Do you often imagine the worst possible outcome of a situation? Do you worry excessively about things that are unlikely to happen? Do you feel anxious and stressed about the future? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be experiencing a kind of cognitive distortion known as catastrophising. What is catastrophising? Catastrophising is a type of negative thinking that involves exaggerating the probability and severity of negative events. For example, if you make a mistake at work, you may think that you will lose your job, ruin your reputation, and never find another job. Or if your partner is late for a date, you may think that they have been in an accident, cheated on you, or left you for someone else. What is the impact of catastrophising? Catastrophising can have a … [Read more...] about Always thinking the worst?
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What is hypnotherapy and how can it help?
Hypnotherapy is a technique that uses hypnosis to help people with various mental and physical health conditions. Hypnosis is a state of focused attention and relaxation that allows people to be more open to suggestions and coping skills. Hypnotherapy can help people overcome or live well with fears, phobias, habits, addictions, stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, pain, and many other issues. If you are curious about hypnotherapy and how it can help you, you may have some questions about it. In this blog post, I will answer some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about hypnotherapy, based on my experience as a professional hypnotherapist. What happens in a hypnotherapy session? A hypnotherapy session usually consists of three parts: the pre-talk, the hypnosis, and the … [Read more...] about What is hypnotherapy and how can it help?
Free relaxation audio download
Hi all, we have a free relaxation audio here for those who'd like to introduce more stress management activities into their hectic lives. I hope you enjoy the download and have a beautiful, relaxing weekend! Download below: https://hypnoticuniverse.org/shop/free-special-place-relaxation-audio/ … [Read more...] about Free relaxation audio download
How I got my weight and diabetes under control
If you've met me you'll have noticed that I'm overweight. I really hate the 'O' word (obese), so I'll stick to using 'fat' if that's ok. So, I'm fat, but what you may not know is that 2 years ago I was 30kg heavier. However, I've gone through a number of lifestyle changes, which I used my hypnotherapy skills to achieve the following goals: I wanted to reduce my weight and have my diabetes under good control, so that I could get my chronic pain under control. So, I completed an 8 week weight management programme, and managed to lose 30kg since starting the course. I'm still losing weight too, just more slowly...and more sustainably...than I've ever done before. My A1c is down to just 51, from 95 and I'm now stopping some medication as my weight continues to reduce. It feels amazing … [Read more...] about How I got my weight and diabetes under control
Hypnosis in the workplace
Hypnosis, or hypnotherapy, is a therapeutic technique that can address various issues and facilitate positive outcomes. What many people don’t realise is that hypnotherapy can also be applied in the workplace. Briefly, here are a few ways in which it can help your workforce. Boosts employee happiness Imagine a workplace where everyone is happy, productive and stress-free. A workplace where conflicts are resolved peacefully and worries are left behind. A workplace where employees feel valued and appreciated for their contributions. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it doesn’t have to be. With stress reduction coaching and hypnosis, employers can help their staff achieve a state of calmness and positivity that boosts their performance and satisfaction. By listening to their needs … [Read more...] about Hypnosis in the workplace
Now taking Payments via Paypal
We are pleased to announce that we now accept credit card payments via PayPal. You may also choose to use your Paypal balance. What hasn't changed? We still prefer payment by bank transfer, due to reduced costs associated with that payment type. That means we don't need to increase our charges to you. What is the advantage for you? We expect this latest change opens up the potential for you to defer or spread payments. This opens up the potential for you to access our best rates and special offers, which are typically for block bookings and subscriptions. Looking for an alternative payment type? We are always looking into new payment options, and will update you as others become available. Summary So to clarify, our full list of payment methods are open to both UK residents and … [Read more...] about Now taking Payments via Paypal
How to Ace Your Driving Test with Hypnotherapy
Introduction Driving test anxiety is a common problem that affects many learner drivers. It can make you feel nervous, stressed, and fearful of failing or being judged by the examiner. Driving test anxiety can also affect your performance on the road, making you more prone to mistakes, hesitation, or panic. If you are struggling with driving test anxiety, hypnotherapy might be a solution for you. Hypnotherapy is a form of therapy that uses hypnosis to access your subconscious mind and change your negative thoughts, feelings, and beliefs about driving. In today's post, we share 6 ways that you can reduce your driving test anxiety. When you follow these, and add a couple of hypnotherapy sessions into the mix, you improve your chances of passing that test...and feeling better during the … [Read more...] about How to Ace Your Driving Test with Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy 101: Introduction
Hi, and welcome back to the blog. Today we're on day 2 of our Hypnotherapy 101 series, on Pain Management. During this series, we will explore some of the basic and common questions behind this topic. Including: What is hypnotherapy and hypnosis? How can it help you manage pain? What are the basic concepts of hypnosis and suggestibility? What is the mind-body connection, as it relates to hypnotherapy and pain management? What are the benefits and limitations of hypnotherapy for pain management? 1. What is hypnotherapy, hypnosis and suggestibility? Defining hypnosis Hypnosis is defined in many ways, with definitions mentioning the common theme of increased suggestibility and being able to use this to the client's advantage. The way that Hypnotic Universe defines it … [Read more...] about Hypnotherapy 101: Introduction
Hypnotherapy: The Secret to Effective Communication?
Introduction Do you struggle with expressing yourself clearly and confidently? Do you find it hard to understand your own feelings and needs, or to cope with stressful situations? Do you wish you could communicate better with your partner, family, friends, or colleagues? If you answered yes to any of these questions, today's post may be of interest to you. This is a topic very close to my heart, as it's something that I've really struggled with over the years. Living as an introvert in a world full of extroverts is often not easy. However, I'm going to let you into some things that helped me address my own difficulties with communication. If they help just one of you, then I'd be very happy! Hypnotherapy can help you communicate better by working on several aspects Such as: … [Read more...] about Hypnotherapy: The Secret to Effective Communication?
