What are anxiety dreams? Dreams are accepted to be a natural part of life, a part of our imagination. Dreams and dream interpretation have fascinated mankind since the dawn of civilisation. Why do we dream and what do anxiety dreams mean? Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung, two of the more famous therapists, were influential in the field of dreams...Continued
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The Importance of Mental Strength in Sport
Mental Strength - Are You a Winner or Loser? I’ve been inspired to write this blog whilst watching the FA cup final ‘live’ on the BBC iplayer. http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer Being a football fan and sports hypnotherapist I’ve been looking forward to this game for a while, but with a young family couldn’t watch it live due to a combination of work...Continued
Questions to Ask Your Therapist Before Treatment
Although Hypnotherapy is a trusted therapeutic process which accesses the subconscious. There are a few questions to ask your therapist before enlisting their services. Hypnotherapy is used to treat several well-known issues such as agoraphobia and fear of flying. But did you know it can also be used for helping with problems such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, sports motivation,...Continued
Science, Not Sci-Fi Guide to Hypnotherapy
The science part: The mind has two parts; the conscious and the subconscious, each playing a different role. The conscious part comes to the fore when something out of the ordinary happens and we need to formulate a plan. The unconscious mind does everything else including breathing and moving. The unconscious mind generates most of our behaviour. As...Continued
ODD: Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Granted children do not always do what is asked of them but Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), is far more than mere disobedience. Oppositional Defiant Disorder is a childhood disorder characterised by defiant, disobedient, negative, and often hostile behaviour prominently towards adult figures. It is common amongst children with ADHD. It is thought that between 2-16 percent of children and young...Continued
Ten Reasons Why You Should Try Hypnotherapy
Looking to break a habit or regain control? Hypnotherapy could be a viable option. From celebrities to your neighbors down the road, more and more people are turning to hypnosis to help them out. Below are ten reasons to give it a go: Hypnosis is a natural state of relaxation. It is fact that we all fall into...Continued
Police Cells: Mental Health Crisis
People in a mental health crisis find it terrifying to be held in a police cell. Peers will move an amendment to the policing and crime bill to ensure those adults feeling suicidal, are self-harming or are psychotic are never taken to police stations for assessment. This plan is already in place for under-18s. “The police can’t continue to...Continued
Loose your gadget addiction with hypnotherapy
Smartphones-once the novelty, today the norm. A report published by Deloitte has found that people in the UK have never been more addicted to their smartphone, a third of us check for messages throughout the night, and admit their overuse has caused arguments with partners. The BBC reports, that FOMO – fear of missing out – leaves them in the...Continued
1 in 10 children have a mental health problem
The Education Policy Institute’s Independent Mental Health Commission published its final report of the year. It is the culmination of research into exploring challenges and transformation of children and young people’s mental health care and support. One in every ten children between the ages of five and sixteen have a diagnosed mental health problem. And yet, children’s mental health services...Continued
Can hypnotherapy help you to stop gambling?
Your heart rate is rapid, your palms are sweaty and you feel tense. The excitement increases as you feel the adrenaline soaring through your body. This ‘rush’ is as addictive and powerful as an illegal drug out there. It is just a couple of minutes before you know your fate. You’ve done it! You’ve won! The euphoria when you realise...Continued