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?”

Does hypnotherapy work for trauma?

So does hypnotherapy work for trauma? Having just finished a post-trauma masterclass for hypnotherapists, I now realise just how powerful hypnotherapy is for trauma clients. In the Western medical system, CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) and EDMR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy are recommended for trauma. Unfortunately, many people do not benefit from these modalities,Continue reading “Does hypnotherapy work for trauma?”

What is social anxiety?

People with social anxiety have trouble talking to people, meeting new people, and attending social gatherings. They fear being judged or ridiculed by others and usually avoid social situations altogether, which is not beneficial, especially when they are in business or in a job that requires a lot of socializing. People who experience social anxietyContinue reading “What is social anxiety?”

What to do when you are struggling with cravings

Clients who have quit smoking but are still struggling with the cravings, even years after quitting. The cravings and old habits of smoking are an exhausting, daily battle to overcome. The reason why people still struggle with cravings is that the underlying issues behind the smoking haven’t been addressed. This is the same with overeatingContinue reading “What to do when you are struggling with cravings”

What to do when anxiety stops you from leaving the house

With all that’s been happening in the world in the past few months, it’s been of no surprise in the rise of clients coming in for anxiety-related issues. With so much uncertainty in the world, it’s so easy for us to move into survival mode and become attached to places, people, objects and environments thatContinue reading “What to do when anxiety stops you from leaving the house”

How Hypnotherapy can help you to lose weight and keep it off!

If you’ve struggled throughout your life with weight gain and found it hard to stick to a healthy diet and exercise routine, then there’s a good chance your subconscious mind is sabotaging your weight loss efforts and it’s time you got it under control! Habits are what make or break us. The things we doContinue reading “How Hypnotherapy can help you to lose weight and keep it off!”