Use of the Word Research I have been noticing for many years now that practitioners as well as those who want to sell things to practitioners have a penchant for using the word “research” in their pitch. “I have been … Continue reading →
Royal Births and Hypnotherapy With the imminent arrival of another Royal Baby, this time to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, talk has gone on as to how the Royals prepare for birthing. It has been suggested that the Duchess … Continue reading →
Speed in Psychotherapy This is a subject which I get asked about regularly. There is a conception that psychotherapy is a process which will take years and years to conclude. This idea that psychotherapy can take so long, I genuinely … Continue reading →
Why Consider Hypno-Psychotherapy A common question I get asked from potential clients and even members of the public is “What is the difference between hypnotherapy and hypno-psychotherapy?” I will usually answer that there should not be one, but in reality … Continue reading →
Negative Self Talk and Mental Health In all the years I have been practising therapy, there is one thing that I have always said to clients that they could do to assist themselves with their own mental state. That is … Continue reading →
Be Careful of Claiming Success This is a familiar rant today, and something that I believe is an issue which must lay firmly at the feet of hypnotherapy trainers. I am so tired of practitioners claiming that this approach or … Continue reading →
Misuse of the Title Licensed I had a phone call yesterday from a potential client who was looking for therapeutic services. As the call neared a conclusion I was asked if I was a “Licensed Therapist”. I explained that in … Continue reading →
Being A Harley Street Therapist Is Not A Qualification This is a subject that I have alluded to over the years but thought I would be more blunt today. So often I see articles which quote “Harley Street Expert”. I … Continue reading →
Media Responsibility and Hypnotherapy In my usual morning research for what to write about today, I came across an article in one of the tabloids which discusses hypnotherapy and thinking yourself thin. The problem is that the article was what … Continue reading →
Have a Bit of Perspective Sorry for regular readers of my missives for yesterday, it was a travelling day for me and I just did not have the chance to write up something for your enjoyment. Over the Easter break … Continue reading →
