If you have never had counselling, you might wonder if this talking therapy could be harmful or ineffective in some way, especially if you choose to find a private counsellor. Well, the first thing that must be clear is that most counsellors enter the profession to...
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5 Symptoms and experiences of a fear of flying and 5 treatments
5 symptoms and experiences or fear of flying and 5 treatments What is a fear of flying? A fear of flying is called Aerobia. It's a common fear that has intensified and often become a phobia. The fear of flying is a common modern-day problem that is related to stress...
Learning a language: 5 Psychological reasons why you are struggling
Hiya, I'm Linda Witchell. As someone specialising in helping people change their minds to feel better, I have witnessed many people who want to learn a language give up, not because they don't want to do it anymore but because they feel demotivated and lack confidence...
Imagination: 3 ways to boost your confidence
Do you want to find a simple way to boost your confidence using the power of your imagination? We all need a bit of confidence in life to help us do things, meet people and enjoy life, yet many people lack confidence in one or more aspects of their lives, and that...
How reflection can help you achieve more
Reflection isn't something that everyone thinks of when reviewing their business, work or personal life, but reflection can help us achieve more because we can look at things differently and stop making the same mistakes. Some people think reflection means looking in...
Discover 5 positive reasons to choose a hypnotherapist rather than a counsellor
If you have an emotional problem or need help to change something, you might choose a hypnotherapist, or you might consider choosing a counsellor to help you. But which therapist would be best? Today there are so many different therapists. They have a range of...
3 Proven Ways You Can Overcome Exam Stress and Anxiety
Looking for a solution to exam stress and anxiety? Today I offer three proven ways to overcome exam stress and anxiety with hypnotherapy, CBT or EMDR. At this time of the year, many UK teenagers are worrying about upcoming exams. Yet, exam or test anxiety can also be...
The Importance of Effective Listening Skills
Do you listen when someone speaks? Listening is an important part of communication. It's simple, someone has an intention to communicate. So they say something and /or use non-verbal methods to send you a message. You listen, observe and then feedback. Listening is...
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy(CBT) and Hypnosis: 2 powerful approaches
People are starting to recognise the term CBT or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy but have you noticed that some therapists call themselves Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapists (CBH)? This blog explains the development of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with...
Are you suffering with ‘pee shyness’?
If you get nervous or embarrassed about having a pee you might be suffering from a toilet phobia; a type of social anxiety. It's about those negative feelings when you are going to use a public toilet or a toilet in other people's homes. We know that pee shyness is...