Is there a link between menopause and anxiety? If you’re going through the menopause and wondering why you’re experiencing an increase in feelings of anxiousness, you’re definitely not alone. Menopause and anxiety often go hand-in-hand due to the physical and emotional challenges that come with this stage of life. In this blog I have highlighted […]
There are many different reasons people seek help through hypnotherapy. However, I have found some common themes come up when asking clients what prompted them to get in touch. Here are 7 things I often hear clients say during an initial consultation… I get stressed over little things that I used to be able to […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]