Control and Change

Control and Change Multi award winning Mind Coach & Hypnotherapist
Anxiety, grief, weight-loss, addiction, confidence & more Welcome to Control and Change.

The Control system is a direct, positive and successful method of creating rapid and permanent changes to the way you think, feel and behave. By using direct communication with the most powerful and creative part of your mind, the CONTROL system puts you back in charge of your own thoughts and responses. CONTROL can be used to change almost any current pattern of thought you are unhappy with. Here are just a few:

Stress and Anxiety Management
Fears and Phobias
Weight Control and Diet and Nutritional Change
Stop Smoking and other addictions
Health Issues due to Nutritional Deficiencies
Obsessive and Compulsive Behaviour
Confidence & Performance
Sleep issues, Insomnia and Pain Control
Poor Memory and Fatigue

Using direct communication, hypnosis, positive visualisation and the power of imagination, to change your pattern of behaviour, responses and feelings. Change the way your powerful and creative subconscious mind works for you. Take back control and be in charge. Please like our page and visit the website: www.controlandchange.co.uk for the very best advice and support for a healthy, happy body and mind.

“Lets get Control and Change.”

About Me:
After many years of struggling with my own weight, nutrition and related symptoms, I began a journey that led me to lose three stone as well as the related health issues. I had so much more energy and had discovered a lot about nutrition. Friends and family started to ask how I had done it and could I help them? I then decided to train and qualify as a Nutritional Therapist. A few months after this, I was faced with a particularly stressful period at work and home. I was introduced to the Control System and attended a Control workshop. Coming away after one day, totally relaxed and in control, I made a decision. I went on to study and qualify as a Control Practitioner and Remedial Hypnotist! During and shortly after this time, I had began to change peoples lives and help them feel in control, balanced and happy again. Taking away stress, fear of heights, anxiety, stopping people from smoking, losing weight and many more. Finally a great opportunity arose. My holistic approach to client care and local knowledge was partnered with an offer to work with, and at, the Lordswood Osteopathic Clinic. Control and Change was born. The clinic is conveniently located at the Lordswood Leisure Centre in Chatham, in the heart of the medway towns and close to the M2 junction 3. Easy links from Gillingham, Sittingbourne, Gravesend and Canterbury and a short hop from Junction 6 of the M20 and Blue Bell Hill from Maidstone, Ashford and surrounding areas. The centre is situated in a quiet country setting overlooking 20 acres of playing fields, with free parking for over 100 cars and disabled access. Regular local buses (166, 167 & 701) stop around half a mile from the Centre.

Feeling anxious because you’re not well? It happens to so many people, that sudden guilt about letting work down, not be...
23/11/2025

Feeling anxious because you’re not well?
It happens to so many people, that sudden guilt about letting work down, not being able to help with the kids, or worrying you might pass something on to an elderly relative.

But here’s the thing…being unwell isn’t a failure. It’s not you being unreliable. It’s simply your body asking for what it needs.

You don’t have a crystal ball. You can’t see the future. And you can’t control every single thing around you, only your responses.

Resting when you’re sick isn’t selfish. It’s responsible. It protects you and the people you care about.

So today, try telling yourself: “Healing is progress. Resting is sensible. I’m doing the best I can.”

Because when the guilt softens, the anxiety eases… doesn’t it?

If you need some practical ways to stay calm while you recover, drop me a message.

Still going strong after 12 hours.Now waiting for the IMpossible show.Inspiring, intriguing, interesting…and fun!UK Hypn...
14/11/2025

Still going strong after 12 hours.
Now waiting for the IMpossible show.
Inspiring, intriguing, interesting…and fun!
UK Hypnosis Convention
None of this would have started 9 years ago without my mentor, trainer and friend Tim Box

Years in the making but here at last.An exciting day ahead.UK Hypnosis Convention
14/11/2025

Years in the making but here at last.
An exciting day ahead.
UK Hypnosis Convention

“We would worry less about what others think of us if we realised how seldom they do.”— David Foster WallaceImposter syn...
14/11/2025

“We would worry less about what others think of us if we realised how seldom they do.”
— David Foster Wallace

Imposter syndrome loves to whisper, doesn’t it?
Telling you everyone is watching, judging, analysing…
when in reality most people are too busy worrying about their own stuff.

And here’s a little personal moment from me:
For the last few years I’ve wanted to go to the UK Hypnosis Convention.
Every year, I talked myself out of it, too busy, not ready, maybe next time.
Truth is… I chickened out.

This morning, I’m going!
Mentors, heroes, inspiring people, the whole lot.
The nerves are still there… and so is excitement!

