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My mission is to help you return to the person you want to be within the shortest amount of time. My methods are tried and tested and very much tailored to the individual. Services provided are:
Hypnotherapy (hypnosis)
Psychotherapy
Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT)
Neuro linguistic programming (NLP)
Emotional Freedom technique (EFT)
Ego state Therapy
To help you with the following problems. Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Fears and Phobias, stress management, anger management, weight loss, quit smoking, fear of flying, fear of heights and many, many more.

29/01/2024

What is Brainspotting?
Brainspotting is a therapeutic technique developed by Dr. David Grand in 2003. It is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on accessing and processing trauma, negative emotions, and other distressing experiences through the visual field and eye positioning.

The term "brainspot" refers to a specific eye position related to processing a particular issue or emotion. During a brainspotting session, a therapist helps the client identify these relevant eye positions by observing their movements and reactions. Once a brainspot is identified, the therapist guides the client in maintaining their gaze on that spot while exploring and processing the associated thoughts, feelings, and memories.

The underlying idea is that the eyes are connected to the brain and nervous system in complex ways, and by focusing on specific eye positions, the therapy aims to access and process deep-seated emotional and traumatic experiences. Brainspotting is often used to address issues such as trauma, anxiety, phobias, and other emotional challenges.

It's worth noting that while the concept may seem a bit unconventional, many people find brainspotting to be an effective and powerful therapeutic approach. As with any therapeutic technique, individuals need to work with a qualified and trained therapist who can guide them in a safe and supportive manner.

27/01/2024

What is Heart-focused breathing?
Heart-focused breathing, also known as heart-centred breathing, is a technique that involves directing your attention and breath to the area around your heart. It is often associated with practices aimed at promoting relaxation, stress reduction, and emotional well-being. The idea is to shift your focus from the busy thoughts in your mind to the physical sensations around your heart.

Heart-Focused Breathing exercise:

Find a quiet and comfortable space.
Close your eyes and shift your attention to the area around your heart.
Breathe deeply and slowly, focusing on your breath entering and leaving the heart area.
Inhale for a count of five and exhale for a count of five.
Continue this rhythmic breathing for several minutes, maintaining a calm and focused state.
As you breathe, try to generate feelings of warmth and ease in the heart area.
This technique helps shift your focus away from anxious thoughts. It activates the body's relaxation response, promoting a sense of calm.

Remember.... practice! Nothing changes without practice :)

09/04/2023

Social phobia, or social anxiety disorder, is a mental health condition involving intense fear of social situations. People with social phobia may feel highly self-conscious and anxious in situations where they may be scrutinised or judged by others, including public speaking, meeting new people, or perhaps eating in front of others. Social phobia can significantly impact a person's quality of life, making it difficult to form relationships, pursue career opportunities, or engage in social activities.
So, how does social phobia develop? While the exact causes of social phobia are not fully understood, research suggests that it may be a variety of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. For example, a person may be more likely to develop a social phobia if they have a family history of the disorder. Additionally, traumatic or embarrassing social experiences, such as being bullied or humiliated in front of others, can also contribute to the development of social phobia.
Once social phobia develops, it is then maintained by various factors. One of the main factors is avoidance. When a person with social phobia experiences intense anxiety in social situations, they may avoid those situations altogether. This avoidance can temporarily relieve anxiety, but it can also reinforce the fear and make it more challenging to overcome in the future. Over time, the avoidance can become a pattern, making breaking it increasingly difficult.
Hypnotherapy is a type of therapy that utilises a trance state, to help a person enter a relaxed state and access their subconscious mind. During hypnosis, a person is more open to suggestions and can work with a therapist to address the underlying issues contributing to their social phobia. Hypnotherapy can be an effective treatment for social phobia for several reasons.
First, hypnotherapy can help people assess their social phobia's root causes. A hypnotherapist can help a person explore their subconscious and identify past experiences or beliefs contributing to their fear of social situations through guided relaxation and visualisation techniques. Once these underlying issues are identified, the person can work with the therapist to reframe their beliefs and develop healthier coping strategies.
Second, hypnotherapy can help people develop relaxation and visualisation skills in real-life social situations. For example, a hypnotherapist may guide a person through a visualisation exercise where they imagine themselves feeling calm and confident in a social situation. With repeated practice, these visualisation techniques can become second nature, making it easier for the person to stay calm and focused in real-life social situations.
Third, hypnotherapy can help a person overcome avoidance behaviours. By addressing the underlying fears and beliefs that contribute to social phobia, a person can develop a greater sense of confidence and control in social situations. This increased confidence can help the person gradually face their fears and break the cycle of avoidance.
It's important to note that hypnotherapy is not a magic cure for social phobia. It is just one tool that can be used with other forms of therapy, such as cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), exposure therapy, and medication, to help a person overcome their social phobia. Additionally, not all people with social phobia may be good candidates for hypnotherapy, and it's essential to work with a qualified hypnotherapist who has experience working with social phobia.
In conclusion, social phobia can significantly impact an individual's quality of life, but effective treatments are available. Hypnotherapy can be valuable for addressing the underlying beliefs and fears contributing to social phobia. It can help people develop relaxation and visualisation skills for real-life social situations. If you or someone you know is struggling with social phobia, don't hesitate to seek out help.

