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Signed Off Work with Stress: A Complete Guide to Recovery

by Darren | March 3, 2025 | Blog | 0 Comments

You're Not Alone If you're reading this while signing off work due to stress, first know that you're taking an important step in protecting your health. According to Champion Health United Kingdom, 79% of working professionals report that work-related stress impacts...

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How to Find Peace of Mind: Steps to Serenity and Calm

by Darren | January 30, 2025 | Blog | 0 Comments

Do you ever feel like your mind is a crowded room, filled with endless to-do lists, unresolved worries, and a constant hum of “what ifs”? You’re not alone. In a world that glorifies busyness and productivity, it’s easy to feel like you’re drowning in stress,...

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Anxiety and Heart Rate: How to Slow It Down

by Darren | January 16, 2025 | Blog | 0 Comments

You're about to give a presentation. Your palms are sweaty, your stomach churns, and your heart feels like it's about to explode from your chest. Anxiety doesn't just hijack your mind; it takes over your body, and nowhere is this more apparent than in your racing...

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Why Phobias Are Sometimes About Something Deeper

by Darren | November 8, 2024 | Blog | 0 Comments

For most suffering from phobias, it’s natural to believe that the fear they feel is directly tied to the phobia itself. However, this assumption can delay healing, as many find themselves addressing the wrong target. In my work with clients through hypnotherapy, I’ve...

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What is Clinical Hypnotherapy?

by Darren | October 25, 2024 | Blog | 0 Comments

Clinical hypnotherapy is a therapeutic technique that combines guided relaxation, concentration, and focused attention to reach a heightened state of awareness, often called a trance. Unlike entertainment-based hypnosis, clinical hypnotherapy is a legitimate and...

How Does Hypnosis Work on the Brain?

by Darren | October 25, 2024 | Blog | 0 Comments

Hypnosis directly influences brain activity, allowing the mind to enter a state of heightened focus and suggestibility. During hypnosis, key changes occur in the brain’s connectivity, enabling access to the subconscious mind and creating an opportunity for lasting...

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Finding a Hypnotherapist: A Comprehensive Guide

by Darren | October 12, 2024 | Blog | 0 Comments

Finding the right hypnotherapist is essential when considering hypnotherapy as a treatment for various mental and physical health conditions. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, or other issues, selecting a qualified and experienced professional will ensure...

How Long Does Hypnotherapy Take to Work?

by Darren | October 8, 2024 | Blog | 0 Comments

You’re ready to make a positive change. You’ve heard that hypnotherapy can help — and preparing yourself for a session is an important step. But you might still wonder: how long does it take for hypnotherapy to work before you see results? Hypnotherapy works...

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How to Prepare for Hypnotherapy and Make it More Effective

by Darren | October 5, 2024 | Blog | 0 Comments

Are you thinking about using hypnotherapy to manage anxiety, reduce stress, quit smoking, or lose weight? Hypnotherapy is an effective way to achieve these personal goals. If you are preparing for your first session, you may feel anxious or unsure about the process....

3 Things Hypnosis Cannot Do

by Darren | September 29, 2024 | Blog | 0 Comments

As a Clinical Hypnotherapist with years of experience, I have seen first-hand how hypnosis can transform lives—helping individuals lose weight, quit smoking, and find relief from anxiety. However, it's important to understand that while hypnosis and hypnotherapy offer...

How Many Sessions of Hypnotherapy to Quit Smoking?

by Darren | September 16, 2024 | Blog | 0 Comments

Quitting smoking is a challenging task, but one that is crucial for your health and well-being. Many people turn to nicotine patches, gum, or medications for help, but these methods often come with side effects and require prolonged use. In contrast, hypnotherapy has...

How Much Does Hypnosis Cost to Quit Smoking?

by Darren | September 16, 2024 | Blog | 0 Comments

Many smokers turn to methods such as nicotine replacement therapy, prescription medications, or even behavioural interventions to overcome their nicotine addiction. However, hypnotherapy for smoking cessationhas gained popularity as an alternative effective tool for...

How to Motivate Someone to Quit Smoking

by Darren | September 16, 2024 | Blog | 0 Comments

Quitting smoking is a challenging journey for most people, especially for those who have been smokers for years. Whether you are a friend, family member, or colleague, your support can make a big difference in helping someone quit smoking. In this guide, we’ll...

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Overcoming Health Anxiety: 4 Key Strategies to Break the Cycle

by Darren | September 8, 2024 | Blog | 0 Comments

Taming health anxiety and breaking free from the constant worry requires actionable strategies that focus on shifting behavior and thought patterns. To stop the worry spiral, it’s essential to challenge anxious thoughts, reduce symptom-checking, and resist the urge to...

Exploring the Connection Between Self-Esteem and Mental Health

by Darren | September 1, 2024 | Blog | 0 Comments

In an environment where external pressures and inner doubts often collide, self-esteem plays a major role in shaping our mental health. Whether we realise it or not, how we perceive ourselves can significantly influence our thoughts, emotions, and overall well-being....

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Understanding Types of Dental Phobia: From Fear to Management

by Darren | August 29, 2024 | Blog | 0 Comments

Dental phobia is a significant barrier to maintaining good oral health, affecting millions of people worldwide. In fact, 12% of the world’s population—approximately 960 million people—experience an intense fear of visiting the dentist. This anxiety-driven fear can...

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Can Stress Affect Your Liver?

by Darren | August 26, 2024 | Blog | 0 Comments

Stress might seem like just a mental burden, causing anxiety or headaches, but it can also quietly disrupt your liver’s health. The liver, responsible for detoxifying your body and aiding digestion, can struggle under constant stress. This unseen strain can lead to...

Helping a Gambler Realise They Have a Problem: A Guide to Admitting Their Addiction

by Darren | August 24, 2024 | Blog | 0 Comments

Helping a loved one realise they have a gambling problem is a delicate and often frustrating process. Gambling addiction, also known as compulsive gambling or gambling disorder, is unique in that its symptoms are easily masked, and denial is a significant barrier to...

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How to Help Someone with Emetophobia: Practical Advice and Strategies

by Darren | August 15, 2024 | Blog | 0 Comments

Emetophobia is an intense fear of vomiting that can disrupt a person’s daily life. This fear often triggers severe anxiety, causing individuals to avoid specific situations or activities. Simple things, like eating certain foods or going to social events, may become...

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The Link Between Low Self-Esteem and Anger: Addressing Emotional Challenges

by Darren | August 7, 2024 | Blog | 0 Comments

Low self-esteem and anger are emotional experiences that are more closely connected than many people realise. When someone struggles with low self-esteem, they often harbour feelings of inadequacy, self-doubt, and a deep-seated lack of self-worth.Low self-esteem is...

The Effects of Alcohol on the Body: Short-term vs Long-term Impacts

by Darren | Apr 8, 2024

The moment you take that first sip, alcohol starts affecting your body. It doesn’t take long before you might feel more chatty or a little bolder than usual, but that’s just the beginning. Over time, regular drinking can take a serious toll on your health, leading to...

Hypnosis vs Other Methods to Stop Smoking

by Darren | Mar 11, 2024

Hypnosis is a unique method used to stop smoking. Unlike many strategies, it's not just about understanding nicotine addiction, it works by dealing with your smoking habits at their root, which is inside the subconscious mind. It shows promising results in research,...

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