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Spirituality & Weight Loss
As an intuitive hypnotherapist and healer of eight years, I'm often asked about weight loss and what can be done to help.
Unwelcome Visitors, healing through the spirits, is it safe?
People sometimes seek connections with the spirit world in search of healing emotional issues. Some are successful, some not. Do we treat the subject to lightly in our quest to heal? For some who are successful in making contact get a lot more than they bargained for, and it turns out to be a nightmare.How do we deal with the uninvited side of the spirit world?
Increasing Happiness with Positive Psychology, NLP and Hypnosis
There have been many recent studies into what happiness means and how to go about consciously creating it We are regularly told of the “age of austerity” with the implication we are all going to share, not only austerity but a degree of unhappiness as a result.But does money really affect our level of happiness?
Spiritual and Crystal Healing
by Theresa Wilkes DipEd AHCP BSYA NCFE Spiritual & Crystal Healing
As a child I always had an awareness of spirit being close to me, when I reached adult life, and by the time I had reached my late 20’s, stronger feeling of energy and spirit became progressively more and this kept building for me, so I knew I had to pursue answers to this phenomenon.
An Introduction to Yoga for Pregnancy
by Jayne Hill
A regular yoga practice, tailor-made for mums-to-be, can help you and your baby have a shorter, more comfortable labour and an easier, less stressful experience of birth.
Using NLP and Hypnosis for Confidence Building
An Interesting article with a free Confidence mp3 download at the end
How NLP and Hypnosis can help Manage Stress
Modern life equals Modern stress, is there any way-out of here! by Matthew Ferguson
How to Incorporate Reiki into a Wiccan Ritual
A Therapist view of harmoniously connecting all the elements in her world for the healing of self and others.
Vitality Lift Facial Massage
The Vitality Lift Facial Massage is a powerful new facial massage based on the system of Zone Therapy, the forerunner to Reflexology, which improves health, vitality and skin tone. It is based on the pioneering work of Zone Therapist Joseph Corvo who achieved great acclaim in both England and America.
Living Reiki and Wicca.
A Personal Account of the Complimentary Combination of Reiki and Wicca.
Raising Awareness of Mesothelioma
Over the past several decades, information regarding mesothelioma has been scarce and inconclusive,making this form of cancer one of the most indefinite and unspecified diseases in modern history.
Acupressure and Acupuncture Points and Meridians by Michael Reed Gash
Acupressure points can be used to enhance many aspects of life. In addition to managing stress, you can use acupressure to relieve and prevent sports injuries. Sports massage has been widely used by athletes before and after Olympic events. Acupressure complements sports medicine treatments by using points and massage techniques to improve muscle tone and circulation and relieve neuromuscular problems. By Michael Reed Gach
Acupressure - an Introduction by Michael Reed Gach
Acupressure is an ancient healing art that uses the fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin to stimulate the body's natural self-curative abilities. When these points are pressed, they release muscular tension and promote the circulation of blood and the body's life force to aid healing...by Micheal Reed Gach
Alternative Therapy in the Community.
by Gill Trevor
A brilliant idea that is getting alternative therapy to those who need it most.
Aqua Detox Foot Spa Treatment by Helen Shortland
Aqua Detoxing dates back to the 1930s with the development of an ionic foot bath by Royal Raymond Rife but the treatment also has its roots in a traditional Japanese system of wearing foot pads containing tree sap, herbs and minerals on the soles of the feet. As the pads warmed on the feet, the pores opened to release toxins and lymphatic fluids.
Simple Remedies to Help Relieve Stress
Life is not without its share of stress. Even activities such as skiing down a mountain, aiming for higher goals or falling in love can take a toll on one’s nerves. (Not to mention your car breaking down, an unexpected bill or a petty argument. The list can seem endless!)
Natural and Herbal Remedies for Depression
Depression can occur when life isn’t going right. Feeling “down” when unhappy in work, relationships, and life situations can happen to anyone. Counselling can be very helpful, supportive and positive. However depression can also be biochemical, and occur regardless of how life is going.
