Your Human Needs
Here’s a recap of the human needs, as described by the Human Givens approach to psychotherapy. They represent what all humans need to stay mentally healthy. When we are lacking...
Rainy Letter Day
Some of life’s challenges are unpredictable and overwhelming. Writing a ‘rainy day’ letter to your future self gives you the most personal and valuable guide to coping that you could...
The Art of Solution Focused Hypnotherapy
A great reference for therapists practicing Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, especially from the CPHT (Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy Training) and of interest to therapist using Solution Focused Therapy and interested in how...
Sleep Hygiene -the tips from science research
Getting a good nights sleep activates your own internal therapist; it relieves stress, helps improve creativity, helps us cope better and overcome trauma. Of course there are a wealth of...
The science on how to change habits
What Science Tells Us About How To Change Habits. Changing a habit can take time, and persistence. Studies show it takes on average between 18 and 254 days for a...
To nap or not to nap?
Napping, is a bit of a marmite subject. It is seen as an indulgence or something out of the reach of a busy life, or as a highly valued as...
Vitamin G for your mental health
When you need to boost your mood, have you ever considered taking a dose of Vitamin G? It’s free, and even a small dose can work wonders for your mood!...
The Effectiveness of Online Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy
I’ve been interested in the research around the effectiveness of online therapy (also known as “telehealth”) since I started working with clients online around 2017. Just before this, I experienced...
Asking What If…?
Solution focused conversations have no agenda, there are no grand theories on how you should or shouldn’t live, what you should and shouldn’t do. SF conversations can lead to someone...
Exercise is great for mental health, but how much and what is best?
What a great question, and one I am often asked. I would say, you need to do something that you enjoy, or you just won’t stick to it. This question...
News- Our Book Has Been Published!
I’m really pleased and proud to announce that our new book, The Art of Solution Focused Hypnotherapy – A Collection of Case Studies, has been published! The book is primarily...