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What is Low Self-esteem? Low self-esteem is a person’s belief that they are not good enough; not attractive; not worthy of attention; not lovable; not good at their job or that they are ‘damaged goods’.  It is a destructive feeling that may have come from a long...

I am very happy to be able to offer Face to Face therapy sessions again, now the remaining lockdown restrictions in England have been lifted and the legal requirements around wearing face masks and social distancing have been removed.  However, I am aware that...

Covid restrictions are due to lift in England on July 19th, removing the need for mask wearing and social distancing. For many, this is being met with relief and joy as they can once again meet in large gatherings and enjoy festivals, theatre and night clubs, and meet...

Focusing on the Solutions, not the Problem Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is a bit different from a lot of other therapies - it doesn’t focus on the problem, so we don’t talk about food, weight or diets.  Instead, we help the client to identify the changes they...

There is no doubt that the Coronavirus pandemic adversely affected the mental health of the population. A study published in the Lancet (doi.org/gg5ngp) tracked the mental health of 53,000 people before the pandemic and into the first lockdown, and results showed an...

I am a Solution Focused Clinical Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist. What does that mean? Let’s break it down. ‘Solution Focused’ means I use the techniques of Solution Focused Brief Therapy – a talking therapy which involves the client finding their own solutions by...

It is important for our wellbeing to get a regular D.O.S.E . (Dopamine. Oxytocin. Seratonin. Endorphins) of happiness – making changes in your life to produce the chemicals in the brain that encourage good mental health.  Showing kindness is a great way of boosting...

COVID-19 and Jane Fox Hypnotherapy We find ourselves in strange times don’t we? We are all having to adapt and adjust until things go back to some sort of normal. My good news is that Jane Fox Hypnotherapy has adapted and is still operating. Due to social distancing,...

Not everyone enjoys Christmas. It can be a time of stress and anxiety for some. Maybe there is too much to do with shopping, preparations, difficult visitors or perhaps it is hard to make the money stretch to cover everything that is expected. There may be memories or...

How often do you do nothing – no work, no phone, no emails – just emptying the mind? And is it lazy and indulgent to do so? Actually, it is vitally important for our brains and our mental health that we take time to do nothing. Research has shown that when we are...