All or nothing thinking is one of the many cognitive distortions through which we see the world. Nothing is ever truly black or white or absolute, but your mind may try to convince you that it is. There are many different reasons for this but usually it’s a self-protective mechanism often to protect from experiencing failure.Continue reading “The danger of all or nothing thinking”
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Counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for mental health
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for mental health is such an important part of any therapy to provide the realistic framework for change. What is cognitive behavioural therapy? Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that recognises and questions unhelpful beliefs, thoughts and opinions. Once identified, the therapist and client work to create better thoughtsContinue reading “Counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for mental health”
Benefits of online hypnotherapy
In this day and age, there are so many benefits of online hypnotherapy! Studies have shown that it’s just as effective as face to face therapy. But there are still people who have concerns about doing therapy online, so I’ve put together a little video with some more information. As you can see, there areContinue reading “Benefits of online hypnotherapy”
What is EMDR?
What is EMDR? EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a form of psychotherapy to help process trauma and was created by Francine Shapiro, Ph.D in 1987. Although primarily used for trauma, it can also be used for phobias, grief, stopping smoking, weight loss, confidence, public speaking and many other things. HowContinue reading “What is EMDR?”
Should I see a counsellor or a therapist?
Many people wonder at what point they need to stop trying to heal by themselves and invest in a professional therapist or counsellor to help them. If you find yourself asking, “Should I see a counsellor or a therapist?” then that’s probably a good sign that it may help! From my experience as a clinicalContinue reading “Should I see a counsellor or a therapist?”
How hypnotherapy heals inner conflict.
We all know what it feels like to have a part of you that wants to do one thing, and then another part that wants to do the opposite. So how do you deal with this inner conflict? This post aims to show you how hypnotherapy heals inner conflict. Why is there inner conflict? It’sContinue reading “How hypnotherapy heals inner conflict.”