Ever felt like your inner light was dimmed by self-doubt? You’re not alone. Low self-confidence can stealthily affect various aspects of our lives. Very often, lack of confidence has roots which usually go back to our childhood. However, there are times when we get through our childhood with our confidence in tact, only for something…
Do you resist putting yourself first or giving yourself some self care or love? I look upon self care as self preservation. Life can be challenging and we have all sorts to deal with through the course of life, including stress, trauma, looking after others, working hard, paying the bills and much more. Our health is…
We compare ourselves to others more than ever now. This is exacerbated by social media of course. We are led into a false sense of reality as everybody dresses their social media shop window exactly as they wish, in order to portray whatever they desire to the world. Many use social media as a means of…
Lisa Barry – A Mother’s Journey – Lisa specialises in working with mothers at any stage of their journey to support and guide whatever is going on for them and their children. She is a practitioner of many therapies including: Colour Mirrors Emotional Freedom Technique Matrix Reimprinting and many more Lisa says: “Having been through many…
Burn out can be the result of many different reasons and sometimes a combination of reasons. Also, the signs of burn out can be so varied. If this becomes a long term issue then a diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (also known as CFS/ME) may result. Through my therapy work I often spot the…
2020 is a year we will remember and will certainly make the history books. This has to be the strangest event of my lifetime. We can use this Coronavirus experience as a springboard into a better future, whether that is personal or on a bigger scale. It has been interesting to hear of some people…
Often my work goes in themes. I sometimes have lots of clients who want to lose weight, suffer anxiety or want to stop smoking. Other occasions there is a running theme such as challenges with a family member or feeling unsupported. The theme of the day is not feeling that people are listening to what…
Many of our early memories come from school. My very first memory is meeting my long term best mate Sam, whilst she was playing with the scales on an introductory day at Infant School (Year 1 in today’s language). Sadly, often through school becomes disappointment, fear, bullying and negative feelings about ourselves. My big disappointment came…
Far too often people have a low opinion of themselves. They doubt themselves. They question their own judgement. They feel they are not good enough. They run over and over in their minds their actions or things they have said in case they have said or done wrong. They compare themselves to others and always…
Confidence, or rather lack of confidence, is at the root of many issues. Let’s take a look at where that lack of confidence comes from. It is rare to be born with a lack of confidence. You only have to look at very young children before they are stifled by society, structure and life events to see…
Suicide is tragic and leaves an unforgettable impact on so many people. A very public death through suicide has huge ripple effects. Now with social media, we all have a voice. We can all express how we feel and what or who is to blame but the truth is we just do not know. We should not assume…
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Here is the latest podcast on Men’s Mental Health. Click here to access: Men’s Mental Health Podcast – Self Worth for Men – Part 6 My book, The Energy of Anxiety, can be purchased via me locally or on Amazon. Here is the Amazon UK link direct to the book. About Ann ANN BOWDITCH is a member and…
Here is the latest podcast on Men’s Mental Health. Click here to access: Men’s Mental Health Podcast – The Toll of Being the Strong One – Part 5 My book, The Energy of Anxiety, can be purchased via me locally or on Amazon. Here is the Amazon UK link direct to the book. About Ann ANN BOWDITCH is a…
Here is the latest podcast on Men’s Mental Health. Click here to access: Men’s Mental Health Podcast – The Confusion on Success for Men – part 4 My book, The Energy of Anxiety, can be purchased via me locally or on Amazon. Here is the Amazon UK link direct to the book. About Ann ANN BOWDITCH is a member…
Here is the latest podcast on Men’s Mental Health. Click here to access: Men’s Mental Health Podcast – Social Media – part 3 My book, The Energy of Anxiety, can be purchased via me locally or on Amazon. Here is the Amazon UK link direct to the book. About Ann ANN BOWDITCH is a member and trainer registered…
Here is the latest podcast on Men’s Mental Health. Click here to access: Men’s Mental Health Podcast – Overcoming Feeling Different – part 2 My book, The Energy of Anxiety, can be purchased via me locally or on Amazon. Here is the Amazon UK link direct to the book. About Ann ANN BOWDITCH is a member and trainer registered on…
Here is the latest podcast on Men’s Mental Health. Click here to access: Men’s Mental Health Podcast – Men Dealing with Anxiety – part 1 My book, The Energy of Anxiety, can be purchased via me locally or on Amazon. Here is the Amazon UK link direct to the book. About Ann ANN BOWDITCH is a member…
Emotional Eating may be the biggest contributor to weight issues for many people. It can lead to binge eating, lack of self-esteem and self-confidence and generally make people feel low as they are stuck in that negative behaviour. Feeling low causes them to eat and in turn that eating causes them to feel low. So the…
