Counselling for anxiety in young people

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Counselling for anxiety in young people can be a very effective therapy for helping them with the stresses of life in the modern world. Watch the video version of ‘Counselling for anxiety in young people’ below: Anxiety and stress in young adults is becoming increasingly common these days. Pressures to do well at school, to be popular (or even to avoid being bullied), and to present themselves in the best way possible on social media – these and many other things all add up to create a huge level of overwhelm and stress in teenagers. When anxiety gets too muchContinue Reading

Insomnia hypnosis MP3

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One of the most common things I get asked about is hypnotherapy for insomnia. Insomnia is increasingly common nowadays, with recent reports stating that as much as one third of the UK population may be affected. Insomnia is one of the most frustrating, debilitating issues to suffer with, as it can have a knock-on effect on our whole day. Fatigue, irritability and that annoying brain fog can make daily life seem much more difficult than it already is. Hypnotherapy for insomnia can be a very useful therapy, as it’s a deeply relaxing process that allows us to calm our frazzledContinue Reading

Hypnotherapy for fear of flying

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Are you looking for hypnotherapy for fear of flying? Maybe you’re one of the many people who are filled with anxiety at the thought of getting on a plane, and have decided to try a slightly more alternative type of treatment. Fear of flying is a very common issue, and can affect people from all different walks of life. The cause of fear of flying can stem from a lot of things – for instance fear of confined spaces, lack of control, or a feeling of panic about the terror alerts that we hear about on the news. Fear ofContinue Reading

Exam Stress Hypnotherapy

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Exam stress is a big problem for teenagers, who find themselves under an enormous amount of pressure these days.  A lot of my clients lately are young people who are suffering stress and anxiety, and much of that stress revolves around school work – particularly exams. Beat exam stress with self-hypnosis The pressures of having to do well at school are in addition to the many social pressures that teenagers face today – for instance bullying, social media, relationships, and the many complex physical and emotional transitions they’re going through. Life for young people is now filled with more distractionsContinue Reading

The Grittier Side of Self Care – 6 ways to really look after yourself

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Self-care – it’s a fairly well-known concept these days, and a particularly relevant one considering it was International Women’s Day this week. But hang on – why am I being so sexist about self-care? Shouldn’t men take care of themselves too? Yes, absolutely.  But the sad fact is, even in this day and age, women remain the chief carers for children, the elderly, and, well, pretty much everybody – except for themselves. I find the vast majority of the clients that come to me suffering from anxiety and stress are female. And a lot of their issues stem from simplyContinue Reading

Dairy-free caffeine-free turmeric chai latte recipe

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Turmeric lattes and chai lattes seem to be all the rage lately in the cool cafes (of which we are blessed with many here in Glasgow!).  Everyone raves about the health benefits of turmeric, so I decided to make my own dairy-free and caffeine-free version, using rooibos tea (a lovely healthy caffeine-free substitute for black tea – also known as redbush). I’m all about caffeine-free drinks because giving up caffeine can be one of the most simple and effective things we can do if we suffer from stress, anxiety, or insomnia.  Sure, it can be tough because caffeine is inContinue Reading

Anxiety – is it you, or is something else causing it?

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A lot of people come to me for hypnotherapy for anxiety, and it’s certainly a very effective therapy when it comes to calming the mind and changing our thought processes. However, before you shell out for therapy, it’s worth noting that there can often be external factors that are causing (or exacerbating) your anxiety symptoms that you can change yourself very simply, for free. So in order to save you money (and do myself out of business!) here is a list of 9 of those things: 1. Food allergies MSG, caffeine, aspartame, transfats, refined carbs… these things are in soContinue Reading

What Facebook can teach us about positive thinking

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When you see the title of this blog, you might jump to the conclusion that I’m going to be talking about those inspirational quotes and memes about positive thinking that pop up so often on Facebook.   Actually, no, what I’d really like to talk about is algorithms. If you use social media such as Facebook or Instagram, you may have noticed that once you interact with a certain friend, page, or group, they then start to pop up in your newsfeed more often.  You might not have really paid much attention to it, or you might have simply passed it off asContinue Reading

Guided hypnosis for confidence

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I have created this free guided hypnosis for confidence for you to use if you are suffering from a lack of confidence and low self-esteem.  These are two of the most common things that people seek to resolve with hypnosis and counselling. It’s surprising how often the most confident-looking people are secretly fearful of something.  This might be something like speaking in public, driving in busy traffic, or talking to strangers at a party. Often, that fear can be meaningless and unnecessary, but it can hide some of your brightest gifts, and stop you from making the most out ofContinue Reading

4 natural ways to stop feeling anxious

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Here are 4 natural ways to stop feeling anxious.  Some of them you might find a little unusual, especially in this day and age when our first thought is to ‘pop a pill’ to combat feelings of anxiety. But if you’re having problems with anxiety please give them a try – they’re all completely free, and they’re designed to work in total harmony with your body – so what have you got to lose? 4 natural ways to stop feeling anxious 1. Just Breathe Did you know that your breath is one of the most empowering, relaxing, and HEALING things thatContinue Reading