Intrinsic motivation is behaviour powered by what is important to you, such as your values system and what’s meaningful to you. This contrasts with extrinsic motivation, which is behaviour motivated by external rewards, such as awards, public recognition, money, social status, job promotions, social media attention, and validation by others.

Although a qualified hypnotherapist is trained in using safe techniques to guide you into a hypnotic state, during hypnosis you are giving your body and mind permission to enter a deeply relaxed state.

Listening to hypnosis audio recordings can be a good way to independently explore and reprogram your unconscious beliefs and patterns. Each time you listen, you may feel, see, or experience something different.

Person-centred therapy (also referred to as client-centred therapy or Rogerian therapy) is based on the humanistic philosophy that every individual has the inherent ability to create a more positive and enjoyable way of living for themselves. It provides a non-judgmental and accepting space for free-thinking and self-discovery.

Hypnotherapy is a combination of hypnosis and conversation-based therapy. Hypnosis is a natural and safe state of focused attention and relaxation.

This timeline offers a few key milestones in the development of hypnosis and hypnotherapy as practices for healing, emotional wellbeing, and mental health.

If we have a lot going on, focusing might seem impossible. If things have slowed down, focusing might not seem worthwhile. Either way, feeling worthy of focus is a good place to start. Give yourself permission to try.

Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.

The health benefits of mindfulness practices and meditation are well-known.

Yoga Nidra (or yogic sleep) is a powerful and gentle self-care tool to access the deep levels of peace and tranquillity. Listen to this recording before bed to bring your body into a state of calm before drifting off to sleep.

The Mountain Meditation helps us access our inner strength. It reveals our ability to remain stable when faced with stressful and challenging circumstances, both internal and external.

Answers to frequent questions about hypnotherapy, including:

→ How can hypnotherapy help me?

→ Does remote hypnotherapy really work?

→ What if I can't be hypnotised?

The process of hypnotherapy uncovers experiences at the level of the unconscious mind and brings memories and feelings into the conscious so they can be explored, deconstructed, and healed.

Writing in my journal each day is helpful way to reflect on my feelings, behaviours, and habits. Occasionally, people ask me about how to get started with writing each day, so I thought I’d share a few tips.

I use journaling to open my imagination and think bigger about what I can accomplish. Writing each day supports my emotional wellbeing and keeps me in touch with my passions and core desires.

Take a few moments to relax. This meditation can be done seated or laying down on a yoga mat or bed.