Compulsion is often described as a psychological force that drives someone to do something, even if they don’t want to. In cases of compulsive disorders, these “irrational forces” stem from repetitive thoughts or mental activities. Understanding that these forces are […]
Overcoming Fears and Phobias
Every time we interact with the world around us, we rely on our senses to perceive it – seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling, and feeling. However, it is not until we process this information that we assign meaning to it. Often, […]
A Spring Clean
After a thorough spring clean, we all experience a sense of rejuvenation. Clearing out the cluttered corners of our space not only restores order, but also revitalizes our spirit, infusing it with a renewed energy. As a hypnotherapist based in […]
Defeating the Roadblocks on the Path to Weight Loss
Losing weight can feel like an uphill battle. Little did I know, until I became a hypnotherapist and started working with clients in my therapy clinic in Hemel Hempstead, that there are countless reasons why people struggle with shedding those […]
Improving Confidence Using Hypnotherapy
Why is it that some people seem to be naturally more extroverted than others? Those who seem to relish the limelight and speak out with confidence and ease, tend to appear more comfortable with themselves and radiate towards other much […]
Laying Foundations
When I was younger I used to write poetry (believe it or not) and then as I grew up and grew busy with other things, I stopped. One day I realised I hadn’t written any poetry in ages so thought […]
Awakened Trance
I’ve been dabbling a lot more recently with awakened trance. What I mean by this is giving clear instructions and suggestions to clients whilst in a fully awakened but somewhat relaxed state. It has been working extremely well with children. […]
Broken Bones and Hypnosis
I’m going to tell you about something I don’t think I’ve told you about before. (I’ve potentially mentioned it in the podcast.) And I know how you love stories…….. About 4 years ago, I fractured my ankle. It was something […]
Hypnotic Phenomena
During hypnosis an number of interesting phenomena can be experienced. In this article I will discuss the uses I have discovered for utilising hypnotic phenomena in a therapeutic practice. Post hypnotic inductions are one of the most commonly used hypnotic […]