The dangers of vaping So vaping’s not so safe after all, we’re now being told. Well, here at Leeds Hypnotherapy Clinic , we’ve never advocated the use of tobacco substitutes as a means to quitting. The main reason is that such products, and that includes e-cigs, help perpetuate the myth that smoking is primarily a … Read more
Super-size Model Hypnotherapy Leeds A letter in the ‘New Scientist’ magazine caught my eye this week because of its relevance to the weight-loss treatment I offer at Leeds Hypnotherapy Clinic. The letter mentioned American super-size model Tess Holliday who describes herself as a body positive activist. Her Wikipedia profile says Tess embraces the word ‘fat’ … Read more
What happens in a hypnotherapy session? Hypnosis at Leeds Hypnotherapy Clinic In the second of a series of articles for the Leeds Hypnotherapy Clinic website, I’m going to respond to another question that I’m often asked: “What happens in a hypnotherapy session?” People are intrigued to know just what happens in a hypnotherapy session and understandably … Read more
Is hypnotherapy better than counselling? I often get asked questions about my work at Leeds Hypnotherapy Clinic – not just by clients but by people I meet elsewhere who wonder what hypnotherapy is all about. Some are intrigued and some are puzzled. And others have some funny ideas about the whole process. So I thought … Read more
Spider Phobia If the following little tale makes you want to scream – or even sends a shiver down your spine – you might consider paying me a visit at Leeds Hypnotherapy Clinic. …Only last week I was picking up toys from the living room floor when what I thought was a large rubber spider … Read more
Vaping is back in the news Over the past few years, Leeds Hypnotherapy Clinic has helped hundreds of smokers give up cigarettes. And one question sometimes asked by people first enquiring about treatment is: “Would it be just easier to vape instead – use e-cigarettes rather than the real thing?” My answer to this is … Read more
Book review – ‘Lost Connections’ Depression is a widespread affliction in today’s western society and a condition I have treated on numerous occasions at Leeds Hypnotherapy Clinic. Symptoms differ in degree between individuals, of course. And causes are varied too: people may feel trapped in an unrewarding job; they may be lonely; they may have … Read more
Stammering and Stuttering Hypnotherapy in Leeds I read an interesting article in the i newspaper last week (25/10/17) concerning stammering, which is one of many conditions that we treat here at Leeds Hypnotherapy Clinic. The piece was written by 21-year-old student Rory Sheridan who is himself someone with a stammer. Rory has undergone therapy at … Read more
The Marvels of Hypnotism My last Leeds Hypnotherapy Clinic blog on the marvels of hypnotism seems to have touched a tender nerve with one or two fellow practitioners. I suggested that by encouraging the notion that hypnotherapy is some kind of magical art, we invite misunderstanding and that misunderstanding challenges integrity. A fuller explanation of … Read more
Misconceptions Concerning Hypnotherapy The primary focus of Leeds Hypnotherapy Clinic is to help people overcome psychological issues and improve their overall wellbeing. Here at Leeds Hypnotherapy Clinic we treat clients using a form of cognitive behavioural therapy reinforced by cognitive clinical hypnosis. And we are pleased that the benefits of our treatment are so effective. … Read more