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Oli-Co Hypnotherapy, Ashford Road, Whitwick (2026)

04/03/2026

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Another 5 star Google review from an awesome client last week!

For specific phobias, sometimes all we need is three sessions together plus a consultation to be phobia free 🙌

This client truly committed to his sessions, listened to my audio every night, noticed the good things everyday and has now been for a needle that he’d been putting off for years!

If you have a phobia that you’d like to take control of, feel free to get in touch and we can have a chat about the best route for you to be phobia free too 😊

Thanks,
Bekki 🫶🏽

27/02/2026

I love this representation of the stress bucket from one of my younger clients yesterday.

When she started coming to see me the stress bucket was over flowing with negative thoughts.

As time went on the stress bucket emptied due to the positive thoughts that she focused on and positive actions that she had made consistently.

People are often surprised that hypnotherapy works for children but children are great clients as they have fantastic imaginations which really supports the work that we do in sessions!

I always make my sessions fun and engaging, even more-so with children, playing uno, naughts and crosses and doing colouring in makes them feel at ease, builds the rapport, builds trust and creates feel good chemicals!

If your child would like some support, get in touch and I can explain how it all works!

Thanks,
Bekki 🫶🏽

25/02/2026

When we train a dog, we reward them with treats and cuddles.

We encourage our little ones to do good things/behaviours through sticker charts and rewards.

Our adult brains are just the same! We need rewards!

Habits stick when they feel good — not just when they’re “good for you.” Rewards reinforce behaviour so your brain wants to repeat it.

Check out the photos below for some tried and tested techniques for rewarding new habits and breaking unhelpful habits.

What habits are you looking to reinforce/break? Let me know in the comments

Good luck!!
Bekki
(inspired by the book Atomic Habits – James Clear)

25/02/2026

Your brain loves what feels safe and simple.

If a habit feels overwhelming, your subconscious will quietly avoid it — even if you consciously want it.

I worked with a client recently who wanted to loose weight and feel fitter. The target that they set themselves in their first session was to start parking their car in the furthest spot from the shop in the car park instead of the one closest to the doors. That's easy and achievable, right?

By the time this client had finished her sessions, she was consistently hitting 10k steps per day (her initial goal) and feeling fantastic.

This is because she built this habit, one step at a time, consistently. So....

* Want to start meditating? Begin with 2 minutes.
* Want to exercise? Start with 5 squats.
* Want to journal? Write one sentence.
* Want to eat healthily? Start with one meal/one snack
* Want to get up earlier? Start with setting the alarm 5 minutes earlier.

Small actions lower resistance and repeated small actions rewire your brain.

Success isn’t built on intensity, it's built on ease and repetition.

Ask yourself: How can I make this so easy I can’t fail?

17/02/2026

We’re now halfway through February and if your New Year’s resolutions didn’t stick don’t give up, you may just need a new strategy to tweak them.

Most resolutions fail not because you lack willpower — but because the strategy was wrong, the change was too big or quite simply unachievable in this busy life that we lead!

As a solution-focused hypnotherapist, I see this all the time. People try to change everything at once. They rely on motivation. They set goals that are too big. In sessions we work towards making small achievable changes.

Instead of giving up, start again — with a different approach.

✨ Make the habit smaller.
✨ Make it easier.
✨ Make it something your nervous system doesn’t resist.

You don’t need a new year. You need a new strategy.

And every day is a perfect day to begin again. So over the next few posts I’m going to be sharing some tips on building better, lasting, positive habits and also breaking more unhelpful habits.

17/02/2026

I’m very late to the party with this but wanted to give it a go (second attempt as the first one gave me a caricature of my Dad 😂)

Including lots of things that I love but has missed off my husband 🙈 sorry !

💕 neuroscience
💕 my 2 boys
💕 my therapy room
💕 running
💕 cooking/baking
💕 our pooch
💕 the colour green

Not sure about the hypnosis spiral though 🌀 🙈

I feel like I should have 100% included a thermometer and Calpol on here as all we seem to do at the moment is juggle diaries for poorly kids, hence the late post! Thanks again to all of my clients for understanding 🙏 Any other parents out there feel the same?!

29/01/2026

Last night I headed off to Market Harborough to give a talk at the Women’s Institute on stress management & sleep… and honestly, the universe decided to test my own stress management skills en route😅

🤦🏽‍♀️I arrived later than I should have thanks to traffic, even after allowing lots of extra time to get there!
🤦🏽‍♀️I couldn’t find a parking space because apparently drivers in Market Harborough need 1.5 spaces for their cars
🤦🏽‍♀️IT issues – my powerpoint presentation would not connect to the screen
🤦🏽‍♀️My backup paper flipchart (because yes, I always have one)… the clip broke in the car when I had to slam my brakes on after someone cut me up
🤦🏽‍♀️Which also resulted in my stress balls flying across the car for good measure

But… I practiced what I preach.
✔️Slow breathing
✔️Grabbed a brew
✔️Slowed down and positive self talk

And then I went in and smashed the talk out the bag

Around 60 lovely ladies came along, I had some really positive feedback!

At the end, when I asked “Any questions?” it wasn’t tumble w**d, I was asked 5 questions (which I answered confidently).

The final giggle though was getting home and realising that I’d wore my dress back to front all day 🤦🏽‍♀️

It was a perfect reminder that maintaining my stress bucket on a daily basis gives me the space and capacity to deal with life when it throws a wobble. I could laugh at myself, trust my preparation, stay confident, and roll with it with a smile on my face - instead of spiralling.

