Combatting Low Self-Esteem

Combatting Low Self-Esteem

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...
Returning to Face to Face therapy sessions

Returning to Face to Face therapy sessions

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...
July 19th 2021 – Is it a Day of Freedom or a Day of Fear?

July 19th 2021 – Is it a Day of Freedom or a Day of Fear?

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...
How can hypnotherapy help you to control your eating?

How can hypnotherapy help you to control your eating?

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...
Getting back to normal – how to cope with the change

Getting back to normal – how to cope with the change

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...
So what do I actually do

So what do I actually do

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...