Recently, I was asked by a potential client why hypnotherapists snap or click their fingers, so I decided to give you three reasons why some hypnotists do this. Introduction Sometimes, hypnosis can feel scary to people because they do not have the facts and are...
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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...
Language anxiety: 4 insights into the psychological barriers
Language anxiety isn't a subject that many people talk about, but it's very real to those struggling to learn a second language. What is language anxiety? Although difficult to define, Language anxiety is situational anxiety. It makes people feel the same as other...
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...
Supervision: 5 Compelling reasons why therapists and clients benefit from it.
Hiya. I believe that supervision is essential, especially for therapists. Let me tell you why. I'm a hypnotherapist, counsellor, coach and supervisor, and today, I would like to provide you with five compelling reasons why therapists and clients need supervision. Did...
Fear of spiders: 10 Reasons why you might hate spiders
Do you hate spiders? Perhaps you have a fear or phobia of spiders. Autumn in the UK is the time for spiders, but they are everywhere worldwide, and many people dislike or greatly fear them. But why is this so? As a hypnotherapist, over the years, I have met many...
Is hypnosis real or does it resemble fake news?
If you are curious about hypnosis, you might wonder if it's real because of stage shows and movies you may have watched. In these cases, hypnosis is used as a tool with the purpose of entertaining. That's a normal response to get stage hypnosis mixed up with...
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...
5 Reasons why a good work environment is essential
Recently, I talked with one of my supervisees about the importance of the environment because I know that a good working environment is essential for both the therapist and the client. This topic arose because we discussed an office where she needed to work. This...
Simplifying hypnotherapy: 3 keys to decoding the jargon
If you are thinking of engaging a hypnotherapist to help you with a personal or work-related problem, where do you start? This blog will help you simplify the process of finding a hypnotherapist so that you can understand what is written about them and better...
5 Reasons why you can’t stop smoking and 5 reasons why you can
Over the years, I have met many people who say that they can't stop smoking, but I can explain and show them many more reasons why they can. Are you up for the challenge to stop smoking now? If so, read on. Why do people start smoking? I have identified several themes...
3 Amazing ways self-hypnosis can help you
One of the most amazing tools you can use to help yourself is self-hypnosis because you can influence your thinking and behaviour and take control of your life. Self-hypnosis is a simple, natural mind-body approach to help you change and heal yourself. Over the years,...