Lisa Murphy Counselling & Hypnotherapy

How to get rid of intrusive thoughts in 3 easy steps

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Do you struggle with intrusive, anxious, or negative thoughts?  Let me explain a great little NLP technique to show you how to get rid of them. The problem with intrusive thoughts is that it’s really hard to just ‘stop thinking’ them.  It’s like if I said to you ‘don’t think of a pink elephant standing in the corner of the room’ – then that elephant would probably pop right into your head and refuse to budge. So rather than just trying hard to get rid of unwanted thoughts, a much better strategy is to use your creativity to mess aboutContinue Reading

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 emotional eating

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Hypnotherapy for emotional 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.  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 getContinue 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

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

Help binge eating with mindfulness

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Binge eating is an increasingly common problem nowadays. It can often creep up on people unnoticed, and before they know it it’s taken over their lives. What is binge eating? Binge eating disorder is the act of compulsively eating excessive amounts of food on a regular basis.  Sufferers often feel unable to stop, and lose control over the ability to regulate their food intake. Binge eating can lead to weight gain, and other health issues, both physical and mental. How can mindfulness be helpful for binge eating? A central problem with binge eating is one of disconnection: disconnection of theContinue Reading

5 natural ways to get more sleep

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Desperate to find natural ways to get more sleep? If you’re looking for quick fixes like chamomile tea and lavender scented pillows, then sorry, this isn’t the blog for you. But if you’re ready to heal your sleeping patterns naturally, you’re in it for the long haul, and you’re willing to make some serious long-term lifestyle changes, then read on… I have a theory that there are two types of people in this world: those who can go to sleep on a clothes line, and those who are disturbed by the slightest thing: an uncomfy bed, a snoring partner, orContinue Reading

Hypnosis for health motivation – Lifestyle Reboot

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Does hypnosis really work for health and fitness motivation?  In my experience, yes – it’s one of the most powerful methods available. A few days ago I turned 49, and even though those years keep creeping on up on me there’s one thing I don’t have to worry about – gaining weight. Why? Because I’ve taught myself to CRAVE healthy food and exercise – simple as that. I’ve consistently used self-hypnosis to help keep me motivated to eat healthy foods and love exercising. I share how to do this in my ‘Lifestyle Reboot’ program. It’s a one-to-one comprehensive 6-week courseContinue Reading

5 ways to boost your job interview confidence

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Job interviews: 5 ways to boost your confidence Learning how to be confident in a job interview can present a real challenge, especially for those who’ve already lost confidence at work. Going into a job interview knowing you have to look and feel completely confident can feel like an almost impossible feat. Having to face a whole panel of interviewers who are there specifically to judge your abilities can be a terrifying thought. Nobody likes being judged (except for those strange breed of masochists who enter X Factor competitions), and when your livelihood depends on it, it increases the pressureContinue Reading