Lisa Murphy Counselling & Hypnotherapy

Simple tip for a clear organised mind

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“Your mind was meant to be a factory (not a warehouse)” ~ Mike Vardy I love this quote as I think it perfectly describes how our minds are creative and love to come up with new ideas, but they don’t do so well with storing ‘to do’ lists and other day-to-day information.  I often speak with busy people during my stress management sessions who have a hundred things they need to do that day crammed into their head – it can make their mind feel foggy and their body feel tense. [Click below for the video version of this blog]Continue Reading

Online Counselling FAQs

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Thinking about trying online counselling but not sure if it’s for you? Doubtful whether it’ll feel the same as ‘real life’ counselling, or worried that it all sounds too complicated? I provide online or telephone counselling as an alternative to face-to-face sessions. Here are some answers to the most common questions I get asked about online therapy services. Online Counselling FAQs What is online counselling? Online counselling can mean counselling via email or text messages, or using a video conferencing platform such as Zoom or Teams. I personally offer video therapy rather than email messaging, as I feel that videoContinue Reading

Do I Need Anger Management Counselling?

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Have you been considering Anger Management Counselling, but keep putting it off?  Not sure whether it can really help you?  Here are some of the most common thoughts that prevent people from getting help with their anger: 1: “There’s nothing wrong with me” I completely agree. There isn’t anything wrong with you. But if you’re starting to struggle with anger issues, you may have noticed yourself beginning to over-react to certain situations. For instance, you might get snappy with your partner or children over trivial things, then later on you feel embarrassed and wonder why such a small incident madeContinue Reading

7 ways to break up with anxiety

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Is your relationship with anxiety making you miserable? To celebrate Valentine’s Day, here are 7 ways to break up with anxiety… and start to fall in love with yourself. 1. Stop telling anxiety to stop Have you ever said to yourself ‘I just need to STOP feeling anxious’ – ? Try this: Do your best NOT to think of a pink sparkly elephant sitting in the corner. And whatever you do, don’t give it a fluffy yellow jumper to wear. And definitely don’t imagine it smoking a pipe. Our minds are constantly creating; it’s just how we’re designed. I findContinue Reading

Mindful Memories

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Last week I reached the age of 50. There’s something about reaching these milestone ages that makes me take stock of where I am, think about what I want to achieve in life, and reflect on the memories that have brought me to this moment. The thing is, when I think of the memories that really stand out to me in my life, they haven’t been the spectacular moments or the exciting times. They’ve been the quiet, reflective moments; moments in time where I just stopped and realised all was well in my world. Times like when I was sittingContinue 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

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

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

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 suffer with social anxiety, rest assured, you’re not the only one.  A lot of people feel uneasy interacting with people in many different ways – whether that means talking to their boss, a potential date, or a stranger at a party. This kind of anxiety can be a real problem for some people.  Without noticing it they can gradually start to avoid certain situations – eg parties and nights out – because they just feelContinue Reading