Do you struggle as the seasons change? Some people love Autumn. They enjoy the chill in the air, pumpkin-spiced lattes and darker nights curled up under a blanket. But for some, it can cause them to feel exhausted, unmotivated, anxious and tearful. Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD or winter depression, is a depression … Read more
Sleep and mental health Sleep is without doubt the most powerful tool we have for our mental health, yet 20% of us don’t get the amount or quality of sleep we need. When looking specifically at perimenopausal women, that number shoots up to 60%! This can be due to a variety of symptoms such as … Read more
I believe many of us, until recently, underestimated the impact that perimenopause had on a woman’s life. We’re familiar with the hot flushes and irregular periods, but there was very little discussion on the effect that it had on a woman’s mental health. We often forget that perimenopause is a significant transitional phase in a … Read more
There are different types of hypnotherapy – but what does it mean to be a solution-focused hypnotherapist? I will never ask clients to discuss any traumas they have experienced. People can be surprised when I tell them this as they often think they need to explain why they feel anxious and overwhelmed. Anxiety is caused … Read more