The evidence in support of hypnotherapy for chronic pain management has flourished over the past two decades. Hypnotherapy and the use of hypnosis offer help where medication and alternative treatments have failed. Through hypnosis a person suffering from chronic pain is taught to alter the brain’s perception of the pain message, to turn down the […]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common digestive conditions in the UK, affecting between 10 and 20 percent of the population. It is more common in women than men, most often women between the ages of 20 and 30, but it can affect people of all ages. What is IBS? IBS is […]
Do you ever forget to put your own needs first, to take care of yourself before helping others? From a young age we are taught that it is selfish to put ourselves first. Surely, someone who only thinks about themselves without any consideration for others would be regarded as selfish. However, this is not the […]
As the days become shorter at this time of year some of us may notice a change in our mood and energy levels. What are the possible reasons for this and what can we do to keep the autumn blues away? Sunlight affects some of the chemicals and hormones in our brain. It is thought […]
January seems an ideal time to give an update on what’s been happening in my hypnotherapy world over the past year. Since last summer and following specialist training, I have been working with the Hospital Hypnotherapy Service at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff. This service was founded to provide a free hypnotherapy service to people […]