Deep Roots Therapy

04/09/2026

How often do we talk ourselves out of something before we've even done it?

I'm not experienced enough.
Everyone else will know more than me.
What if I look stupid?
Maybe I'm not ready yet.

Same old little stories… and if we listen to them for long enough, they can become the reason we don't do the thing at all.

I've had a little reminder of that myself this week.

This weekend I'm off to London for three days training in hypnosis with Justin Tranz.

There's around 30 of us going and some of the hypnotherapists attending have YEARS of experience.

I could look at that and think… oooh, am I experienced enough to be in that room? 😬😂

Or I can think…

How bloody lucky am I to spend three days in a room with that much knowledge?

Nothing about the situation changed.

Just the words I used to describe it.

I've been reading a book recently that's very CBT based and it's reminded me how powerful that can be. The way we think about something affects how we feel about it… and that can change what we do next.

Fear can sometimes be excitement.

“I can't” can become “what if I can?”

And “I'm not experienced enough” can become “imagine how much I could learn.”

Nearly 20 years ago, young Laura started commuting into London every day. I did it for over 10 years. I loved walking through the parks, finding the quiet amongst the madness and sometimes pinching myself with gratitude that I got to be there.

I'm not sure that Laura would have been brave enough to deliberately put herself in a room where she knew she wouldn't know the most.

Years of working on myself later?

This Laura grabs the opportunity.

So I've got a hotel room for the weekend, Justin's book ready 😂 and three whole days to soak up everything I can and bring that learning back to Deep Roots Therapy. 🌳

Maybe there's something you've been talking yourself out of too.

What would happen if you changed the story you're telling yourself about it? ❤️

26/08/2026

At the weekend I attended a really thought-provoking workshop, and one question has stayed with me…

How can we be of service to others without sacrificing ourselves?

Basically… boundaries.

As a recovering people pleaser 🙋‍♀️ this is something I've had to learn myself over the years.

But it got me thinking… why do we so often see boundaries as a negative thing?

Saying no means letting somebody down.
Being there for someone means always being available.
Loving someone means putting their needs before our own.
Putting ourselves first means we're selfish.

But does it?

What if boundaries aren't about pushing people away at all?

What if they're actually about clarity?

Because I see the other side of this in the therapy room quite a lot.

The overthinking when you don't really know where you stand. Replaying conversations. Worrying you've upset someone. Feeling responsible for other people's feelings.

Or knowing deep down that you need to put a boundary in place, but feeling horribly guilty about doing it.

And that's where I think it gets interesting.

Because on the surface it might just look like…

“I'm not very good at boundaries.”

But what's going on underneath?

🌳 If I say no, what am I frightened will happen?
🌳 If I'm not always available, will they still want me?
🌳 If I put myself first sometimes, does that make me selfish?
🌳 Do I need to be useful to feel valued?

Those beliefs don't necessarily start with the situation you're dealing with today.

Sometimes they've been quietly growing roots for years.

And perhaps we're a bit like trees ourselves.

A tree can give shade, shelter and support… but it still has its own structure. Its own space. Its own roots.

It doesn't have to give away pieces of itself in order to be of value. 🌳❤️

So maybe the question isn't only…

Where do I need better boundaries?

Maybe it's also…

What do I believe will happen if I put them in place?

A little Wednesday morning thought after a really thought-provoking weekend ❤️

And thank you Zoe Seraphina for creating the space for some beautiful conversations. Healing Heart Therapies ❤️

04/08/2026

Well... Sunday was my first Introduction to Hypnotherapy workshop.

Were there as many people as we'd hoped? No. There were just two.

Old Laura would've overthought that all evening. 😅

Instead, I came away thinking... those two people asked some brilliant questions, gave me lots of food for thought. It was just how it was meant to be. ❤️

We talked about things like...

🌿 Is hypnosis just relaxation?
🌿 How under is... under?
🌿 How does trauma affect the mind?
🌿 Where is the mind?
🌿 Why do we keep repeating the same patterns and behaviours?

One thing I found myself saying was...

A lot of hypnotherapy is actually about de-hypnotising.

It's about unravelling all the unhelpful stories we've told ourselves, or have been told by others, that have become stuck on repeat in our minds.

We also chatted about how hypnotherapy isn't about me taking control of your mind. It's actually a focused state where you can switch down the outside noise and work with your subconscious to create change.

We finished with an Emotional Clearance hypnosis, which I absolutely loved sharing.

Yesterday also gave me loads of ideas about what information people actually want to know before they book hypnotherapy.

