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
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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
Therapeutic Powers of Hypnosis: Part 2: The Unconscious Mind
The Unconscious Mind A private session of hypnotherapy is nothing at all like what you may have seen on stage or TV. There is no swinging watch on a chain, there is no ordering of a person to act out-clucking like a chicken or crawling like a baby, and there is no “performance” performed by the hypnotherapist. Trances do not...Continued
Therapeutic Powers of Hypnosis: Part 1 Performance Anxiety
Performance Anxiety Hypnosis is far more than a party trick, it is a therapeutic state of being that alleviates an array of issues from stress and anxiety to PTSD and performance nerves. People come to hypnotherapists for a variety of reasons; smoking cessation, fear of flying, eating issues, performance anxiety, stress, worry, past events and pain management to name just...Continued
Nail Biting
Hypnotherapy to stop nail-biting and other bad habits As with most things, bad habits such as nail-biting, come in all shapes, sizes, and levels of severity and hypnosis offer a powerful and effective solution. Nail biting, hair pulling, teeth grinding, skin picking, being eating/drinking, smoking, gambling, gaming and constantly checking social media are all common habits that you may...Continued