Waissel, found herself in the bottom two of last Saturdays show for the forth time but managed to cling onto her dream as she was saved by the public vote.

However, she has reportedly told her mentor Cheryl Cole that she feels she needs some additional support as she is concerned that the increasing pressure and controversy will effect her performance on stage.

A friend of the former hairdresser’s receptionist told the Daily Mirror: “This is a cry for help. She’s at her wits’ end and beginning to crack.”

“She fluffed her lines on last week’s show and is terrified the same thing will happen again. She’s really worried about stage fright.”

Katie is thought to have booked a 40 minute phone consultation with a hypnotherapist specialising in the industry.

Hypnotherapy has long since been used as a tool for helping to improve anxieties and build confidence and if you would like to contact a hypnotherapist regarding this issue please use the search tool located on our homepage.

According to recent surveys almost half of us would like to go under the knife for one reason or another but would this number change if everyone knew the facts? According to the recent NCEPOD survey one in 10 of the clinics approached ceased to exist before the study was completed and of those surveyed less than half the operating theatres (44%) were properly equipped, 22% did not have a resuscitation team on hand, 32% did not offer a cooling off period and only a third (35%) offered psychological counselling.

The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, a professional body representing NHS-trained consultants, has backed NCEPOD’s call for tighter regulation and say they currently only have about a third of the industry as members.

Over the past two years demand for treatments has risen by 17% with the current value of the industry around 2.3bn per year. With more and more people considering surgery as a viable option the safety of the public must be considered.

We are now hearing horror stories of botched surgery on a far too frequent basis. It was only last week that a report featured on the Daily Mail website told the story of Karon Kitchener, who after hearing about ‘cheek fillers’ decided to treat herself to the procedure before her wedding. What was intended to be a fairly straightforward and minor treatment turned into a living nightmare for Karen, who now has lumps around her eyes and scars covering her cheeks from attempts to rectify the problem.

Since the incident Karen has suffered depression over the loss of her looks and has since found out that the water based filler injected into her face was meant for small bony areas rather than soft tissue.

‘The doctor definitely messed up, but I feel so stupid for having it done, it’s a disgrace that those causing these disasters are getting away with it’. She said.

If you have had a negative experience from a cosmetic surgery procedure similar to that of the above then an option worth considering is that of hypnotherapy. Hypnotherapy has long since been used to help those who have suffered a trauma, helping to clear the impressions and negative thought systems which were created during the event.

In addition to this hypnotherapy is also very effective when used to treat depression and anxiety, both of which could emerge as side effects of a negative procedure. Many people who aren’t pleased with the outcome of surgery do develop depression as a result of loosing their former looks and may also become very anxious about leaving the house, afraid of how others will perceive them.

If you would like to contact a hypnotherapist with regards to treatment then you can do so by using the search tool located on the homepage of this site. Simply type in your post code to find a professional in your area and then use the drop down box to specify the area of treatment which you are interested in.

Original article

The patient in question had been told they were suffering from panic attacks or an anxiety state. These attacks were usually characterised by what the patients describes as ‘moments of terror and feelings that she might die’. Having visited a psychologist, doctor and having been to A&E twice for hyperventilation they have taken matters into their own hands by reading books on anxiety and practising breathing techniques all to no avail.

The patient asked netdoctors expert’s if there were any treatments, such as hypnosis which would help her overcome her extreme anxiety.

The response from the experts advised that whatever treatment the patient decided to proceed with, they should make sure they are still seeing their doctor and or psychologist alongside. It is important to have a healthcare professional who can supervise your care and give you advice.

In terms of how hypnotherapy could the experts first expressed that there is no magic cure for panic attacks, but hypnosis is certainly very good for bringing down peoples stress levels.
Hypnotherapy treatment would usually involve seeking out the root cause of the anxiety before changing the individuals perception of past events.

If you are suffering with anxiety and panic attacks and feel that the techniques mentioned might help you then you can contact a qualified hypnotherapist in your local area using the homepage of this site. For more information on how hypnotherapy can help your anxiety please click here.

To read the original article please click here.

Catherine O’Neill, services manager for anxiety helpline charity Anxiety UK has said that the disorder is one of the issues for which they receive the most calls.

Many patients seek constant reassurance from GP’s and helplines such as Anxiety UK that there is nothing wrong with them, with the most common fears being HIV and cancer.

O’Neill explains that many callers have nursed someone close to them through a debilitating illness such as cancer and this results in them becoming preoccupied with the fear they might have it themselves.

The disorder is characterised by the excessive seeking of reassurance from friends and family and if these symptoms do sound familiar to you then it is important that you seek help.

There are many avenues of treatment for anxiety which is often treated using a variety of approaches. Cognitive behavioural therapy, behavioural therapy and medication are all treatments which are known to have successfully helped anxiety.

Hypnotherapy is also an option worth considering and has been used for the treatment of anxiety in many cases. The key to hypnotherapy treatment is its ability to access the subconscious to seek out the root cause of the anxiety. This will allow the practitioner to change the individuals perception of the past event or to release emotion from it.