So I'd love to know...

If I ran another workshop, would you be interested?

Or is there a question about hypnotherapy you've always wanted to ask? Pop it below or send me a message. It might even inspire my next video. 💙

27/07/2026

Have you ever wondered why you know exactly what you want to change, yet still find yourself repeating the same thoughts, habits or patterns?

Join me for a relaxed and friendly introduction to hypnotherapy at Calmer Heart, Banbury.

Together we'll explore:

✨ What hypnosis really is (and isn't)

✨ Why change can feel so difficult

✨ How your subconscious mind works

✨ A gentle group hypnosis experience

✨ Plenty of time for questions

📅 Sunday 2nd August

🕥 Choose from 10:30am–12:00pm or 1:00pm–2:30pm

👥 Maximum 5 people per session

💷 £10

Whether you're simply curious or considering hypnotherapy for yourself, I'd love to welcome you.

👉 Book your place here: https://deeprootstherapy.as.me/calmerheartintro

Next Sunday (2nd August) we have the wonderful Laura Grassick of Deep Roots Therapy with us and she will be hosting 2 groups where you will have the chance to talk to her directly as she runs an information session where she can answer any of the questions you may have around hypnotherapy.
Each session will have a max of 5 people so that you have plenty of time with Laura to discuss your thoughts. You can also experience a short group relaxing hypno meditation also facilitated by Laura.
The first group will start at 10.30am and the 2nd will start at 1pm.
Please contact Lesley at Calmer Heart to book your place and your preference for the morning or afternoon group.
Each group will have an hour and a half with Laura and this will cost just £10 (payable when booking) and Laura has very kindly allowed anyone attending these Q&A groups a £5 discount on a full treatment if you'd like to book that with her next Sunday.

There is more detail on the poster here or contact Laura if you have any further questions.

The hypnotherapy appointment I personally had with Laura has been amazing for me and really allowed me to understand a new perspective of my thoughts. I would absolutely recommend it.

Blessings for a wonderful week and hope to see you next Sunday. 💜💛💜

18/07/2026

This week marked two years since I qualified as a hypnotherapist.

Someone once told me that qualifying is the end.
I couldn't disagree more.

For me, it was the beginning.

Every client who has trusted me over the last two years has taught me something. Sometimes it's been about anxiety, grief or confidence.

Sometimes it's been about me slowing down, listening differently and realising there's always more to learn.

That's why this week I'm also celebrating completing my Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism.

Not because I wanted another certificate on the wall, but because I wanted to better understand the people who sit in front of me.

Learning never stops.

And today feels quite fitting, because I'm heading back to where it all began... not as the student, but as the client.

I genuinely believe the best therapists never stop learning, and they never stop doing their own inner work either.

Here's to the last two years... and everything still to come. 🌳

02/07/2026

This morning I found a spider in my dressing gown. 🕷

Not a tiny one either. A proper spider.

Years ago I'd have screamed, panicked and probably launched the dressing gown across the room.

Instead I checked what had fallen out, looked to see if I'd been bitten and carried on with my morning.

It got me thinking...

Sometimes the biggest changes aren't the dramatic ones.

They're the moments where you realise you no longer react the way you used to.

The fear isn't running the show anymore.
I see this with clients all the time.

Not because hypnotherapy magically fixes everything overnight.

But because when the nervous system starts to feel safer, things that once felt overwhelming often become manageable.

And sometimes you don't realise how far you've come until a spider falls out of your dressing gown.

Have a fab Thursday everyone ❤️

Laura x 🌿

(Had to add the AI label... the spider didn't actually speak 😆😉)

01/07/2026

It's hard to believe we're already in July.

June was probably the busiest month I've had since starting Deep Roots Therapy.

I've worked with people struggling with anxiety, grief, confidence, habits that have been there for years, relationship challenges, physical symptoms linked to stress, and even my first couples hypnotherapy session.

One client in their 70s showed herself that change can happen at any age.

Another client recently looked back at the notes they wrote before we started working together and barely recognised themselves.

And one habit we'd been exploring had been around for 16 years.

Not every change happens overnight.

Not every session is dramatic.

Sometimes it's simply helping someone feel safe enough to take the next step.

That's the privilege of doing this work.

Alongside sessions I've also completed my Level 2 Autism qualification, which has given me a much deeper understanding of some of the experiences many clients bring into the therapy room.

I still work full-time alongside Deep Roots Therapy, so most appointments are evenings and weekends. If you're ever unsure whether I can help, please reach out. If I can, I will. If I'm not the right person, I'll always be honest about that too.

