Welcome to the blog, a space designed to educate, support and inspire. Whether you’re exploring therapy for the first time, looking for reassurance, or simply want to understand your mind a little better, this is where you’ll find helpful, relatable content written with you in mind.
This space is for people who are open to learning more about how that’s possible. Many of the articles you’ll find here are inspired by the questions I’m asked most often in sessions or during free consultations.
You’ll find blog posts that explore:
✓ How the brain responds to anxiety and stress
✓ What to expect in a hypnotherapy session
✓ How to overcome phobias or fears (even the unusual ones!)
✓ Natural ways to manage anxiety in Yaxley and beyond
✓ Lifestyle support for better sleep, mood, and mental clarity
✓ The science behind solution-focused approaches
Whether you're actively considering therapy or just having a browse, I hope these resources offer guidance and encouragement.
Millions of people in the UK experience anxiety and stress, often without realising how deeply it can impact their mental, emotional, and even physical health. From sleepless nights to a racing mind during the day, the effects can be both exhausting and isolating.
Life can be full and busy, and it is very easy to slip into survival mode without quite noticing. Many people I work with describe feeling as if they are pushing through each day on autopilot. They often tell me they no longer feel like themselves. In this blog, I will explain how to recognise overwhelm, low mood and chronic stress, and how hypnotherapy and psychotherapy can support you to feel steadier and more in control again.
Understand the signs of overwhelm, low mood, or chronic stress, and how therapy can help you feel like yourself again.
From everyday nerves to long-standing anxiety patterns, learn how to calm the mind and take back control.
Explore the psychology of habits, and how hypnotherapy helps rewire your thinking to support long-term change.
Fear of flying, spiders, needles, public speaking? Read about real results from local clients and how they changed their mindset for good.
I break down the neuroscience behind why we feel the way we do, and how this knowledge helps us heal faster.
If the topic you're interested in isn’t covered here yet, don’t worry, support is still available. You can browse the FAQs for quick answers to common questions, or contact me directly if you’d like more information on a specific issue. I’m always happy to provide clarity or point you in the right direction, whether that’s a future blog post, a consultation, or another resource tailored to your needs.
This blog is part of a wider mission: helping more people access the tools, insight and support they need to make meaningful progress. If you’re looking for face-to-face hypnotherapy in Yaxley near Peterborough, I’d love to help you.
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If something you've read here resonates with you, the next step is easy. I offer a free 40-minute consultation so we can explore your goals and talk about how hypnotherapy might help, no pressure, just clarity.
Location: St B’s Hall, Main Street, Yaxley (near Peterborough)
Call: 07919 053140
Email: hello@vlch.co.uk