Real-life stress happens. The goal isn’t to avoid it… it’s to have the tools and resources under your belt to handle it better 💛

Thanks
Bekki 🫶🏽

15/01/2026

Did you notice how refreshed you felt over the Christmas break?! And then…

After a week or two back at work, the tiredness, exhaustion and lack of motivation slowly crept back in?

You could be feeling burnt out.

Experiencing burnout is becoming increasingly common in today’s fast-paced world, it doesn’t tend to arrive suddenly, it creeps in quietly.

Burnout is more than just feeling tired; it’s a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged and excessive stress and it’s something I support with regularly in my practice.

Scroll through my post for some tips that could support you if you’re feeling burnt out or overwhelmed with everything that this busy life throws at you!

If you don’t know where to start and would like some support, drop me a message and we can book you in for a FREE initial consultation.

Thanks,
Bekki 🫶🏽

08/01/2026

A really simple (yet effective) way to shift your mindset is to start a gratitude/”what’s been good?” journal.

Write down three things everyday that have been good about your day, made you smile or that you are grateful for.

Keeping a gratitude journal has powerful, evidence-based benefits for mental wellbeing — especially when it’s done consistently. Here are some of the key advantages:
📓 Shifts focus away from worry - Gratitude trains the mind to notice what’s going right, which naturally reduces rumination and anxious thought loops.
📓 Improves mood and emotional balance - Regular gratitude is linked to increased feelings of calm, optimism, and contentment.
📓 Rewires negative thinking habits - Writing gratitude regularly encourages the brain to form new, more positive neural pathways.
📓 Encourages present-moment awareness - Gratitude anchors attention in the “now” instead of future fears or past regrets.
📓 Better sleep quality - Gratitude journaling before bed can quiet the mind and reduce nighttime overthinking.
📓 Lower stress levels - Feeling grateful helps regulate the nervous system, supporting relaxation.

It’s not about forcing positivity — it’s about noticing what’s already there. It’s also a GREAT excuse for a new notepad and pen!!

Small changes, repeated daily, become big and meaningful 💛

What’s been good about your day so far? Let me know in the comments ⬇️

Thanks
Bekki 🫶🏽

18/12/2025

What a lovely way to finish the working year with another 5 🌟 Google review.

I still have to pinch myself sometimes that this is what I get to do for a job! It really doesn’t feel like work to me and I’m so very grateful every time someone chooses me as the person to support them on their journey ☺️

It’s always bitter sweet to finish working with such incredible clients but it doesn’t stop there for me. I very often sit and wonder what my clients are doing now, thinking about what other positive changes they have made since finishing sessions.

My inbox is always open to hear from any previous clients, share your wins 🤩

If you are looking for some support in the new year I have a couple of slots becoming available mid-January so feel free to drop me a message and book in for your FREE consultation!

Thanks
Bekki 🫶🏽

10/12/2025

The festive season can be magical — but it can also be a time when those people pleasing tendencies are heightened.

Christmas can bring out old dynamics, expectations, or pressure. Having strong boundaries in place can help you to ensure that you are doing the things that make you happy!

Here are some ideas on some boundaries that can protect your wellbeing:
🎄 Saying ‘No’: It’s okay to say no to plans if you’re exhausted or just don’t feel like going. Saying ‘No’ can actually be one of the most positive actions you can do.
🎄 Sleep: Late nights add up — your brain needs good-quality sleep to stay happy.
🎄 Downtime: Give yourself permission to rest. Stillness is extremely productive too.
🎄 Family: You’re allowed to:
🧑‍🎄 Excuse yourself from draining conversations (politely of course!)
🧑‍🎄 Spend time how you choose
🧑‍🎄 Limit how long you stay at gatherings
🎄 Buying gifts: You don’t need to overspend to show love.
🎄 Work: Set clear stop times if you’re fortunate enough to get time off work, the Christmas break is for rest, not burnout.
🎄 Social expectations: You don’t have to “do it all.”
🎄 Traditions: You can keep the ones that nourish you and let go of those that don’t.

Boundaries aren’t walls — they’re acts of self-care that help you to prioritise your feelings.

They help your brain stay in its calm, rational state rather than slipping into stress and overwhelm enabling you (and the people around you) to enjoy the festive season more.

A great question to think about if you’re unsure of whether to do something is:
💫 Am I doing this because I feel like I SHOULD, or because I actually want to?

What boundaries will you put in place this Christmas?

Thanks
Bekki

25/11/2025

Grounding techniques use visualisation and senses to help distract you from various feelings and thoughts and help you return to the present moment.

When feeling anxious, experiencing a panic attack or having a traumatic flashback, your emotions can take over your thoughts and physical responses. Using grounding techniques to focus on the present can help interrupt your body’s response and return your brain and feelings to a place of safety.

Grounding yourself isn’t always easy. It may take some time to find the techniques that work best for you in a variety of situations.

Additional tips to help you get the most out of these grounding techniques:

🌟 Practice: It can help to practice grounding even when you aren’t experiencing distress. Getting to the exercise before you need to use it may take less effort when you need to use it as a coping mechanism.

🌟 Avoid assigning values: For example, if you’re grounding yourself by describing your environment, concentrate on the basics of your surroundings rather than how you feel about them.

🌟 Check in with yourself: Before and after a grounding exercise, rate your level of calm as a number between 1 and 10. This can help you get a better idea of which particular technique works best for you.
💫 What level is your calmness when you begin?
💫 How much did it increase after the exercise?

Previously I shared some Physical grounding techniques. Today I have shared with you some Mental grounding techniques.
Let me know in the comments which one you enjoy the most! 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

Thanks,
Bekki 🫶🏽

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