Most people think of relaxation as something you turn to when stress has already built up. But the real power of Mind Spa lies in prevention — supporting your nervous system long before it reaches overwhelm. Stress prevention isn’t about avoiding challenges. It’s about strengthening your internal capacity so you can move through life with more steadiness, clarity and resilience. Mind Spa sessions are designed to help you build that foundation in a gentle, sustainable way. Why Stress Prevention Matters When stress accumulates without regular release, the nervous system becomes stuck in a heightened state. Muscles stay tense, thoughts become faster and the body struggles to return to balance. Over time, this can lead to exhaustion, irritability and burnout. Stress prevention interrupts … [Read more...] about The Mind Spa Approach to Stress Prevention
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Skeptical about hypnotherapy?
Unfortunately, some people are skeptical of hypnotherapy (I blame the stage hypnotists) and for those people I say this to you... I understand your skepticism about hypnotherapy. It's important to distinguish between clinical hypnotherapy and stage hypnosis. Clinical hypnotherapy is a legitimate therapeutic technique used to help individuals overcome various challenges, and it's supported by a growing body of scientific research. As a clinical hypnotherapist with over a decade of experience, registered with the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR), and with a background in nursing, I can assure you that the techniques I use are safe ethical, and effective (obviously I can't comment on safety of other hypnosis practitioners). My final comment on this is that clinical hypnotherapy (what … [Read more...] about Skeptical about hypnotherapy?
Always thinking the worst?
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?
Hypnosis myths and a free audio download
It’s no secret that there are many misconceptions regarding hypnosis. Between stage shows where the hypnotist has people strutting around like chickens or forgetting their own name, to believing they’re the King and able to speak a Martian language. None of it shows hypnotherapy in a positive light. So today I’d like to help reduce some of the misconceptions, starting with these 3 commonly spouted myths. 1. You are not asleep when you’re in hypnosis. You’re actually right at the junction where you’re asleep and awake. FYI you’re in this same state just as you wake up and just before you fall asleep. 2. You go into hypnosis many, many times in your day. For example, when you’re reading a really good book, watching a great TV show, and when you’re driving a familiar route. 3. You can’t … [Read more...] about Hypnosis myths and a free audio download
Hypnotherapy 101: Hypnosis For Pain Management
Starting 1st June, we will be posting a new series, all about pain management. Specifically, the use of hypnosis in pain management. We look forward to telling you about the latest understanding about pain and pain management, as well as imparting some knowledge and insight about our decade of helping people with their pain management journey. Check back on 1st June - on our blog - to learn more. … [Read more...] about Hypnotherapy 101: Hypnosis For Pain Management
Self-care as a hypnotherapist
In today's blog post, we talk about self-care. We have gathered our top 12 self-care activities, which we hope you find useful. We'd lover to know your favourite ways of practicing self-care too, so why not leave us a comment? 1. Learn how to pace yourself When you pace yourself, not only are you more likely to meet your obligations, but the entire process becomes much more tolerable too. The reason it becomes more tolerable is because: You have time to think and evaluate whether your current technique is working, or not. You have time to mix more enjoyable or relaxing tasks in between each of your obligations. You have more time to work something out, if you're struggling to find a solution. You don't become overwhelmed on a single task, leaving no energy for subsequent … [Read more...] about Self-care as a hypnotherapist
Free self-hypnosis guide added to our store
Do you want to transform your life with the power of your mind? Imagine being able to overcome any challenge, achieve any goal, and feel happier and healthier than ever before. Of course, a professional hypnotherapist can help you achieve faster and deeper results. However, you have the potential to achieve your goals with self-hypnosis; a simple and effective technique that anyone can learn. And we have a special gift for you: a FREE guide to self-hypnosis that will teach you everything you need to know to get started. In this guide, you will discover: - What hypnosis and self-hypnosis are and how they work - How to use self-hypnosis to change your habits, beliefs, and emotions - How to overcome common obstacles and misconceptions about self-hypnosis Don't miss this opportunity to … [Read more...] about Free self-hypnosis guide added to our store
What trauma may look like
Today we're looking at 8 ways in which trauma may present itself. I first came across people dealing with trauma back in the early 90's whilst working at a psychiatric hospital in England. Of course back then, trauma wasn't really something which was understood by the average m'man on the street'. However, fast forward 30+ years later and I don't really have to define it for many of us to grasp what it means. If we haven't endured at least one traumatic experience in our lives, I willing to bet that you know somebody who has. I feel I should start by saying that only a small percentage of people who experience trauma will develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). So that said, what exactly is trauma? Or more to the point PTSD? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is … [Read more...] about What trauma may look like
10 signs of childhood emotional neglect
In today's post, we're discussing 10 signs of childhood emotional neglect. So, what is emotional abuse and emotional neglect? Emotional abuse Emotional abuse (also known as psychological abuse) is a common cause of low self-esteem and, judging by the clients that we see in our office, it is a significant cause of distress with respect to mental health distress. People who experience emotional abuse may demonstrate distinct personality changes, such as being withdrawn, feeling anxious, depression, or even suicidal. According to Healthy Place, emotional abuse is as follows: Any act including confinement, isolation, verbal assault, humiliation, intimidation, infantilisation, or any other treatment which may diminish the sense of identity, dignity, and self-worth (Tracy, 2021). Emotional … [Read more...] about 10 signs of childhood emotional neglect
Golden rule for taking control over your life (anxiety)
If you're struggling with anxiety and desperate to get your life back, you might be interested in our top tip. Today we're sharing our number one golden rule that you should follow if you want to lead a life feeling a little more 'chill'. A natural response to feeling anxious is to do everything you can to avoid whatever it is that's making you feel anxious. Say, for example, you became anxious about crowded places during the pandemic. And eventually, you might have decided to avoid crowded place completely. And that's ok for a while, but then you might realise that travelling on public transport makes you feel anxious...so you start avoiding that too. And that's ok for a while, but then you realise that shopping in the supermarket makes you feel anxious. So, you start … [Read more...] about Golden rule for taking control over your life (anxiety)
