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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

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 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 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