Improving Digestion Naturally
Digestive disorders are among the most common afflictions of humankind, contributing to feelings of discomfort, gas, bloating, heartburn, colon problems as well as a multi-million dollar a year business in synthetic over-the-counter preparations.
Natural Herbal Tooth Care
As children, most of us had twenty teeth. As adults, the norm is thirty-two, some people who lose their second set of teeth get a third one – from their dentist! Many teeth problems can be helped with good nutrition and proper care.
Introduction to Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is the practice of using essential plant oils for healing body, mind and spirit. One of the most ancient methods of aromatherapy was to burn aromatic branches and inhale the smoke. The word perfume is derived from the Latin per fumum, meaning ” through smoke.”.......
Herbs for Natural Weight Loss
A brief look at strategies and herbs to help weight loss.
Herbs for Mental Health and to Improve Brain Function
Clear thinking is something the world needs more of. Our brains weight only about 2% of the body’s total weight, yet our brains require about 20% of the body’s intake of oxygen. Which herbs can help and in what way?
Digestive Enzymes and Enzyme Therapy.
What are they, why do we need them, where can we get them?
Food Allergies and Intolerance
Food intolerance, also known as hypersensitivity, and in more serious cases, allergies, is a response triggered by the immune system.
Foods and Herbs that Increase Energy and Vitality
Are you tired of being tired? Has your get up and go got up and gone? When you make your bed in the morning, do you feel like getting back into it? Fatigue may have multiple causes, including nutritional deficiencies, chi and blood deficiencies, allergies (both food and environmental), poor elimination, lack of oxygen, stress, inadequate sleep, poor circulation, low thyroid function, and hypoglycaemia. By Brigitte Mars
Treating Headaches Naturally
Headaches are one of humanity’s most common afflictions. Vascular headaches result from dilation of the blood vessels in the head, and non-vascular (psychogenic) headaches result from stress. Many headaches are caused by neuromuscular/skeletal imbalances. Low blood sugar can be factor. If one feels worse when bending, it may be a sinus headache. Headaches are considered a heat disease where Liver chi (energy) rises when the liver is congested. Poor posture and lack of sleep can also contribute to headaches. By Brigitte Mars
Healing Herbal Teas
Nothing warms the body and soul like holding a steaming mug, inhaling its subtle scents as you slowly sip. Why be limited to caffeinated beverages when the herb world can bring flavor, nutrients and health benefits?
Create Your Own Natural First Aid Kit
Being prepared with the right remedies and knowing what to do can save much discomfort when minor emergencies occur. Reduce hazards, maintain awareness and have some basic natural first aid supplies on hand when mishaps occur. The following are excellent supplies to have on hand, each with multiple uses. When an accident happens that is beyond the scope of natural remedies, please seek professional medical help.
Colour Therapy
Color therapy has been used for healing by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans.Exposure to light can affect moods, hormones and fertility by Briggite Mars
Green Foods for Super Helath.
A Concise essay on Green super-foods and there qualities. Spirulina, wheat grass, blue green algae
Reiki Natural Healing (Usui Shiki Ryoho)
When I first encountered the word ‘reiki’ some ten years ago, I have to admit it didn’t appeal. The name didn’t sing or call to me; I was looking for a therapy to study, as my career in Nurseries and Pre-Schools had sadly run its course due to ill health. In all honesty, I didn’t know anything about reiki, or look into it at that time; it was obviously not the right time for me.
An Easy Way To Lose Weight and Avoid Cancer?
A Short Light Read About Weight Loss and Cancer to Have With Your Coffee.
Clearing Up Muddy Waters. Krill a fantastic source of Omega 3 - but is it sustainable?
About the Author: James Townsend is editor in chief of WellWise.org, a nonprofit organization for the dissemination of science-based information about supplements, nutrients and strategies for health.
