The connection between our gut and our brain has become more and more apparent in recent years and there is now more evidence than ever of the strong links between gut health and mental wellbeing. The latest scientific studies have found that hidden in the walls of the digestive system we have a second brain. […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
During the long months of lockdowns many of us turned to nature for comfort and solace. Studies into the mental health impacts of the pandemic showed that going for walks outside was one of our top coping strategies and that during lockdowns people not only spent more time in nature but were noticing it more. […]