Tamsin Denbigh Hypnotherapy

01/05/2026

One thing I often see with people is the need to be busy all the time.

Being busy or productive validates that the day has been focused and purposeful.

I definitely have traits of this too - I like nothing more than a day where I’ve got a few things done.

But ‘a few things done’ versus ‘a never-ending to-do list’ is a very different thing.

And the belief or perception that you are lazy if you sit down to relax, or have a nap during the day is missing the point that our brain needs to pause as the day goes along because it is not designed for constant, high-intensity processing.

For some, being constantly busy may be a need to distract from deeper discomforts like anxiety, or the fear of failure.

Often the work in therapy can be the detail of our lives - the choices we make - alongside the deeper work of understanding characteristics like perfectionism, control, and self-esteem and how to manage them to achieve a ‘freer and less self-critical life’.

If you are interested in reading more, here’s my blog on the topic - https://www.tamsindenbightherapy.com/post/you-re-not-lazy-you-re-taking-a-rest

Tamsin
Solution Focused Therapist | Trauma Therapist
📍Wedmore, Wells, Online

25/04/2026

SOMETIMES THE PAST FEELS CLOSER THAN WE WANT IT TO BE — showing up in our thoughts, our behaviours, or our relationships.

Healing from trauma isn’t about erasing the past. It’s about finding a safe way to process what’s happened while learning how to build something new — calm, confidence, purpose.

In my work with adults and young adults, I blend trauma therapy with a solution-focused approach. Together, we deal with what you’ve been through to allow you to focus on what’s possible in your future.

The good news is that you don’t have to choose between healing and moving forward — therapy can be both. 🌱

I offer a free personalised phone call to help you identify what you want help with. Reach out via my website or DM me.

24/04/2026

Overcoming fear of flying with hypnotherapy and Rewind therapy

09/04/2026

I've been quiet on social media lately.

The truth is that alongside my job as a therapist, I'm also a gardener. Spring is the busiest time of the year to get the soil ready and sow seeds and this has taken a lot of my energy and focus over the last few weeks.

I've had to work hard to stop myself feeling guilty for not spending more time on my therapy business. I love my business and feel blessed with the work I do, but I've consciously shifted more of my time to gardening during this period.

This is often the case when our own mental health declines or someone else that we support: we need to shift our energy and focus towards ourselves or them in a more conscious way.

Avoidance is the most common coping strategy for managing mental health, but it provides short-term relief only by protecting you from dealing with any immediate fears and discomforts.

If you need to consciously prioritise your emotional wellbeing and mental health, I'm here to support you. Just PM me if you'd like a chat.

📍Wedmore, Wells and online

📸 Me in my potting shed with exposed brick wall and hanging tools. A messy space!

07/04/2026

Stress Awareness Month is the perfect time to check in with how you're really coping 💭

By working with the subconscious, hypnotherapy aims to change how you react to stress – not just in the moment, but long-term.

Whether it’s work pressure, family stress, or upcoming challenges, support is out there.

Learn more about how hypnotherapy can help 🔗

https://www.hypnotherapy-directory.org.uk/topics/stress.html

17/03/2026

Fear of flying is a learnt behaviour which can be unlearned.

Find out how - https://www.tamsindenbightherapy.com/post/fear-of-flying

16/03/2026

How to overcome health anxiety

16/03/2026

How to overcome health anxiety

26/02/2026

When your brain is in threat mode, your amygdala is like a fire alarm BLARING at you.

Your brain goes into threat mode when you have a worry or a fear. Annoyingly, the alarm is just as loud for small worries and fears as for big ones.

When the alarm goes off, you’ll notice changes in your body. Your heart may be racing. Your chest may be tight. You may feel hot. Your brain will be telling you that something terrible is about to happen.

This is not you overreacting. This is the emotional part of the brain (your limbic system) trying to keep you SAFE.

This part of the brain can get stuck in this alarm routine, making you:
🚩 Catastrophise and think the worst
🚩 Overthink continuously
🚩 Feel on high alert
🚩 Feel exhausted
🚩 Fall back on unhelpful habits and behaviours

Do those symptoms feel familiar?

So how do you stop the fire alarm going off so you can regain control and move forwards with your life?

Hypnotherapy is a gentle, supportive way that shows you how to do this. From grounding exercises and hypnosis, to reframing your thoughts and rewiring your brain.

This is the therapy work that makes real, long-term changes. Understanding your brain’s fire alarm system and how to get the better of it.

Tamsin
Clinical Hypnotherapist | Trauma Therapist
📍Wedmore, Wells and online

25/02/2026

20/02/2026

Friday clinic day in Wedmore 😀

13/02/2026

As we head into the weekend, the reward may be a glass or more of wine.

If you've been thinking for a while that your relationship with alcohol is problematic, then this may be because you are using it as a coping mechanism - as self-medication.

Self-medicating isn't just about alcohol - we can self-medicate with ci******es or va**ng, food, prescription drugs etc. If you'd like to understand more about self-medication or to take the first steps to stop doing it, take a read of my blog:

👉 https://www.tamsindenbightherapy.com/post/how-to-stop-self-medicating