Overcoming Driving Anxiety

The following is a testimonial from a client who had been struggling with driving anxiety for a number of years. This client has given consent for her testimonial to be published here. “I had been struggling with a frustrating fear of driving on larger roads, especially motorways. I’d managed to avoid them but the fear had […]

Why Choose Hypnotherapy to Stop Smoking?

“Dear Carolyn, just a quick email to let you know that one month on from our appointment I am still a non-smoker and have no intention of ever starting again. I cannot thank you enough, it’s been life changing.”  One of the reasons I enjoy helping people to stop smoking is that it is such […]

Improving Your Wellbeing Through Hypnosis

Hypnotherapy and the use of hypnosis can help with many aspects of your health and wellbeing. In fact, many people who see a hypnotherapist for something quite specific are pleased to notice how other areas of their life also improve. In this blog I have included some common issues that can be helped through Solution […]

The Effects of Self-Kindness vs Self-Judgement

One of the topics that crops up in therapy sessions is self-kindness, and in particular the quality of our self-talk. Are we speaking to ourselves with kindness and compassion or are we full of self-judgement? If you observe another human being suffering you will most likely experience compassion for them and feel moved by their […]

The Link Between Sleep and Anxiety

When it comes to managing symptoms of anxiety, sleep is nature’s remedy. Whilst a good night’s slumber stabilises emotions, a sleepless night can trigger up to a 30% rise in anxiety levels. Sleep researchers have found that the phase of sleep most apt to calm and reset the anxious brain is deep sleep, also known […]