Maybe that’s your reminder today.
You don’t need to feel ready.
And who knows…when you take that next step, you might just find the people you were worried about judging you are actually rooting for you.

Anton Chekhov said, “Knowledge is of no value unless you put it into practice.”We all know we should talk, rest, breathe...
10/11/2025

Anton Chekhov said, “Knowledge is of no value unless you put it into practice.”

We all know we should talk, rest, breathe, move…and yet so many men push through silently, hoping things will sort themselves out.

This Movember, let’s make it about more than moustaches.
Let’s make it about action.

Check in with a mate.
Go for that walk.
Have that conversation.

Because understanding stress, anxiety or low mood means nothing if you never give yourself permission to do something different.

Knowledge becomes strength only when you use it, doesn’t it?

What stress is really trying to tell you.Anxiety. Stress. Panic.They’re not just words, they’re messages from your mind ...
02/11/2025

What stress is really trying to tell you.

Anxiety. Stress. Panic.
They’re not just words, they’re messages from your mind and body that something’s out of balance.

This week is International Stress Awareness Week, and according to the International Stress Management Association, stress happens when the pressure placed on you exceeds your ability to cope.

And yet, when you understand stress, it becomes something you can manage, not something that manages you.

You don’t need to overhaul your life to feel better. Sometimes it’s one breath. One pause. One decision to stop fighting yourself and start supporting yourself.

💬 Drop me a message if you’d like some practical, easy-to-use tips to reduce stress, at work, at home, or even on the move.

Let’s make this the week you take back control, shall we?

A very busy, long and amazing day at ZC Live 2025 with the awesome Zoe Cairns and ZC Social Media. A very welcome surpri...
23/10/2025

A very busy, long and amazing day at ZC Live 2025 with the awesome Zoe Cairns and ZC Social Media. A very welcome surprise...looking up from my coffee to be joined by my lovely niece Anna.

Always learning how to reach more people, support them better and have fun in the process. Canva, TikTok, TikTok For Business, Graham Baker Photography, Fashion on Rations, Lordswood Osteopathic Clinic and many more (apologies for any missed).

A yearly highlight that never disappoints. Well done to Zoe, Gareth, the team and all of the speakers and businesses. 👏❤️

Anxiety. Stress. Panic.They make everything feel harder than it needs to be, don’t they?We push, we overthink, we try to...
20/10/2025

Anxiety. Stress. Panic.

They make everything feel harder than it needs to be, don’t they?
We push, we overthink, we try to fix everything at once, and end up exhausted, still chasing calm.

When we’re anxious, we complicate things that are already working. We add steps, tricks, and tension… instead of letting things flow.

Real change doesn’t come from adding more. It comes from simplifying what already works.

When you stop working harder and start working lighter, your mind softens, your body follows and peace becomes something you can actually feel again.

If anxiety, stress or panic have been running your week, maybe it’s time to try a simpler way.

My upcoming online courses are designed to help you calm the noise and reset your mind, anywhere, anytime.

Pop over a message to join the early bird list.

When Anxiety builds the walls, Depression turns down the lights.You’ve probably heard that anxiety and depression often ...
13/10/2025

When Anxiety builds the walls, Depression turns down the lights.

You’ve probably heard that anxiety and depression often go hand in hand. I often describe anxiety as the architect, it sketches out the plans, layer by layer, building walls of worry and self-doubt.

When those walls grow too high, depression moves in, quietly dimming the lights inside.

Depression doesn’t always shout. Sometimes it’s just a heavy kind of silence, that numb feeling where you can’t see the point, can’t feel the spark, and the idea of “happiness” feels almost abstract. It’s not laziness. It’s not weakness. It’s the mind stuck in neutral, unsure where the road even begins again.

….and yet, somewhere within that stillness, a small part of you is still searching, isn’t it? Searching for a way forward… a flicker of light to help you remember that things can change.

Because once you find that first flicker, a single small action, a kind word, a gentle breath, that’s where motivation begins. Motivation, even in tiny doses, leads to momentum.

If you’re there right now, please don’t wait for everything to feel right before you start. Just choose one simple thing, stand up, open the curtains, take a breath, send a message, go outside, ask for help. When you take that one step, however small, the next step becomes a little easier, doesn’t it?

I’ve helped many people find that light again, even when they thought it had gone out completely. I’d love to help you too.

If you’d like to take that first little step, send me a message or book a free call.

When you do, you’ll that even in the darkest moments, there’s always a way forward, and you’ve just found it.

Two days at the fourth annual Control Colloquium.
09/10/2025

Two days at the fourth annual Control Colloquium.


