My Calm Space

19/09/2021

Do you want to be free from anxiety?

If the answer is "yes" - I can help.

Anxiety can cause so many problems, such as overthinking, worrying, insomnia, stomach problems, low confidence, bedwetting, panic attacks, social avoidance, heath anxiety, reduced appetite, headaches, muscle tension and much more.

The method I use is a complete, science-based treatment, offering fast, effective, and long-lasting results.

Click the link to find out more about how this form of hypnotherapy works for anxiety.

I offer a FREE, no-obligation initial consultation, either in person or online.

Send me a message or email me at: [email protected]

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Hypnosis used to be considered an unconventional approach to therapy. However, today it is becoming more and more mainstream, as the scientific evidence for its effectiveness grows. Research has shown that hypnosis is a very powerful tool for improving anxiety, phobias, eating disorders, panic, conf...

09/07/2021

A little bit of Friday fun for all my anxious followers who can relate to having super-sensitive senses!

So when does anxiety become a disorder such as Generalised Anxiety Disorder? (GAD)

People with GAD tend to feel anxious about a lot of different things (for example... anything and everything!), rather than one specific thing (such as public speaking).

They experience anxiety most days and struggle to relax. They may feel worried or tense, find it difficult to sleep and feel restless. They may also develop physical symptoms such as dizziness, heart palpations, chest tightness, stomach issues or feel shaky.

If you can relate to any of these symptoms, please do reach out for help, either through your GP, or of course from a therapist like me!🙂

See Fowl Language Comics for more cartoons inspired by "crushing waves of self-doubt and anxiety."

02/07/2021

Did you know, that every negative "what if..." thought you have gets turned into anxiety?

Having multiple "what if...?" thoughts every day, can create or maintain a generally anxious state.

And of course, it's generally anxious people who are more likely to think negative "what if" thoughts... so we can end up in a vicious cycle of negative thoughts leading to anxiety... and anxiety leading to negative thoughts...

Where will it end?

Well, it ends by breaking the cycle! You can train your brain to think thoughts that create and maintain confidence, positivity and happiness (which is a lot more fun!)

If you'd like some help doing this, contact me today to book your free initial consultation.

28/06/2021

Hey everyone - I'm chuffed to announce that I've been accepted as an AnxietyUK approved therapist!

It wasn't easy - I was rigorously and thoroughly checked over, my qualifications and training, experience, references, recognised professional body, supervision, CPD and full DBS.

They were strict!

And now I'm in! 😁

Click below to find out more or visit my website to book a free initial consultation with me.

https://mycalmspace.co.uk/im-an-anxietyuk-approved-therapist/

But they don't just let anybody in...

15/06/2021

Check out my first brain blog - how to get yourself motivated.

Share if you know someone who could do with a little boost!

Can you relate to that inner battle, where a bit of you knows what you "should" or "could" or "would" be doing... if it wasn't for the fact that the rest of your brain is fully in denial and refusing to buckle down?

19/04/2021

I'm excited to announce that My Calm Space is now re-opening its doors for face-to-face sessions!

My therapy room is situated in my home in Drayton Village near Abingdon. It is quiet and private with easy parking. My sessions are calm and relaxing but (more importantly) effective!

I'm here and waiting for your call, so get in touch today to find out how hypnotherapy can help you!

18/04/2021

For those of us who are worrying about the week ahead, it can be so hard to switch off and relax.

But we all know having a bit of "me time" is so important for our health and wellbeing.

Forcing yourself to relax is not easy, so why not try switching focus by choosing one activity you CAN do that makes you feel good, like having a warm bubble bath, reading or going for a walk.

When you do positive things like this, you release a little serotonin, which makes you feel good. The more you do, the more it accumulates, making it easier and easier to relax and unwind.

If you find it difficult to relax, please get in touch to find out how I can help.

18/04/2021

Don't believe everything you think. Yep, deep down we all know this. We've heard it before, we've thought it before. So why do we keep forgetting? Why do we agree with posts like this one day, and then trust thoughts of not being good enough the next?

Why can't our brains stay consistent and just tell us the truth?

The problem is, we haven't just got one brain. We've got two. 🧠🧠

There's the brain that thinks all those sensible thoughts, the bit that nodded along in agreement when reading this post. This is our best and wisest self. We vow to always stay here... but we don't.

The reason we don't is because we've got another, older, primitive brain that gets emotional and freaks out over things. It's not doing it to annoy us, it's doing it to keep us safe. We need to have something in our heads that freaks out, or we'd do silly things like try to stroke a bear or swim with alligators.

The problem is we can't use both brains at once. They fight over who controls our thoughts.

So who wins?

Well, it depends how stressed we are. When we get stressed, sad, worried or upset, the primitive brain takes over because it thinks we're doing something scary and dangerous. Saving us from doing scary and dangerous things is a priority, so we operate from this brain until it thinks we're safe (i.e. calm and relaxed).

Unfortunately, this brain is not so enlightened - that's not really its thing.

So, we hop between brains, having a sensible moment here, and a freak-out "I'm not good enough and everybody hates me" moment there.

Understanding which brain we're in can make a huge difference. That's what gives us the power to stop and switch. Recognising where we are is like having a torch which we can use to guide ourselves out.

Drop a comment below if your brain lied to you today 👇👇👇