The Anxiety Practice

11/11/2025

I was asked to talk about on the ‘Solutions for the mind’ podcast recently.

On it we cover;

✅ What causes anxiety

✅ How to get control when you are in grips of anxiety

✅ How to break free from anxiety

And lots more.

You can also listen to the conversation if you prefer on all the usual podcast platforms, just search for ‘Solutions for the mind’.

I hope you find it helpful.

In this episode of Solutions For The Mind we talk to Brian Noon an experienced Solution Focused Hypnotherapist who specialises in anxiety.We discuss what cau...

10/10/2025

It's World Mental Health day and we are sharing some of our top tips to help you if you feel overwhelmed by the relentless negative news and global events.

Tip 1.
Focus on what you can control.

As Solution Focused Hypnotherapists this is one of our core beliefs, focusing on everything beyond your control is sure to fill you with anxiety and dread, the more we can re-direct our attention and energy to the small things we can do that will make a difference the more positive and hopeful we feel.

Start small, we don't need to tackle huge challenges or take on big tasks to make a difference, in fact we say change starts small and grows to become big and meaningful.

So what is one small thing you can do today that will make a difference to you or someone you love?

We would love to hear in the comments what you are going to focus on.

23/05/2025

💯 true

What anxiety actually is..

04/03/2025

Do you recognise these in yourself or someone that you love? Reach out for a free consultation to find out how I could help you get back to the best version of yourself.

15/02/2025

This is so true. I know it’s not easy to say/think the right thing, but what we constantly say to ourselves, our subconscious believes. It’s one of the reasons that I get the people that I help to write down 3 good things per day to notice the positives in their life and to use daily affirmations about the person they want to be but stated in the present as if it’s already who they are.

Be gentle with yourself

31/01/2025

Many of the people I help in my practice struggle with their sleep, if you do too, try some of these sleep tips to see if they make a difference. If you still need more support, contact me to find out how hypnotherapy could help you.

The secret to feeling good after a night's sleep may start during the day. Here are some tips on how to improve your sleep and feel less tired.

05/01/2025

Tip number 5 to make sure that you succeed in your New Year's Resolutions. You're 5 days in, keep going! 💪

Our top tips for 2025 New Year's Resolutions continue;

5. Find an alternative

If you are giving something up, what is your positive alternative? What would be nice to eat or drink instead of junk food or alcohol? If it is smoking, what will you do with the extra time and money that you gain that would be pleasurable for you? By coming up with an alternative in advance, you are not leaving it to the cravings part of your brain to swap one vice for another.

03/01/2025

Tip number 3 for sticking to your New Years Resolutions.

Our top tips for 2025 New Year's Resolutions continue;

3. Make it important
Let us imagine that your goal is to quit smoking. Why is that important to you? Is it the money that you will save that motivates you, is it not having to go outside in all weathers, or perhaps it is the health benefits and being around for your children or grandchildren that really motivates you? Write down why your goal is something that you have decided is something that you absolutely must achieve, rather than something that you feel would just make you feel a little better.

02/01/2025

Here’s the second of my tips to success at your new year goals that I wrote for the AfSFH.

It's the start of a new year, and with that comes the opportunity to reevaluate your goals, but let’s face it, New Year’s resolutions aren't exactly known for being something stuck to past mid-January! So, we have put together 10 top tips to help you have the best chance of succeeding this time around.

2. Make it achievable/track your progress
It is natural to shoot for the stars when you are setting yourself a goal, but remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day. Whilst it is obviously important to know what the end goal is, it is the smaller steps that move you towards it, that help us stay on track. Try setting yourself weekly, fortnightly, or monthly smaller goals that you can achieve. When you hit a target, it will release a reward and motivation chemical called Dopamine, which will, in turn, motivate you to continue towards what you are ultimately aiming for.

01/01/2025

If you are looking to make positive changes in 2025, over the next 10 days I’ll be sharing my top tips to succeed in your New Year’s resolutions (I wrote these in my CEO capacity for the AfSFH).

It's the start of a new year, and with that comes the opportunity to reevaluate your goals, but let’s face it, New Year’s resolutions aren't exactly known for being something stuck to past mid-January! So, we have put together our 10 top tips to help you have the best chance of succeeding this time around.

Tip 1. Make it positive
You can’t not think of something, so when you tell yourself that your goal is to stop eating chocolate, your mind must first think about chocolate to process what you do not want to do … and we all know how that’s going to end. It is a bit of a cliché, but if we told you that you categorically, under no circumstances, that you must not think of a bright yellow sunflower, our bet is that one would pop into your head, even if just for a moment. By making your goal positive, you can focus on just what you want. For example, only eating healthy snacks between meals.

21/12/2024

Rectangular breathing is something that I teach all of the people that I help in my practice. It’s not a cure for anxiety in the long term, but it’s really powerful to help you get control over your anxiety in the moment.

I hope you find this helpful 🙏🏻

17/12/2024

A day full of online clients today, helping people to overcome;

✅ Anxiety
✅ OCD
✅ Fear of public speaking
✅ Insomnia

If you’d like some help in the new year, book in a free initial consultation on the link in the comments.