After launching our hypnotherapy clinic in Wallington, Surrey we were amazed at the number of clients we saw with anxiety and panic attacks, far more than we expected. A lot of our initial clientèle seemed to be anxiety based difficulties, like travelling phobias and challenges going out alone. To start with we wondered if there …
Saying that you are stressed isn’t being dramatic. We are all vulnerable to the pressures and problems involved in daily living. Our society is a busy one; all of us are becoming victims of a pressurised and generally scary world. While front line personnel overcome management pressures, top level management have the company pressures to …
Your next meeting at your workplace is drawing near, and you’ve consented to present some new ideas to the company. Despite the fact that you find delivering presentations a little bit nerve-racking, you tell yourself it will all be all right. As the time for you to speak publicly draws closer and closer, you begin …
IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) is a disorder that produces pain and discomfort, for the most part in the digestive tract. Hypnotherapy for irritable bowel is offered to those searching for help and information in managing their IBS and problems related to the ailment. Stomach cramping, diarrhoea, bowel irregularity, heartburn symptoms, flatulence, queasiness and trapped wind …
Hypnotherapy can assist in the treatment of short-term stress in a natural way. If you are aware an event is coming up that will cause you stress, hypnotherapy can help you prepare for it and learn how to deal with it effectively. For instance, if you are attending job interviews and find that stress is …
In the event you learn to play golf it’s necessary for you to grasp new physical skills. You might learn how to clasp the golf club, position your legs and approaches to swinging the club. As with virtually all sports, you master the procedure, learn the physical skills and then figure out how to ‘psyche …
Self confidence is how we view our own capacity to do something. Low self confidence is when you view your abilities to achieve or create as being very low. Self confidence is similar, but not the same, as self esteem which relates to our view of us. Hypnotherapy techniques can be used to help us …
Given that the festive season is now out of the way, many of us will turn to our health and look for strategies to make it better. Over the festive season it is fairly common to overindulge, both on food and drink, and not just on Christmas day. The Christmas events and New Year’s festivities …
Panic and anxiety attacks can be quite common and when they are first encountered tend to be very distressing as the symptoms can include chest pains, heart palpitations, shortness of breath and even numbness in the arms. There are various reasons why someone might have a panic attack. Studies suggest that stress can be a …
Isn’t it amazing how we can easily respond to a film or even a piece of music in an emotional way? Not really, because what happens is that we relate it in some way to ourselves. Take the video below, for example. Most people will shed a tear or two, if not blub uncontrollably. It’s about a new bride having the “fathers dance” when her father has just passed away.
Reducing weight can sometimes be a complex process. Emotions and food can become very tightly linked for many individuals, which might make sticking with a diet challenging and disheartening. These problems can then make people try extreme methods to help them get slimmer. The widely used ‘gastric band’ surgical treatment has received plenty of coverage …
If you’re looking to quit smoking using hypnotherapy, there’s a decent chance you feel a bit conflicted about it. You might be curious, you might be sceptical, and you might be quietly hoping it’s not one of those things that looks impressive online but falls apart in real life. A lot of people come to …
Whilst hypnotherapy can offer a profound enhancement in the quality of someone’s life, countless people still see it as potentially expensive and worry about the cost of hypnotherapy. While they will probably spend money on other much more expensive pastimes with the aim of making themselves feel emotionally better, such as retail therapy, nights out, …
Hypnotherapy for drug abuse is widely used to help individuals to stop taking narcotics. Generally, many hypnotherapy professionals can deal with problem behaviours. Nonetheless, we would advise looking for a hypnotherapist with distinct and dedicated experience in the area of drug related problems. Prescription medications and illegal drugs, along with the newer ‘legalised highs’, may …
Becoming red-faced at inappropriate times or extreme blushing, is a common problem for many individuals. For many individuals, extreme blushing would appear to happen without any legitimate reason. This lack of control tends to create anxiousness which generally makes the whole problem even more serious. The more concerned you are regarding blushing, the more you …
If you are thinking of going on a diet programme, perhaps you are deciding which one to choose, 5:2, Dukan, Low GI, Low GL or calorie counting. Part of the decision process is trying to work out which is the best one for losing weight. Basically, you have to ignore the term diet and just …
However, the researchers point out that a lot of affected individuals are actually being refused therapy due to prejudice. ‘Sadly many health care professionals are sceptical,’ says Professor Peter Whorwell, who developed the treatment at Manchester University. He said, ‘It works best for individuals who are rather ill and that have not responded to other …
