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Pet Bereavement: Coping with a lost beloved companion

Pet Bereavement: Coping with a lost beloved companion

What is pet bereavement? Grief is the price we pay for love." — Queen Elizabeth II Bereavement is a process that we go through, and it triggers emotions called grief. Coping through this process and understanding grief can sometimes be challenging, as we may not know...

Counselling and Hypnotherapy for Anxiety and Depression

Counselling and Hypnotherapy for Anxiety and Depression

Have you ever wondered why so many people are struggling with anxiety and depression? Well, anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health concerns in the UK and worldwide. Surveys suggest millions of adults experience them each year, and many seek...

Trust Matters: How to find a therapist that you can rely on

Trust Matters: How to find a therapist that you can rely on

When you’re considering hypnotherapy or counselling, one of the most essential ingredients for success is trust. Trust allows you to feel safe, open up, and do the work that leads to real change. Without it, even the best techniques may fall flat. But how do you know...

Counselling: 10 Frequently Asked Questions

Counselling: 10 Frequently Asked Questions

Did you know that there are many ways counselling is provided for clients? If you're experiencing a problem and considering working with a counsellor, but you're unsure where to start, I'd be happy to help you decide what to do by answering your questions. Hi, I'm...

Why Pet loss Hurts So Much: the Journey of Healing

Why Pet loss Hurts So Much: the Journey of Healing

By Linda Witchell, therapist, author, and pet lover The loss of a pet can hit us harder than we expect. Those emotions after pet loss are called grief. I know the pain as I am an animal lover who has lost several pets over the years, and I have helped others who are...

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND): Can Hypnotherapy Help?

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND): Can Hypnotherapy Help?

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) can feel overwhelming and misunderstood, not just by those living with it but also by their friends, families, and even professionals. If you have been diagnosed with FND or suspect it might be part of what you're experiencing,...

Grief: 5 Ways Hypnotherapy Can Help

Grief: 5 Ways Hypnotherapy Can Help

If you are grieving or know someone who is suffering from the loss of a loved one or pet, hypnotherapy might not be your first thought to help with the symptoms of grief. However, hypnotherapy is often used with counselling and can provide a way to move forward...

Stop Smoking: Hypnotherapy vs Nicotine Replacement Patches

Stop Smoking: Hypnotherapy vs Nicotine Replacement Patches

Are you thinking about stopping smoking? You may have considered using hypnotherapy, but what method is most effective, hypnosis or nicotine replacement patches? As a retired nurse who has worked in the NHS stop smoking clinics, a counsellor, coach and hypnotherapist,...