We operate through the subconscious mind the majority of time. In fact 95% of our actions and behaviours are unconscious. Will power is conscious mind. Conscious mind, conscious effort. This is why we struggle to use will power as a means of changing habits. Will power is hard work! Those unwanted habits and behaviours are stored…
How can we be motivated to do some things and not others. I’ve always felt that it is important to have something in life that gets us out of bed in the morning. When I worked in finance, I would say that my cycling was the reason I got up in the morning. Although…
If you saw my earlier blog post entitled “I Just Can’t Stop Eating” you will know that a childhood memory I have is that of my mum constantly on and off diets. She never did faddy diets. They were more akin to what I would call ‘near starvation’ diets. Eating lots less but not necessary the right foods.…
Our eating habits, and therefore our weight, can be the bane of our lives. I’m going to explore eating habits and behaviour over the next few blog posts. So why is our size that is so important to us? My first memory of any understanding of weight and size is my mum dieting throughout my childhood. Diets…
We are a nation of insomniacs. Health insurers, Aviva, reported that 67% (16 million) of adults in the UK report sleepless nights and 31% say they suffer with insomnia [2017]. Most of us experience some sleepless nights due to stress. As long as this is very short term there is no lingering impact on our…
About Ann ANN BOWDITCH is a member and trainer registered on the General Hypnotherapy Register and General Hypnotherapy Standards Council and has run her own private practice in Guernsey for over 8 years. Author of The Energy of Anxiety, a self-help book offering new perspectives and modern techniques. Ann is also a practitioner of a number of therapies including EFT, Energy in…
Binge eating is not something only overweight people do. It’s also not something that just adults or just women do. It is something that can impact youngsters – girls and boys, women and men of all shapes and sizes. In my experience of helping clients to stop bingeing, it is an emotional issue which can come about for…
I see an increasing number of youngsters in my therapy business. Often one of the reasons for this is due to the feeling of pressure to achieve certain grades at school. I appreciate that the pressure comes from a number of sources such as teachers, peers, themselves and, in some cases, parents. They may also feel pressure to…
I wonder if being a parent now is tougher than ever or has parenting just evolved? I was talking to a friend only this morning about parenting nowadays compared to when we were youngsters. Back then emotions were generally not spoken about or dealt with and emotional intelligence was more basic. I believe this is because…
Anxiety is something that many people experience and, although the symptoms are generally the same, the reasons underpinning the anxiety can be vast. Some of the factors that result in anxiety can be: Lack of self esteem Lack of self confidence Suffering trauma / loss Experience bullying Financial difficulties Relationship problems Lack of self-value Brought up in…
Here is the latest podcast about my upcoming book ‘The Energy of Anxiety’. Click here to access: Podcast Episode 4- The Energy of Anxiety – Contents and Social Media Links About Ann ANN BOWDITCH is a member and trainer registered on the General Hypnotherapy Register and General Hypnotherapy Standards Council and has run her own private practice in Guernsey for 7 years. She is also…
Here is the latest podcast about the benefits of holistic treatment and is it time for change in our current health system. Click here to access: Podcast Episode 3 – The Energy of Anxiety – Benefits of Holistic Treatment About Ann ANN BOWDITCH is a member and trainer registered on the General Hypnotherapy Register and General Hypnotherapy Standards Council and has run her…
Jo May chats to Therapist Ann Bowditch about the pitfalls of social media and what we can do to make our experience of it more positive. Podcast Episode 2 – The Energy of Anxiety – Social Media About Ann ANN BOWDITCH is a member and trainer registered on the General Hypnotherapy Register and General Hypnotherapy Standards Council and has run her…
I hope you enjoy this first podcast where Jo May interviews therapist Ann Bowditch about her exciting project. Find out more by clicking on the link below. Podcast Episode 1 – The Energy of Anxiety – Ann’s exciting news About Ann ANN BOWDITCH is a member and trainer registered on the General Hypnotherapy Register and General Hypnotherapy Standards Council and…
Our belief system is critical to our perspective of life’s events, how we see other people and the world at large, what we think about ourselves and what we fear. So where does our belief system come from? We were not born with doubts about ourselves, low self-esteem, not feeling good enough, not trusting other…
Anxiety is something that many people experience and although the symptoms are generally the same, the reasons underpinning the anxiety can be vast. Some of the factors that result in anxiety can be: Lack of self esteem Lack of self confidence Suffering trauma / loss Experience bullying Financial difficulties Relationship problems Lack of self-value Brought up in…
Mental Health has been in the news throughout this year. Nobody is immune to the possibility of having a mental health issue. It can creep up on anyone at anytime. Never be complacent about mental health and always seek help, preferably at an early stage, whenever you are struggling. The reason seeking help early on…
