Phoenix Hypnotherapy

22/10/2025

The Forget-Me Gremlin is polite. Too polite.

It says:
“Sort everyone else first.”
“I’ll rest later.”
“It’s fine, I’ll manage.”

It looks generous. But what it really does is run you empty.

You can’t pour from an empty cup — and eventually, the cracks start to show.
Exhaustion, resentment, anxiety — all the things that creep in when you’ve ignored your own needs for too long.

Here’s the truth: self-care isn’t indulgence.
It’s maintenance.

At Phoenix Hypnotherapy in Cheltenham, Gloucester, and surrounding areas, I help people retrain the Forget-Me Gremlin — rebuilding healthy boundaries, balance, and self-respect so they can give from strength, not depletion.

21/10/2025

20/10/2025

The Inner Critic Gremlin has a loud voice.
You’re not doing enough.
You messed that up.
You’re falling behind.

It sounds harsh, but its real job is to keep you from risk. From rejection. From failing again.

This gremlin often forms after years of being judged or silenced. It took on the role so you could survive by self-correcting before others could criticise you first.

But the truth is, it’s exhausting to live like that.
You don’t need internal attacks to stay safe anymore.
What you need is to reconnect with yourself and the confidence that’s already within — so you can get on with your life, confident and self-assured.

19/10/2025

Stop drivnig through life viewing from the rear view mirror.....

You can’t drive forward safely while staring in the rear-view mirror.
But that’s what anxiety and past experiences often make us do.

The mind replays what went wrong — scanning for mistakes, hurt, or danger — hoping that by analysing the past, it can prevent it from happening again.
Except it doesn’t prevent anything.
It just keeps you stuck.

Real progress starts when you shift your focus back to the road ahead — to what’s in your control now.
That’s where calm and confidence live: in the present moment, not in the rear-view mirror.

If you’re in Cheltenham, Gloucester or the Cotswolds and want help leaving the past where it belongs so you can move forward with clarity and ease, hypnotherapy can help you reset your focus.

👉 Book your free consultation at www.phoenix-hypnotherapy.com

18/10/2025

Have you ever wondered whether counselling or hypnotherapy would help you more?

Counselling helps you explore your experiences and emotions through the conscious mind — talking, reflecting, and understanding why you feel the way you do.

Hypnotherapy works a little differently. It connects with the unconscious mind, where patterns and habits are stored — helping you move beyond constant analysis and feel more in control of your responses.

If you’ve already talked things through but still feel stuck, this new blog explains the difference between the two and when hypnotherapy might be the right next step for you.

📍 Serving Cheltenham, Gloucester, and the Cotswolds
🕊️ Read the full blog on the link below

18/10/2025

I work with many people, and when they first come to see me, I often notice how much time they spend dwelling on the past — replaying what went wrong, what they “should” have done, or who hurt them.

But here’s the logic:
You can never reach your destination by driving through the rear-view mirror.

That mirror has a purpose — it helps you glance back and stay aware.
But it’s smaller than the windscreen for a reason.

The windscreen shows where you’re going — the bigger view, the future you want to create.

If you keep looking back, you’ll miss the road ahead.
Glance when you need to, but to move forward, your focus has to be on the life in front of you.

🎥 Watch this week’s Lesley Logic for a reminder that reflection has its place — but progress happens when you look forward.

17/10/2025

Imagine stepping into your life with unwavering confidence—no fear, no self-doubt, just pure focus and clarity.

You don’t need to wait for everything to be perfect.
The moment you decide to believe in yourself, everything begins to change.
Today could be the day to take that first step towards your new mindset.
You’re stronger than you think.

17/10/2025

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“I contacted Lesley to help with anxiety and found her very approachable and easy to confide in. I really enjoyed the sessions and found her approach and techniques very effective. I’m definitely feeling calmer now and would highly recommend Lesley for anything you may be struggling with.” — Catherine V.

It’s always lovely to receive feedback like this 💛
Every session is tailored to each person’s needs — creating calm, confidence, and lasting change.

Based in Cheltenham & Gloucester
Online & in-person sessions available
👉 www.phoenix-hypnotherapy.com

16/10/2025

Triggers aren’t always bad.
They’re reminders.

When anxiety, cravings, or old fears get “set off,” it isn’t weakness — it’s your unconscious showing you where the pattern lives.

The key isn’t avoiding triggers.

It’s rewiring your response so they no longer control you.

15/10/2025

How the unconscious mind shapes 95% of your behaviour.......

Most people assume they’re fully in control of their actions — but research shows 95% of our behaviour is run by the unconscious mind.
When those hidden patterns are tied to anxiety or stress, it can feel like life keeps repeating itself.

In Cheltenham, Gloucester, and across the Cotswolds, many people describe feeling calmer and clearer after hypnotherapy sessions designed to re-programme that deeper level of mind.

Read my latest blog to understand how hypnotherapy works with the unconscious mind to create lasting change.

https://phoenix-hypnotherapy.com/blog/how-the-unconscious-mind-shapes-95-of-your-behaviour-and-why-that-matters-in-cheltenham-gloucester

15/10/2025

The Scroller Gremlin always says the same thing:
“Just five more minutes.”

Five minutes becomes half an hour.
Half an hour becomes an hour.
And suddenly, the time you meant for rest, family, or focus is gone.

The Scroller Gremlin isn’t about laziness — it’s about distraction. It keeps you busy so you don’t have to think, feel, or face what’s in front of you.

The good news? Once you notice it, you can interrupt it. Try setting a timer, moving your phone out of reach, or swapping five minutes of scrolling for five minutes of breathing.

At Phoenix Hypnotherapy in Cheltenham, Gloucester, and surrounding areas, I help people retrain these gremlins — giving them new jobs that support peace of mind and better focus.

14/10/2025

The power of questions

The questions you ask yourself shape your path more than the answers you chase.

Instead of asking why can’t I do this?, ask how can I take one small step forward?

Instead of what if I get it wrong?, ask what if this works out better than I imagined?

Your mind will go looking for the answers — make sure the questions are worth asking.