Table of ContentsThe OCD loop, how the pattern keeps itself goingBeyond cleaning and tidying, the many faces of OCDCommon patterns to watch for when you are living with OCDTreatment and hope, why OCD is not a life sentenceTalking accurately about OCD and taking the next stepAbout the therapistThe emotional cost of living with OCD The …
Anxiety is not only about what happens to you, it is also about the words and pictures your mind creates in response. Those inner words and visuals shape feelings, then feelings drive behaviour.
When you are living with toilet anxiety, almost every decision starts to bend around one question, where is the nearest toilet if I need it. Journeys, meetings, meals out, even short walks close to home can begin to feel like risks. It is no surprise that you end up searching frantically for how to overcome …
Table of Contentsa personal guide through midlife changeUnderstanding the transitionSpotting early body signalsThe emotional tide, why feelings intensifyPregnancy or perimenopause, understanding the overlapWhen to seek medical adviceWork, family, and sensory overloadRelationships, libido, and intimacyYour simple tracking toolkitDaily foundations, the levers you can pullEvidence based treatment optionsTalking to your GP and getting heardWorkplace conversations and practical …
What is Anxiety? How does it develop? Most of us have experienced anxiety at some time in our life but for some of us it becomes a debilitating force that if left untreated can continue to get worse.
The man that could not eat in public.
This case study explains in detail the treatment stages we use in helping someone to resolve their anxiety issues using Hypnotherapy.
Toilet anxiety can make everyday life feel like logistics. You plan ahead, you check exits, you carry just in case supplies, and still the worry shows up. The first video in this Toilet anxiety recovery series explains why familiar coping strategies, from breathing routines to toilet mapping, often keep the cycle alive because your brain …
Every day, plenty of people find that worry has taken charge of ordinary life. Not just a quick flutter before a test, the kind that seeps into decisions, relationships, even sleep.
If that sounds familiar, treating anxiety is about retraining how your mind and body respond, so you are not white knuckling your way through the day but actually changing the pattern.
Table of ContentsOvercoming claustrophobia, reclaiming space and calmWhat is claustrophobiaHow the pattern gets stuckWhy willpower is not enough in overcoming claustrophobiaHow hypnotherapy helpsWhere NLP fits inWhat sessions feel likeClaustrophobia or agoraphobiaPractical steps that support changeResults you can notice in daily lifeWhy choose SICHYour first session, what to expectA note on terminologyReady to reclaim space Overcoming …
For people with toilet anxiety, the question can anxiety cause diarrhoea is not just academic, it is central to their daily life. The fear of diarrhoea is often at the heart of toilet anxiety. Many clients tell me they are not frightened of the toilet itself, but of what might happen if they cannot reach one in time. This single worry can spiral into obsessive checking, restricting what they eat or drink, or even avoiding leaving the house altogether.
This interim report presents findings from a randomly selected sample of 100 patients presenting with toilet-related anxiety disorders at The Surrey Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy. All patients identified toilet anxiety as their primary presenting issue. The sample reflects a demographically representative subset of the wider clinical population and includes individuals presenting with anxiety related to urination, defaecation, or both.
If youâve been living with a quiet fear that creeps in before travel, meetings, meals out, or any moment where access to a toilet might not be guaranteed, youâre not alone. The behaviours, the worry, the planning, theyâre all far more common than most people realise. More common than most people would ever admit.
Toilet anxiety is one of those things people hardly ever talk about. Itâs awkward, itâs personal, and it can feel deeply embarrassing, especially when needing the toilet is a constant fear and that fear becomes so intense it starts to take over your life. Maybe itâs the constant checking for toilets. Or the creeping dread …
Iâve been working with clients that needed toilet anxiety help for over 25 years, and if thereâs one thing that makes my blood boil, itâs reading content from so-called experts who clearly have never worked a day in their lives with this condition.
Table of ContentsHypnotherapy Backed by ResearchUnderstanding Abdominal Pain in ChildrenHow Abdominal Pain in Children Affects Daily LifeHow Hypnotherapy Can Help, Kellyâs ApproachHereâs how hypnotherapy helps:What the Research SaysWhy Choose SICH for Abdominal Pain in Children? Hypnotherapy Backed by Research A major new study published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health (2025) has confirmed what …
Table of ContentsHow They Shape Our Lives and How to Overcome ThemFear: A Necessary Part of LifeWhat Are the Top 5 Fears?Fear of Death (Thanatophobia)Fear of Mutilation or Bodily HarmFear of Losing ControlFear of Rejection and Social ExclusionFear of Failure and Ego LossAre Your Fears Holding You Back?How Hypnotherapy Can HelpFinal Thoughts How They Shape …
Research from the Henry Ford Center for Sleep Disorders found that there was a strong link between being able to fall asleep (primary insomnia) and/or waking up in the middle the night (middle insomnia), and severity of high blood pressure.
