Chen Clarke Hypnotherapy, Thrive after Trauma

Chen Clarke Hypnotherapy, Thrive after Trauma Using hypnotherapy, CBT, NLP & neuroscience to create quick & lasting change from the long term effe

Great day with yesterday at the “Find Your Tribe event, met some wonderful people which was bang on theme of connectio...
20/01/2025

Great day with yesterday at the “Find Your Tribe event, met some wonderful people which was bang on theme of connection and community- we are not here to do it alone

The Hidden Costs of Ignoring your Childhood Trauma...In my practice, we understand the profound impact that unresolved c...
31/07/2024

The Hidden Costs of Ignoring your Childhood Trauma...

In my practice, we understand the profound impact that unresolved childhood trauma can have on your life. And while the journey to healing may seem daunting, the cost of not addressing these deep-seated issues can be far greater. Here’s what's at risk if you don't resolve and heal your childhood trauma.

Mental and Emotional Well-being
Issues such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD, can severely diminish your quality of life, leaving you feeling stuck and hopeless. Without help, you may continue to struggle with low self-esteem and self-worth, leading to a negative self-image that affects all areas of your life.

Physical Health
The stress from untreated trauma can take a toll on your physical health. Chronic pain, cardiovascular problems and a weakened immune system are common among those who haven’t addressed their past traumas. Sleep disturbances and fatigue can add to these issues, making everyday tasks feel overwhelming.

Relationships
The inability to trust others, fear of abandonment, hyper independence and difficulties with intimacy can lead to strained relationships and isolation. You find yourself withdrawing from social activities and struggling to form meaningful connections. In some cases, unresolved trauma can impact your parenting, passing on dysfunctional patterns, creating generational trauma.

Behavioral Patterns
Coping strategies such as alcohol, drugs, food and self-harm are often used to manage the emotional pain. These behaviors can lead to addiction and serious health problems. Engaging in risky behaviors further increases the long-term health consequences.

Professional and Financial Stability
Unaddressed trauma can hinder your professional life, resulting in difficulty concentrating, burnout, absenteeism, and conflicts at work. Stalling career advancement and job stability, limiting your financial security. Educational attainment may also be affected, reducing your opportunities for career growth and success.

Quality of Life
Living with unresolved trauma can leave you feeling unfulfilled and unable to pursue your passions or achieve personal goals. This contributes to your overall life dissatisfaction and unhappiness, Also low resilience makes it harder to cope with everyday stress and challenges, impacting your belief in yourself.

Investing in your healing journey with me can transform your life, leading to improved mental and physical health, better relationships, increased life satisfaction, and the ability to achieve your personal and professional goals.

My holistic approach focuses on empowering you to find peace, calm, and confidence. I believe in your ability to rise from the ashes of your past and emerge as a stronger, more resilient you, like so many that have gone before you.

Don’t let the past hold you back any longer.

I'm here to help 😎

There was a time that if you asked me if I had anxiety, I would have answered no...Not because I didn’t have anxiety, bu...
04/07/2024

There was a time that if you asked me if I had anxiety, I would have answered no...

Not because I didn’t have anxiety, but because I’ve had it all of my life so it was my normal, it was a baseline for me.

Also known as high functioning anxiety, you can function with quite high levels of stress in your body and only when your system gets completely overwhelmed does it then become a problem.

Things like depression, insomnia, control issues, skin biting, procrastination and imposter syndrome show up.

There’s a very good reason for this and its one of the things I’ll be talking about in my upcoming free masterclass.

Will you be joining me?

He may have been a spy in a previous life…He always heads for higher ground, he likes to see what’s going on. Who is enc...
05/06/2024

He may have been a spy in a previous life…

He always heads for higher ground, he likes to see what’s going on. Who is encroaching on his territory, ie people walking past the house and talking… how very dare they!

Even in the car he opts for sitting on the console between the seats so he can see where we are going.

He is constantly on guard, on high alert, hyper vigilant even.

Watching for threats or things to be worried about, he takes his work very seriously.

Kind of like my clients who experience high functioning anxiety.

If you do too, you may know how this feels.

😱 The constant worrying about what might happen, working out all the possibilities.

😱 The interrupted sleep, tossing and turning as you replay events from your day, rehearsing what you coulda shoulda said or done differently, waking exhausted.

😱 The striving and pushing yourself to extremes to prove yourself and your worthiness, fearing you will be found out to be an imposter.

😱 The stressed and overwhelmed system and you flip between feeling numb and feeling over sensitive to others comments and motives.

😱 The brain fog and lack of focus, struggling to make decisions, procrastination and the inability to take the action you know you need to take, making you feel useless.

The good news is (yes there is good news 🙂) Just like my clients you can find peace.

You can regulate your nervous system, get better sleep, be clear, focussed, efficient and productive, reclaiming up to 40% of your time back (yes really)

You can have safety and certainty, know your worth and reconnect with yourself and who you want to be.

