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

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 🫶🏽

18/11/2025

I’d like to do a little re-introduction as I’ve had a fair few new followers 👋 thank you ☺️ 🤩

I’m Rebeka Cohen (Bekki), a Solution Focused Clinical Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist.

I’m also a CIMA qualified accountant, I did really enjoy my first career but after experiencing firsthand the positive changes that Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can have, I decided that I wanted to pursue a new career where I could really support and help people too! Since then, I’ve never looked back 👀

That buzz that I get when I can see someone’s life transforming before my eyes, week on week in sessions beats the buzz of finalising a set of accounts for me personally (although I have clung onto my financial brain and I’m the Head of Finance for the AfSFH, Association for Solution Focused Hypntoherapy😂)!

A few things you may/may not know about me:
👶🏼 I have two little children, Tommy 4 & Marley 2
👶🏼 I was born on Friday 13th!
💒 I got married on Friday 13th!
🐶 I have a crazy Spaniel
🏃‍♀️ Running is my passion (and my therapy)
🥘 Nice food makes me happy, whether that be in a Michelin star restaurant or a dirty kebab from our local kebab house, I love it all!
🥔 There have been minimal days in my life where I’ve not eaten a bag of crisps (or multiple bags)!
🧠 I am a recovering perfectionist and people pleaser so I use the tools and techniques that I teach my clients myself
💤 I love my sleep (thankfully so do the kids 😳)!
👩🏽‍🤝‍👨🏻 Spending time with friends and family, going for walks, going swimming, play at our house makes me happy
✅ I make a list for EVERYTHING 😂 sometimes 2/3 lists for the same thing!
💃 Me and my family kitchen dance everyday after dinner and the dog likes to join in by howling!

I’d love to know more about you and what makes you happy?!

Bekki

11/11/2025

Have you ever wondered what trance (hypnosis) actually is?

Watch the video for a quick explanation!

Thanks
Bekki 🫶🏽

07/10/2025

I have honestly never received an enquiry from somebody looking for support in reducing their screen time. However, this is a topic of conversation with almost every single client!

So, I thoughts I’d share a few ideas that have worked for my clients…

📱 Set screen time widget on your home screen – every time you unlock your phone there’s a reminder of how long you have spent on your phone today
📱 App limits – choose how long you can spend on each app
📱 Make your bedroom a phone-free environment – many of my clients (including myself) now have analogue alarm clocks!
📱 Use do not disturb functions during times when you really want to focus or socialise.
📱 Put your device in another room – some clients have even bought a box to put it in for set periods of the day – could you start small and just implement this at mealtimes for the first week?
📱 Downtime (available on apple products) - Settings >>> screen Time >>> Downtime >>> choose your schedule – this “blocks out” all apps and you have to decide whether you want to override the downtime to use an app. This prevents and automatic habits as you have to consciously think about whether you want to or really need to use the app.

I personally have worked a lot on my screen time this past year (one of the many perks of the job is stealing my clients’ ideas!) – I’m by no means perfect at all but I have reaped many benefits from implementing some of these ideas; more focused with the kids, more time in the mornings, increased my sleep quality and quantity and I’m sure there’s more!

If you were going to implement just one of these changes, which one will it be?

If you would like to share any other tips that have worked for you, I’d love to hear about them in the comments below ⬇️!

Thanks
Bekki 🫶🏽

24/09/2025

As the days get shorter and darker, many of us notice a dip in mood and energy.

For some, this is the winter blues. For others, it may be Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which affects around 1 in 5 people in the UK.

Do you tend to experience any of the following symptoms when the seasons change?:
🍂 Low mood – loss of interest in things you’d usually enjoy
🍂 Lack of motivation and negative outlook
🍂 Disrupted sleep or struggle to get out of bed
🍂 Feeling more stressed
🍂 Short temperedness
🍂 Sudden change in appetite

Symptoms can start as early as September/October but height more in the months of November-February.

The good news is, you can get ahead now and start to slowly introduce ways to support yourself this winter. Here’s some suggestions;

🍂 Light therapy - SAD lamps simulate natural daylight. People who use these lamps do tend to see improvements.
🍂 Exercise regularly – even just a walk in the park to make the most of that sunlight.
🍂 Get outside in natural daylight wherever possible – could you have your morning cuppa in the garden?
🍂 Nourish your body with balanced meals – although we should still enjoy the mince pies that are now available in the shops!
🍂 Stay connected with your loved ones – it can be tempting to shut yourself away under a duvet in your spare time but we know that those positive interactions will boost your mood and create serotonin!

If you know that you usually experience the “winter blues” or SAD and would like to some support in getting ahead of it this year, please get in touch for a FREE initial consultation and I’d love to support you

Thanks
Bekki 🫶🏽

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16/09/2025

🐺 I love this metaphor to encourage my clients to reflect on the thoughts, feelings and behaviours they’re choosing to reinforce 🐺

An old Cherokee grandfather is teaching his grandson about life.

“Inside every person, there is a battle going on,” he says.

“It’s a battle between two wolves.”

“One is evil — it is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, and ego.”

“The other is good — it is joy, peace, love, hope, humility, kindness, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.”

The grandson thinks about it for a moment and then asks:

“Which wolf wins?”

The grandfather replies:

“The one you feed.”

YOU CAN CHOOSE WHICH THOUGHTS TO FEED!

Next time you catch yourself overthinking/worrying about what might go wrong try challenging your thoughts and ask:

⭐ what would I advise a friend to do with this thought?
⭐ where is my evidence for/against this?
⭐ is there another way to look at this situation?

If you’re struggling with worry/overthinking and would like some support, get in touch for a FREE consultation.

Thanks,
Bekki 🫶🏽

13/08/2025

Focus on What You Can Control!!

🪣 When we pour our energy into things outside our control, our stress bucket quickly overflows.

😌 But when we take action on the things we can influence, we empty that bucket bit by bit — leaving more space and resilience to be able to cope better with life’s curveballs.

This shift changes our mindset:
✨ We feel more resourceful and in control
✨ We notice solutions rather than problems
✨ We respond instead of react

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can support you in doing this by rewiring unhelpful thought patterns and guiding your brain towards positive, achievable change.

Where to start…
1️⃣ Ask yourself: “What’s one small thing I can do today that will make this situation a little better?”
2️⃣ List 3 things that went well today to train your brain to start to naturally spot these things!

The more you focus on what’s within your reach, the lighter your bucket feels — and the stronger you become. 💪🪣

06/08/2025

🧠 I’ve just finished an Initial Consultation with a lady who was totally blown away with the explanation of how the brain works in relation to her concerns.

🧠 Hypnotherapy can still be a taboo subject, having that stigma of being “woo-woo” but in actual fact Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is deep rooted with the latest neuroscience research!

🧠 The initial consultation is an opportunity for us to get to know each other, share some background details (you choose how little or how much you wish to share) and me explain how the brain works covering topics such as:

💫 The intellectual, logical, positive part of the brain
💫 The primitive, anxious, angry, depressed part of the brain
💫 The stress bucket
💫 REM sleep
💫 Neurotransmitters
💫 The 3 P’s
💫 Trance/Hypnosis

🧠Not only is it important to understand what is happening in our brains, it’s important to understand what we can do to feel more calm/confident/in control and I think the explanation of the brain is fantastic for supporting this! Having the understanding helps my clients to make better choices and take positive steps towards their preferred future!

🧠 If you’re feeling stuck/would like some support please get in touch and I’d love to chat. I do offer a FREE initial consultation to all clients.

Thanks.
Bekki 🫶🏽

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