You take care of your body, keep fit, and eat healthily (or not, we don’t judge). But when was the last time you looked after your mental health? Our guided relaxation session will leave you physically and mentally relaxed and refreshed – it’s like a massage for your mind! So, Read more…
Everybody needs to sleep. Sleep has a vital role in maintaining both our physical and mental health. Sleep helps our bodies to heal and allows our brains to process information collected through the day. Sleep disorders like insomnia make it hard for people to get enough sleep. On top of Read more…
Stress causes the body to release the hormone cortisol, which is produced by the adrenal glands. It has been known for years that elevated cortisol levels interfere with learning and memory, lower immune function and bone density, cause weight gain, increase blood pressure and cholesterol, reduce libido, and cause heart Read more…
According to Dr Michael Mosley, chronic stress disrupts our sleep and our blood sugar levels. This leads to increased hunger and comfort eating. And that then leads to further disrupted sleep, even higher levels of stress and even more disrupted blood sugars. In time, this can lead not only to unhealthy Read more…
“The 23-times Olympic gold medal winner said he wanted to talk openly about his depression to encourage others to seek the help he got.” (source: Sky News) Hypnotherapy is becoming a more recognised method for reducing feelings of anxiety. It can help boost confidence and self-belief, while reducing feelings of Read more…
“A survey of 2,000 British workers in junior and senior roles has found that 34% of us are dealing with anxiety, depression, or stress.” Contact us for help and support with stress, anxiety, confidence or self esteem.” http://metro.co.uk/2017/07/13/one-third-of-british-employees-are-dealing-with-anxiety-depression-or-stress-survey-finds-6775619/ Contact us for help and support with stress, anxiety, confidence or self Read more…
You might have heard that today is “Blue Monday”, supposed to be the most depressing day of the year. For those suffering with anxiety and depression every day could be called a “blue” day (or even a “black” day). The good news is that every day could also be the Read more…
Hypnosis is the most effective way of giving up smoking, according to the largest ever scientific comparison of ways of breaking the habit. Willpower, it turns out, counts for very little. Smokers are coming under increasing pressure to quit. Earlier this month the Institute of Actuaries published the results of a study it Read more…
Twelve mental health bodies have written an open letter urging ministers they ‘cannot go on’ with so many patients ‘locked out’ of vital services. Leading charities have urged the UK government to urgently address the ‘crisis’ facing mental health services in the forthcoming Budget. (source: The Independent) Hypnotherapy is a fast, safe and drug-free aid Read more…
More patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) reported relief of pain and discomfort after hypnotherapy than after education and supportive care, interim results from a randomized controlled trial conducted at 13 centres indicate. Most evidence supporting hypnotherapy for IBS in the literature involves highly specialized therapists at secondary and tertiary Read more…