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Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy and hypnosis for dealing with Narcissists
‘Narcissist’ is a word you hear bandied around. Usually to refer to someone who’s a ‘bit of a big head’ or ‘pompous’. But a true narcissist can do serious lasting damage to others. Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental health condition giving people an unreasonably high sense of their own importance. They need and seek too […]
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and hypnosis for World Cycling Day
We all know exercise is good for us, but it’s not just our physical health that benefits, getting outside on your bike can do wonders for your mental health too. It can help with better sleep – by making you feel more tired at the end of the day. It can improve your mood by […]
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and hypnosis, especially for Lincolnshire
Some things are equally divided across the UK population. Stress, anxiety, overeating, phobias, most types of drug taking, loss of confidence, low self-esteem and trying to stop smoking. But in my experience, there are some conditions that Lincolnshire folk over-index on. And as a Yellowbelly I’d like to help with: Exam stress There are 16 […]
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and hypnosis for GCSE exam stress
This can be an emotional time. Everyone - it seems - is more sorted than you. There’s always someone in your group who boasts about how little revision they’ve done. There’s always someone in your group who boasts about how much revision they’ve done. It can be the first time in your life you’re facing […]
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Does hypnosis work?
Does hypnosis work? Simple answer is yes. Although it depends on a couple of factors. Nothing too hard though What is Hypnosis? Hypnosis is a state of deep relaxation that you allow yourself to enter. It’s in this state of concentration and focused attention you can: talk and think your way out of thoughts and […]
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Reduce stress in pregnancy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and hypnosis
What is this about? In the last 20 years, understanding of babies' emotions in and out of the womb has increased - the sadness, anger and happiness. There is now more knowledge on how a foetus behaves. Maternal stress is a big part of this. Antenatal stress and the effects on the foetus and child […]
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and hypnosis and nine rules for a better life
If these rules look familiar they are. They’re 2,000 years old. They’re from the Stoic Code. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and hypnosis have shamelessly stolen them. All these nine points are really the backbone of everything I do with my clients. CBT and hypnosis are simply tools to land these points. 1. Wake up early. […]
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Hypnosis and hypnotherapy for children, adolescents, and students
For children, adolescents and students it’s all about interpreting ‘new’. For children, everything they learn is new - changing school and making new friends, for example. It’s the same for adolescents. Still learning new things but with added thoughts and feelings. Most commonly that they’re out of their depth, or they think they know it […]
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and hypnosis for International Women’s Day 2023 for Women’s Health and Equity #EmbraceEquity
From March 4th to March 7th is International Women’s Week. A time to promote and celebrate women. Now let’s cut to the chase. There’s a lot of work to be done. A gender-equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and […]
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