Please view the following video on how Rhythmic Movement Training (RMT) has helped Chris, not just in reading and writing but in other areas. RMT can help with many issues for adults and children, Additional Information: In RMT, the consultant assesses and then directs the process to make the connections within the brain covering…
I’ve been talking a lot lately about mental health. Nobody is immune to the possibility of having a mental health issue. It can creep up on anyone. Never be complacent about mental health and always seek help, preferably at an early stage, whenever you are struggling. It helps to nip issues in the bud quickly…
Anxiety happens because your subconscious mind wants to keep you safe. All of those symptoms you have such as clammy hands, shortness of breath, clouded thinking, digestive system shutting down and heart racing are part of your survival mechanism. So when that anxiety kicks in remind yourself, that your very protective subconscious is doing it’s…
Let me explain to anyone that has not suffered with mental health issues what it can be like to experience issues such as depression, anxiety or OCD. It can be all consuming It can stop you doing normal tasks It can interfere with your work or stop you working altogether It can impact your family It…
Who knows how big mental health will be in 10 years time if we do not focus more on today’s youth. Areas that help children become mentally healthy adults include: High self esteem and confidence A balance perspective on life Being active – especially outdoors Learn to understand managing money early in life Healthy nutrition…
NES Health is a fantastic way of approaching your own health and well-being. You could call it your own information centre based on where you are at right now. Each scan gives you an abundance of information, which can be compared to previous scans, in order that you can monitor your progress and see how the…
One thing that strikes me so strongly in my work is the amount of amazing people I meet, although they don’t see that brilliance in themselves. Some people have had such huge struggles in life and yet somehow they are still functioning. They may be struggling with depression, addictions, overeating, unhealthy habits, anger, illness or many other…
Did you know that sometimes when people have a fear of heights or feel unstable crossing platforms such as getting on a train or tube, or with stairs that have gaps and other similar issues, this may be related to their primitive and postural reflexes. In particular the Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR) is linked to…
Please see my video below on #anxiety in #children. I hope you find it helpful. If you wish to find out how Ann can help you please contact her here. Ann Bowditch GQHP, GHR Reg., META-P Dip (Hyp) Hypnotherapy EFT (AAMET Certified) & Matrix Reimprinting Practitioner Meta-Health & Colour Mirrors Practitioner RMTi Consultant, NES Health Practitioner…
Please see my video below on #trance or the state of #hypnosis. Putting the myths to bed. If you wish to find out how Ann can help you please contact her here. Ann Bowditch GQHP, GHR Reg., META-P Dip (Hyp) Hypnotherapy EFT (AAMET Certified) & Matrix Reimprinting Practitioner Meta-Health & Colour Mirrors Practitioner RMTi Consultant, NES…
Please see my video below on #depression. I hope you find it helpful. If you wish to find out how Ann can help you please contact her here. Ann Bowditch GQHP, GHR Reg., META-P Dip (Hyp) Hypnotherapy EFT (AAMET Certified) & Matrix Reimprinting Practitioner Meta-Health & Colour Mirrors Practitioner RMTi Consultant, NES Health Practitioner PSTEC…
“Ann suggested Rhythmic Movement Training (RMT) to help my son, who has dyslexia, make improvements with his reading and writing. RMT is a movement based system used to integrate our natural primitive and postural reflexes. By doing the specific movements, this has helped to improve my son’s neural pathways and stimulate new connections in his…
Given the opportunity, I wouldn’t want to be back in my teenage years. There are all types of things happening with your body during that phase of life with hormones causing chaos added to those growing pains. You may not feel settled in who you are and your place in the world. You want complete freedom,…
At today’s final session and weigh in my lovely client has lost just shy of 2 stone in weight, 26 lbs to be precise. We started Hypno-Gastric Band Weight Loss 7 weeks ago and 4 weeks ago was his ‘operation’ session which is a virtual gastric band. He admitted today he was sceptical at…
Let’s talk about it. #bullying If you wish to find out how Ann can help you please contact her here. Ann Bowditch GQHP, GHR Reg., META-P Dip (Hyp) Hypnotherapy EFT (AAMET Certified) & Matrix Reimprinting Practitioner Meta-Health & Colour Mirrors Practitioner RMTi Consultant, NES Health Practitioner PSTEC Level 1-A (Advanced PSTEC) Tel: 07781 111186…
What is a Personality Disorder? How everyone one of us perceives the world, our thoughts, attitudes, feelings and responses are all part of our personality. Personality Disorders are generally defined as a distinguishable set of characteristics, patterns and behaviours that constitute our character or individuality. The signs are a deeply ingrained and rigid pattern of thinking and behaviour in certain situations. In…
I’m always in favour of a holistic route to health and well-being whenever possible and, given the complications involved with the various stomach surgeries available nowadays the virtual gastric band option is the healthy choice. So what is the Virtual Gastric Band My therapy is called Hypno-Gastric Band Weight Loss, which basically it involves 4…
There are many possible reasons for social anxiety which often begins to come into play in late teens, early 20s as we are more aware of ourselves; how we look and notice the differences (rather than similarities) between ourselves and others. Below are some reasons for social anxiety:- Lack of self confidence/esteem Having been bullied Dislike…
