New London Bridge / Borough Practice
I now practise from beautiful therapy rooms between London Bridge and Borough underground stations.
The Physiology of Panic Attacks
Very often when someone comes to see me because they have what we call “panic attacks”, I have to explain what is happening to them physiologically.
Why Smoking Sticks
If you have read any of my information on this website about the nature of the hypnotic state that we also refer to as trance, you will know that its characteristics include the narrowing down of attention and absorption.
Ghosts of Past Relationships
Recently someone came to see me who wanted to meet someone and form a committed relationship. The trouble was that she had had a number of bad experiences in past relationships which had made her wary.
Help With Phobias
Someone once came to see me with a phobia of animals. That was any animal - live animals as well as dead ones and pictures of them in books.
Covid-19 and Sleep
During this time, it is more important than ever to not only make sure we get enough sleep but also seek to resolve sleep issues we may have already had before the restrictions Covid-19 has placed on our lives.
I Didn't Realise I Was Still Carrying That Around
More than once, someone has come to see me who began comfort eating and consequently putting on weight during a period of stress.
The Power of Commitment
Recently a young woman came to see me wanting to stop bingeing, something she had been doing for many years and found was becoming more and more frequent.
Could a Hero Help You?
Today I worked with a client who had in mind that she wanted to learn to relax. I wanted to know whether something had happened…
Breaking Through Yo Yo Dieting
I have been watching a TedX presentation called Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat given by Michelle May MD.
The Office Goodies Shelf
One afternoon a week, I go to work in a cancer support centre. In the main office, next to the printer and franking machine and other bits and bobs…
The Bigger Picture
Jane is an enthusiastic and hardworking person who started her own web design business. There is no doubt she is talented and creative.
Are You Meeting Your Basic Emotional Needs?
I was introduced to the Human Givens Basic Emotional Needs when doing some continuing professional development.
Can Hypnotherapy Help You Sleep?
Is it possible that you are hypnotising yourself to have a poor night's sleep? Food for thought perhaps.
Do You Notice What You Eat?
Earlier this week I came across an interview with Ade Edmondson on his Masterchef win. For me, the most interesting part of it was…
Overwhelmed by How Much Weight You Want to Lose?
Have you ever decided not to start something because it feels like too much work? This happens a lot with people who feel they need to lose weight I have noticed.
Losing Weight With the Help of Your Mind
I don’t need to tell you that dieting does not generally work in the long run. According to an article in Psychology Today…
Does Relaxation Matter?
Recently a young woman came to see me complaining of anxiety accompanied by a tight feeling in the throat.
Guilty Eating
According to an article in The Observer, a study undertaken by New Atkins Nutritional found in a study of 2,000 women across the UK that a large percentage of those polled had an uneasy relationship with food.
Understanding Ultradian Rhythms
Understanding our biological rhythms and using them to our advantage is enormously beneficial…