08/04/2023

What is PTSD?
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after a person experiences or witnesses a traumatic event. The traumatic event may involve actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence.
PTSD can develop in anyone, regardless of age, gender, race, or culture. It can develop immediately after the traumatic event, or it can develop months or even years later. Some people who experience trauma do not develop PTSD, while others do.
The symptoms of PTSD can be categorised into four types:

1. Intrusive thoughts or memories of the traumatic event
2. Avoidance behaviours, such as avoiding places, people, or activities that remind the person of the traumatic event
3. Adverse changes in thoughts and mood, such as feeling detached, guilty, or having negative thoughts about oneself or others
4. Increased arousal or reactivity, such as being easily startled, tense, or having difficulty sleeping.

PTSD can be treated using various therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), Hypnotherapy, and medications. CBT helps the person identify and change negative patterns of thought and behaviour related to the traumatic event. EMDR involves a therapist guiding the person through eye movements while they recall the traumatic event. Hypnotherapy can help to calm the sufferer's anxiety, and Medications, such as antidepressants, can also be used to manage the symptoms of PTSD.
It is essential to seek professional help if you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of PTSD. With treatment, most people with PTSD can manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.

06/04/2023

The "Morning Miracle" is a popular self-improvement routine created by Hal Elrod. The practice consists of six activities meant to be done in the morning to help you start your day positively and productively. Here are the six steps to the Morning Miracle:

Silence: Begin your day with a few minutes of silence, whether through meditation, prayer, or simply sitting quietly.

Affirmations: Use positive affirmations to start your day with a positive mindset. This could be as simple as saying, "I am capable, confident, and successful."

Visualisation: Visualise your goals and dreams as if they have already been achieved. Imagine yourself living your ideal life and feeling fulfilled.

Exercise: Get your body moving with light exercise, whether stretching, yoga, or a quick walk outside.

Reading: Spend some time reading or listening to an inspiring book or podcast that will motivate you and help you grow.

Scribing: Write down your thoughts, goals, and plans for the day. This will help you clarify your priorities and set intentions for the day.

To do the Morning Miracle, set your alarm a little earlier than usual and allocate around 5-10 minutes for each of the six steps. You can adjust the length of each activity to fit your schedule and preferences. With consistent practice, the Morning Miracle can help you start your day with focus, energy, and positivity.