Table of ContentsA Silent Struggle Where Millions Say “Toilet anxiety ruins my life”Introduction76.3% of clients have never had an accident as an adultYet they live in constant fear of one happening.The Flaws in Conventional Treatment Approaches100% of our clients with Toilet Anxiety, regularly use coping mechanisms that simply don’t work.Why coping strategies donât work86% say …
Table of ContentsTackle Anxiety – Because Early Experiences Shape Lifelong PatternsHow Childhood Anxiety Evolves Over TimeBreaking the Cycle Tackle Anxiety: Understanding Patterns and TriggersParental Influence: The Impact of Anxiety on ChildrenPractical Tips to Help Parents Minimise the Impact of Their AnxietyThe Long-Term Impact of Parental AnxietyThe Unique Challenge of Toilet AnxietyLife After Treatment: A New …
Table of ContentsUnderstanding Why Modern Life Makes Us So AfraidFear in the Modern World: A Constant CompanionThe Role of Media in Amplifying FearThe Perfect Storm of Modern StressorsThe Subtle Impact of Anxiety: A Daily StruggleUsing Hypnotherapy to Break the CycleTips to Complement HypnotherapyVisualisation for Daily Anxiety ManagementThe Escalation of Anxiety: When Small Issues Become OverwhelmingWhy …
Unlocking a Career in Helping Others
If youâve been looking for a fresh start, a hypnotherapy career might just be the perfect answer. This isnât just about switching to a new field; itâs about embracing a calling that lets you guide people to overcome their challenges, realise their potential, and live better lives.
In this article, we aim to give you a deeper understanding of toilet anxiety, helping you determine if you or someone you know may be experiencing this condition and how to fight toilet anxiety so you can live without this debilitating fear.
Toilet anxiety refers to the fear of needing the toilet, but more specifically…
In this article, weâll explore the causes, symptoms, and triggers of the fear of needing the toilet, and discuss practical strategies to overcome it.
Understanding this common but often hidden issue is the first step towards letting go of the fear and thus letting your mind forget all about needing a toilet. Read on and discover how to remove this fear together.
Table of ContentsWhen Your Bladder Becomes a Drama QueenTriggers: What Turns Toilet Time into Toilet Terror?The Drama of Toilet Anxiety: A Full-Body ExperiencePhysically, itâs like your body goes into overdrive:Emotionally, toilet anxiety is just as dramatic:Overcome Toilet Anxiety: The Unseen Villain in Lifeâs AdventureThe Social Side of Toilet Anxiety: When a Night Out Feels Like …
Putting yourself out on the dating market can often be difficult, especially if you have been out of it for a while. Within this blog post, we look at a new way to increase your confidence when dating and attend to any underlying problems that could be damaging that confidence and hence stopping you from …
It does not matter where you stand on the corporate ladder, you can still be affected by workplace stress. In this short article, we’ll look at what could help tackle business stress in the workplace. Are you under pressure at work? You’re not alone It makes no difference if you are mopping the floor or …
As human beings, we experience a range of thoughts each day, and by and large we are able to keep them in check. However, there are some people that find it hard to manage rage and this affects not merely them, but also their close friends, workmates and family members. The inability to manage rage …
Table of ContentsHereâs How Hypnotherapy Can Help with Toilet AnxietyWhat exactly is toilet anxiety?Toilet anxiety is not the same as toilet phobia (and much harder to shake off!)So what exactly is toilet anxiety then?Whatâs causing this toilet drama?How toilet anxiety hijacks your lifeHereâs how toilet anxiety might look in everyday life:How your thoughts make it …
To show how this works I arranged for an actress with severe stage fright to go on stage in a bear costume so nobody in the audience would know who it was. As soon as this happened her stage fright evaporated. This fear of judgement is typical of virtually all forms of social phobia. The …
When someone is disorganised it can put a strain on their relationships with friends and family, and this causes a whole lot more stress which creates more problems in life. Hypnotherapy can help you learn why you are disorganised, give you the tools to contend with those problems and most importantly, make it easier to …
Binge drinking, the habit of consuming excessive amounts of alcohol in a short time with the intention of getting intoxicated, is a growing concern across many Western countries. While it often starts as social drinking or a way to relieve stress, it can quickly escalate into a harmful and destructive cycle. Many people underestimate the …
Because of this, any type of painful sensation would then be perceived as being a whole lot more intense and distressing. As anxiousness levels increase, so does the experience of pain, which causes a spiral of fear, worry and pain. It is no surprise that focusing on relaxing, deep breathing and pushing can be difficult. …
âI thought toilet anxiety ruining my life was just something I would have to live with, but after one session everything began to change.â – Becky, Verified Review, Dec 2022 Table of ContentsWhat is Toilet Anxiety?Toilet Anxiety Ruining My LifeImpact of Toilet AnxietyWhy Toilet Anxiety HappensRoot Causes of Toilet AnxietyWhy Toilet Anxiety Feels Like Itâs …
Hypnotherapy is scoffed at by more than a few people, questioning, ‘does hypnotherapy really work?’. The concept of a swinging pocket watch and the saying âyou are feeling sleepy⌠very sleepyâ is what springs to mind when anyone hears the word âhypnotherapyâ. Either that or they link it with being made to do demeaning stuff …
If you are wondering how to become a hypnotherapist, there are a lot of training courses available. In the UK, the CNHC insists that hypnotherapy courses train to minimum standards of 120 hours of face-to-face study time and 450 hours of total study time. That being said, it’s important to know how to find a …
Some people find planning for success to be problematical. Â In particular the comment I hear over and over again is “When I’m creating a new positive plan for my future or a situation the old negative thoughts creep in”. Â This is where I would use “Lions and Teddy Bears”.