If you would like to find out more about how hypnotherapy can help anxiety please click here for more information.

View the original article here.

In a self-harm report conducted by the Royal College of Psychiatrists over half of the 1,500 members surveyed felt they or their team did not have sufficient training to assess people who had harmed themselves.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists have criticised the NHS for the lack of training on self-harm and have made a series of recommendations to improve the standard of care given to people at risk of suicide and self-harm. The key point raised was that more funding, research and training are needed as all elements are essential to a good support system for those who self-harm.

Whilst there has been a reduction in the number of suicides in recent decades, the number of people self-harming in the UK is still continuing to rise with figures currently standing at four in every 1,000 people self-harming.

Though we tend to associated self-harm with adolescence and young adulthood it can occur at any age, even in the elderly population. The motivations vary but often it is used as a coping mechanism which provides a temporary relief from trauma such as emotional or sexual abuse or as an escape from distressing feelings such as depression, failure, self loathing and anxiety.

There are numerous methods which can be used to treat self-harm, some of which employ the use of antidepressants and others which look to treat the underlying causes and the behaviour itself.

One possible treatment option worth considering is Hypnotherapy. Whatever hypnotherapy is dealing with the key aims remain the same, one of which is accessing the subconscious to find the source of the problem. In the case of self-harm this may be anxiety or perhaps the memory of a trauma and whatever the route cause of the issue hypnosis will work at eliminating this.

Read more

Often little everyday niggles can quickly escalate to fears and phobias if help is not sought at the right time. Holt explains how some drivers avoid certain roads, motorway driving and going over bridges and through tunnels.

Hypnotherapy can help to eliminate these fears by sending individuals into a deeply relaxed state which enables the practitioner to access the parts of the brain that cause nervous disorders, fears and phobias.

Holt actually retired from his job as a European Studies lecturer at Oldham College and retrained as a hypnotherapist after taking a special interest in the subject.

Already he has helped drivers overcome fears of driving on the motorway, going through tunnels and driving up hills.

He says: “People come to me wanting help with their issues so they are interested in what I have to say. I take an holistic approach which includes confidence building, dealing with the particular issue and teaching the client techniques for dealing with stress.”

Read the full article here.

This obsession often leads to problems with social functioning as the patient will view themselves as loathsome. The disorder differs from eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa due to the latter being focused on overall bodyweight.

Treatment would usually involve psychotherapy, psychotropic medication, selective serotonin inhibitors and cognitive-behavioural hypnotherapy which has been found to have very positive results.

What is Cognitive-Behavioural Hypnotherapy?

CBH combines hypnotherapy with the concepts and techniques of cognitive-behavioural therapy. The aim of CBT is to help you change your negative cognitions and thoughts about yourself into positive ones. A cognitive behavioural therapist also helps you to adopt new behaviours which will help you to deal with any issues which may arise in the future.

The combination of CBT and hypnotherapy produces more efficient results than ether on their own and many studies conducted on the effectiveness has found that it is one of the most evidential based therapies and as a result of this strong evidence the NHS has adopted CBH as a treatment for certain psychological disorders including body dysmorphic disorder.

Read more here.

Thinking about the possible negative outcomes of exams is often what causes anxiety but this is a counterproductive process as we need to be relaxed in order to learn and retain information.

Hypnotherapy can help for nerves in many different ways, not only enhancing the speed at which you learn but also by helping to control stress and anxiety.

Hypnosis helps by changing the negative perceptions in your mind by setting more realistic and achievable goals for you.

If you are currently approaching an exam and are feeling stressed and anxious then hypnotherapy may help you to focus your attention without becoming distracted as well as removing the anxiety from the situation.

If you would like to contact a hypnotherapist in your local area to discuss the matter further then please visit the homepage of this site where you can contact a professional in your area.

Read more here.

Throughout April 16% of the searches performed were for ‘weight loss’ 8% for ‘smoking’ 7% for ‘anxiety’ 6% for ‘phobias’ and 5% for ‘low self confidence’. Of course there were many other searches performed but the above are the five most searched for terms and give a good idea of the types of issues people believe can benefit from hypnotherapy.

By taking a look at the keyword searches we are able to see which areas of Hypnotherapy are most in demand and we can therefor make sure the right information is easily accessible and readily available to anyone visiting the site.

Side effects such as hot flashes are caused by the fluctuating levels of hormones circulating the body, something which is popularly controlled by hormone replacement therapy. However, recent studies have found that women taking hormone replacement therapy have an increased risk of breast cancer.

Herbal replacements are becoming increasingly popular and are being used with varying success. However if you are experiencing serious side effects then you might want to consider exploring other areas such as yoga, mindfulness training and hypnotherapy.

Hypnotherapy can be highly effective for treating symptoms of the menopause such as trouble sleeping, anxiety and hot flashes and it also often comes with welcome side effects such as a heightened levels of attention and responsiveness.

If you are experiencing uncomfortable side effects from the menopause and would like to discuss this with a hypnotherapist you can do so using the homepage of this site.