Are you someone that has to fix the world or ensure that everyone else is happy before you consider your own needs and wants? If the answer is “yes” then there will be reasons connected to your personal belief system and events in your life that have resulted in your actions that are potentially damaging…
Now there’s a bold title for a blog post. The first consideration may be “is it possible to ‘create’ confident children with high self esteem?” If your child lacks these qualities there may be a number of reasons but, for this article, I am mostly looking at how the way you behave and talk to…
Parents will probably recognise or remember their baby or toddler walking on their toes and lack of contact with the heel to the ground. This is perfectly normal, for some up until the age of around 2 years old. There can be a number of reasons why toe walking may be experienced after this period,…
If you or your child are suffering with issues of anxiousness, insecurity and/or have a low tolerance to stress, it may just be that their Fear Paralysis Reflex is active. In an ideal world this reflex is integrated by the 12th week in the utero. However, for various reasons this may not happen resulting in…
All feelings are good. Having said that, not all feelings are comfortable or pleasant but there are reasons for feelings. Most of us enjoy the positive emotions such happiness, joy, love and excitement; although even those may be uncomfortable for someone who doesn’t believe they should be allowed to feel those emotions. Guilt and shame…
A retained Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR) can cause a number of issues including balance problems. If you or your child have difficulty judging space or distance, depth or speed then the TLR may be retained. When I refer to a retained reflex this means when the reflex is unintegrated. The TLR is important for head management…
If cigarettes were invented now, do you think they would be legal? Probably not, and yet they still are legal. They have supplied the governments with a source of income and been part of sponsorship of large events over the years although there are rules and regulations around tobacco advertising. The subject of cigarettes is…
It is beyond doubt that we are influenced by our childhood. Our youth is crucial in shaping us and our future. Up until the age of 6 years old we have formed many of our beliefs that we will carry through for life. Many of these beliefs we are not even aware of consciously but they impact our…
A fear of heights can be distressing and, for some people, impact their everyday life. Like most fears and phobias the level of severity can differ from one person to the next. A fear of heights can affect people when they are doing what seem to be every day tasks for some. Walking down steps…
Dyslexia is a term used to cover reading and writing problems. However, not all reading and writing problems are the same. I shall explain more about this later. When someone is labelled as Dyslexic this can conjure up all sorts of feelings. For some it is a relief that there is a reason for their…
Being nervous prior to a sporting event can be hugely detrimental to performance. Too much adrenalin buzzing around your body can leave you feeling drained even before the start of your event. I can recall some of my own most nervous moments; one of which included vomiting when I arrived at the venue on the…
“No known cause” is becoming a more common response health issues which leaves you feeling misunderstood, deflated and frustrated. You may have a variety of symptoms but yet any tests that are carried out come back as “normal” although you certainly don’t feel “normal”. I classify these type of health issues as ‘modern day illnesses’. They don’t…
If you look at a new born baby they have very little movement control. This is most noticeable by the fact they cannot hold their own head up. However, through natural development after approximately 2 months old a baby is usually able to hold his or her head up. Having said that, to some degree, a child’s…
At first you feel excited when asked to be Best Man, then it dawns on you that the main part of your role will be the speech. Now you wish your best mate had asked someone else because you spend the next months in the lead up to the wedding dreading that speech. The same…
Postnatal Depression or Postpartum Depression (I will refer to as PND for ease) is said to effect 1 in 10 woman after childbirth but I would not be surprised if the true figure is higher than that. It can effect men as well as women, which may come as a surprise to many. Often parents…
The Bowditch Method I had a client session yesterday which really struck me on just how powerful the work I do is. The message I really want to get out there is please consider the holistic route. I feel very strongly that, if I had seen this client nearer their traumatic event then I would have been…
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (I.B.S.) can be quite distressing for sufferers. Symptoms include diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, flatulence, bloating and abdominal cramps which can be incredibly painful. Some people also report heartburn, headaches, lower back pain, sleep difficulties, muscle pain and fatigue. Along with the physical symptoms, sufferers often feel anxious about the need to go…
Bullying is not just something that happens in schools and with children. Bullying happens in the workplace, in social groups, on the internet, in sport and other activities. Many of us have been bullied at some point in our lives. There are many behaviours that constitute bullying. Here are some that come to mind: Ignoring…
