This is my first blog and I thought since it is supposed to be summer I would talk about how hypnosis and hypnotherapy can help with various problems that occur in the next few months. However, summer does not seem to be happening. With July almost upon us there is still no evidence of the good weather we should expect at this time of year. In fact we may have had all that good weather in March when it was unseasonally warm.

Regardless of this weather it is now the time for people getting ready for a summer break away. Some people are going on holiday when the schools break up some people later. I hope you all have a good time, even if you are not getting away, perhaps you will enjoy a few days just enjoying your garden and not having to go into work.

For some people these holidays can be full of dread. The fear of flying or sailing can spoil a holiday before it has started. I have just worked with a client who has had a fear of sailing since childhood. After two sessions of hypnotherapy her experience on that ferry trip was better than had been previously and she did not spend the two weeks of her holiday worrying about the return crossing. These fears are imprinted and may have served a purpose in the past but are no longer needed. As a hypnotherapist I need to change that thought from one of fear to one of a better experience. Our mind can not hold two opposing beliefs at one time. One thought needs to be changed to replace that fear or dread. It is at times of high emotions that these imprints happen. For example if you don't like flying and then there is some turbulance that is when our fears and emotions take over as our survival instincts kick in. Even though we rationalise our subconcious mind now holds that imprint and will hold onto that belief until you decide to change it. I can help you with that part. Through hypnosis together we can succeed.
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Summer also brings other fears and phobias to the fore. Some people find that the fear of wasps, bees, spiders or insects keeps them indoors during the warm summer days. Again this problem can be helped with hypnosis. The fear can stem from something that has happened in childhood, a sting or a fright or learned behaviour e.g if our parents or friends were to react to a spider then we also do the same. These imprints need to be changed and although I can help change them whether it is sailing or spiders. It is you who holds the key to change.

Enjoy your summer and I shall be back in August with more. Let me know what you think of my blog and also if there are any subjects you would like me to talk about. Christine