Anxiety disorders are increasingly common, affecting millions of people worldwide. It’s crucial to seek professional help to manage anxiety effectively and improve quality of life. Understanding the types of doctors who can treat anxiety and the various treatments available, including hypnotherapy, is essential for anyone experiencing these challenging symptoms. Understanding Anxiety Disorders Anxiety … Read more
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can manifest in various forms, including Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Social Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Phobias, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The symptoms of anxiety can significantly impact daily life, making it crucial to seek effective treatment. Understanding Anxiety Anxiety disorders … Read more
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
Quitting Smoking Will Always Beat Just Cutting Down Questions about cutting down on smoking When someone comes to Leeds Hypnotherapy Clinic wanting to give up cigarettes one of the first things I propose is that he or she makes a list of all the bad consequences of smoking. This is known as negative reinforcement and … Read more