Ladies who smoke and also have hypertension are twenty times more prone to experience a brain bleed compared to non-smoking men that have normal blood pressure levels, as outlined by a new study. A bleed in the brain is frequently triggered from a burst aneurysm, this is a balloon filled up with blood on the …
When most people start thinking about weight loss, they pay special attention to eating more low fat foods and getting more exercise. Yet many dieters probably wouldn’t consider how a lack of sleep might be getting in the way of achieving the weight loss results they’re aiming for. And many of us almost certainly wouldn’t …
Nearly one fifth of UK adults experience anxiety or depression, according to the latest official figures from The Office for National Statistics. Office for National Statistics says highest rates of anxiety and depression occur in the 50-54 age groups and highest amongst women. At the Surrey Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy we have specialists that work …
According to the BBC bullying in childhood “throws a long shadow” into victims’ adult lives, suggests research indicating long-term negative consequences for health, job prospects and relationships. The study tracked more than 1,400 people between the ages of nine and 26. School bullies were also more likely to grow up into adult criminals. The study, …
Even though we are in the middle of summer, the craze to lose weight is just as intensive for many men and women. The shops and supermarkets are full of ‘diet’ and ‘energy’ drinks, and scientists are warning that their association with type 2 diabetes is a reason for concern. The Surrey Institute of Clinical …
If you are using hypnotherapy to lose weight, or just on a diet, steer clear of the BBQs this summer, as a recent study shows that you could be consuming as much as 3000 calories. A recent research study, conducted by Boots, found that the typical BBQ meal would include: two sausages, one-and-a-half burgers, two …
Anyone who has woken up after a drinking session will have probably noticed before the way a hangover affects your ability to process mental problems and think clearly. Psychologists at the Keele University’s School of Psychology, studying hangovers, found that apart from causing anxiety, dizziness, feeling sick/vomiting and headaches, hangovers are also detrimental to brain …
A research project from the University Of Canterbury in New Zealand has established that people who are struggling with stress reduction are better off dealing with the problem, rather than putting it off. Depression, anxiety, illness, financial worries and other psychological health issues, all play their part in contributing to our stress levels. In many …
This has to be just about the easiest way to lose weight that we have ever seen, but it actually makes a lot of sense and it helps you to stay healthy and live longer as well. Sitting down reading a book, at your desk working, watching TV or doing anything that involves sitting for …
As March or September approaches we start to get enquiries about our training courses. We are often asked if we teach advanced hypnotherapy training. In an effort to answer that, I would like to tell you what we do and further down I will tackle that question. How our hypnotherapy training is different At the …
New research, published in the June 26 issue of the Journal of Neuroscience, shows that a lack of sleep ramps up activity in the part of the brain responsible for the regulation of emotions. The study discovered that natural worriers seem most vulnerable to the negative effect of sleep loss. Using functional magnetic resonance imaging …
At the annual meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA) last week they voted to classify obesity as a disease. Even though a committee of their own experts thought it should not be classified as a disease, the association’s delegates still voted to support the change. If the UK did the same, over 20 million …
The taste of our food is affected by the weight, size, shape, and even the colour of the cutlery we use to eat it. Our perception of how food tastes is influenced by cutlery, new research published in the Flavour Journal suggests. The flavour can be affected by the size, weight, shape and colour of …
Gastric band hypnosis is the latest magic pill to sweep through the hypnotherapy industry. People come for hypnotherapy for weight loss expecting a magic pill and, although it has some apparently magical properties, it certainly isn’t a magic pill. Clients seek out hypnotherapy for many different reasons, but for those wanting to lose weight it …
Since we released the video of how Rebecca used hypnotherapy to lose weight just over a week ago, we have had lots of feedback asking us if this was possible and how she really felt during those eight months that she lost the weight. Rebecca said “I just didn’t feel like eating the food that I …
Report: Woman ‘overhaul’ their bodies five times a year and men twice a year. According to a report about weight loss hypnotherapy released today, in the Daily Mail, 60 per cent of women slim down before summer holidays, the wedding season and other important events to get their desired body. A third of women say …
We have seen thousands of clients over the years on our weight loss hypnotherapy programme and the overwhelming fact is that for virtually every client this is not their first attempt at losing weight. Most clients will report having tried a myriad of diets, all of which, according to the clients, have failed. Or have …