As human beings, we go through a range of emotions each day, and in the main, we are able to keep them in check. However, for many people, controlling their anger can be quite difficult, causing great difficulties in their life for themselves and the people close to them. Uncontrolled temper can be related to …
We use our internal self-talk to reason, question and to keep us safe. If we have a problem to reason out we will use our self-talk to work out the proâs and conâs so both positive and negative points of view are appropriate. To do this I use my 6 year old rule.
The Guessing Machine! What part does it play in maintaining and generating anxiety? What can we do to mitigate its power to enable us to feel more relaxed.
Anxiety responds really well to hypnotherapy, However, there are some things that we train our clients to do that assist in the process, and even without hypnotherapy they can really help someone with anxiety. In these articles I explain these techniques.
Table of ContentsDangers of Drinking Diet DrinksThe ResearchAre You Concerned About Your Heart Health?Think Before You DrinkUnderstanding Artificial Sweeteners in Fizzy Soft DrinksHealth Risks Associated with Diet Fizzy Soft DrinksHealthier Alternatives to Fizzy Soft DrinksTips for Reducing Diet Fizzy Soft Drink IntakeThe Role of Marketing in Diet Fizzy Soft Drink ConsumptionSeeking Support for Lasting Change …
Table of ContentsDoes hypnotherapy regulation confuse and overwhelm you?Our “Hypnotherapy Regulation Explained” report cuts through the confusionWhat is a report like this worth?UK Hypnotherapy Regulation Report Does hypnotherapy regulation confuse and overwhelm you? You are not alone. We get asked so many times to explain the state of the UK hypnotherapy regulation by people who …
Table of ContentsWhy do you really smoke?What makes our stop smoking with hypnotherapy treatment helpful for smokers?How can stop smoking with hypnotherapy help?Does stop smoking with hypnotherapy actually work?Physical benefits of stopping smoking Why do you really smoke? Understanding the real cause of your smoking addiction can greatly enhance your odds of giving up smoking. …
Table of ContentsNo 6 is something most of us do, but shouldn’t…1) They are not an anxious person; they are someone who suffers from anxiety2) Someone who suffers from anxiety may be tired and irritable3) They will avoid situations that they âbelieveâ will trigger their anxiety4) A person who suffers from anxiety understands their fears …
Table of ContentsWhat are distraction techniques for anxiety?Examples of distraction techniques for anxietyWhy are distraction techniques for anxiety unhelpful?How can Hypnotherapy help get rid of anxiety? What are distraction techniques for anxiety? For many people, anxiety is a challenge they have to overcome on a regular basis. When people experience anxiety, it’s common for them …
In our reproductive years, our menstrual cycles work on the fluctuations of different hormones, such as FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone), LH (luteinising hormone), oestrogen, and progesterone. FSH and LH regulate the production of oestrogen during the cycle. FSH turns on the follicles to produce oestrogen (follicles are fluid-filled sacs containing our ovaries). After achieving a specific …
Table of ContentsAre these gadgets the answer or the devil?Symptoms of anxiety Ways to treat anxiety Anxiety ringsAnxiety bracelets Anxiety pensAdverse effects of anxiety rings, pens, and braceletsHypnotherapy is an alternative way to treat anxiety Are these gadgets the answer or the devil? When experiencing anxiety, your body produces stress hormones, i.e., cortisol, the primary hormone, and a …
Table of ContentsWhat is perimenopause?Duration of perimenopauseWhat is the cause of perimenopause?Common perimenopause symptomsHot flushesMood swingsImproper sleepHeadachesWeight gainWhen do perimenopausal symptoms end? What is perimenopause? After this time, the chances of a recurring menstrual cycle or period are almost impossible. “What is Perimenopause” is a common question asked by women who are experiencing these changes …
Some common symptoms of hot flushes are the sudden sensation of warmth, a reddish appearance, fast heartbeat, sweating, chills after episodes of hot flushes, and anxiety. The frequency and duration of hot flushes vary from woman to woman, ranging from around 7 years to 10 years [1]. Table of ContentsWhat happens when hot flushes appearHow …
Hot flushes are the most common symptom among women suffering from menopause. It is an uncomfortable feeling to have a sudden increase in temperature. Mainly, hormone replacement therapy is used to relieve hot flushes. But some women can not take hormone therapy due to its potential side effects on their bodies or sometimes if HRT …
Discover how breaking your diet could be the one thing that helps you stick to it According to a study published earlier this year in the Journal of Consumer Psychology, cheating on your diet may help you lose weight by sticking to your healthy eating plan in the long term and help you to lose …