How Stress Affects Our Working Memory
Stress has a powerful impact on working memory, affecting our ability to focus, recall information and think clearly. When stress levels rise, the brain prioritises survival over cognitive performance, often leading to forgetfulness and mental overload. By reducing stress and calming the nervous system, working memory can recover, allowing clarity, confidence and memory recall to improve naturally.
Two Inner Truths: When What We Think and What We Feel Don’t Match
Many people come to therapy knowing, logically, that things are “fine.” They can explain what happened, why it’s over, and why it shouldn’t still affect them. And yet, something inside doesn’t settle.
This is often the meeting point of two inner truths: the mind’s clear, rational understanding of the present, and the body’s quieter, felt sense shaped by past experience. Therapy is not about choosing one truth over the other, but about helping them come back into relationship—so that what we know and what we feel no longer pull us in different directions.
Are You in a SAD Trance?
Are you in a SAD trance? Explore how language and belief shape Seasonal Affective Disorder and discover a more natural, accepting view of seasonal change.
Understanding and working with your ‘Inner Critic’
Discover what the Inner Critic really is, where it comes from, and how to stop it from running your life. Learn practical, compassionate strategies to quiet self-criticism, calm anxiety, and build a healthier relationship with your inner voice.
Your Brain: The World’s Greatest Pattern-Making Machine
Your brain loves patterns, fueling learning and creativity—but also bad habits. The good news: patterns can be rewired.
Unlocking Peak Performance: How Hypnotherapy Boosts Sporting Success
Boost sports performance with hypnotherapy—build confidence, manage stress, and unlock your full potential through the power of the mind.
Understanding Stress: From Hans Selye’s Discovery to Daily Life Management
Explore stress origins, its nervous system effects, and how trauma shapes responses—plus tips for early awareness and management.
Why You Faint at the Doctor’s – And How to Stop It
Learn why fainting happens & how to prevent it with simple techniques that activate your fight response during shots or tests.
Finding Balance: Understanding and Regulating Your Nervous System
The ANS balances body functions; stress can disrupt it. Breathwork & grounding restore flexibility for resilience & safety.
What are the Presuppositions of Neuro-Linguistic Programming?
"The Map is Not the Territory" reminds us that our perception of reality is shaped by beliefs and experiences—others’ views may be just as valid. "There is No Failure, Only Feedback" encourages learning from setbacks. NLP presuppositions promote adaptability, self-awareness, and effective communication for growth.
The Mutable Nature of Memory: How Our Minds Shape the Past to Guide the Future
Memory: A Living Story, Not a Perfect Record
We like to think of memory as a flawless recording of the past, but in reality, it is a fluid, ever-changing process shaped by emotion, meaning, and survival instincts. Each time we recall an event, we reconstruct it—sometimes altering details, filling in gaps, or even creating false memories. Trauma can disrupt this process, leaving memories fragmented, intrusive, or difficult to integrate, contributing to PTSD. Yet, memory is not meant to trap us in the past—it exists to guide our future, helping us learn, grow, and navigate life with greater awareness. By understanding memory’s mutability, we can reshape our narratives, turning even painful experiences into sources of wisdom and resilience.
Friday 13th: What Can We Learn From Superstitious Fear?
Friday the 13th has long been considered unlucky, but where did this superstition come from? From ancient myths to historic events like the arrest of the Knights Templar, this date is surrounded by eerie lore. Yet, what’s truly fascinating is how collective belief can shape our perceptions and decisions, even without any rational explanation. Whether it’s changing plans, avoiding travel, or simply feeling uneasy, many of us are influenced by this cultural myth. But are we letting irrational beliefs steer our lives? Dive into the origins of friggatriskaidekaphobia and discover the power of superstition in everyday life.
The Problem with being a ‘People Pleaser’.
A surprising number of the people I work with in therapy start off describing themselves as being a ‘People Pleaser’ – often said with a sideways smile and an undertone of knowing this to be a problem, which it certainly can be. But why?
Overcoming Ornithophobia: The Wings of Change with Hypnotherapy
Ornithophobia, an irrational fear of birds, can be a debilitating condition that significantly impacts an individual's daily life. Whether triggered by a past traumatic experience or simply an unexplained fear, ornithophobia can cause anxiety, panic attacks, and avoidance behaviours. In this blog post, we explore the nature of ornithophobia and shed light on hypnotherapy as an effective and promising form of treatment.
Conquering Imposter Syndrome: Understanding, Causes, and the Power of Hypnotherapy
What Are Your Emotional Needs?
Just as we need air to breathe and water to drink, we also have distinct emotional needs. If these needs are not met or are imbalanced, just as a lack of food would risk starvation, our health tends to suffer.
And yet, as obvious as this may seem, when it comes to our mental health, these needs can be overlooked, instead the focus all too often is on the resulting symptoms, anxiety, panic, depression – to name a few.
How Hypnotherapy can help you overcome Driving Anxiety.
Driving anxiety is a common issue that affects many people. For some, it can be a mild unease or nervousness when driving, while for others, it can be a severe fear that prevents them from driving altogether. If you are one of those who struggle with driving anxiety, you know how limiting it can be, affecting not only your ability to drive but also your quality of life.
Fortunately, there are many treatment options available to help manage and overcome driving anxiety, and hypnotherapy is one of the most effective and popular ones. Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation techniques to help you access your subconscious mind and make positive changes to your thoughts, beliefs, and behaviours.
Why is Anxiety worse in the morning?
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can manifest in various forms, such as panic attacks, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or generalized anxiety disorder. While anxiety can occur at any time of the day, many people experience it more intensely in the morning. In this blog, we discuss why anxiety is worse in the morning and provide advice for managing its symptoms.
Can OCD be treated with Hypnotherapy?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. In Norwich, hypnotherapy for OCD can be an effective way to reduce anxiety, manage compulsions, and improve quality of life. Here's what you need to know about hypnotherapy and how it can help those with OCD.
Hypnotherapy: An Effective Treatment for Managing Anger Issues
Anger is a common emotion that everyone experiences, but when it becomes intense, uncontrolled, and disruptive, it can lead to significant problems in personal and professional life. If left untreated, chronic anger can cause physical and mental health issues and strain relationships. However, hypnotherapy can be a powerful and effective way of managing and resolving anger issues.