I have recently qualified as a Rapid Transformational Therapist, here is my YouTube video on what RTT is and why I use it.
I have been a therapist for over 20 years working with hundreds of clients of all ages.
If you would like to check out my free resources before deciding to work with me please see my free ‘Ultimate Confidence’ self-hypnosis download and free ‘Getting Back on Track Webinar’ on the following link,
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The ‘Coping with Lockdown’ Balloon
A Step by Step Guide to Minimising Stress and Maximising Well-being
The accompanying sheet shows the ‘balloon’. The ‘basket’ represents the fears /anxieties that can weigh us down and cause negative emotions (steps 1 & 2) Steps 3 & 4 are about reducing the size / weight of our ‘basket’. The ropes represent things we sometimes do that can tie us down (step 5) and the balloon represents how we can maximise our potential (step 6 – 10).
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A recent study found that 53% of children own a smart phone by the time they are 7 years old – do you think a ‘device’ is affecting your child emotionally?
According to US expert speaker Tony Robbins, we have six basic emotional needs:
- Certainty / Comfort – in a frequently stressful and busy world it’s not surprising that children (and us adults too!) turn to devices as a comfort and escape mechanism. However, certainty can also come from making more enriching daily rituals a priority,
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During a chat with my sons’ teacher the other week she mentioned that he was struggling more than previously, particularly in Maths.
As a counsellor, who teaches self-confidence in schools around the country, I found myself with the opportunity to apply my own principles to my son’s situation.
Here are some of the ideas I tried, which I hope you find useful.
- Use the word confidence
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I am thrilled to welcome the first guest to my blog!
Rachel Pace is a relationship expert with years of experience in training and helping couples. Her mission is to provide inspiration, support and empowerment to everyone on their journey to a great marriage.
Here she talks about the different types of intimacy in our relationships, and how to nourish it. Enjoy a great read!
When people think about intimacy they mostly think about sex.
But did you know there are many different types of intimacy in a relationship?
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With the start of a new school term approaching I’ve been asked to write a piece on ‘What makes a confident child?” for a local magazine.
Let’s take a look at 7 powerful tips from children I have worked with over the years, who have learnt to feel more confident.
This is what confident children tell me they know:
1. Fear is normal and can be talked about.
A confident child knows that of course they don’t always feel confident.
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Hi everyone, I hope your July is going well?
I got asked by a journalist this week what my opinion is about research showing that the over 70’s are having the most satisfactory sex of any age group of married couples….. more on my answer to that in a blog post coming soon!
I also got asked by a different journalist for two “life changing top tips” on minimising or eliminating stress in 5 seconds or less.
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I received a call from a journalist today about whether I had some top tips for overcoming our fears and learning new skills or hobbies, especially when we are older.
The journalist had recently learnt to swim and ski, two activities she had always been afraid of, but wanted to embrace for the sake of her young children, and of course herself.
I sent a few thoughts to her in reply and thought I would paste them here as well.
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Have you ever wondered if people with self-confidence are born that way, or whether you can learn it? I’m here to tell you that you can learn it, yes YOU can!
I am passionate about helping anyone and everyone with their self-confidence, it’s what gets me up in the morning. Whether I am working with children as young as 5, or adults as old as 85 I know that by believing in them I can help them believe in themselves,
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Karen’s question…
Dear Cat … I am secretly dreading the festive season, am I the only one? Every time Christmas rolls around it seems to bring with it so much pressure to be ‘having a wonderful time’ that I am usually having exactly the opposite!
Maybe it’s because, as a military family, we can never choose the kind of Christmas we would really like, my husband is either away,
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