Open Minds

• Do you find yourself angrily over-reacting in your interactions with friends, family and work colleagues?

• Do you wish you had more control over your emotions?

• Do you feel like you often react first and think later?

• Do you often feel angry with yourself?

• Has someone close to you asked you to get help in controlling your anger?

• Does your lack of trust in the way you'll react prevent you from doing things you'd like to do?

• Do you experience episodes in which you seem to 'black out' or 'disappear' and become violent?

• Do you avoid getting close to people so that they won't discover your hidden anger?

• Do you find yourself rationally choosing to be calm and then erupting without warning?

If so, you’ve come to the right place.

• Do you feel like your reactions are different from everybody else's?

• Does your anxiety prevent you from doing things you'd like to do?

• Do you wish you had more control over your emotions?

• Do you often feel embarrassed at your reactions?

• Do you often avoid social situations?

• Do you prefer to have a set routine and stick to places and people you know?

• Do you often feel tired or unwell?

• Do you find yourself feeling anxious about your anxiety?

• Do you feel anxious about particular actions you have to take, such as flying, exams, interviews, presentations?

• Do you worry about other people's negative judgement of you or things you do?

• Do you find that your comfort zone is gradually becoming smaller?

If so, you’ve come to the right place.

Asthma is a chronic disease affecting the airways carrying air in and out of your lungs. During an asthma attack inflammation of the airways makes the them constrict and produce extra mucus, reacting strongly to a variety of triggers, such as smoke, pollution and allergens, and causing symptoms such as wheezing, coughing and tightening sensations in the chest cavity, particularly at night. Symptoms are exacerbated by anxiety.

Binge eating can be described as a pattern of episodic uncontrollable overeating. During such binges, a person rapidly consumes an excessive amount of food. Most people who have eating binges try to hide this behaviour from others, and often feel ashamed or depressed about their overeating. Eating binges can be followed by behaviour in which the person tries to compensate for the effects of overeating with acts such as purging (induced vomiting or laxative abuse), fasting and heavy exercising.

Bruxism is grinding of the teeth, typically accompanied by clenching of the jaw. In most people, bruxism is mild enough not to be a health problem; however, some people suffer from more significant bruxism that can become symptomatic.

Childhood abuse or trauma and the resulting feelings of isolation and mistrust can make people more guarded or wary of others, so you may feel hesitant about making contact, but obviously, I can only help if you do, so please do call 07956 525 587 for a quick chat and I will do my utmost to help you feel as comfortable as possible.

By taking control of your situation now you can change things for the better.

Childhood abuse or trauma and the resulting feelings of isolation and mistrust can make people more guarded or wary of others, so you may feel hesitant about making contact, but obviously, I can only help if you do, so please do call 07956 525 587 for a quick chat and I will do my utmost to help you feel as comfortable as possible.

By taking control of your situation now you can change things for the better.

• Do other people tell you that you should have more confidence in yourself?

• Does your lack of confidence prevent you from doing things you'd like to do?

• Do you wish you had more control over your emotions?

• Do you often avoid social situations?

• Do you prefer to have a set routine and stick to places and people you know?

• Do you find yourself feeling anxious about unknown situations?

• Do you worry about other people's negative judgement of you or things you do?

• Do you feel like your lack of confidence prevents you from achieving your full potential?

If so, you’ve come to the right place.

If you lack confidence, you may feel hesitant about making contact, but obviously, I can only help if you do, so please do call 07956 525 587 for a quick chat and I will do my utmost to help you feel as comfortable as possible.

By taking control of your situation you can prevent further regrets in the future. Whether it's a presentation, and interview, or another area I can help.

Emotional abuse can be inflicted by a whole host of people (parents, siblings, teachers, school bullies, work colleagues and partners to mention a few) and often not only results in a severe lack of confidence, but also in an inability to control emotions such as anger, anxiety and depression.

Unfortunately, emotional abuse is often not taken as seriously as physical abuse, even though its resulting emotional scars can be just as debilitating.

Childhood abuse or trauma and the resulting feelings of isolation and mistrust can make people more guarded or wary of others, so you may feel hesitant about making contact, but obviously, I can only help if you do, so please do call 07956 525 587 for a quick chat and I will do my utmost to help you feel as comfortable as possible.

By taking control of your situation now you can change things for the better.

Erythrophobia is a fear of Blushing.

Blushing displays a marked redness of the face as a result of embarrassment, shame, or modesty.

• Do you have trouble sleeping before exams?

• Do you often feel tired or unwell before exams?

• Do you find that exam stress affects your ability to concentrate?