05/04/2023

What is anticipatory anxiety?
Anticipatory anxiety is a type of anxiety that occurs in anticipation of a future event. It can be not easy to deal with, but there are several strategies you can try to manage it:
1. Identify your triggers: Identify the specific events or situations that trigger your anticipatory anxiety. Once you know what triggers your fear, you can develop strategies to manage it.
2. Challenge your thoughts: Anticipatory anxiety is often driven by negative beliefs and assumptions about the future. Challenge these thoughts by asking yourself if they are rational or if there is evidence to support them. Try to replace negative thoughts with more positive and realistic ones.
3. Practice relaxation techniques: Relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and meditation can help reduce anxiety and promote a sense of calm.
4. Engage in self-care: Take care of yourself by eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep. These practices can help reduce stress and anxiety.
5. Seek support: Talk to a trusted friend, family member, or therapist about your anticipatory anxiety. Sometimes just talking about your feelings can help reduce anxiety and provide support.

Remember that managing anticipatory anxiety takes time and practice. Be patient with yourself and keep trying different strategies until you find what works for you.

02/04/2023

What is the rewind technique?
The "rewind technique" is a psychological therapy method that is also known as the "fast phobia cure" or the "visual-kinaesthetic dissociation technique." The rewind method often treats post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related conditions.
During the rewind technique, the therapist guides the patient through a relaxation exercise and then asks them to visualize their traumatic experience from a distance, as if watching it on a screen. The therapist then asks the patient to "rewind" the event and replay it in reverse several times, from end to beginning. The process is carried out to dissociate the emotions from the memory so that the patient can observe the traumatic event without being overwhelmed by the associated feelings.
By dissociating the emotional response from the memory, the patient can reprocess the trauma in a less distressing way, reducing the intensity of their PTSD symptoms, such as intrusive thoughts, nightmares, and flashbacks. The technique is often repeated several times until the patient no longer experiences the distressing symptoms associated with the traumatic event.
The rewind technique is considered a relatively fast and effective treatment for PTSD, with many patients experiencing significant improvements in their symptoms after just a few sessions. However, it is essential to note that the technique should only be used under the guidance of a trained mental health professional, as it may not be appropriate for everyone and may cause distress or worsening of symptoms if misused.

25/12/2022

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17/10/2022

What is online hypnotherapy, and does it work?

With the advent of covid in 2020, the world went into a panic and things that w took for granted changed overnight. Everything stopped, and the way we lived our lives changed forever.
It altered how we all interacted as we were all frightened to get close to each other. Therapists started to look for new ways to help their clients. I began to offer over-the-phone therapy and then moved, like many others, to platforms such as Zoom, Teams and Skype. I was already using skype for several clients beforehand, so it wasn't a dramatic change for me.
If I'm honest, I always favour face-to-face appointments, and most of my clients agree. However, it has opened the door to clients looking for therapists who can operate in both environments, in person and online.
So I now offer both types of therapy.
All I ask my clients for online therapy is that they have a respectable internet speed. Nothing is worse than having a conversation with someone and having the signal break up constantly. I have a 200Gbps connection, so it is always strong.
Here are some benefits and disadvantages of online therapy to help you decide if it is something that could benefit you.

•It can help people who are less able to travel to see a therapist or are housebound.
•It can be cheaper by cutting travel time and fuel costs.
•It is said to be almost as effective as in-person therapy sessions.
•It is more convenient as you only have to be ready when the session starts. You can immediately get on with other essential things upon finishing.

The cons are:
•It takes a little longer to develop a therapeutic relationship. However, I am very good at developing trust and building a connection, which is essential in therapeutic alliance.
•Technology can be flaky. The internet isn't always stable, and you could lose connection before or during a session, which is not great if you are ten minutes into some relaxation work.
•The laptop or computer may develop an issue.
•Privacy isn't always guaranteed. Your privacy should be OK from the therapist's side, but if you are at home with others, they may be able to hear what you are saying.

