Your current physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual situation are explored & we’ll discover what your support networks are like, if they are sufficient and what your current coping strategies are. We’ll identify the control you think you have & how you cope when you don’t think you have control.

What then? We’ll develop appropriate strategies and explore the best techniques to enable YOU to be personally aware, recognising when negative or nervous thinking starts (which lead to more stress). This is vital so that you can learn & employ new thinking patterns which eventually take over and becoming your newer, much healthier, habit.

Some other techniques I may draw on help you manage your stress include: creative visualisation (core energy management) to release endorphins, the Alexander Technique (integrating physical aspects with the emotions), Reiki or deep breathing exercises & relaxation (leading to improving sleep).

Some people may find a need for a more definite spiritual dimension in their life, either religious or by simply “doing things they recognise make them feel more alive”.

It is also important to quit smoking & reduce caffeine intake as these are both major stressors. I may also refer you to a recommended aromatherapist for massage or reflexology, or to a personal trainer for increasing your fitness levels.

Personality traits or more complex reasons for stress and anxiety: Stress & anxiety can also be caused by being naturally passive and shy, finding it difficult to say "no" which make you feel as though you’ve been taken advantage of. The result is inner conflict & unhappiness.

In this case I can help you to learn and use assertiveness techniques so that you can take control back into your life and hypnotherapy will help to directly increase your self esteem.

It may be that your authentic self is not being expressed. You can apparently function perfectly on the surface but deep down be stressed because of other peoples’ values which conflict with your core-self. We would explore and work through the inner conflict together in a safe and non-judgemental atmosphere.

Most importantly I help you learn to give yourself permission to take “time out”, working with you to recognise, prioritise & take care of your own needs.

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Updated 07/05/10