pain medication. “I would count the hours and minutes down until I could take my next dose.”...Continued
Depression is a mood disorder and it more common than you may think. It is believed that 1 in 4 in the UK will suffer some form of depression every year. Despite this, depression is a misunderstood illness. Depression is often seen as a sign of weakness and not everyone who experiences it will recognise what they are going through....Continued
Beth was so afraid of vegetables, she couldn’t even face touching them. Beth, 25, survived off a diet of cheese sandwiches and chips. With shaking hands abated breath, Beth picked up a tiny piece of carrot and put it into her mouth. Her partner sat close by with a huge smile across his face. “This is amazing” her partner exclaimed....Continued
Hypnosis comes with a lot of baggage. A lot of this comes from stage shows, movies, and books which are often miss-informative or just plain scary. I am always happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have. You can contact me here What is the difference between hypnotherapy and hypnosis? Hypnosis is the process of...Continued
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