Lisa Murphy Counselling & Hypnotherapy

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

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

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

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

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 people 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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Insomnia hypnosis MP3 for bedtime relaxation I created this Insomnia Hypnosis MP3 because insomnia is one of the most common things that clients ask me to help them with. 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 veryContinue 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. I remember those times when it felt like my brain was going to explode trying to take in all that new information! So I wanted to create a free resource to help with calming and focusing the mind in preparation for exams: a guided ‘exam stress hypnotherapy’ video. Here it is: As with allContinue 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