Two drinks away from crying – the problem with alcohol

This weekend I went to see Chris Cornell present an acoustic show at the Colston Hall in Bristol. One of the numbers he performed that night called “Two Drink Minimum” contained some lyrics which prompted me to think about the problem … Continue reading

Hypnotherapy for older people – helping with the accumulation of birthdays –

It happens to us all Growing older is another stage in the adventure that is life. It can herald the opportunity for new experiences and freedom from the shackles of a job one might not have enjoyed or found fulfilling. … Continue reading

Can hypnotherapy help students deal with the stress of teenage years and exam pressures and find their best performance?

I often wonder how much the combined stress of teenage years and exam pressures hold back our younger people from reaching their potential. After all what is the aim of our education system? I would venture it is to give … Continue reading

Lolita the Orca cannot escape from her life, we can change ours though (and perhaps hers)

Yesterday I came across the story of Lolita. Lolita the Orca was caught on 8th August 1970 off Penn Cove, Puget Sound, Washington State. At the time she was very young and was one of 80 Orcas taken during that … Continue reading

I know it just ‘feels good’ but massage is really beneficial for physical and mental well-being as well

Holistic massage for relaxation, health and vitality I have recently, well in July actually, completed an ITEC based Diploma course in Holistic Massage which was being run at Newbury College. It was a wonderful experience and apart from making some … Continue reading

It’s that time of year again – well nearly

So here we go again…. it is nearly National No Smoking Day. This year it is on March 13th so anyone who is keen to quit smoking has a couple of weeks to try to get themselves into the mindset … Continue reading

Can Hypnotherapy help to extend ‘Stoptober’ into Stopvember, Stopcember, 2013 and beyond?

As a hypnotherapist it is natural that I would think that hypnotherapy is very effective in helping smokers to quit and remain abstinent.  I know this because I have helped many people to stop and my experience is that it … Continue reading