If you have tried to stop smoking in the past, you are probably wondering how effective it is going to be to help you quit. As a retired nurse practising as a hypnotherapist for over 17 years, I want to answer your question. What is hypnotherapy? We know that hypnosis...
If you are struggling to learn a second language, there are many resources that you can use on your language-learning journey. Today, I'm going to talk about mindset and language-learning apps. How do people know if there is a mindset issue with language learning?...
Most people know that relaxation can help them feel better. So, is hypnotherapy the answer to improving our health and well-being? Hi, I'm Linda from Awaken the Change. Today, I want to discuss relaxation and hypnotherapy. I want to provide information about hypnosis...
A stressed nurse If you are a nurse, isn't it time you prioritise your self-care? Hello, I'm Linda, a qualified and experienced counsellor, hypnotherapist, and coach at Awaken the Change. With over 30 years of experience as a registered nurse in the NHS, private...
Is it time to stop smoking and vaping? The dangers of smoking and vaping are clearly defined in scientific papers. But why do people people struggle to quit and continue to smoke or vape? Furthermore, many people who want to stop believe they can't. Why is this? The...
If you work in healthcare and feel stressed or are a manager concerned about workplace stress, today is the day to get in the right mindset and take action. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), 875,000 workers experienced work-related stress,...
Nurses, we know that nursing is a high-pressure job because of its nature, patient care, and long shifts, which can result in stress at work. Maybe you are a nurse in training feeling overwhelmed due to deadlines, assignments, exams, and placements. Or perhaps you are...
If you are a therapist, why should you bother with supervision? Supervision often costs money and takes time, and once you have some therapy experience, you may think you don't need it. If this is you, stop for a few moments, and I will discuss supervision and tell...
Did you know that looking at nature pictures can be a remedy to help you reduce stress and anxiety and relax? This idea of looking at something aesthetically pleasing, such as nature's pictures, makes sense when considering the facts. Stunning nature pictures to help...
As a hypnotherapist and counsellor, over the years, I have seen an increasing number of clients with emetophobia, so I know that the combination of hypnotherapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can help. What is emetophobia? Emetophobia is a specific phobia or...