How do you know if your anxiety concerning flying is a general fear or a specific phobia? This time of year I see an increase in clients who experience anxiety whilst flying. For some people this anxiety is so severe that even the thought of going on a plane will set off a stress response. […]
The following case study demonstrates how hypnotherapy can make a real difference to a person’s life. Joan is a singer. She sought help through hypnotherapy to improve her self-esteem and reduce anxiety, in particular pre-performance nerves. She was particularly concerned about remembering the words to her songs and speaking with confidence to her audience. On the day of […]
More and more of my clients want to know how mindfulness can help to break the cycle of anxiety, stress and unhappiness. In recent years the media has been abuzz with talk about mindfulness and this month’s annual Mental Health Awareness Week is focusing entirely on the benefits of mindfulness. So what exactly is mindfulness […]
In my last blog I talked about the fundamental differences between stage hypnosis and hypnosis in a therapeutic context. Here are some more common misconceptions surrounding hypnotherapy and hypnosis. Myth – A hypnotherapist will control your mind Fact – A person having hypnosis is participating by choice and is in full control at all times. […]
There are many misconceptions surrounding hypnotherapy and hypnosis. Hypnotherapy is sometimes feared or under estimated and the thought of hypnosis can make some people feel pretty wary, imagining that they will lose control, ‘go under’ or be under the control of the therapist. In this blog and the following I will reveal some of the most […]