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It’s supposed to be the happiest day of our lives. If you stop to think about it, that’s a lot of pressure right there. How on earth are we meant to handle not only our own expectations, but the expectations of those around us? It’s like we have this need for everything to be perfect, or else... or else what? What is it we’re afraid of happening, if something goes the slightest bit off plan?

Pre-wedding anxiety is completely normal. We all feel nervous from time to time. It’s no wonder...

What is impostor syndrome? Research has shown that up to 70% of people will suffer from impostor syndrome at some point in their lives. It is more prevalent in women, but men also experience it, and it especially affects high-achievers and successful people, from actors and executives to business owners and writers. Michelle Obama has recently admitted to having suffered from it, so what actually is it? Impostor syndrome is a pattern of thoughts and underlying beliefs causing a person to...

If someone you care about is experiencing panic attacks, it can be very difficult to know how to help. Especially if you are with them when they have a panic attack, you may not know what to do or what to say to help them calm down.

Here we’ll talk you through some of the ways you can support them.

Learn more about their condition Having a better understanding of what it is they’re going through can be immensely helpful for both you and them. Without knowing how anxiety works,...

Can you really cure a fear of flying? At this time of the year, we all look forward to that lovely, summer holiday; a time to relax with our families or friends, a chance to unwind from the busy lives we lead and, for those of us battling with the unpredictable UK climate, a chance to get some well-deserved sunshine. However, many people struggle with the reality of this as they have an acute fear of flying. This fear may sound harmless, but it can be hugely limiting both in terms of personal...

One of the most powerful aspects of anxiety is its ability to have a negative effect on your physical health, mood, emotional well-being, and even your relationships with others. Living in a state of heightened anxiety over a long period of time is a difficult way to live, and it can also impact your well-being. Many people with anxiety can then start to experience low mood or depression.  Depression and anxiety appear to go hand in hand. You can become depressed at feeling...

Anxiety can be a very lonely and isolating experience. Often new clients believe that they have to live with the condition for the rest of their lives. This simply is not true.In these modern times, anxiety seems to be an agony suffered by so many. To outside eyes, it can appear almost invisible, but to the people, it affects it can feel like a constant battle, emotionally and physically. It's so much more than just worry. Anxiety can feel like an emotional and physical prison that keeps people...

This is something which people looking for help with anxiety often ask and the short answer is yes. Yes, you absolutely can overcome severe anxiety in a single session of therapy. Even life-long fears can yield in just one session with the right therapist. Which is, of course, the key. But even the most skilled and experienced therapist, who is well used to delivering fast solutions for complex problems, can occasionally be surprised to discover that a single appointment is all that’s...

You may be reading this and thinking "what a load of rubbish, hypnosis is not that good", this guy is just another one of the positive thinking brigade. But, wait around for a minute or three because this is worth hearing trust me on that one. There are very valid reasons why hypnosis is so good to help get rid of anxiety and yes I did say get rid of anxiety. If you suffer with it you must want to be rid of it, I assume, so please read on. Everyone I have ever met including myself has...

Anxiety, depression, and many other feelings are nowadays much more a part of common language. We have also thankfully moved away from the nonsense of not talking about our psychological health and feelings. It is as important as physical health, and there is even a scientifically proven correlation with our physical health. As you would see a doctor if you felt physically unwell or not right, seeing a therapist is the psychological and emotional equivalent. So what are these terms, who gets...