ASH REHN : Online Counselling vs Face-To-Face Therapy: Not Better or Worse, Just Different
by Ash Rehn
Some people make appointments to see their therapist in person, others choose online counselling. As a counsellor and therapist who offers both, my experience is that neither is better or worse than the other, they are just different. Each approach to therapy has its own advantages and benefits.
Online Couselling - Does It Work?
Cyber Hugs, Cyber Psychotherapy, Virtual Counselling and Emotional Literacy - are counselors keeping up?
Living Your Dream - Easy As Falling Off An Imaginary Log?
There are 5 frogs sitting on a log one decides to jump onto the bank. How many frogs left on the log?
Eat Meat in Bare Feet
To eat or not to eat that is the question:
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to relish
the fruit and veg of abundant earth;
Or to take meat against a Sea of criticism...
Maybe the answer is not as clear cut as you think..
Epilepsy
Was I scammed?
I was on the balcony relishing the sun when I heard a subdued cry. A dog was barking at a spot by the side of the road where a man lay prone clutching his chest.
Sarahs Juice Feasting Blog 2011
Sarah embarks on a 4 week juice feast...or longer
Alexs Juice Feasting Diary
Juice Feasting for the first month of 2011...
Chakra Balancing
Many people when coming for a treatment for the first time are very intrigued when I say I wish to balance their chakras.
So what are the chakras, or the chakra system?
Juice Feasting
Juice feasting for health and happiness!!!
After suffering a six day migraine I decided to embark on a 40 day juice feast (eating nothing but juiced raw fruit and vegetables).
Read about how this affected my moods, health and more...
Traditional Thai Massage
Traditional Thai Massage is often referred to as Thai Massage, Thai Bodywork, Thai Yoga Massage or applied yoga for lazy people. A Thai Massage session has more ingredients than a yoga workout. It has a blend and fusion of exquisite asian techniques including thumb pressure similar to Chinese acupressure which works along energy lines similar to meridians or nadis...
Tango Therapy!
Tango Therapy has been proven to improve aerobic capacity and coordination. It is a therapy very helpful in the treatment of some cardiac diseases, also Alzheimer’s and Parkinsons.
PRACTICING STAYING PRESENT TO THE NOW
Dr Harry Henshaw describes how Transformational Practices and Meditation can help us focus on the Now.
IMPROVING SELF ESTEEM WITH AFFIRMATIONS AND THERAPEUTIC RELAXATION MUSIC
Positive self-esteem is very important for our general health and wellness as human beings. Having positive self-esteem is also important for promoting any type of healing, whether physical, emotional or spiritual. Poor or low self-esteem on the other hand can be quite detrimental to our well-being and even our very existence...
Counselling- I want to feel better but the thought of it scares me.
by Stefan Kelly
In this article Stefan Kelly acknowledges that entering counselling can seem daunting, and he addresses some common concerns.
This is a good starting point for anyone considering counselling...
Siberian Shamanism - A Holistic Therapy
A fascinating first-hand account of Siberian shamanism and its application in everyday life...
Shamanism and Shamanic Healing
by Mark Barwell
Shamanism is a collective name for a set of practices that date thousands of years to when our species lived in closer harmony with the natural world, suggests Mark Barwell...
Help Yourself!
Have you read every self-help book there is, but still wonder why nothing changes?
Olwyn Rowlands suggests that the only way to effect change is to take action, now!
Dry Eye Conditions, Symptoms and Possible Solutions
by Lorna Evans
Do you suffer with dry eyes? Millions of people all over the world do & it is predominantly women!Lorna Evans offers an explanation and some solutions...
NEW THERAPY FOR ALZHEIMER’S PATIENTS
by David Dove
There are nearly 18 million people in the world with dementia and the experience of this debilitating condition is unique for each individual, although sadly not so for their family support group for whom it is a universally depressing and frustrating experience.But there IS hope for improvements in the quality of life of alzheimer's patients, says David Dove.
CONFIDENTIALITY: the Core of Counselling
by Colleen Swan
Coleen Swan discuses the importance of confidentiality in the Client - Counsellor relationship...