There are specific hypnotherapy techniques that I would only use in a face-to-face situation. I would look very closely for ideomotor responses and other signals I may not pick up on via a computer screen. Such as finger movements and head nods (head nods can be tiny movements).
People often ask if online therapy is cheaper? Well, it shouldn't be, as you still use an hour of the therapist's time. But don't forget that you are probably saving on travel cost and time. :)

01/10/2022

What is social phobia?

Social phobia, or social anxiety, is a severe adverse reaction to social situations. In this case, fear could be the worry of negative judgement from other people. The erroneous belief that the sufferer may do or say something stupid would leave them open to criticism. People with social phobia often use a thought distortion called mind reading, which automatically assumes that they know what others think. The worry then triggers the fight or flight response, resulting in the individual avoiding such situations as a safety behaviour.
Unfortunately, safety behaviours such as avoidance make things worse in the long term. Socially anxious people often find it hard to find friends, which can affect the person emotionally during school, college or university.
People with social anxiety have a very high level of self-consciousness, and this negative self-focus drives the following symptoms:

•Worry about meeting people where you
think you'll receive unfavourable
judgement.
•Concern about making yourself look like
a fool.
•Intense anxiety while engaging or
conversing with strangers.
•Worry that people may notice that you
appear nervous.
•Dread feeling physical side effects that
could highlight your suffering, such as
blushing, sweating, shakiness, or having
a trembling voice.
•Avoidance of situations or interactions
with individuals through the fear of
embarrassment.
•Evading occasions where you might be
the focus of attention.
•Fear of a dreaded activity or event
related anxiety.
•Severe anxiety in social situations.
•After a social event, intense worry and
rumination about the event.
•Anticipatory anxiety thinking of the worst
potential outcomes in a situation.
•Worry that you may say something
offensive to somebody.

There may be many causes of social anxiety; it may be that a parent was also nervous in social situations, and the child inherited this. Or perhaps, as a child, the sufferer encountered an event that made them very embarrassed or shamed in front of other people. Bullying and teasing at school can also cause these symptoms.
This condition may start in childhood but worsens over time as the individual gets older; severe avoidance of events over the years increases worry and concern.
In therapy, a socially anxious person needs to challenge their thoughts about these situations because most of the worry is future based, meaning the event hasn't happened yet. They base their concern on information that occurred years ago and have no evidence to support the new worries. The individual also needs to challenge their behaviour, gently replacing their safety behaviours (such as avoidance) by taking small steps. For example, they may decide to go to a social event for only an hour to see how they get on. As most anxiety happens before an event, attending the event can help the person understand that it wasn't nearly as bad as the worry that preceded it.

05/09/2022

What is Arachnophobia?

Arachnophobia is the fear of spiders or arachnids to give them their proper title. Arachnids differ from insects in that they have eight legs and not 6.
However, most people afraid of spiders don't particularly care for names or how they differ from other insects because they want to avoid any thought or interaction with spiders.
The thing about spiders is that they cause a 'startle' effect in most people. That is when we suddenly see a spider run across the living room floor; we react to it with our reptilian brain (the part that senses and then responds to threats); however, most people calm down quickly and can capture the spider and throw it outside.
Arachnophobics also get the startle response, but the threat estimation remains, and the individual will feel extreme fear.
So how does this particular phobia begin?
One potential root cause, according to researchers, is a past traumatic encounter with a spider or exposure to parental arachnophobia during childhood. If one of your parents' reactions to spiders caused you anxiety, you might become arachnophobic.
Of course, anyone can overcome the fear of spiders if they want to! Some people are so avoidant that they can't abide the idea of having therapy where they have to talk about or face their fears!
I always tell people, "you may never like spiders, but what if you could tolerate them? Would that be better for you?" The answer is always a resounding yes!
I use desensitisation techniques within hypnosis to help people overcome their fear. I teach the client to relax around the startle response and calm down their irrational thoughts and behaviours.
There are plenty of other techniques to help with this phobia; it's dependent on the individual and the intensity of the fear. It's also reliant on how the fear began; some people had a terrible initial event with a spider when they were younger, so I look to reverse this first.

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