In honour of International Women's Day, it's a nice idea to take a moment to think about the women in all of our lives and what they mean to us - our mothers, daughters, colleagues, wives, sisters, friends, fiancees. It's a day to focus on the achievements of women, not just on a global scale, … Continue reading International Women’s Day

Feelings of depression, anxiety and stress can play a major role in how we experience appetite. In the ‘stress response’, all bodily functions that are not necessary to our immediate survival are suppressed. This includes the immune system, reproductive system, sleep and digestive system. If we are running from a bear, for example, we do … Continue reading Eating Issues

Hypnotherapy can provide support to expectant mothers and their birth partners throughout pregnancy. There are a number of helpful techniques you can learn to ensure that during your pregnancy and birth you are as calm, confident and in control as possible. Hypnotherapy can help you to feel more confident about giving birth, and to overcome … Continue reading Self-Hypnosis for Childbirth by Jo Welsh

“That’s just the way I am” - “I say what I think” – “I’m only joking with you” – “I’m really surprised you’re upset” - “Don’t be so sensitive” - “You’re overreacting” If you recognise any of the above – chances are you have experienced or are experiencing veiled insults from a person with passive … Continue reading Recognising and Dealing with Passive Aggressive Behaviour by Ann Welsh

When we have difficulties in life for whatever reason, we know that we do not want to continue feeling the way we feel. The goal is to feel better, to find a peaceful place within ourselves and ease the pain of whatever is going on for us. So we know our destination. However, if we … Continue reading The Journey to Well Being by Ann Welsh

So it’s March already. Remember those New Year’s Resolutions you made way back in January? How are those going? This year you were definitely going to get fit, start saving, give up smoking, buy a bike, and so on. Problem is of course, you’ve said this every year… And have you done any of it? … Continue reading ‘New Year’s Resolutions and How To Stick To Them’ by Jo Welsh

Here it is at last! The new Tanglewood Practice website. We hope you enjoy looking around the site. We will be continually updating and adding blog posts so keep checking back. If you have any questions, or would like to book an appointment with either Ann or myself, please get in touch on 01752 421310, … Continue reading Welcome to the new website!