How are those New Year Resolutions going? This is the time when the motivation takes a bit of a battering, fed up with the short daylight hours and the cold weather, it can be hard to stay motivated on your weight loss goals. It makes me wonder if spring is a better time to focus…
Have you noticed that health issues are changing as the world we live in changes. People are being effected more by digestive issues, lack of exercise, lack of nutrients, electro-magnetic fields (EMFs) from mobile phones and other technology, there are more chronic fatigue illnesses, depression and undiagnosed illnesses. Much of this is linked to our changing…
As I was riding today on a rather blustery morning, I was reflecting on one particular client session this week with a 18 year old. We were working with the Colour Mirrors bottles in what was an incredibly enlightening session. I was explaining to my client how we grow and expand as a person through life’s…
Out-of-the-blue a panic attack happens, as if it comes from nowhere. You may not understand why it happened, which leaves you feeling you have no control over your own reactions. This is because the subconscious mind notices ‘perceived’ danger far quicker than the conscious mind and reacts accordingly with the ‘fight or flight’ symptoms “get me out…
I have to confess that I have often been astonished at the dramatic changes within my clients. Often people in deep states of depression notably uplifted after just one session. Increasingly more people are seeking holistic ways to be healthy – mentally, physically and emotionally. In fact all three go together, each impacts the other…
Most, if not all, of us have felt anxious at some point in life. It’s one thing to feel a little anxious about an upcoming exam or job interview but when the anxiety starts to impact your life and stop you taking part in events, it is important to get the problem addressed. Anxiety disorders are often classified…
Did you know that we have more control over our health and well-being than you have probably ever realised? From a young age we learn that when we are ill our body has malfunctioned in some way and that to get better we need to seek medical intervention and take synthetic medication. What if there…
Have you ever actually thought about how you would like your life to be? Many of us go through life not completely satisfied or happy but often not doing anything about it or indeed know how we would like our life to be. For me personally, I seek inner peace. I realise though that inner peace…
Maintaining good health is an under-valued area of focus. Let’s face it, most of us think we are invincible until, it seems, suddenly one day our health has gone, almost as if it has disappeared overnight, as symptom after symptom appears. It was as if you had gone from an overly hectic life, balancing many areas…
The Shift is Happening I am witnessing a shift where people are wanting alternatives to anti-depressants and synthetic medication. It’s a slow shift but I hope to help educate people to discover how much of their health is in their power. Most people agree that conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) are linked to…
Will hypnosis really work? Hypnosis is scoffed at by many – the picture of a swinging pocket watch and the phrase ‘you are feeling sleepy… very sleepy’ is what springs to mind when anyone hear the word ‘hypnosis’. Either that or they associate it with being made to do degrading things like clucking like a…
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One of the key reasons that stops people reaching their potential in sport is confidence. Usually when someone starts a sport they do it for enjoyment and they relish in their achievements as they progress and move up the ranks. Initially it feels as if they can’t put a foot wrong. Sport performance starts to become a…
Firstly, let’s be sure on what self esteem is, as it can often be confused with self confidence. Self esteem is how you feel about yourself as a person, the way you look, the way you behave, what you believe you deserve in life, including how you allow yourself to be treated in relationships. Basically,…
I was so lucky today to be walking along Pembroke, sun beaming down, blue sky, paddling my feet as the warm water gently flowed – I couldn’t believe my luck. It was a kind of trance I guess, I really didn’t want to think more than that. In fact, whenever my mind was drawn to…
Isn’t it interesting that neither smoking adverts or the hideous pictures that appear on packs of cigarettes deter smokers from their habit? There is a pattern I see in smokers, which is their belief that they are addicted to cigarettes when in fact that is only a belief and is not a reality. People go…
Anxiety can come in different forms such as Generalised Anxiety Disorder where someone worries about events in general expecting the worst to happen. Their mind works overtime trying to work out how to deal with worst case scenarios. This can lead to various symptoms including panic attacks. Anxiety is the cause of ‘fight…
“Tried that, it doesn’t work” is a common response to various types of treatment and therapy. What I have witnessed over the years of receiving treatment for my own injuries and of being a therapist has given me a good insight into why some treatments do not work for some people. Here are a few tips…
I received this lovely testimonial about the Colour Mirrors one to one sessions and workshops. “I’ve attended three Colour Mirror sessions with Ann and each one has been completely different with new messages to work on. I initially thought that I would keep selecting the same colours, but it doesn’t work like that. The colours…