Reverse Therapy
by John Eaton
Reverse Therapy is a relatively new therapy, pioneered by UK based Psychologist and Psychotherapist Dr John Eaton.In this article he explains what Reverse Therapy is, and what conditions it can assist.
Applications of Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy
by Louise Watts
Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy can be applied to a huge number of conditions, and has, amazingly, been used to perform surgery without the use of anaesthetics!
Louise Watts explains in this introduction to the subject...
HOW TO LIVE A LONGER HEALTHIER LIFE
by Susan Foster
Do you want to feel better and live longer?
Here are eight simple tips that really will make a difference...
Back Care!
Have you ever woken up with a sore lower back or a tight neck which is painful for a while until you get moving? Perhaps it doesn't ease up even then? If so, I know how you feel, how debilitating pain is and how it drains your energy...
Here and Now
In his final novel, Island, Aldous Huxley wrote about the adventures of a shipwrecked Englishman on Pala, an imaginary island somewhere in the Pacific Ocean.
One of the many unusual features of Pala are specially trained birds - mynah birds - whose sole function is to loudly screech out 'Here and now! Here and now!' at random intervals...
Getting Back on Your Feet After a Break Up
You know that awful feeling in the pit of your stomach when you know for sure that it’s all over.
Your loved-one walks off into the sunset and you’re left to pick up the pieces of your life and start again.
This article offers some practical suggestions for dealing with a break up...
Set Goals and Acheive Your Dreams!
by Enzo Mucci
Sylvester Stallone was not good looking, he had little acting experience and his speech was so slurred that not even the local drunks could understand him. And this chap wanted to be a star? What chance would you have given him?
But he had a goal and he was aiming his life straight for it...
Integrating Conventional and Alternative Medicine
Dr Hrisikesh presents the case for integrating conventional medicine with alternative therapies such as homeopathy and allopathy, and suggests that no one therapeutic approach can encompass all ailments...
A History of Acupuncture
by Alex Owen
Acupuncture is one of the most ancient therapies, whose origins can be traced back as far as the Stone Age, when stone acupuncture needles were used!
The techniques used have evolved over the ages and have, relatively recently, been accepted by mainstream Western medicine.
In this article Alex Owen presents the origins of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Are You Intuitive?
Have you ever just known that something was right but couldn't explain why?
Have you ever had a gut feeling that wouldn't go away?
Have you ever sensed when some one was lying to you, and then find out you were right?
In these instances you are tapping your intuition...
In this article Charles Lightwalker explains that we are all intuitive to some degree, and that we can work to increase our intuition.
Introduction to Kinesiology
Kinesiology is a Greek word which is used to describe the study of movement. It was originally used to describe a field of science concerned with the working of joints and muscles.
Today it is also used to describe a complementary therapy that uses muscle monitoring to find problem areas in the physical body, and which can help a wide range of conditions.
10 Ideas for Marketing Your Holistic Business
Many therapists love the work they do, but would rather avoid the business side of things...
Like it or not, we all need to attract clients, and effective marketing is essential to the success of any enterprise.
In this article Charles Lightwalker suggests ten effective (and cost effective!) ways to promote your practise.
No Hands Massage
Massage without hands sounds like a contradiction in terms!
In this article Julie Bickerton describes this style which she says 'has flow, grace, movement, depth and total immersement, almost like a dance!'
The Metamorphic Technique – a Tool for Growth
Why settle for change when you can have transformation?The Metamorphic Technique is a powerful tool for effecting deep and lasting changes in our lives, explains Maggie Pashley
Introduction to Reflexology
If you are suffering from persistent symptoms of illness or discomfort and don't know why, or you simply need a good night's sleep, the ancient therapy of Reflexology may be able to rebalance your system and eliminate the problems, says Michelle Rees
All The Rage!
Anger and rage are big news. In newspapers, magazines, on TV and radio, a day does not go by without the reporting of some angry incident or other, ranging from neighbour disputes, to domestic violence and suicide bombers...