Moving through the world confidently, creating life and success on your terms…

Curious?

Ask me how 🙂

When your anxiety has been present for as long as you remember… all the way back to childhood sometimes. Yo...
26/05/2024

When your anxiety has been present for as long as you remember… all the way back to childhood sometimes.

You’ve probably developed a tolerance for anxiety, so much so you carry on regardless, it’s what we call functional anxiety.

You push through all of the things you need to do and by the end of the day you’re exhausted and only have energy for wine o clock and Netflix.

what you don’t see is the impact on your body and your nervous system, eventually it all comes to a head as your system becomes overloaded and overwhelmed and you may be on the verge of burnout.

You begin to avoid unnecessary outings preferring to stay home, the world can feel too peopley and a little too much, your world starts to become smaller as you avoid the perceived pressures.

Or maybe you turn to overworking, overeating, drinking, shopping or doom scrolling to not feel the overwhelm, the emotions, numbing yourself and shutting down, getting to the point where you can’t remember the last time you felt joy.

Most feel like this is something that the just have to put up with or Medicare, but that’s not true.

It is possible to get to the root cause of the anxiety, stress and overwhelm and have peace and calm, to heal your nervous system, to feel joy and happiness again.

Join me for my free Masterclass and find out how 🙂

Link in my bio

You wont find breathing techniques here... you can google that, right!You will find some straight talking, the truth and...
14/05/2024

You wont find breathing techniques here... you can google that, right!

You will find some straight talking, the truth and lived experience of anxiety and its causes and what it takes to get to the bottom of it once and for all.

The experiences of my clients, the results and transformations they got while working with me.

Peace, calm, confidence, clarity, focus, many got up to 40% of their time back (yes really)

To learn more join me live for my free masterclass for high achievers who struggle with Anxiety Stress and Overwhelm.

Sign up here
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-power-within-3-keys-to-thriving-amidst-anxiety-stress-overwhelm-tickets-904146966917?aff=Facebook

When is the best time to sort out your anxiety?The well known answer is yesterday…But I would suggest its the time when ...
25/03/2024

When is the best time to sort out your anxiety?

The well known answer is yesterday…

But I would suggest its the time when the anxiety begins impacting you and your life negatively - stress , overwhelm, insomnia, brain fog, control issues, ocd, self doubt and negative self talk, worry.

🔥 The next best time is NOW!

🆘 Very often we wait and wait for the convenient time, the right time, when things at work slow down, when the kids are back at school, when life calms down and there’s more time, more money.

The truth is that there is never a good time or even a convenient time, there will always be a choice for you to make.

🔥 An opportunity to make yourself a priority, to choose you, to put yourself first for a change, a chance to eliminate your anxiety, to heal and then to thrive, if only you could take that leap of faith…

🆘 And sometimes we believe that anxiety is something we just have to put up with, to medicate, to live with and manage, especially if it runs in the family.

🔥 Hint- not true…

🆘 Or you may have been experiencing anxiety for as long as you can remember, all the way back to childhood, you may have experienced either trauma with a big T or a small t or both and dont know what it would be like to be free of anxiety or trauma.

🆘 Or maybe you fall into the category of high functioning anxiety and are considered a very driven or an A type personality who is succeeding very well in some areas, but you are paying a very high price for that success.

Either way…

🔥 Lets get to the root cause, the reason and the cause of your anxiety.

🔥 I’ve created a 1 to 1 x program for high achieving entrepreneursand in module 1 we begin with eliminating anxiety, using my specific blend of hypnotherapy and other tools, we uncover the cause, heal and upgrade your beliefs and rewire your mind with new supporting patterns, thoughts and beliefs.

🔥 So you can have peace and calm in mind and body, an unshakeable inner confidence and the freedom, joy and happiness your heart has been craving ♥️

Is NOW your time? ( there really is no better time 🙂)

Lets chat and see if we are a good fit 🙂 my DMs are open

If you are a driven and ambitious woman and you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed and exhausted, then you may be stuck i...
23/03/2024

If you are a driven and ambitious woman and you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed and exhausted, then you may be stuck in the cycle of doom, gloom and self sabotage…

If you’re stuck here you likely have:

🆘 A mind that goes round and round, worrying about all of the negative what ifs, replaying events and conversations from the last few days, rehearsing what you could have, would have, should have said or done differently, stopping you from getting a good nights sleep.

🆘 Wasted precious time doubting and second guessing yourself, procrastinating feeling stuck and unable to take action, leaving you feeling like an imposter, lazy and useless (you’re not)

🆘 Ongoing negative, critical and harsh self talk, beating yourself up for perceived faults or failures. Calling yourself names like “stupid” or “idiot” things that if you heard them being said to your friend, you wouldn’t allow it.

🆘 Set impossibly high standards for yourself that you inevitably dont meet and it the serves as proof that you are not “good enough“ “smart enough” or “successful enough” leaving you disappointed and disheartened.

