Lisa Murphy Counselling & Hypnotherapy

Create Space for a Calm, Clear 2020

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One of my New Year’s Resolutions for 2020 is a simple but effective decluttering practice that reduces stress and leads to a clear calm mind.It’s amazing how your outer environment can affect your inner world. A clear uncluttered physical space can change the way you feel on the inside. When you clear away clutter and create space around you, you’re identifying what you no longer need, and inviting new and exciting change into your life. I used to do this practice regularly and it felt really expansive and freeing, so I’m looking forward to getting back into it for theContinue Reading

Relationship Counselling for Guilt

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Relationship counselling for guilt is something that I get asked about a lot around this time of year. And it’s not surprising, when you look at the data. According to a recent study, the second most common time for relationships to break up is two weeks before Christmas (the number one time is, believe it or not, Valentine’s Day!) So why do so many people need relationship counselling at a time of year that’s supposed to be so full of love and goodwill? Here are a few examples that may help explain. New Year, New (Single) You As the NewContinue Reading

Hypnotherapy for anxiety

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Hypnotherapy for anxiety Free Guided Hypnotherapy for Anxiety I’ve created this guided self-hypnosis journey that you can use whenever you wish to relax and calm any anxious thoughts and feelings. Just click on the video below. Private one-to-one hypnotherapy for anxiety If you have serious anxiety problems, one-to-one private hypnotherapy is much more effective than just listening to an MP3, as we can tailor the sessions to suit your specific needs.  I work via live online video call (eg Zoom), so wherever you’re based, we can work together.  Get in touch if you’d like to book a free consultation toContinue Reading

2 minute practice to help reduce anger and anxiety

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This simple daily practice will help you to reduce any anger, anxiety or stress that’s building up inside. It can be done anywhere – you could be out in public, waiting in a queue at the post office, or sitting in a traffic jam. All you have to do is develop a regular practice of checking in with your body. Just send your awareness within, scan around your body, and PAY ATTENTION to how you’re feeling. Reduce anger and anxiety Don’t leave it too late I don’t mean you should do this when you’re already at the height of anyContinue Reading

Hypnotherapy for emotional eating

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Are you looking for Hypnotherapy to help with emotional eating, binge eating, and weight loss? I offer private one-to-one online video call sessions to help you escape that emotional eating and junk food binging trap. Hypnotherapy might not seem like the most obvious choice for dealing with emotional eating, but actually it’s very well suited to it.  In the video below (the ‘vlog’ version of this blog) I explain how: Escape the trap of emotional eating Most of the people who come to me have already been through various diet programs and weight loss groups.  They might see some successContinue Reading

Counselling or Hypnotherapy – which is best?

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As a counsellor and hypnotherapist I often get asked the question ‘which is better – counselling or hypnotherapy? Both types of therapy have their own strengths. And of course, all counsellors and hypnotherapists work in their own unique way.  In this blog / vlog I discuss the merits of each.  I hope it helps you make your decision to find the therapy that’s right for you. I offer counselling and hypnotherapy sessions online using video platforms such as Zoom, working with people from all around the world.  So if you’re considering counselling or hypnotherapy you have the opportunity of workingContinue Reading

How to meditate – beginner’s guide

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Would you like to learn how to meditate? Meditation has been shown to improve health and well-being in so many ways. Studies demonstrate that it can improve brain function, reduce cravings, strengthen the immune system, reduce anxiety and anger, bring high blood pressure down, and even reduce physical pain. Meditation can be done anywhere, anytime, and it’s completely FREE. So why don’t more people do it? I think a lot people don’t bother learning how to meditate, as it can often be thought of as very mysterious or difficult in many ways. But in reality, it’s a very simple procedure. Continue Reading

Phone Therapy Sessions

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Phone therapy sessions are often overlooked in favour of face-to-face therapy; yet they can be very useful in many ways. In fact a recent study showed that telephone therapy can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy. In this article I’ve highlighted 8 ways that phone therapy services can be helpful. Prefer a video version of this blog?  Click below for the vlog on YouTube: 8 advantages of phone therapy sessions 1. Phone therapy sessions are convenient The most obvious advantage to phone therapy sessions is that they’re convenient. You could relax in the comfort of your own home andContinue Reading

Low Self Esteem in Older Women

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Low self esteem is on the rise Low self esteem in older women – particularly around looks and appearance – is on the increase, according to a recent study. And it’s hardly surprising really, given the increasing focus on how we perceive that we ‘should’ look. Social media pressures These times of Facebook Live videos and Instagram selfies may suit the young beautiful people, but the harsh magnifying glass of social media isn’t so kind to more mature faces. All those lines and supposed ‘imperfections’ are out there for the world to see, and once you get to a certainContinue Reading

Can tea reduce anxiety?

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A cup of tea is often the first thing we reach for when we’re feeling anxious. There’s something about that feeling of familiarity that gives us a sense of comfort when everything around us is falling into chaos. Can a cuppa really reduce anxiety? You might be surprised to know that there’s actually some solid science behind it all. When we drink a warm drink, our vagus nerve is stimulated, which sends us feelings of calmness. Keep calm – it’s time for a cuppa What is the vagus nerve? The vagus nerve is an extremely important nerve that is involvedContinue Reading