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Managing Your Mental Wellness Over the Christmas Period: Tips and Strategies

Christmas - a time for joy, giving, and celebration. However, for many of us, the holiday season can also be a source of stress, anxiety, and overwhelm. Here are some tips to help you manage over the Christmas period

Online Hypnotherapy: Evidence-Based Pros and Cons

Have you ever thought of doing online hypnotherapy? Read about the pros and cons in my latest blog...

You don't have to be everyone's cup of tea

It’s easy to fall into the trap of trying to please everyone, but what does that mean for you?

What does autumn mean to you?

Autumn is often seen in the therapy world as a metaphor for letting go - how can you benefit from it's symbolism?

What happens in a hypnotherapy session?

Do you want to know what happens in a typical hypnotherapy session?

5 Quick Tips to Support your Mental Wellbeing

Read this short blog to find out 5 quick and easy ways to improve your wellbeing...

What is Self-Compassion & how could you benefit?

Find out what Self-Compassion is, and how you could benefit from practicing it...

How to Choose a Hypnotherapist

The Hypnotherapy field is unregulated so how do you go about choosing an appropriately qualified and reputable hypnotherapist? Here are some steps to help you...

Will my Health Insurance Cover Your Fees?

If you are worried about the cost of therapy, why not check your personal and work insurance policies? Read these key points to consider.

The Importance of Prioritising your Mental Health

Do you spend your time focusing on your physical health to the detriment of your mental health? How is that working out for you?

First Price Increase since 2017

I've not increases my prices since 2017 but world events and price increases on everything from paper to office rent have forced my hand.

Quit Smoking without Gaining Weight - Part 1

Stopping smoking can make you gain some weight but you can use these practical tips to help stop that weight gain.

Quit Smoking without Gaining Weight - Part 2

Tips to increase your metabolic rate to reduce weight gain

Quit smoking without Gaining Weight - Part 3

More tips and ideas to help you stop gaining weight after stopping smoking

Self-Appreciation & Celebrating Wins

Sometimes when we are on any 'journey' we are so busy focusing on the end goal, that we don't stop to enjoy the process, or appreciate the achievements we make on the way.

Confession of a Hypnotherapist

Following on from my last post, read how this act of kindness changed my life!

How to record your exercise achievements and get paid for it too!

Do you know how much exercise you have done in the last 6 months. year or 2 years? And did you reward yourself for your efforts?

Chocolate ~ Angel or Demon?

Do you feel guilty eating chocolate? Are you fed up of the bad press chocolate gets? Well have a read of my blog about the positive benefits of eating chocolate!

Enjoy Easter Without Over-eating or Missing Out!

Learn how you can strike a balance between over-indulging and missing out by easily implementing these 5 small tweaks in how you eat.

What's in a name?

What made your day great? What made it not so great? And what could you do to make it better? Read why how you look at the past can have a positive impact on your future...

What changes have you made that had an added unforeseen benefit?

Have you ever made a decision then realised that there were extra benefits you hadn't thought about?

How do you Motivate Yourself to Exercise?

I am loving my new exercise regime but sometimes I need a little motivation to go to the gym. Try these easy ways to help you be more motivated to exercise!

I'm not your superwoman... well not always!

Just because I am a hypnotherapist doesn't mean that I am a superwoman. I still get anxious about things...just like you.

What can I do in my work breaks?

Have some self-care during your break...Not sure what to do? Well here are a few ideas. What will you do?

5 Great Tips for New Non-Smokers

I find that a lot of my smoking clients have tried to stop smoking before but have not really thought about how they will deal with the sudden change in habits and cravings. Here are 5 tips that can help keep you on track.

It's the little things...

Big sweeping gestures are all very nice...but sometimes it's the little things that have the biggest impact.

What have you done during lockdown so far?

What have you done during lockdown? Are you happy or disappointed with what you have (or haven't) achieved? Read my blog to see how you might be filtering out the positives, and focusing on the negatives.

Covid Birthdays!

When a special birthday actually turns out to be even more special, thanks to wonderful friends and family.

Could you change your perspective?

Are you stuck with the same old perspective? What could changing that do for you?

Will you make me dance like a chicken?

Will I make you dance like a chicken? Do you want to? Don't be misled by the media - read my blog to find out what hypnosis really is!

How Happy are your Employees?

How happy are your employees? Does their mindset help or hinder your business? How could you create an environment that will help your business to thrive? Check out these 9 simple ideas to get you started.

Be Kind....

With all this time spent on social media, don't let yourself be manipulated...be supportive, not destructive

Random Act of Kindness...

Will we ever know what happens when we complete a Random Act of Kindness, and what effects ripple out into the lives of others?

Covid-19 Virus Update

You can still book a telephone or online pre-chat during the lockdown so that you are ready to start any sessions as soon as possible

7 Tips to Help Avoid Burnout Whilst Working at Home

When you work at home, your working practices change your boundaries become blurred. Try these tips to help you manage your work life balance, and avoid burnout

How can I make my office help improve my wellbeing?

Can my environment help reduce burnout and help improve my wellbeing? Yes it can...here are some suggestions to help get you started

What is Burnout...and am I vulnerable to it?

Do you know what burnout is? Do you know what causes it? Are you wondering if you are susceptible? Finding out is a good place to start

Surprise Surprise!

Sometimes something suddenly wakes us up & makes us decide we want to stop doing that which does not serve us - read about this comedian's experience.