People focus on losing weight at the beginning of the year but Spring/Summer is a fantastic time to lose weight. We have the lighter mornings and evenings, our moods are uplifted for seeing more sun and daylight and we generally have more energy. So all is not lost if you feel you have failed…
It’s so lovely to receive client testimonials. This is following the 7 week Hypno-Gastric Band Weight Loss process. Thank you Jane. “I must admit I was a skeptical about gastric band hypnosis I had read about it before but was never quite convinced. Then I saw it advertised and decided to give it a go.…
All around you are confident people….but are they really? Very often this is not the case. I come into contact, through my work, with a lot of people who lack confidence. Many of them put on a ‘good show’ and act confident but inside they are struggling. You may be surprised to know that your…
I have noticed that more people are not succumbing to New Year Resolutions usually due to the fact that, like faddy diets, they have realised they don’t work for them. Now, I do believe there can be benefit from a new start in the New Year for some and so am not knocking the idea…
Hypnotherapy is a fantastic tool to help people overcome fears and phobias. It works with the subconscious mind to change your belief system regarding heights. Combined with other techniques that I share with my clients there is great potential to overcome your fears. Here is a testimonial I received from one of my clients following…
“Ann has helped me overcome my fears and has been a tremendous help to me as these fears were really affecting my everyday life. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough”. Anonymous About Ann ANN BOWDITCH is a member and trainer registered on the General Hypnotherapy Register and uses her skills to help people overcome many issues including…
Very often we are unaware consciously why we have fears and phobias. They are often caused by a single event from our past that we might have blocked out on a conscious level but our subconscious remembers all our life events and believes we are still living in those events which is why hypnotherapy is such…
I notice an increase in the amount of people that are exhausted through lifestyle. This is usually caused by working too hard, being perfectionists, trying to be there for everybody else, exercising manically, poor diet and this electronic society we live in where we don’t ‘switch off’. We are putting huge pressure on our bodies…
We talk about years ago when we could go out and play and our parents wouldn’t worry. Has much changed? There were nasty crimes of all natures committed back then but the level of fear was so much less. So what are the reasons for all of this fear? I believe the access to information…
It’s safe to say that the majority of us recognise that prolonged stress is bad for our health. There are many issues that can result in prolonged stress including: IBS / Gastrointestinal Issues Insomnia Chronic Fatigue High Blood Pressure Cardiovascular Disease Weight Gain Food intolerance Diabetes Type II Anxiety Depression Low immunity to illnesses such…
Hypnotherapy for weight loss can be life changing. Many people have battled with their weight for as long as they can remember. When will power, which is effort by the conscious mind, is unsuccessful there needs to be a change at a deeper, subconscious, level. This is because the beliefs stored about food and your…
There are so many issues for teenagers to deal with nowadays. They seem to live in so much fear around many issues; being accepted, having the right image; keeping in with their friends and of course those pesky exams. The stress and anxiety around exams seems to be bigger than ever nowadays but is this…
More and more children have self-esteem issues which can lead to serious problems such as anxieties, depression, eating disorders and self harming. So has the world changed or are we more aware of these issues? I can only cast my view. I do believe probably both these points are relevant. Youngsters have had self-esteem issues…
It has been a busy time since the beginning of the year working with people to lose weight. Many people choosing the Hypno-Gastric Band Weight Loss process. I am so pleased with some remarkable results in the time that I have been working with people. This process is very thorough and conducted over 4 sessions. …
This Hypno-Gastric Band Weight Loss process is unique. There are many versions out there but this particular process is very special and so are the results. Conducted over 4 sessions, clients have been benefiting from fantastic results, re-programming their minds so that food is no longer an issue. “I can highly recommend Ann and what…
Fear of flying can happen for various reasons. These may include: Feel of losing control Trust issues Claustrophobia Learned behaviour (eg you learn to have the fear from a parent who has a fear of flying) A trauma – eg an air crash or bad landing or feeling ill on a flight Media sensationalism, such…
Teenagers are under so much pressure nowadays and this can reveal itself in behaviour such as self harming and eating disorders but also a worrying number of teenagers suffer with depression. It seems a shame that youngsters are not enjoying their youth. With depression can come loss of confidence, low self-esteem and anxiety. This is…
Anxiety can be all consuming. What can start as minor anxiety can spread like wildfire throughout your life because of the way the brain ‘pattern matches’. If it sees another event as similar to a previous anxious event, it believes you need to be ‘on your guard’ – this is the anxiety ‘fight or flight’…
