January always feels like a good time to take stock and reflect on all the positives in the past year. Here are a few highlights from my hypnotherapy world in 2016. I have continued to work with the Hospital Hypnotherapy Service at Cardiff’s University Hospital of Wales. This service was founded to provide a free hypnotherapy […]
Emetophobia is a fear of nausea and vomiting or seeing others vomit, including animals. The condition is defined as a complex phobia. Unlike some phobias where a person reacts negatively when they come into contact with the thing or situation that causes their fear (i.e. spiders, dentists, needles), emetophobia can cause fear and anxiety continually. A person […]
As the days become shorter at this time of year some of us may notice a change in our mood and energy levels. What are the possible reasons for this and what can we do to keep the autumn blues away? Sunlight affects some of the chemicals and hormones in our brain. It is thought […]
It’s natural to have some fear of heights. Feeling a little jittery when you’re at a great height and you look down below is a perfectly normal and useful survival mechanism. However, for some people this circumstance can cause extreme panic and affect their quality of life. This was the case for Susan. Susan sought help […]
January seems an ideal time to give an update on what’s been happening in my hypnotherapy world over the past year. Since last summer and following specialist training, I have been working with the Hospital Hypnotherapy Service at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff. This service was founded to provide a free hypnotherapy service to people […]