The workplace is one of the key areas where we see our hypnotherapy for weight loss client’s new healthy behaviours put under pressure. Things like cakes on birthdays, drinks after work, colleagues bringing in their bakery efforts and often vending machines offering sugary sweets are just a few of the workplace ‘treats’ that are usually …
We analysed 100 previous hypnotherapy clients looking for some of the causes for anxiety with the presenting issues of presentation nerves, toilet anxiety, shy bladder and lack of confidence to establish if there is any commonality between them with regards to events or conditioning. The breakdown of subject numbers was as follows:- The subjects were …
In a recent study of 100 previous anxiety clients we found that overall 74% of clients noticed significant benefits from their course of hypnotherapy treatments. In our analysis of previous hypnotherapy clients, we looked at 100 clients that presented with either social anxiety or agoraphobic type anxiety. The clients were drawn at random over a …
There is a conflict of interest for all hypnotherapy schools that prospective students need to be aware of. Every student that undertakes hypnotherapy training is effectively competition for the hypnotherapy trainers themselves, unless of course they are no longer practising therapists and then their knowledge base and skill set have to be questioned. So it …
“At the Surrey Institute we train people from all walks of life to become effective hypnotherapists by offering practical hypnotherapy training but finding effective hypnotherapy training is a task in its own right.” Changing careers is something which is becoming more common, with thousands of people opting to say goodbye to their mundane office jobs …
Combat Anxiety with Hypnotherapy “Combat anxiety with Hypnotherapy which is scientifically proven to help” Anxiety is something which is extremely common. Feelings of anxiety are much more than general day to day worries or nerves. Anxiousness causes problems in people’s lives, through work, socialising and difficulties in relationships. The difficulties cause further anxiety, and therefore …
“Join Celebrities like Boy George and Beyonce in achieving your health and fitness goal today!” Lead singer and songwriter of Culture Club, Boy George, has recently been in the spotlight due to his dramatic weight-loss. Boy George, 51, shocked the world with pictures he posted on twitter of his new slimmer self, looking fitter and …
In a study of 100 previous anxiety clients we found that 81% had their parental love either withdrawn or it did not exist in the first place. In our analysis of previous hypnotherapy clients we looked at 100 clients that presented with either social anxiety or agoraphobic type anxiety. The clients were drawn at random …
Does hypnotherapy work? This is a question we are asked a lot of the time. Obviously, we are going to say that it does, but don’t take our word for it. There are hundreds of independent research studies across a wide range of topics that show it is a very effective, if not the most …
“Published research supports hypnotherapy in being valuable in relieving symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome” Hypnotherapy is designed to relax the conscious mind and allow the subconscious to respond to suggestions which are aimed at helping make positive changes. This form of communication aims to enhance, motivate and change perceptions of any difficulties a person is …
On this pageHypnotherapy for Anxiety – Agroaphobic eatingIntroductionBackgroundSimon’s Expectation of HypnotherapyMy Aims as the TherapistThe TechniqueTreatment:Session 1Session 2Session 3Session 4Session 5 (Final Session)Post TreatmentConclusions and Recommendations Hypnotherapy for Anxiety – Agroaphobic eating “Imagine finding it impossible to eat in public, without fear of being sick” The following case study follows a man that found it …
It was well reported recently all around the globe of The Duchess of Cambridge’s severe bouts of morning sickness that resulted in her being rushed into hospital. Maybe what has not been as widely reported or indeed picked up on is that Kate used a form of Hypnotherapy while she was being cared for by …
Adele is reported to be visiting a hypnotherapist to help her overcome her stage nerves. The star has been having the treatment in LA in a bid to conquer her anxiety over her upcoming Oscars performance. Adele is booked to perform her Bond theme Skyfall at the ceremony on February 24 – where it is …
Morning sickness is a common occurrence in pregnant women, but often difficult to control. It is usually caused by an imbalance of hormones due to the pregnancy and usually occurs within the first trimester of pregnancy. Morning sickness can be present in anyone and unfortunately there is often no way of predicting it or alleviating …
Source: BBC NewsIt may be possible to slow the decline in memory and learning as we age by tackling poor sleep, researchers hope. Their study, in the journal Nature Neuroscience, has revealed an intimate relationship between an ageing brain, sleep and memory. Experiments showed that changes in the ageing brain damaged the quality of deep …
There are many reasons people turn to alternative forms of therapy, as opposed to conventional medicine. Hypnotherapy is fast becoming a popular form of treatment for minor ailments, addictions, helping to lose weight or alleviate depression and other conditions. Hypnotherapy has been a controversial subject for some time, but is now seen as being incredibly …