• Do you wish you had more control over your emotions?

• Do you feel like you know the information on which you will be examined but you fear your mind going blank in exam conditions?

• Do you often feel irritable before exams?

• Do you worry about needing to go to the toilet during your exam?

• Do you often feel sick before exams?

• Do you often feel embarrassed at your reactions?

• Do you worry about other people's negative judgement of you or things you do?

• Do you avoid academic courses for fear of exams?

If so, you’ve come to the right place.

• Does your fear stop you from travelling abroad?

• Do you worry about losing control in public?

• Does your anxiety prevent you from doing things you’d like to do?

• Do you feel like you have no control over your anxiety?

• Do you often feel embarrassed at your reactions?

• Do you wish you had more control over your emotions and behaviour?­­

• Does your fear hinder your professional development?

• Does your fear affect your personal relationships?

If so, you’ve come to the right place.

• Do you have a speech or presentation to deliver?

­­­­• Do you worry about losing control

• Do you fear embarrassment in front of others?

• Do you experience heart palpitations, sweating, blushing, nausea, shaking or difficulty breathing when you have to speak in public or make a presentation?

• Do you experience panic attacks before presentations?

• Do you suffer from insomnia before a presentation?

• Do you worry about forgetting what you need to say?

• Do you tend to experience increasing stress in the run up to a presentation?

• Do you find yourself constantly monitoring your bodily symptoms when speaking in public?

• Do you feel that you miss opportunities as a result of your fear of public speaking?

• Do you avoid situations in which you will need to speak in front of others?

Imagine how much further you could go with more confidence.

If so, you’ve come to the right place.

Headaches rank amongst the most common local pain complaints.

Common causes are tension, migraine, eye strain, dehydration, low blood sugar, and sinusitis. A large percentage of headaches among women are caused by fluctuating hormonal levels.

Many of my clients report having seen the New Year as an ideal time to turn over a new leaf and make New Year's resolutions, incorporating positive lifestyle changes such as a healthier diet into their lives, reducing alcohol or chocolate consumption and increasing the regularity of their visits to the gym. However, their motivation seems to deteriorate after the first few weeks leaving them struggling to stick to their resolutions.

• Do you have trouble sleeping before interviews?

• Do you often feel tired or unwell before interviews?

• Do you find that stress affects your ability to concentrate?

• Do you wish you had more control over your emotions?

• Do you feel like you would be the right person for the job but you fear your mind going blank in the interview?

• Do you often feel irritable before interviews?

• Do you worry about needing to go to the toilet during your interview?

• Do you often feel sick before interviews?

• Do you often feel embarrassed at your reactions?

• Do you worry about other people's negative judgement of you or things you do?

• Do you avoid job hunting for fear of interviews?

If so, you’ve come to the right place.

• Do you often experience abdominal pain or disomfort?

• Do you often avoid going out for fear of needing the toilet in a public place, or where there is no toilet available

• Do you find that your IBS symptoms are exacerbated by stress or anxiety?

• Do you often avoid going out for fear of experiencing pain in a public place

• Do you find yourself in a viscious cycle of stress causing IBS, which in turn causes stress?

• Does your lack of trust in your bodily functions prevent you from doing things you'd like to do?

l• Do you often avoid going out for fear of looking bloated

• Do your IBS symptoms prevent you from getting a good night’s sleep?

If so, you’ve come to the right place.

If you've reached this page, it's likely that you'll benefit from discussing your worries now.

Holding on to a secret can make people more guarded or wary of others, so you may feel hesitant about making contact, but obviously, I can only help if you do, so please do call 07956 525 587 in complete confidence, and I will do my utmost to help you feel as comfortable as possible.

By taking control of your situation now we can change things for the better.

Isolation comes in many forms:

• You may be physically isolated from others.

• You may be surrounded by people but feel emotionally isolated.

• You may be in a relationship but feel alienated from your partner.

• You may have always felt somewhat alone.

• You may have always felt that you are different from those around you.

• You may feel like people don’t really understand you or your situation.

• Perhaps something from your past has prevented you from getting close to others.

• Maybe worries about other people's negative judgement of you or things you do have kept you detached.

• Maybe worries about being hurt, or let down, keep you distant.

If so, you’ve come to the right place.

Nail biting and (onychophagia) is a common oral habit in children, teenagers and adults, often exacerbated by stress, anxiety and boredom, which can result in split and fractured nails, bleeding around the nails and cuticles, infections, pain and dental problems.

­­­­• Do you worry about losing control in front of others?

• Do you fear embarrassment in front of others?

