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An exercise that was created by Psychologist Martin Seligman. Seligman founded a movement called ‘Positive Psychology’; this approach recognises that from an evolutionary perspective, we are better at focusing on bad events than good ones.

Whether it’s ‘introducing yourself to the group’, ‘saying a few words’ or shouting from the rooftops, speaking in public can strike fear into the hearts of many!

It’s never too late to start over, rethink, try something new, and if you feel you need an extra boost of confidence to do this, or even if it’s made you think about hypnotherapy generally, let me know. I’ve recently had cause to think about role models; I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase ‘you have to see it to be it’ and this really landed with me this month. I’m approaching a milestone birthday and starting to hear friends and colleagues talking about retirement. This isn’t o

I’ve been using a new technique called Blast® that uses bi-lateral eye stimulation to help clients process these stuck memories, and the effects have been highly effective, and very quick! So many of us have situations that still make us feel sad or upset, years afterwards, and think that we just have to put up with it, but Blast is teaching me that we really don't!

Next time you’re trying something new, ask yourself, ‘What’s the BEST that could happen?’ I think you’ll love how it feels!

After the excitement and bustle of the Christmas season, it is completely natural to feel a little down at this time of the year. January is a month of cold weather, short days and dark mornings. Typically, January Blues manifest as feelings of low mood, sadness, lack of motivation, tiredness and low energy.

This time of year really taps into our tendency to ‘try-to-do-it-all’ or ‘try-to-please-everyone’! I see these twin troublemakers all the time in my clinic, and they are never helpful, but at Christmas, they run amok like cats in a Christmas tree! The desire to try to please everyone is entirely understandable; most of us grow up learning that being helpful, kind, and accommodating makes us good people. And it does—kindness is powerful. But somewhere along the way, many peopl

You don’t have to struggle through stress or caring alone. Hypnotherapy can help you find moments of peace, clarity, and control — small but significant steps toward a calmer, more confident you.

Discover how Pebble Hypnotherapy in Skipton uses Solution Focused therapy and hypnotherapy to ease anxiety, recognise symptoms, and restore peace of mind.

If you’re not able to get out into the countryside, you’ll be pleased to know that even brief encounters with nature such as a stroll in a city park, or even a view of trees through a window can improve emotional resilience. So if you do nothing else this month, try to get outside!

Small actions are the building blocks of habits and progress; think about the effort it takes to read a single page of a book, jot down a thought in a journal, or take a five-minute walk. These actions may seem minor, but they accumulate over time to foster lifelong learning, mental clarity, and physical health.