Hypnotherapy Areas
Alcohol becomes a problem when an individual feels unable to cope without it, or when it prevents them from living a normal life. When the uncontrollable desire for alcohol overrides an individual’s ability to stop drinking, they are often referred to as being alcohol... more »
Anger is a very normal, often healthy, human emotion and most people have experienced it at some point during their life. Anger is an extremely powerful emotion and is natures way of empowering individuals to protect themselves against a perceived attack or threat. It... more »
Anxiety can be experienced at different levels, and although most people experience a relatively mild form of anxiety when facing particularly stressful situations (such as a speech or presentation) anxiety disorders are severe and can disrupt the day-to-day life of an... more »
Blushing is the reddening of the face, ears, neck and often the upper part of the chest, followed by a feeling of heat and tingling. Blushing is an unconscious, physical reaction that is caused by certain situations, and is a perfectly normal bodily reaction. Some... more »
Depression is a common psychological disorder and almost anyone can be affected at some point during their life; research suggests that between 5 and 10% of the population suffer from depression to some extent at any one time. It is important to recognise that there is... more »
Although drug abuse begins with a conscious decision to experiment with a substance, research has found that drugs interfere with normal brain functioning and can cause long term effects on brain metabolism and activity. These changes in the brain often alter drug... more »
Eating disorders can affect anyone and are extremely common, affecting millions of people each year. The main characteristic of an eating disorder is the individual’s obsession with their weight. These obsessive thoughts can lead to severe consequences in both their... more »
Many of us will be able to recall how nerve-racking it can be to take an exam. Butterflies in our stomach, sweaty palms, a racing heart and panicking that we won’t be able to remember anything we’ve learnt are all common feelings before an exam. Feeling nervous is a... more »
An estimated 20-40% of the population experience anxiety whilst flying, making fear of flying one of the most common phobias. Even though this anxiety can seem irrational to us, our subconscious mind may create anxiety as it thinks it is protecting us. Protecting us is... more »
Insomnia is the disturbance of a normal sleep pattern, and it’s estimated that approximately one in four people will suffer from the condition at some point in their life. Sleep is a state of consciousnesses, which gives an individual time to rest and build up their... more »
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder of the gut. A functional disorder means there’s a problem with the function of a particular part of the body, even though the structure appears normal. Therefore with IBS, there’s a problem with the function of... more »
Self confidence is a psychological quality related to (but distinct from) self esteem. Having high levels of self confidence can have huge benefits for all areas of an individual’s life (including relationships, career, social life and state of mind) and many people... more »
A common assumption is that self esteem and self confidence are the same things. However, although self confidence is related to self esteem, they are not the same. Self-confident people may also suffer from low self-esteem, and this can be seen by the vast number of... more »
Obsessions and compulsions are commonly grouped together and may be better known as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). OCD is thought to affect 2 to 3% of the population and is listed amongst the top 10 most debilitating illnesses by the World Health Organisation in... more »
Panic attacks are common and can exist as a symptom on their own or be part of another condition, such as panic disorder. A panic attack can happen without warning, and can often occur for little or no apparent reason. Although these episodes may appear random,... more »
Fear is a natural response caused by real danger. For example, we are all scared of coming face to face with a wild, hungry animal, and fear is a survival instinct which warns us against certain things or situations. A phobia, on the other hand, is an irrational fear... more »
Just the words "public speaking" can cause instant terror in some of us. In fact, many people have a real fear of talking in public and some research suggests it’s one of the most common fears in the UK. Whether it’s making a speech at a wedding, giving a professional... more »
Relationships can bring much meaning and happiness, and it’s usually the relationships we form with others that define our lives. However they can also cause problems and unhappiness if they break down. Whether it’s a relationship with a family member, colleague,... more »
Many people experience sexual difficulties at some point during their life, sometimes these problems will resolve themselves but if they don’t then professional help may be required. Sexual difficulties can occur early in an individual’s life, develop suddenly after a... more »
About 10 million adults smoke cigarettes (about a quarter of the population) and smoking is one of the biggest causes of death and illness in the UK. Figures show that approximately 114,000 people in the UK die from smoking related diseases every year. Smoking not only... more »
Everyone knows that being a successful athlete involves maintaining high levels of physical fitness. However, this is only part of the strategy required for success. According to research, sports performance has more to do with mental abilities than physical abilities.... more »
Stress can be defined as the way you feel when you’re under too much pressure. Pressure can be caused from work, home or our personal lives, and each individual will cope differently with these levels of stress. What one person may regard as highly stressful, another... more »
Stuttering (also known as stammering) is a speech disorder in which the flow and timing of speech is disrupted. Stuttering includes involuntary repetitions and prolongations of sounds, words or phrases, syllables, and silent pauses or blocks in which an individual is... more »
Everyone knows that a healthy diet and plenty of exercise is recommended for a healthy lifestyle. However if you’ve tried every diet available and have found they simply don’t work for you, it may be because diets do not address the root cause of why individuals... more »
