by Jeremy Alford | May 18, 2020 | CBT
n‘Look into my eyes’… perhaps when you think of the concept of ‘hypnotism’ you picture someone on the stage, making someone act in a certain way for entertainment value. But this ‘show’ is in fact a completely different medium to ‘clinical hypnosis’- where a...
by Jeremy Alford | May 11, 2020 | CBT
Often, we think of therapy sessions consisting of face to face interaction between a client and a therapist- perhaps in a professional office setting where the patient is observed and assessed. Whilst there are undoubtedly benefits to this type of therapy, right now...
by Jeremy Alford | May 3, 2020 | CBT
We all have the ability to have an agile mindset: from an early age, we demonstrated determination and resilience in learning new skills such as walking and talking. Persistence enabled us to master these and achieve our goal without even realizing. It is often said...
by Jeremy Alford | Apr 21, 2020 | CBT
Absorbing negative news can have a damaging impact on our mental health- especially if we are choosing to rely on non-trustworthy sources. Reports of an increase in feelings of stress and anxiety since the beginning of the Coronavirus are rife, with Graham Davey,...
by Jeremy Alford | Apr 9, 2020 | CBT
Following government guidance, keeping on top of personal hygiene and protecting the most vulnerable aside, it can be tricky to know how to handle the current Coronavirus situation. It is likely, however much you tell yourself ‘not to worry’, that you will be, and it...
by Jeremy Alford | Apr 4, 2020 | CBT
In trying situations or troubling times, it can be difficult to focus on the positives. Right now as the global impact of COVID-19 is felt, our disrupted way of life may feel unsettling. For many, these are uncertain times- whether that be health-wise, financially or...