Thinking about engaging in therapy? Read this persons experience of how therapy has had a positive effect on her well being.

Stress-Anxiety-fear-Depression-Anger are emotional symptoms that are produced because of an adapted ‘fight and flight’ response. These days we rarely face life threatening situations, so most of our stress is a result of psychological stress, much of which is self-induced, caused not by what happens to us, but how we respond to it. e.g. by being self-critical, “What if” thinking, worrying what others will think of us, ruminating, analysing, trying to be perfect, good, feeling constantly in demand, or feeling like we need to repeatedly check things like your mobile phone etc. Any of that sound familiar? When these thoughts become too much we may start to feel that we can no longer cope, feeling emotionally overwhelmed. Our efforts to improve our situation may be hampered by unhelpful thoughts or behaviours which increase our stress, e.g. smoking, drinking too much, feelings of guilt or shame and trying to hide our uncomfortable feelings. If you would like to learn how to deal with your stress more effectively then therapy can help you address your issue and make any adaption you feel would improve your quality of life. Contact me to book your initial consultation for more information.

Would you like to feel more like your old self or maybe you want to improve your quality of life. Solution Focussed Therapy is a combination of well researched and modern techniques with the added benefit of Hypnosis, together we put together a plan of action to empower you in making those changes. contact me to get started. Becky

Apologies to all followers for being a bit quiet on here for a couple of weeks, I have had a shoulder problem on my right arm so the keyboard has been a challenge. In true SOLUTION FOCUSSED style I am becoming ambidextrous HEHE. It is a busy week here at The Shambhala Practice, I am so pleased that people are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of Hypnosis and positive thinking for their physical and mental wellness. If you feel you would like to know more about how I can help you please get in touch. We have a problem with the home phone at the moment so please use an alternative method. I am available to give talks to groups, so if you feel your staff or clients would enjoy this then let me know. Wishing everyone a good start to the week, remember to focus on what you CAN DO to make your situation better. Be #Mindfull of the power of your thoughts. Becky

If you want to feel better then perhaps you need to get your creative juices flowing according to this study.

Our minds and emotions effect us physically, we understand this in lots of every day ways, embarrassment can cause blushing, sadness evokes tears and so on, therefore it is no surprise that calming the mind can have other beneficial effects on our bodies and vice versa. Make sure your self care practice includes your mind.😀

Would you like to see how chronic pain can be released when you understand the scientific facts behind how pain is experienced in the brain. Video is courtesy of the pain Psychology Centre https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhGHUxzpo1c

Phobias whats yours? Solution focussed Hypnotherapy uses a technique called "The fast Phobia Cure" which is described in this informational piece from The Guardian

An understanding of chronic pain that can help us move towards a recovery from it.

The old metaphor applies: resilient people are like bamboo in a hurricane--they bend rather than break. Or, even if they feel like they’re broken for a time, there’s still a part of them deep inside that knows they won’t be broken forever.

Here’s what brain research says will make you happy: Ask “What am I grateful for?” No answers? Doesn’t matter. Just searching helps. Label those negative emotions. Give it a name and your brain isn’t so bothered by it. Decide. Go for “good enough” instead of “best decision ever made on Earth.” Hugs, hugs, hugs. Don’t text — touch.