In this article Simon Millard gives us an insight into uncontrolled anger, and explains how anger management programmes can help.
Peri-menopause the Joyful Change
Menopause, like the big C (cancer) is something that we are taught to dread and fear. I was as susceptible as any woman growing up in the west to the old wives tales, the whispers, the fear that the Change brings.
There are not enough of us out here celebrating what is a truly exciting and enabling stage of personal growth and transformation, hence this article...
Thai Massage - An Introduction
Thai massage is an ancient healing art thought to have traveled from India to Thailand some 2500 years ago, developing into the system used in Thailand today. Until fairly recently it was a restricted art, only practiced in Buddhist temples where it was regarded as a spiritual healing system utilising invisible energy lines that run through the body.
Craniosacral Therapy :: Exceptionally Gentle - Profoundly Powerful
The craniosacral system is less known than the cardiac and circulatory, but not less important.
Cranio sacral therapy is a branch of Osteopathy that acts on this delicate system, and which through a light touch of the hands can help to release the effects of trauma, relieve stress and chronic conditions and a variety of other symptons.
What Is an Holistic Retreat? - Guidelines on finding the right one for you
You see the description, 'Holistic Retreat', more and more these days.
You know that the term holistic when applied to complementary therapies means - that the whole person, mind, body and spirit, is argeted.
But what exactly does this mean when it is describing a retreat?
The Happiest Baby on the Block!
Half of all new babies cry and fuss for more than two hours a day. Their prolonged wails often trigger exhaustion, breastfeeding failure, marital stress, maternal depression, and even child abuse...
In this article on parenting, Tara Economakis introduces a programme that uses a series of simple techniques to address many of the difficulties that new parents experience.
History of Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy
by Alan Crisp
The use of hypnosis as a therapeutic tool is as old as man himself. As far as can be traced back through time, we can find records of hypnosis being used to heal and to make change.
Hypnosis has been used under many different names down through the centuries and the use of hypnosis for healing can be traced back to around 3000 BC in Egypt.
Self Hypnosis: How To
Self-hypnosis is a wonderful way to bring about change in your own life.
Here is a simple easy to follow set of instructions for achieving this.
Sound Healing with Tibetan Bowls
by Diane Mandle
Sound has the power to transform pain and illness and to restore well being on a cellular level.
The harmonics of ancient Tibetan Bowls can help in the healing process of virtually any illness and restore a sense of peace and balance.
Time to Stop Smoking?
by Alan Crisp
Do you want to stop smoking? Have you tried before and failed?
Perhaps hypnosis can do the trick.
In this article Alan Crisp presents some sobering facts about the fragrant weed, and suggests hypnotherapy as a way to kick the habit.
Treating Illness with Diet - An Introduction
by Barrie Anson
The entire human body is made from food plus air and water.
This simple but profound statement means the quality of the food that we eat is very important to our health. We are what we eat - or rather what we absorb!
Bereavement - Italian Style
Bereavement is a familiar subject for many counsellors.In this moving article Debbie Collins shares with us her experience surrounding the death of her Father in Law, and compares the Italians' attitudes to bereavement and mourning with those of the British.
How Hypnosis Helps Phobias
by Alan Crisp
People can be afraid of a wide range of things and what can be totally acceptable to one person can be quite panic provoking to another.
A phobia is any persistent fear of a specific stimulus object or situation. 'Phobia' is from the Greek to fear or dread. It is more than a simple fear, or a being afraid. It is to be totally terrified of the stimulus.
Feng Shui – Harmony and Balance
by Foon Chik
You’ve probably heard of Feng Shui (pronounced Fung Schway) being described as the placement of furniture, but there’s more to it than that as Foon Chik explains!
Introduction to Ayurveda
by John Capper
Ayurveda is the traditional natural medicine of India dating back over 5000 years. It is a unique holistic system of healing based on the interaction of body, mind and spirit.
