If you want to dive a bit deeper into some of the issues which can be treated with hypnotherapy, have a look through Karen’s blog articles.  Topical and informative, these articles are packed with tips and strategies for dealing with the typical problems she sees daily in her busy practice.  

Good Grief

By Karen Martin

How we grieve has been simplified into what’s described as the grief curve.  Each of its five stages will be familiar to anyone who has …

Anticipatory Anxiety: When the Fear Starts Before the Event

Have you ever found yourself worrying about something days before it is going to happen? Perhaps you have an appointment next week, a journey coming up or a social occasion that you agreed to attend. Nothing has happened yet, but you are already feeling anxious about it. You might find yourself thinking about what could go wrong, imagining awkward situations or wondering how you will cope. The closer the event gets, the more uncomfortable you feel. Sometimes the anticipation is so unpleasant that you would rather cancel the whole thing.

Dealing with PTSD effectively

PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) is caused in many ways, for example, by seeing a horrific accident, being attacked or going through a natural disaster. Though we tend to think of PTSD as being a problem for the armed services, it can easily affect civilians too. Left untreated, the symptoms of PTSD can have a long lasting effect on daily life.