When I work with clients on the Hypno-Gastric Band Weight Loss process, between session 3 and 4 I ask for an up-date. This is what this client had to say: “So glad I’ve found something that actually works. Where do I begin? Well in the 2 weeks that I last saw you I’ve lost 1…
If you have seen the Colour Mirror bottles you are probably wondering what they are all about. Not only do they look beautiful but they help us in so many ways. We are very in tune with colour at a subconscious level and we find ourselves selecting the ‘perfect’ bottle to represent our fears, emotions,…
Anxiety comes in different forms and is experienced by all ages to differing degrees. It can be very specific, for example related purely to situations where there are lots of people around or it can be general. Very often anxiety is ‘learned behaviour‘ – perhaps due to a parent or sibling being a worrier and…
New Year – New You! Beginning of January is the time. If you are still on the wagon now you are doing ok. If you are still on track by the end of the month you will have done better than most. Why is it all so difficult to stick to a diet plan or…
Travel can be a worry at the best of times. There is so much unknown when it comes to travel. Will the flight, boat or train be on time, will your accommodation be easy to find, will you get to where you need to go to in good time, will you meet your connecting flights,…
At yesterday’s anxiety workshop I asked participates to select a bottle they were drawn to. One of the bottles selected was C5 and this is a definite when it comes to anxiety sufferers as they often struggle to speak up or be heard. Blue represents communication and trust and also brings in peace. C5 –…
New Year is a great time for re-assessing your life and setting some goals but all too often those goals are not achieved due to a subsequent lack of willpower and/or motivation. Weight loss, getting fit and stopping smoking are probably the most common forms of change that people are seeking into the New Year…
One of the greatest problems facing our society currently is obesity. With many diets on the market, all making miraculous claims, it can be challenging to know which one to choose that will meet your requirements. There are always lots of claims without much substance. Regular dieting can also cause confusion and lead you wondering…
The last Hypno-Gastric Band Weight Loss of the year resulted in a great weight loss of 2 stone 5 lbs despite being in the festive season. My client reported that he felt like he was playing a game by avoiding sugary and fattening food. If he is playing a game – he is definitely winning.…
“My life is no longer thinking about my next meal or chocolate bar but instead thinking about my future“. At the beginning of a New Year is a customary time to trim-down or give up something, and after the excesses of Christmas, there is on the whole plenty to work with. Records suggest that, in…
It’s not about dieting. Let’s face it. A change of lifestyle is what is needed when it comes to weight management. Diets are hard work, they cause you to think about food a lot, they slow down your metabolism, you feel deprived and when you stop you go back to your old ways. Sound familiar?…
In the past couple of months I have run 3 Colour Mirrors workshops to give people an opportunity to experience the powerful, healing and calming world of colour. You and Colour We are all in tune with colour at a subconscious level. The psychology of colour can help you make positive changes in your life.…
The best way of showing how hypnotherapy works for various issues is by client testimonials. Testimonial “I just thought I would let you know (as I know you like feedback) that I did have the most amazing nights sleep! Woke once but went straight off again and awoke feeling like I was ready to get…
I love this bottle – it has such a simple yet profound message. Bottle 12 in the Colour Mirrors system Heaven on Earth. This bottle bottle has violet above the red and asks us to look at what we believe about our life that is not perfect. What is stopping us living Heaven on…
Are there areas of your work where you feel that you could do better? There could be a number of reasons that have resulted in a less than satisfactory performance. These can include: Stress outside of work Dissatisfied with job Fear of failure Lack of confidence Busy mind causing lack of concentration/focus The issues that…
Redundancy is a traumatic time for most people. In itself redundancy is a traumatic event, particularly when unexpected. It can leave you worried about your future, your family, your finances, how you are going to pay the mortgage and wondering whether you will get another job. People can feel a sense of failure when they…
Of course bullying shouldn’t happen anywhere, whether at school, work, sport or socially but the sad reality is that it does happen. Unfortunately many workplaces want to sweep it under the carpet because they do not want a reputation for bullying. If not addressed bullying can scar people for life and result in addictive behaviour,…
For many people, stress is a part of life, and many of us have experienced it at some point. Depending on the circumstances, the intensity of the stress and tension felt by each individual may vary. From time to time however, if the event is extremely traumatic to the individual, the panic and anxiety they…
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL “I don’t believe it but I haven’t had the craving for quavers or chocolate and I’m so pleased, I had a stash of chocolates in my drawer and I haven’t had the thought process to even pick one out.” CLAIRE Whenever people are trying to shed unwanted weight and stick to an appropriate…
