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Hypnotherapy for Sports Performance

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:22:17 +0100

It seems that hypnotherapy is starting to be embraced in a whole range of fields. Take this week for instance; The Times newspaper featured an article on Vanessa Raw, a British triathlete looking to compete at the London 2012 Games.

It's All In The Balance

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:12:35 +0100

'It's All In The Balance'

Why go for counselling or Psychotherapy?

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:53:39 +0100

I often find that it is those who say they don’t need therapy that are frequently most in need of support. Unlike our cousins in the United States, in many cases, us Brits still seem to live by the old adage of “Stiff Upper Lip” and we have a real aversion to admitting that we can’t cope or that we might possibly need a helping hand. Unfortunately, in many cases, we still associate attending counselling, psychotherapy or just plain talking about our feelings with the notion that there must be something seriously wrong with us.

Hypnotherapy for Stage Fright

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 07:18:55 +0000

I was interested to learn in the media this week that former Spice Girl, Mel B, is currently having hypnosis to help her get over stage fright.

Marathon

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:03:02 +0000

Q. I’m in the marathon for the first time this year – I’ve just reached the 18 mile stage in my training. Do you have any advice for me.

Dealing with Bereavement

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:32:38 +0000

I was greatly saddened today to read about the untimely death of the actress Natascha Richardson. The grieving process can be tough at the best of times, but particularly if the death has been unexpected and if there are young children left behind.

Quit smoking on No Smoking Day

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:45:31 +0000

For those of you who do not already know, today is National No Smoking Day.

How CBT can help with phobias

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:24:47 +0000

It is estimated that up to 18% of the population currently suffer from some sort of phobia. But do so many of these people need to suffer in silence for so long?

Your natural knee brace

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:30:00 +0000

What's the cruciate ligament? There are two of them actually, the cruciate ligaments are in your knee, ligaments run from bone to bone and generally are arranged to hold things together.

How to prepare for skiing and snowboarding

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:33:06 +0000

So if I'm going off to the slopes, what's the best thing to do?