Lisa Murphy Counselling & Hypnotherapy

Reduce your anxiety at the flick of a switch

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If you want a healthy body, then you probably know that it’s a good idea not to fill it with junkfood. But when it comes to having a healthy mind, do you pay much attention to what you’re allowing in? If you suffer from anxiety, you’re likely to be blessed with a very powerful imagination. You use that imagination to create all kinds of worrying scenarios that keep you in a constant state of ‘fight or flight’. So when it comes to external stimulus, you may want to keep a watchful eye on what you’re allowing into your fertile mind.Continue 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: 5 reasons why it’s a good choice Hypnotherapy for anxiety isn’t generally the first thing people think of when they’re looking for help with anxious thoughts and feelings. In fact, you might think of hypnotherapy as something that usually happens onstage, with various people ‘falling under the spell’ of the hypnotist and being made to do ridiculous things in the name of entertainment. And that probably makes you feel even more anxious! There’s no need to worry however, as hypnotherapy is very different to stage hypnosis, and it’s actually an excellent choice of therapy for anxiety.  Continue 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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Hypnotherapy for emotional eating is often the last resort for many.  Most of the people who come to me have already been through various diet programs and weight loss groups.  They might see some success in the short term, but those emotional eating patterns just come back with a vengeance. Because – and I say this so many times I sound like a broken record – it’s NOT about the food.  We all know what we should be eating to lose weight and get healthy. It’s about our mindset, and the self-sabotage that kicks in when we try to giveContinue 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

How to talk to people with confidence

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Do you wish you knew how to talk to people with confidence?  Do you find yourself becoming nervous and anxious when talking to certain people? If you’d like help and support in managing social anxiety and gaining confidence, then get in touch.  Counselling can be very helpful in helping you deal with a variety of social situations. If you suffer with social anxiety, rest assured, you’re not alone.  A lot of people feel uneasy interacting with people in certain situations – whether that means talking to their boss, a potential date, or a stranger at a party. This kind of anxiety canContinue Reading

Anxiety Course in Glasgow

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Anxiety Counselling or Anxiety Course – which should you choose? When it comes to providing anxiety therapy, I provide two options for prospective clients: 1. Anxiety course My anxiety course is a specialised program that incorporates elements of counselling, coaching, CBT, hypnotherapy and NLP. It’s a very pro-active, solution-focused program that aims to get you anxiety-free – or at least bring your anxiety down to easily manageable levels – over a short time period. During the course you will have one-to-one sessions with me that each last for one hour.  We can conduct the sessions face-to-face (I’m located in Cambuslang,Continue Reading

How to do Tapping or EFT

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Tapping / EFT / Emotional Freedom Techniques Tapping – also known as EFT (which stands for Emotional Freedom Techniques) – is a form of therapeutic intervention that is excellent for helping with a variety of issues.  Anxiety, stress, anger, intrusive and negative thoughts, emotional eating, and even physical pain, are among the many issues it can help with. How to do Tapping / EFT – Video Tutorial If you’d like to learn how to do EFT yourself, here is an excellent tutorial video by Nick  Ortner of The Tapping Solution: What is tapping / EFT? Tapping / EFT is aContinue Reading