Dragonfly Clinical Hypnotherapy

17/07/2025

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16/07/2025

What is it about boys and sticks?

We went to the park before school this morning, true to form, my son found the biggest branch he could possibly carry—proudly dragging it along like it was treasure.

He starts high school in September (how did that happen?), yet he still picks up shells, sea glass, and pretty stones just to gift them to me, my youngest baby, I suspect this won't last too much longer 😞

They might not be worth anything to anyone else, but to me? They’re priceless. I keep them in a little bowl in my office and the shells around the garden (this branch stayed at the park!)

It’s these small moments that catch me off guard… the little reminders that while he’s growing up fast, there’s still so much innocence and wonder in how he sees the world.

It made me stop and think: when do we stop noticing the beauty in the simple things? I hope he never stops,

If you’re a parent, or just someone trying to hold on to the magic in the everyday, what little things make you pause and smile?

14/07/2025

Microjoy Monday 💛
Not about pretending everything’s perfect, and definitely not toxic positivity, this is about training our brains to notice the good, even in the chaos. Because when we notice the good, it helps us to keep intellectual control for when life gets a little challenging.

There’s science behind this: our brains are hardwired to focus on the negative (hello, survival instinct 🙃). But with a bit of effort and repetition, we can shift that focus. That’s why I show up here every Monday, to gently rewire those neural pathways and beat the Monday blues together.

This week, I had so many moments to choose from:
☕️ A breakfast date with friends Boston
☀️ Sunshine that made everything feel lighter
👶 Beautiful baby news from a client, a gorgeous little newborn and a reminder of how strong women are, even when birth doesn’t go quite to plan
My youngest was amazing in his leavers play, all of the kids worked so hard and were so confident, was a real joy to watch!
🚗 A nostalgic road trip to Nottingham with my son, only this time, he was driving! UB40 on repeat and blue sweets in the front seat. Felt like a full-circle moment.
🏃‍♂️ Proud big sister moment watching my brother smash his first marathon this weekend, he was incredible. (The giant post-race carvery wasn’t bad either!)
A friend from school came and said hello, I hadn't seen him for 24 years and it took a few seconds to process, but so nice to see him!

💛 And through it all, a deep, quiet gratitude, for the people in my life, and for my health. Just being able to get up, run, walk, and move through the week feels like a gift.

Let’s keep collecting these microjoys. They matter more than we realise.
What lifted you up last week?

Extra points for pictures

11/07/2025

Humans are wired for connection.
We’ve evolved to live, work, and thrive together—in groups, in community, in shared spaces. But the modern world has pulled us away from that.

We no longer walk to the shop and chat to the local newsagent.
We sit alone in our cars.
We work from home.
We binge Netflix instead of going to the cinema with friends.

It’s no wonder anxiety and depression are on the rise.

If you haven’t quite felt yourself lately, take a moment to reflect,not just on your schedule, but on your social nourishment. Are you getting enough interaction? Do you have a tribe? Real conversations, shared experiences, laughter, support?

Because mental health isn’t just in your head—it’s in your connections too.

Let’s start rebuilding community,however that looks for you. A cuppa with a neighbour. A group walk. A shared purpose. We were never meant to do this life alone.

I was out at 5:20 this morning with these beauties 💪
One of our group was on holiday and still joined in!
We lift each other up, keep each other motivated, and there’s a real buzz about achieving this together.

Find your tribe—your mental health will thank you for it. 💛

10/07/2025

Client Breakthrough!
Last night, I received the most amazing Google review from a client who is now at the lowest weight he’s been in 10 years — but this is about so much more than just weight loss.

Hypnotherapy works by accessing the subconscious mind — the part of the brain where habits, cravings, and emotional responses live. When we change the automatic patterns behind comfort eating, self-sabotage, or motivation, everything shifts.

It helps people:
🧠 Make clear, intellectual choices around food
💬 Reframe unhelpful beliefs
💪 Stay consistent without relying on willpower alone
Start becoming the version of themselves they actually want to be

I’m so grateful when clients leave reviews like this — not only does it mean the world to me, but it also gives others the nudge they need to reach out.

💭 Just imagine — where could you be in six months after a few sessions of Hypnotherapy today?

📩 Consultations are free. If this sounds like you, let’s have a chat.

07/07/2025

Microjoy Monday
That time of the week again – your gentle reminder of the power in life’s little moments.

(Here’s the science bit 👩‍⚕️🧠) – The brain loves repetition. By consistently tuning into the small, positive experiences, we strengthen our neural pathways for gratitude, resilience, and joy. So yes, I will keep posting these!

