As we emerge from lockdown, and a very difficult year, many people are experiencing anxiety, either for the first time, or in a more severe way than ever before. The following helps to explain what anxiety is, and why we can feel the way we do. Anxiety and anger are our natural self-defense responses to situations … Continue reading A bit about anxiety…

Just posting a quick update here about my maternity leave... As some of you may already know, I have been on maternity leave since the end of January. I had my beautiful baby girl a week later, and fortunately we had a few weeks with friends and family before lockdown began! I had planned to … Continue reading Jo’s Maternity Leave

Do you put everyone else needs before your own because you think that everyone else’s needs are more important than yours? Do you say “Yes” as a habit because you need to feel needed?  Are you yearning for validation and approval from others?  Do you think other people will think you are lazy, uncaring, or … Continue reading Are You Allowing Others To Live Your Life For You? by Ann Welsh

There have been several references, of late, to clutter and weight management difficulties - suggesting that there is a correlation between the two. Perhaps there is indeed a link. Why do we keep clothes that we haven’t worn in years; DVDs that we have no intention of watching again; books that have long since served their purpose? … Continue reading Decluttering and Weight Management – Ann Welsh

Ever wondered why you feel so awful the day after a few drinks? It’s not just the headache or the sicky feeling, it’s the niggling idea that you said or did something you wish you hadn’t. The worry, or foreboding feeling, of the morning after. The hangover anxiety. Or ‘hangxiety’ as it is rapidly becoming … Continue reading Hangxiety – the neurochemicals at play in hangover anxiety

So how are those New Year’s Resolutions going? We’re edging towards the end of January and many of us may be finding it tough to stick to the promises we made at the start of the month. It’s a very common story. Perhaps you’ve vowed to give up smoking this year? I’ve already seen a … Continue reading New Year, New You!

Depression is a natural response that we may feel during times of stress. It is often characterised by feelings of tiredness, lethargy, lack of motivation, sadness or tearfulness, lack of interest in life in general, not wanting to see people or interact, lack of appetite, or comfort eating, and so on. Sometimes depression is also often experienced alongside anxiety, anger and panic … Continue reading Hypnotherapy for Depression

Let's just get this out there to begin with - I am a massive fan of sharks. I'm not even quite sure why. And I appreciate you may want to stop reading now if this is already giving you the shudders! I love 'Jaws', both the film and the Peter Benchley book. And, although unfortunately … Continue reading Shark Awareness Day

I am delighted to announce that I am now offering group and individual supervision sessions for Solution Focused Hypnotherapists in Plymouth. Supervision is an opportunity for practitioners to discuss casework in a supportive and confidential environment, allowing for reflection and encouraging best practice, growth and development. Supervision is an essential part of ongoing therapeutic practice, … Continue reading Supervision with Jo Welsh