Thank you to everyone who has trusted me, recommended me, supported me, or simply followed along.

It genuinely means more than you know. 🌱

P.S. Well done for surviving the June heatwave. Bailey's professional advice is a sandpit and ice cream.

10/06/2026

A few things I hear before a session are...

"What if I can't relax?"

"What if I don't go under?"

"What if my mind won't switch off?"

"Am I doing it right?"

And honestly... I get it.

Because there was a time when the word relax would have made me tense up.

For many people, relaxation doesn't feel natural.

They're used to thinking.

Planning.

Worrying.

Being on alert.

Looking after everyone else.

Their mind and body have been running at 100mph for so long that slowing down can actually feel uncomfortable.

That's why I always tell people there is no right or wrong way to experience hypnosis.

No two people experience it exactly the same.

You don't need to force anything.

You don't need to perform.

You don't need to "go under" in a certain way.

In fact, one of the things I hear most often afterwards isn't:

"Wow, I was hypnotised."

It's:

"I feel lighter."

"I feel calmer."

"I can't remember the last time I felt this relaxed."

Or sometimes simply...

"That's the safest I've felt in a long time."

And sometimes that's where the real work begins.

Not by forcing change.

Not by fixing yourself.

But by finally giving your mind and body permission to put some of that weight down.

🌱

Laura

Deep Roots Therapy

Online, in person Banbury and Warwick, evenings and weekends.

30/05/2026

As I head into the weekend, I'm feeling incredibly grateful.

Last weekend marked the end of our third Past Life Regression Day at Calmer Heart with the wonderful Lesley and Andy.

What's made me reflect is that our friendship began years before Deep Roots Therapy existed. Before the training courses, before the healing journey, and before I had any idea where life would eventually lead me.

Back then, Calmer Heart was one of those places where I always felt welcomed exactly as I was. If you're ever in Banbury and feeling a little lost, looking for guidance, or simply in need of a warm and welcoming space, you'll be greeted with open arms there - just as I was.

Together, we've now welcomed 17 wonderful people through our Past Life Regression events, and it's been a privilege to witness the experiences, insights and healing that have unfolded.

I do love Past Life Regression as a technique, but that's only one small part of what I do.

Most evenings over the last few weeks have been spent supporting clients through anxiety, grief, depression, confidence struggles, addictions and habits that no longer serve them.

Sometimes it's helping someone process a sudden loss.

Sometimes it's supporting someone who's spent years feeling trapped by anxiety.

Sometimes it's helping someone reconnect with the person they know they can be.

That's the part of Deep Roots Therapy that often happens quietly behind the scenes.

So today I'm simply feeling grateful. Grateful to Lesley and Andy.

Grateful to every client who has trusted me.

And grateful that what started as my own healing journey has grown into helping others on theirs.

This weekend I'm taking a little time to recharge with friends before another busy week ahead.

If you've been carrying something that feels heavier than it needs to, please know you're always welcome to reach out.

Have a beautiful weekend.

Laura 🌳💚
Deep Roots Therapy

22/05/2026

Something I think is important to talk about within hypnotherapy and deeper therapeutic work is professionalism, safety and trust.

Because while this work can feel deeply personal and emotional, it should also always be approached responsibly and professionally.

A few things clients are often reassured to know before working with me:

🌿 Qualified Hypnotherapist holding a Practitioner Diploma through Tranquil Awakenings

🌿 Registered with the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR)

🌿 Fully insured

🌿 Regular supervision and ongoing CPD / additional training

🌿 Client consultation forms completed prior to hypnosis, including screening for contraindications and relevant medical history

🌿 Confidentiality agreements and client information available via my website and discussed as part of the process

🌿 Sessions are collaborative, grounded and client-led at all times

I know hypnotherapy can sometimes be misunderstood or associated with stage hypnosis or “airy fairy” stereotypes online.

In reality, professional hypnotherapy should feel safe, supportive and centred around the individual client and their wellbeing.

Whether somebody comes to me for stress, anxiety, confidence, habits, emotional processing or deeper subconscious work, my priority is always creating a space where people feel comfortable, informed and safe.

For more information, www.deeprootstherapy.co.uk/about-me

Deep Roots Therapy offers hypnotherapy, reiki, and past life regression to help you release, reconnect, and find calm from the inside out. In person in Oxfordshire (Banbury) or Online via multiple platforms including Zoom, globally. Hypnotherapy helps with addictions, anxiety, phobias, fears, trauma