And in order to fix it I bet you:

🔹 Doubled down, working longer and harder, pushing yourself even harder, edging you ever closer to burnout.

🔹 Self medicate with wine, food, Netflix and doom scrolling on social media to deal with the additional stress and overwhelm.

🔹 Get prescribed medication for your anxiety, insomnia or depression and you are not loving how they make you feel.

If this is you dont worry, we have helped many ambitious women just like you to fix these challenges with our programs.

DM me to see if you are someone we can help too…

So in the vein of “if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again”So Round 2As a reformed perfectionist , I remember well...
19/03/2024

So in the vein of “if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again”

So Round 2

As a reformed perfectionist , I remember well the days where I pushed myself relentlessly to be perfect, to be better.

Working harder and longer, just to prove myself worthy, good enough, that I belong…

I had a fear of rejection, of not being liked

And those of you who are also perfectionists too, will understand the anxiety and stress that goes hand in hand with that.

This striving for perfection was a direct result of the beliefs I had about myself, beliefs that I wasn’t good enough, that I needed to do something to be liked.

So whats the solution?

For me I learned to separate what I do vs what and who I am and the need for external validation for either.

I learned that I was good enough just by being me

I know, its a radical thought and as simple as it sounds it’s not easy to embody 🙂

Unless of course you have uncovered the root cause of those “not good enough feelings “

If you feel drawn, I’d love you to join me for my masterclass on The truth about perfectionism and how to find peace.

I’ll be talking all things perfectionism and beliefs and how to make changes.

Will I see you there?

Link below or in bio

Perfectionism—a word often associated with ambition and excellence. But what happens when the pursuit of perfection begi...
10/03/2024

Perfectionism—a word often associated with ambition and excellence. But what happens when the pursuit of perfection begins to take its toll on our mental health, our lives, and our businesses?

Let's dive into the reality behind the perfectionism paradox.

Perfectionism isn't just a high standard; it's the relentless pursuit of flawlessness that can and does lead to anxiety, depression, and burnout. Constantly striving for unattainable ideals can chip away at our self-esteem and leave us feeling overwhelmed and inadequate.

In our personal lives, perfectionism can create unrealistic expectations and strained relationships or no relationship as no one is quite good enough. The pressure to meet impossible standards can rob us of joy and fulfillment, leaving us feeling disconnected and dissatisfied with life's imperfections.

As entrepreneurs, the quest for perfection can hinder innovation, creativity, and risk-taking—the very qualities that drive growth and success. Perfectionism can breed procrastination, fear of failure, and micromanagement, stifling progress and stifling our potential for greatness.

But here's the truth: perfectionism is not a prerequisite for success.

Just let that sink in... for a moment

In fact, it's often the barrier standing between us and our goals. By embracing imperfection, we open ourselves up to authenticity, resilience, and true progress.

It's time to reframe our mindset, heal our fears and redefine success on our own terms.

Let's strive for excellence without sacrificing our sanity and well-being.

Let's celebrate progress over perfection and cultivate a culture of compassion and self-compassion.

Have you felt the impact of perfectionism in your life or business?

What strategies have helped you overcome its grip?

Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below. Together, let's navigate the path to peace, confidence, and success—one imperfect step at a time.

Calling all Driven Entrepreneurs
03/03/2024

Calling all Driven Entrepreneurs

Can you FIX ME?This is a question I get a lot when chatting to new and prospective clients.There tends to be shame attac...
01/06/2023

Can you FIX ME?

This is a question I get a lot when chatting to new and prospective clients.

There tends to be shame attached to these secret feelings of being broken, that there is something inherently wrong with them.

Particularly as they are CEO’s, business owners, driven and high achieving entrepreneurs and there are expectations that they must have their sh%t together.

Like being human is not allowed, that they must know everything and be able to fix everything even if its not in their realm of experience.

Like anything less would mean they are weak, incapable, a failure even 😱

My answer to the question is always, YOU ARE NOT BROKEN… although I do honour that that is how they feel sometimes…

But there are beliefs and behaviours that are created as a result of iur experiences in childhood, that make us feel that we are not good enough, that love and acceptance is conditional.

And as a result we can be:

🔹 Anxious
🔹 Perfectionists
🔹 Procrastinaters
🔹 Control freaks
🔹 People pleasers
🔹 Our own worst critics

All of the ways we sabotage ourselves in life, relationships, work or in our businesses.

But they are just beliefs and if you are ready for change we can transform those beliefs, heal the childhood trauma or narcissist abuse.

So you can rediscover your confidence, self worth and find the peace, freedom, happiness and success you’ve been wanting for so long.

If this is you, don’t worry,

I’ve helped lots of driven entrepreneurs just like you, with my Finding Freedom 1 to 1 program to heal and transform childhood trauma.

🔥DM me to see if you are someone we can help too 🙂

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