People often ask me about the cost of my stop smoking program (currently £290 for 2 sessions). Some claim it’s too expensive. Interestingly, they rarely know the true extent of the cost of smoking. They are often surprised when they look at they’re spending, not per packet but per year. Read more…
Anxiety is a common problem that affects many people. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including stress, past traumas, and chemical imbalances in the brain. While anxiety can be a debilitating condition, there are steps you can take to manage it. Here are five easy tips to Read more…
A study by Richard Wiseman (University of Hertfordshire) shows that 88% of people failed to stick to their New Year’s Resolutions!Even after being given various advice, the best results were only 34%… We may decide to start on a healthy regime of exercising and losing weight and to start off Read more…
When talking about their phobias, clients often say “I know it’s silly but…”, “it sounds crazy but ….” It’s not silly nor crazy, it’s simply an exaggerated irrational and emotional response. I’ve helped people with phobias about spiders, snakes, dogs, flying, being sick, public speaking, rain (yes, in the UK), tubular Read more…
There are 2 things that people find difficult to do without help: changing and letting go. Most people are aware how hypnotherapy can help people change their habits (stopping smoking, curing phobias, etc), but few people realise that it can also help them drop unwanted negative emotional baggage. The negativity Read more…
A very common question anxiety sufferers ask themselves is “Why?”. Why do I feel like that? Why me? Why can’t I be more normal? ? “Why” is a dangerous question when you’re stuck! “Why” does nothing and leaves you where you are. Worse, your brain will always attempt to answer Read more…
“I need a drink to relax.” We’ve all heard it before. Many people say that a drink at the end of a day helps them to relax, unwind, or ease into a restful weekend. But just as many people feel bad the next day. I’m not talking about the usual Read more…
The trick is to just not want it anymore. ? When stopping smoking, nicotine is NOT the issue. The main problem with most smoking cessation tactics is that they address the nicotine issue, but they all ignore the psychological aspect. It’s like giving Valium to someone with anxiety, without dealing with Read more…
If you feel an anxiety attack coming, there are 5 steps to take to help create progress towards finding symptom reduction and/or relief. These steps might not be overnight magic but can significantly help reduce symptoms of anxiety, trauma triggers, and other unwanted emotions or thoughts. Start with deep breathing Read more…
I keep going on and on about breathing and how it can help you calm down and be more settled. How can such a simple tip even work? What is the biological explanation behind it? The answer is the vagus nerve. First, let me remind you of the “fight-or-fight” Read more…