‘Establishing a Well Formed Outcome’ is a well known exercise performed by many Neuro Linguistic Programmers (NLP) and essentially means creating an outcome which meets all the criteria of a well thought out end result. This can be achieved in six steps which are listed below: 1.The first step is to clearly state what it read more »

Body dysmorphic disorder is a chronic illness which characteristicly sees its sufferers preoccupied by a minor defect, feature or body part. 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 read more »

According to a recent study from the National Institute of Health (NIH) around 7 million of the Americans over the age of 65 are suffering from clinical depression and are taking prescription antidepressant drugs which could have side affects such as an increased risk of cataracts. The antidepressant drugs in question are known as selective read more »

Our sister site Counselling Directory recently reported news of the NHS £’s for pounds scheme, which rewards those who manage to loose weight with cash. A similar scheme has also used the same incentive to encourage smokers to quit. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Evidence (NICE) who came up with the idea to read more »

A study conducted by researchers at the University of Liverpool has suggested that those suffering from dementia could improve their quality of life with hypnotherapy. The Daily Mail has reported that hypnotherapy can reduce dementia symptoms and improve quality of life for sufferers. Forensic psychologist Dr Simon Duff investigated the effects of hypnotherapy on dementia read more »

For thousands of years people have championed yoga for its benefits in relaxation, meditation and exercise. Not only does yoga help to keep us fit and healthy but it also teaches us to focus on our mind, body and spirit. A new study has provided welcome information which suggests that yoga can aid cancer survivors read more »

Alcoholism can have an extremely detrimental effect on you and your health and on those to whom you are closest. There is a wide range of help available for those who want to kick their drinking habit and many alcoholics have tried and tested many but to no avail. An option which is worth considering read more »

Whether you are taking your GCSE exams or your theory test, exams at any age are daunting and stressful so it is important that you find your own way of relaxing. Thinking about the possible negative outcomes of exams is often what causes anxiety but this is a counterproductive process as we need to be read more »

It would seem that Hypnotherapy is the latest quit smoking fad for a number of celebrity’s wishing to rid themselves of the bad habit. According to numerous newspapers actors Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and Drew Barrymore have all turned to the alternative therapy in a bid to quit their smoking habits. Super model Kate Moss read more »

According to The Daily Mirror T.V personality Peter Andre has turned to hypnotherapy in a bid to try and eliminate his extreme fear of theme park rides. In a short interview with a Daily Mirror journalist, Andre admitted that roller-coaster rides petrifying him, from huge high speed backwards twisters right through to the teacup ride, read more »