All in the Mind - A Space for Conscious Thought

No relationship is perfect and there are many things that can affect your home life such as separation, forming a new family, bereavement, or relocation; to name a few and this is where counselling can help. Whatever the difficulty you are experiencing; hypnotherapy can help you to come to terms with things and find a way through your difficulties. You are not alone in feeling that way especially if you need some extra support particularly during key life moments such as ·          Starting a new relationship ·          Getting married or entering a civil partnership ·          Having children ·          Coping with an affair or major conflict ·          Divorce or separation ·          Living as a step family ·  ...

Stress is a natural part of being human. In small bursts, it can even be helpful, giving you the drive, focus, and energy to get things done. A little adrenaline can feel like a spark that keeps life moving. But when you don’t get the chance to unwind, your body can slip into overdrive. Instead of helping you, stress begins to drain your energy, your mood, and your ability to cope. When stress builds, you become more vulnerable to anxiety , low mood, and emotional overwhelm. If you don’t have someone you can confide in, or if you’re navigating a difficult relationship or life situation, the impact can feel even heavier. It’s easy to wonder how something “invisible” can affect you so deeply. The truth is that stress triggers real chemical changes in the body, changes that influence your sleep, your digestion, your hormones, and even your ability to think clearly. Over time, unmanaged stress can affect both your emotional and physical wellbeing. That’s why learning to recognise and resp...

Coping with bereavement at any time of year is not easy and for some especially so at Christmas. The first Christmas without one's partner or family member can be the most difficult. Sometimes it's the traditions that are done or the empty place at the dinner table on Christmas Day that are the reminders. Then there are New Year celebrations and not being able to see the New Year in with that person who is no longer here.  It isn’t only the death of someone, but the break-up of a relationship can also be regarded as a loss. The loss of a future together that may have been planned or not having any form of support and feeling alone. Or having to rebuild and start a new life. Sometimes people try to keep things as they always were by keeping the same traditions, almost acting as if nothing has changed, but it has. This could be a form of denial, if I carry on as normal everything will be alright. Maybe this is done to hide the painful emotions but it isn’t always helpful....