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We have all experienced anxiety at times. Although it feels very unpleasant, it has an important function: it is an emotion that is designed to keep us safe. But sometimes, anxiety feels out of control and gets in the way of enjoying life. Here are some practical techniques you can try to help manage anxiety and feel calmer and more in control. What is anxiety? Our brain has evolved to protect you. Anxiety is the fight-or-flight response which is triggered when your brain bel

An exploration of anxiety and how hypnotherapy works to treat it.

The effect of long-term sleep deprivation can be serious. Read on to find out how to get a good night's sleep.

How to use positive thinking and positive self-talk to improve your life

Learn to use your imagination proactively to build self-confidence

We all know that stress can have an adverse impact on our health. But let's take a deeper dive into one of the diseases that can be caused and exacerbated by stress: diabetes. Diabetes UK estimates that more than 5.8 million people in the UK are living with diabetes, which is an all-time high. Maybe this is not surprising, considering the increasing levels of stress we are all experiencing. What is stress? Stress is how we react when we feel under pressure or threatened

Treating PTSD and trauma with the rewind technique for fast effective and permanent relief from symptoms

Does hypnotherapy really work? Explore what scientific research tells us about hypnosis and how it may help with anxiety, stress, sleep and emotional wellbeing.

Everything you've always wanted to know about hypnotherapy

Some days you feel on top of the world and ready to take on anything. At other times though, you might feel a bit more – meh.

Research showing that hypnotherapy is effective in reducing symptoms of menopause including hot flashes and night sweats

You may have heard the word ‘neuroplasticity’ and wondered what it means. As a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Trauma Specialist, neuroplasticity is central to my therapeutic work, helping clients make positive changes and overcoming severe and enduring mental health problems. Neuroplasticity refers to the ability of the brain to create new neural pathways, which is the process that enables us to learn new things, change thinking styles and develop new habits (or break old ones).

We all know what anger is, and we've all felt it: whether as a fleeting annoyance or as full-fledged rage. Anger is a completely normal, usually healthy, human emotion. But when it gets out of control and turns destructive, it can lead to problems—problems at school or work, with your friends and family, and in the overall quality of your life. And it can make you feel as though you're at the mercy of an unpredictable and powerful emotion. Anger is an emotional state that var

As most long-distance runners know, marathon running is as much about mental strength as physical fitness. Many runners are hampered by race-day nerves, getting in the way of confidence and performance. Or they struggle with maintaining motivation. So here are 6 top tips for beating marathon stress. Improve your performance and become a better, faster runner! 1. POSITIVITY Positive mindset Notice what you are telling yourself when you are running. If you are filling your head

Disappointment is a powerful emotion that can have a big impact on our psyche: how we think and feel about ourselves and the world

Learn how hypnotherapy can aid weight loss by encouraging a healthy diet and increasing motivation to exercise