Colour Therapy Colour Mirrors brings incredible learnings and healing. These beautiful bottles are a gateway to releasing negative emotions and energy, removing old negative patterns of behaviour and stepping into a new way of living. To find out more about the basics of the Colour Mirrors please see my paper entitled “Welcome to the Enlightening…
A glowing testimonial for Business networking and public speaking anxiety:- “ I have to say “wow” that’s the best word, I’ve been completely different and noticed that (A) I’ve started conversation with the people I would be worried about, (B) been much more relaxed and tuned into the discussion, (C) during conference today I made…
This is one client’s experience of Colour Mirrors…… “The coloured mirrors workshop was very enlightening, it leaves you with a wonderful feeling of calmness and togetherness within yourself, it is addictive! it is not coloured mirrors as you would think but bottles filled with an array of colours and mostly two in one bottle, these…
Nobody regrets having had too much fun in life or wishes they had spent more time at work when they reach their death bed. We need to work to pay the bills but sometimes work can take over your life and very often the higher your position in a firm the more stress comes with…
Panic or anxiety affects people physically, emotionally and mentally, and is a form of stress. Anxiousness isn’t a uniquely adult issue. Children can also suffer tension and anxiety, as a general rule as a result of worrying about the future. Children do not have as much control over their lives as adults, so they are…
While a number of people may have a bit of “perfectionism” within them, it does not control their lives and actions in the same way as OCD. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is defined as an anxiety problem and around 2% of all individuals are afflicted with this emotional condition. Checking appliances, ensuring windows and doors…
Interviews can be very nerve-wracking for many people. The reasons we respond in a negative way to the thought of interviews is: Fear of failure Fear of being rejected Fear of the unknown Fear of not being able to answer a question Fear of lack of rapport with the interviewer(s) Lack of confidence Expecting to…
Being promoted to supervisor or manager can only mean one thing…that you are in charge of people. This can alter the whole dynamic of your relationship with staff. Some people who saw you on their level now report to you and this can result in a negative attitude towards you. If you are a very…
For many in the workplace there is a fear of promotion because that promotion brings far more than a pay rise. Promotions bring more responsibility and often managing people which in itself can be quite daunting. However, the biggest fear of promotion is the dreaded presentation. This can be anything from hosting a team meeting…
Today, I took my spritzers and a few colour mirror oils along to my friend’s MacMillan coffee morning. I gave a few ‘Star of David’ readings and interesting one of them had lots of pink. Pink is the colour of ‘love’ as well as mothering and people pleasing. This certainly resonated with the person I…
Gambling can be a difficult habit to get rid of, but there is one treatment which stands head and shoulders above the rest because it efficiently deals with the primary root causes driving the behaviour. Not just that, but it also empowers people by teaching tools and techniques which give them back control. Hypnotherapeutic specialist…
One client came to me for weight loss and as a result also stopped biting his nails …I’ll explain why later… Nail biting, for the most part, begins during early school years and then stops in late teenage years. Lots of people may continue to bite their nails into adulthood producing real physical damage to…
You can find an over-abundance of options with respect to unhealthy food. It’s all over the place; on TV advertisements, signs – even when you’ve done your supermarket shop they attempt to trap you at the final hurdle with shelves of sugar filled treats awaiting you at the checkout. These treats could possibly be simple…
With winter night’s drawing in, I was just pondering over The Sun – bottle number 1 – and of course it is the perfect bottle to help reduce SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). There is so much sun and light in this bottle – giving joy and helping to clear confusion. I have been preparing a…
The likelihood is that if you are reading this web page, you or someone you care about has been given a diagnosis of elevated blood pressure (Hypertension). It may well have come as a surprise to you – after all, people generally don’t feel ill with elevated blood pressure – so you are, in all…
Today I attended a workshop for anxiety sufferers which was organised by PowerYoga Guernsey. The key message was to “breathe“. Not just breathe but to breathe into your abdomen, to be conscious of your breathing, to breathe slowly. Breathing out at a slower rate than your in breath. Breathing deeply and slowly sends a message…
Well today I felt a big shift on a material aspect of life and also where usually I would stand hard and fast to my principles at the detriment of everything else, which is probably really what the issue was about more so than the material aspect. Standing firm to my principles has got me…
Are you sick and tired of dieting? Perhaps you have tried diet pills or prescribed shakes from your doctor or the more drastic measures of surgery. It really shouldn’t be necessary to resort to surgery or diet pills or even drastic dieting methods. Our eating habits are the result of our connection with food. Sometimes…