The name Ayurveda derives from two Sanskrit words, broadly Ayur meaning life and Veda meaning knowledge or science. This conveys the fact that Ayurveda is more than a system of medicine. It is a way of life that aims to enhance our well being, and increase longevity through a union of physical, emotional and spiritual health.
Is Your Food Making You Ill?
by Joy Healey
According to the British Allergy Foundation an astounding 45% of the UK population are affected by food intolerances which can be associated with chronic illness conditions.
Food intolerances can be hard to self-diagnose as symptoms may only appear up to 72 hours after eating the offending food. Diagnosis is further complicated by the fact that often four or five - sometimes more - foods are implicated; sometimes the reaction may be to combinations of food, rather than single sources.
Introduction to Hair Mineral Analysis
by Joy Healey
Hair contains all the minerals present in the body and, in most cases, reflects the quantity of these elements in your tissues. Analysis of this information provides a wealth of information on how efficiently your body is working and its nutritional status.
An Introduction to Life Coaching
by Ros Bott
Life Coaching Defined. Five years ago I had never heard of the term 'life coach', let alone think that I would one day be one. However, life coaching is spreading very quickly in the UK. Type 'life coach' into any internet search engine and you will find an almost bewildering amount of directories and websites all offering coaching services.
So, what is it...?
Combatting S.A.D. With Complementary Therapies
There's a condition, which is now recognised by the medical profession, which is called S.A.D. - Seasonal Affective Disorder or Seasonal Adjustment Disorder, which can occur when there is a shortage of daylight, or, some say, a shortage of sunshine. Whichever it is it has a detrimental effect on our serotonin levels - our 'feeling of well being'. When our serotonin dips, we feel down or depressed, lethargic, can't seem to get enough sleep, don't want to go out, don't want to move about.
In this article Christina Elvin offers some practical ways of beating these 'Winter Blues'...
The Benefits of Aromatherapy
There are many therapies but aromatherapy is THE therapy for relaxation. Aromatherapy has been defined as “a natural treatment which uses the concentrated herbal energies in essential oils from plants in association with massage, friction, inhalation, compresses and baths … a holistic form of treatment which works with the body to promote health.”
Introduction to Bach Flower Remedies
by Kathy Arnold
Developed in the 1930's by a Harley Street doctor, Bach Flower Remedies are a gentle and natural aid to restoring emotional balance...
Take the Fright out of Flight!
by Kathy Arnold
Do you worry about flying? Many people do...This article describes some practical techniques to keep the fear at bay.
The Original Bowen Technique
In the late 1950s the Australian osteopath Tom Bowen, discovered unusual relationships existed between certain health complaints and particular patterns of muscular dysfunction his patients presented with.
Daoyin Tao ® - Chinese Face, Neck and Shoulder Massage
Fiona Breslin introduces this blend of Chinese and Western massage techniques, and describes a typical therapy session...
The Benefits of Yoga
by Sally Haigh
Yoga will not leave you feeling drained or fatigued like other forms of exercise. Instead, due to the relaxing nature of yoga and the subtle effect that it has on the energy flow in the body, you will feel re-energised and revitalised.
This introductory article explains what yoga is and some of the benefits it offers.
The Story of Lavender
by Jane Farrell
In aromatherapy, Lavender oil is sometimes referred to as a 'panacea' or cure for everything. Certainly, here in the UK it’s the top-selling essential oil by far and is used for just about everything from headaches to insect bites.
But did you know that true lavender is relatively rare and that most of the essential oil production uses cloned hybrid varieties? This article reveals all...
Introduction to The BodyTalk System™
Most of us expect to update our software, hardware, internet connections or mobile phone to keep up with the speed of life.
You cannot up date your own body. However, you can update its communication system!
Biochemical Identity & Metabolic Typing
by Dax Moy
There has never been a time in history when so much information has been made readily available to us in the fields of human nutrition and biochemistry.
However despite (or perhaps because of) our increasing knowledge of the chemical qualities of foods, it is a fact that there are currently more clinically and morbidly obese people than at any other time in history, with statisticians, from many first world countries, warning of much worse yet to come...