My Microjoys from last week:
✨ I managed a 28-minute light jog as part of Week 8 of Couch to 10K – a win is a win!
📞 A long-overdue Facetime with a friend I trained with 20 years ago—turns out she’s setting up a wellbeing retreat in Sweden. Watch this space!
🍽️ A night out with my mum and dad, who insisted on treating me to dinner. Quality time and good conversation = soul food.
🐶 A rare weekend to myself (aside from night shifts!) while Stuart and the boys camped in a yurt. Long, lonesome dog walks filled with butterflies and clear headspace. Bliss.
🌧️ Crawling into bed after a night shift, hearing the rain on the window and knowing the garden’s getting watered for me = small luxuries.

It’s moments like these that remind us—happiness isn’t always found in the big events, but in the pause between them.
And yes, noticing these things can be easier with the right support. That’s where hypnotherapy comes in—training your brain to focus, reset and respond differently.

What were your microjoys last week?
Extra points for pictures 📸👇

04/07/2025

One of the highlights of my career was working with Mike…
Okay, not this Mike Tyson – but I have worked with a Mike.
(Also, full disclaimer: this is an AI-generated image, and I’m hoping you spotted the extra wrinkles it gave me before I did!)

Fun fact – Mike Tyson used hypnotherapy daily from the age of 12. It helped him stay focused, manage his emotions, and mentally prepare for his fights. He’s not alone either.

Muhammad Ali,
Tiger Woods,
Adele,
David Beckham
and even Albert Einstein have all used hypnotherapy or visualisation techniques to improve focus, boost confidence and get into the right mindset when it mattered most.

The good news? You don’t need to be a world champion or global superstar to benefit.

Whether you're giving a best man speech, heading into an important presentation, or gearing up for a match with your local team, hypnotherapy can help calm nerves, sharpen focus and improve performance.

Tagging some brilliant local clubs:
(give me a call)

03/07/2025

I hope my 3am work selfie doesn't put you off your cornflakes!

The truth is, you don’t have to work night shifts to feel exhausted,

After years on the frontline, I found myself deeply frustrated. Not just by the pressure, but by how modern healthcare often treats symptoms without, addressing the root cause.

Stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, insomnia, chronic pain , I watched too many people being offered sticking plasters when what they really needed was reconnection and regulation.

That’s what led me to train in Hypnotherapy and Medical Acupuncture.
Not as “alternatives” — but as integrated therapies, grounded in evidence, neuroscience, and results.

✔ Supporting the nervous system
✔ Improving sleep, focus and emotional regulation,
✔ Helping people reconnect with calm, and with themselves

✨ I have availability next week for FREE consultations (Hypnotherapy works just as well on line, Acupuncture not so much!)
✨ 20% discount off all treatments for all blue light professionals and veterans

This work helped me rediscover my purpose, and it’s now a privilege to help others reconnect with theirs.

If you’re overwhelmed, running on empty, or feeling like “not yourself” has become your new normal… you're not alone.

Healing starts when we stop settling for short-term fixes, and start listening to what the body needs.

01/07/2025

💉Let’s be real for a sec...

You’re injecting yourself weekly, the weight’s coming off, but are you going to take the jabs forever?
What happens when you stop?

Because if nothing’s changed in your mindset, habits, or relationship with food… the weight, and the struggle, creeps back.

Here’s what most people don’t realise:
The real issue isn’t willpower.
It’s stress and cortisol, when our cortisol is raised it can affect our Ghrelin and Leptin levels leading to over eating, poor food choices and subconscious patterns you've been stuck in for years.

✨ Hypnotherapy helps you:

Lower cortisol & calm your nervous system

Rebalance your brain chemistry (hello serotonin & dopamine)

Break cycles of guilt, shame & self-sabotage

Make peace with food, without relying on willpower or injections!

Controversial but true:

🧨 You don’t need a jab in your abdomen. You need a shift in your mind.

💬 Ready to break the cycle for good?
DM me to chat about how hypnotherapy can support your weight management journey, from the inside out and for results that last.

30/06/2025

Microjoy Monday

When life feels full-on, it’s easy to overlook the little things—but your brain needs those moments. Noticing the small joys helps regulate your nervous system, lowers cortisol, and strengthens neural pathways linked to gratitude and resilience. It’s not just feel-good fluff, it’s science-backed mental self-care.

My microjoys from last week:
🍒 The garden is bursting with cherries right now
☀️ Sunshine and an empty wash basket (a rare and beautiful combo)
🏃‍♂️ My non-sporty child absolutely smashing Sports Day—so proud and grateful I could be there
🔥 A cheeky little BBQ before heading off to my hospital night shift on Saturday
🌅 A moment of calm last night, sitting in the garden with my husband, listening to the woodpigeons and watching the sun go down.
🚢 Had the best working Friday, A cruise along the river Withem with a lovely lunch and networking that didnt feel like networking. Thankyou Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management for organising! Followed by a meeting in an air-conditioned pub with a pint! BeBa Group Ltd very excited to be working with you!

What were your microjoys last week?
Extra points for pictures—I’d love to see them ✨

29/06/2025