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,...
Linda’s Hypnotherapy Blog
Grief: Do you feel like you are going crazy?
When you lose a loved one or even a pet, grief can make you feel like you are going crazy. I know about grief because I'm a bereavement counsellor. I am passionate about helping people who are struggling with grief. I know that hypnosis can help with grief, and I have...
Therapy: Why I do this job
Hi. I'm Linda. I was a registered nurse for over 30 years, and then I trained as a counsellor, hypnotherapist and coach. I love the world of therapy, as it brings together many aspects of well-being, encompassing the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of...
Commuter Anxiety: 5 Ways to help you feel better
Commuter anxiety is on the increase. Listening to the news recently, I kept hearing them talking about commuter anxiety. This condition appears to worsen whenever train, airport, or bus delays and traffic congestion occur. How can you cope with this? What do you need...
Imagination: 3 Ways it Can Help You Change
Imagination, what is it, and how can it help us to change? There is often something that we want to change about ourselves. This may be stress, anxiety, or some way we think, feel or behave. One great tool that can help you is the power of your mind, that's...
AI Therapy vs Talking Therapists: Which is better?
Recently, a therapist told me that they were concerned about AI. Could AI take over the role of a talking therapist? Would AI provide all the answers to a person's problems in a few clicks on the computer? And which is better, AI therapy or a counsellor? This blog is...
9 Intersting facts about Hypnosis
There are so many interesting facts about hypnosis that are not widely discussed. Today, I would like to offer you an insight into this fantastic tool. As a hypnotherapist, you might think that I am biased, but I have been practicing and studying hypnosis for over 18...
Teenager Exam Stress: 5 Ways you can help your teen
Exam stress and anxiety are challenging for everyone, especially teenagers and their parents. I know that as I have grown-up children and have been through the pressures of exams myself. So, what can you do to help? As a therapist, I have met many parents who are...
Emetophobia: 6 Ways Hypnotherapy can help
Emetophobia is considered a rare phobia. Yet millions of people globally suffer, often in silence, but hypnotherapy is one way people can get help to change their phobia. What is emetophobia Emetophobia is a fear of vomit, a fear of being sick or seeing someone else...
7 Powerful ways to stop cheek biting due to anxiety
Do you catch yourself biting your cheek without realising it? Cheek biting that happens more than a few times when there is no apparent reason, such as a swollen and numb mouth after going to the dentist, might be caused by stress and anxiety. Perhaps you have bitten...
Boosting confidence on Valentines Day: Embrace Self -Love with Hypnotherapy
Are you looking for love? Is there something stopping you from finding your partner? Is it a lack of confidence and self-esteem? Perhaps you need a boost of confidence and self-love to take action. What is Valentine's Day? On the 14th of February, people think of each...
Conquer AI Anxiety: How Hypnotherapy can Help
AI (artificial intelligence) is now being discussed more since Chatgpt, a generative AI tool, has become available for everyone. AI is a topic that is growing in popularity worldwide for many reasons. Some people are excited about it and feel that it's the next best...