Introduction to EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)
One simple formula fits all. It looks silly, it feels stupid, but hey, if it works... OK, so can you really be free from cigarettes, overeating, undereating, shyness, backache, asthma, eczema, etc etc etc with this one simple formula? And does it really take 1.1 minutes per 'round'? And what is a 'round' of EFT?...
Massage in Pregnancy and Postnatally
Massage is one of the oldest and simplest of the healing arts and during pregnancy massage can safely, comfortably, and effectively relieve stress, whether it is physical, emotional, and/or psychological in origin.
With so many women returning to more holistic health choices and birthing practices, the use of massage to treat the discomforts of pregnancy is a natural response. Massage is a wonderful way to take charge of your pregnancy, and feel good about yourself...
Introduction to Spiritual Healing
by Juliusz W
Different spiritual healers will see, and explain, spiritual healing in different ways. I see spiritual healing as a method of working with, and through, love, by opening the heart and channeling love through. It is a case of connecting to and working with that universal love that is around, and available, to all of us...
Introduction to the Alexander Technique
The Alexander Technique improves the way we use ourselves in everyday activity. Unconsciously acquired habits in movements such as standing, walking or sitting distort the body and interfere with its natural functioning. We react to each stimulus to do something by overtensing or collapsing - literally winding ourselves up (or down!). This 'mis-use' results in aches, pains, tension, fatigue or simply in feeling ill-at-ease in one's body. The Technique helps us to prevent these unnecessary reaction/habit patterns and to restore our natural 'good use' of ourselves...
Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy
by Mark Wake
Have you ever been driving your car along a motorway, or a dual carriageway and your mind has been a million miles away? Perhaps you've been thinking about work or family or what you're going to eat for supper and suddenly it's your exit and your mind comes back to driving...
Neuro Linguistic Psychotherapy
by Mark Wake
Imagine you're in a room, with a group of people, perhaps chatting away and suddenly in walks a lion. An African, hair, teeth and claws, fully paid up member of the National Union of Carnivores and Allied Beasts, pads into the room and it's a bit peckish...
Depression and Counselling
Depression - A state of extreme dejection or morbidly excessive melancholy; a state of hopelessness and feeling of inadequacy, often with physical symptoms (Oxford Dictionary, 1990)...
Confidence - Self Esteem and Counselling
There are many terms used to describe people's confidence, be it self-esteem, self worth or self-belief. Most people at some point in their lives suffer from a lack of confidence or even a 'crisis' of confidence.
Autogenic Therapy
Autogenic training contributes to good health. It is probably the most effective simple technique for dealing with stress ever developed in the West. It is a thorough, comprehensive and highly successful deep relaxation technique developed in 1932 by the German psychiatrist Johannes H. Schultz...
Adlerian Counselling
Adlerian Counselling is not a particularly well known form of Counselling. Adler was a colleague of Freud's. They parted company due to a basic difference in approach. Put simply, Freud's opinion was that we are 'driven', mainly (in Freud's opinion) by unresolved sexual desires. Adler's theory was the opposite. Adler believed that we are 'drawn' towards our life goals...
Building Self Esteem Using Guided Meditation
Guided Meditation provides a way of experiencing self-esteem from the 'inside-out'. It allows us to find immediate empowerment by putting us in touch with a place within ourselves that contains inner wisdom and self-belief and already knows what we need to do to transform our lives...
Transactional Analysis - An Introduction
Eric Berne defined Transactional Analysis as 'a theory of personality and social action, and a clinical method of psychotherapy, based on the analysis of all possible transactions between two or more people, on the basis of specifically defined ego states into a finite number of established types.' (Eric Berne, 1975, 'What Do You Say After You Say Hello', London, Corgi.)...
What is EFT?
by John Digby
EFT stands for Emotional Freedom Techniques and is based on the body’s natural energy system that has been known and utilised for healing in the East for over five thousand years and to which we in the “enlightened” West, are just opening our minds.