Do you ever feel like you’re running on empty?Insomnia. Anxiety. Overwhelm. Stress. Health worries. The urge to stop smo...
06/10/2025

Do you ever feel like you’re running on empty?

Insomnia. Anxiety. Overwhelm. Stress. Health worries. The urge to stop smoking. Back pain. Cancer recovery.

October seems to bring it all, awareness days, world events, darker nights, and colder mornings and with them, a sense of restlessness that so many are quietly carrying.

But you don’t have to keep pushing through it.

I’m about to launch a new series of digital mind coaching and hypnosis courses designed to help you reset your thoughts, calm your mind, and regain balance, wherever you are.

Whether you listen in your living room, during your lunch break, or on your commute, these courses will guide you towards peace and control again.

I’ve supported thousands of people to find calm and confidence within themselves and now, it’s your turn.

Early access and exclusive discounts will open soon.

Want to be the first to know?

Complete the short form in the comments to join the waitlist today.

If you’re struggling right now, know that help is coming, you don’t have to face it alone.

World Heart Day 2025 .... and Mental Health?Can anxiety actually damage my heart? How do I stop my heart from beating fa...
29/09/2025

World Heart Day 2025 .... and Mental Health?

Can anxiety actually damage my heart? How do I stop my heart from beating fast?

Chris asked and we worked on the answer together.

Constant stress puts pressure on your nervous system, raises blood pressure, affects your breathing, sleep, and leads to poor lifestyle habits. It’s all connected.

If you’ve ever felt your heart race for no physical reason, you know just how real anxiety can feel in the body. But the good news? You can break that cycle.

If your body is constantly on high alert or you dread the symptoms themselves, I help people ‘rewire’ those loops at the subconscious level. Even lifelong patterns of health anxiety, fear of panic attacks, or post-trauma responses can shift.

Yes, even if you've “tried everything.”
Yes, even if it’s been going on for years.
(And yes, even if you were once so scared of dogs that it took 30 years to get close to one, ask me about Peggy 🐾)….or ask Chris about his anxiety free first day at work.

Message me to find out more, or just drop a ❤️ if this resonated and you want to chat.

Let’s take care of the heart and the mind — because they were never meant to be treated separately.

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Getting CONTROL

Welcome to Control and Change. A balance of body and mind. The Control system is a direct, positive and successful method of creating rapid and permanent changes to the way you think, feel and behave. By using direct communication with the most powerful and creative part of your mind, the CONTROL system puts you back in charge of your own thoughts and responses. CONTROL can be used to change almost any current pattern of thought you are unhappy with. Here are just a few: Stress and Anxiety Management Fears and Phobias Weight Control and Diet and Nutritional Change Stop Smoking and other addictions Health Issues due to Nutritional Deficiencies Obsessive and Compulsive Behaviour Confidence & Performance Sleep issues, Insomnia and Pain Control Poor Memory and Fatigue The first appointment is a free and informal consultation/assessment session where we can go into further details of how it all works: Using direct communication, positive visualisation and the power of imagination, to make a change in a pattern of behaviour and your response. OR Using hypnosis to talk directly with the most powerful and creative part of your mind puts you back in charge of your own thoughts and responses. Please like our page and visit the website: www.controlandchange.co.uk for the very best advice and support for a healthy, happy body and mind. “Lets get Control and Change.” About Me: After many years of struggling with my own weight, nutrition and related symptoms, I began a journey that led me to lose three stone as well as the related health issues. I had so much more energy and had discovered a lot about nutrition. Friends and family started to ask how I had done it and could I help them? I then decided to train and qualify as a Nutritional Therapist. A few months after this, I was faced with a particularly stressful period at work and home. I was introduced to the Control System and attended a Control workshop. Coming away after one day, totally relaxed and in control, I made a decision. I went on to study and qualify as a Control Practitioner and Remedial Hypnotist! During and shortly after this time, I had began to change peoples lives and help them feel in control, balanced and happy again. Taking away stress, fear of heights, anxiety, stopping people from smoking, losing weight and many more. Finally a great opportunity arose. My holistic approach to client care and local knowledge was partnered with an offer to work with, and at, the Lordswood Osteopathic Clinic. Control and Change was born. The clinic is conveniently located at the Lordswood Leisure Centre in Chatham, in the heart of the medway towns and close to the M2 junction 3. Easy links from Gillingham, Sittingbourne, Gravesend and Canterbury and a short hop from Junction 6 of the M20 and Blue Bell Hill from Maidstone, Ashford and surrounding areas. The centre is situated in a quiet country setting overlooking 20 acres of playing fields, with free parking for over 100 cars and disabled access. Regular local buses (166, 167 & 701) stop around half a mile from the Centre.