Mental Health Awareness Week 💚
As a qualified hypnotherapist and trainee counsellor, I wanted to share some things I’ve learned about mental health over the last few years. We all have mental health, it doesn’t mean there has to be a problem or struggle. Good mental health can be having coping strategies in place to help you through tough times, […]
Would you recognise overwhelm in yourself?
You might not think you are overwhelmed, because you are still getting up, going to work, replying to messages and keeping everything going. But overwhelm does not always look dramatic. 10 things to notice about overwhelm 1. You’ve slept, but still wake up tired. You struggle to even pull back the covers. It takes all […]
Christmas Overwhelm and How to Manage It Better
Christmas should be about connection, rest, and enjoyment, yet for many it becomes a very overwhelming time of year. Shopping lists, food, deadlines, family expectations, decorations, looking perfect, and the pressure to “make memories” and book all the Christmas activities that cost an absolute fortune. We all know that too many open tasks can lead to overwhelm, […]
How Hypnotherapy Changed My Life
Hypnotherapy taught me how to calm the part of my brain where anxiety lives and bring my rational mind back online, so I could finally respond to life instead of just reacting. Hypnotherapy first came into my life when I was retraining as a counsellor. I hadn’t done any academic work since leaving school, so […]
