Be Mindful About Self Diagnosis “I’m depressed”, “I have OCD”, “I am Bi-Polar”, these are all things I have heard people say both in and outside of my office. The thing is that many of the people making these statements … Continue reading →
Brexit Effecting 1 in 3 Peoples Mental Health Well the title is a little misleading, it is actually the uncertainty of Brexit which is effecting one in three peoples mental health. These are the figures quoted by the British Association … Continue reading →
More Single Session Nonsense I was reading a post today which spoke of resolving anxiety in one session. Now, let me start by saying it is possible for a single session to yield some results and can allay some of … Continue reading →
When Less is More We are all under pressure to try to do more and more every day. We never seem to have enough time to get through the things you want to get through. I see it every day … Continue reading →
Make Time to Have Fun I see it everyday in my practice, there are people who are absolutely slaves to their careers and work. We put an inordinate amount of pressure on ourselves to achieve the things in life we … Continue reading →
Should Hypnotherapists Work With Depression I have noticed that things have changed a lot since I originally qualified in 1989. In my day, a hypnotherapist would not offer their services in the treatment of depression. Partly, until the early 1990’s, … Continue reading →
Balance and the Therapist I have written quite a bit on the need for balance for clients to be well, but what about therapists? Therapists often hear and experience many things which are unpleasant and even downright harrowing when they … Continue reading →
Does Psychotherapy Effect The Brain It is a common question to ask, does psychotherapy effect the brain? For many people the notion of psychotherapy being nothing more than a chat needs the be challenged. This is not to say that … Continue reading →
Therapy for Civil Servants I was reading my usual news this morning and learned that “The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) spent £40,000 on counselling services in London, York and Bristol.” This is related to Brexit and … Continue reading →
Be Mindful of the Use of The Word Addiction I am noticing more and more articles in the popular press which talk about celebrities as well as regular folk overcoming their addictions to cigarettes, food, and even Diet Coke. The … Continue reading →