• Do you experience heart palpitations, sweating, blushing, nausea, shaking or difficulty breathing when you have to perform in front of others?

• Do you experience panic attacks before performing?

• Do you suffer from insomnia before performing?

• Do you tend to experience increasing stress in the run up to a peformance?

• Do you find yourself constantly monitoring your bodily symptoms when performing in front of others?

• Do you feel that you miss opportunities as a result of your performance anxiety?

• Do you avoid situations in which you will need to perform in front of others?

If so, you’ve come to the right place.

Imagine how much further you could go with more confidence.

• Do you avoid certain places, situations, items or animals?

• Does your anxiety prevent you from doing things you'd like to do?

• Do you feel like you have no control over your anxiety?

• Do you often feel embarrassed at your reactions?

• Do you find yourself feeling anxious about your phobia?

• Do you wish you had more control over your emotions and behaviour?

If so, you’ve come to the right place.

Physical abuse is typically inflicted by parents, siblings, school bullies and partners – both male and female –and often not only results in a severe lack of confidence, but also in an inability to control emotions such as anger, anxiety and depression.

Many people who have experienced physical abuse often experience feelings of extreme anger and/or anxiety and lose confidence in their ability to control both their emotions and behaviour.

• Do you feel like your time could be utilised more constructively?

• Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by the amount of things you need to do?

• Do you feel like you may be stuck in a rut?

• Do you wish you had more control over your behaviour?

• Do you often feel frustrated or embarrassed at your lack of productivity?

• Do you often feel tired or bored?

• Do you worry about other people's negative judgement of you or things you do?

If so, you’ve come to the right place.

• Do you find yourself repeating certain patterns in your relationships with others?

• Do you find it hard to communicate with certain people in your life?

• Is your personal relationship on the rocks or heading for divorce?

• Do you find it difficult to assert yourself?

• Are you struggling to decide whether to stick with a relationship after drifting apart?

• Are you struggling to find a work/life balance?

• Do you find your life stressful?

• Do you often feel overwhelmed?

• Do you often feel tired?

• Do you find it difficult to relax?

• Do you often resort to over-eating, drinking alcohol, smoking or taking medication to calm yourself or to enhance your mood?

• Do you sometimes feel anxious?

• Do you struggle to get a good night’s sleep?

• Would you like to learn some easy and effective relaxation techniques?

If so, you’ve come to the right place.

Do you struggle to get a good night’s sleep?

Do you lack energy?

Do you find yourself dreading bed time?

Have you experienced more than a couple of sleepless nights this week?

Do you become irritable when you’re tired?

Do you wake up tired in the morning?

Do you often wake in the night and struggle to get back to sleep?

Do you find it difficult to switch off your thoughts when you go to bed at night?

Do you sometimes oversleep in the morning?

Do you use alcohol or medication to help you sleep and worry about becoming dependent on them?

If you've clicked on the Smoking Cessation link you've probably already decided you want to become a non-smoker.

Stop smoking now quickly and easily with one hypnosis session. Join our list of delighted clients who have kicked the habit in only one easy session.

Over 85% of our clients stop smoking after just one session. However, a highly discounted follow-up session is offered at only £30 if needed within the following 30 days.

Book an appointment now and leave the session as a non-smoker!

To reach and harness their true potential, athletes and sports people must train their minds as well as their bodies, to gain the ultimate positive state of mind and optimum focus.

Solution Focussed Therapy with traditional and Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy can help clients to identify and conquer mental barriers or negative beliefs and enhance their sporting performance using similar mental imagery techniques to that used by the likes of golfer Tiger Woods and Olympic diver Greg Louganis and footballer Michael Owen. These techniques are as successful for clients wishing to improve their weekend tennis game as they are for professional athletes.

• Do you often feel overwhelmed?

• Do often feel irritable and/or find yourself arguing with people around you?

• Do you find that your emotions fluctuate unexpectedly and sometimes make you feel tearful?

• Do you often feel anxious?

• Do you often feel angry with yourself and/or others?

• Do you get recurring physical symptoms, such as tiredness, IBS, headaches, flu symptoms or muscular pains?

• Do you find yourself repeatedly worrying about the same things?

• Do you often find it difficult to concentrate?

• Do you have trouble sleeping?

• Do you have thoughts or feelings that you feel unable to share with others?

• Do you wish you had more control over your emotions?

If so, you’ve come to the right place.

With so many fad diets on offer today it's very easy to be tempted by promises of instant weight-loss but for most people their new look is temporary and often requires a lot of will power to resist food cravings.