The Hypnosis Clinic

Hypnosis for Anxiety

Hello, I’m Jonathan Garside from The Hypnosis Clinic. Today, I’d like to talk about anxiety. What kind of things do you get anxious about? Going to the dentist? Getting on a plane, having an interview for a job, asking for a pay rise? I guess it’s quite usual for us to get a little bit anxious around life’s big events, because they are, well, big events! When our thoughts become anxious, our body responds too with butterflies in the stomach, feeling light-headed and restless, maybe a faster heart rate and breathing. Your body is in a mild form of ‘fight or flight’, the genetic method for keeping us alive when being chased by a T-Rex. Ok, maybe not in Knightsbridge, but this is where the evolutionary response comes from, the pre-jurassic period that is, the dawn of mankind, not Knightsbridge. Now, what happens if we interpret an event that isn’t life-threatening, like giving a presentation, or asking someone out on a date, and behave as if we we really are in danger! The is Generalised Anxiety, and it’s more or less one of the common side effects of living in the 21st century. You see, we were never really designed to live the way we do, with mortgages, unreasonable bosses, Brexit and covid. Our bodies take millions of years to evolve, and really, they just haven’t caught up. So, what do we do to ensure that we don’t end up having a near death experience, because we’ve missed the train? Well, perspective is important! Rather than letting your thoughts run away with you and getting out of control. Stop! Ask yourself these simple questions: Is anyone going to die? Will this effect me in 6 months time? Will I even remember this incident in 12 months? If the answer to these questions are ‘no’, then it really isn’t worth getting upset about. If you find that you’re anxious more of the time than you’d like to be, the there are some simple things you can do to chill out. Obviously, you can come and see someone me, a clinical hypnotherapist. We have a range of tools to help you put things into a better perspective, and some great coping mechanisms to help you to develop a lifestyle that’s more resilient to everyday stresses like travelling by underground or watching Good Morning Britain. Certainly find someone you can talk to, even if it’s just a friend; someone whose advice you trust. Regular exercise is also a great way to balance out the inequalities of life, healthy eating and enough sleep will also help. Involve yourself in a new pastime, help other people with similar problems and focus on the things you can change, rather than those you can’t. Cut down on things that are negative in your life, alcohol, cigarettes, junk food and drugs. Surround yourself with happy, optimistic people and spend more time with the dog. Remember, anxiety is something that happens to pretty much everyone at some time in their life, so you’re not alone. To find out more about the work I do helping people to overcome anxiety, make an appointment for a free consultation. You can either come to meet me at our clinic in London’s regent street, or via a Telehealth video call. I look forward to meeting you soon. Have a look on our website for more details: https://thehypnosisclinic.com

Hypnosis for Relationships

Hello, I’m Jonathan Garside from The Hypnosis Clinic. Today, I’d like to talk about relationships. It’s not traditionally something that you expect to associate with hypnotherapy, however, over the years I’ve helped many people to be better at communicating. Here are some great tips from my friends at Relate to make the most of your relationships. Empathy is important. Sometimes, arguments reach a stalemate because neither partner is willing to listen to what the other is saying. But listening to one another and trying to understand how each other is feeling doesn’t mean changing your own ideas or even necessarily admitting you’re wrong, it just means showing you partner that you care about how they’re feeling and that you’re willing to make the effort to meet in the middle if necessary. Communication is key. It’s one of the most important skills in any relationship. Being able to clearly and consistently state how you’re feeling will mean that those little niggles that might otherwise develop into something worse, can be resolved early on. It also worth remembering that communicating doesn’t just mean being able to make your own point well, but learning to listen to what your partner’s saying too. Try to employ ‘active listening’ when you’re talking together. Don’t just wait for your turn to speak, but really listen to what they’re saying. Repeat what they’re saying back to them. People often think of arguing as inherently bad, but if there’s no conflict whatsoever in your relationship, there’s a good chance someone’s holding something back. Differences between you and your partner are pretty much inevitable – it’s how you deal with those differences that counts. Try to avoid letting things spin out of control: don’t say things you’ll regret later or just trade insults. And be prepared to be forgiving: it’s only when both partners are willing to let go of their desire to ‘win’ the argument that it can actually end. In a long term relationship, commitment means being willing to work on difficulties together, planning for the future together and clarifying and protecting the boundaries you’ve agreed on. This takes persistence and hard work – but the rewards are more than worth it. Relationships can be challenging; they need care and attention, effort and commitment to get right. Sometimes people feel that they can never have the happy, successful relationship they want, however, loving and being loved is something we can all do, with a little practice. So you see, relationships are all about acceptance, trust and communication. Our blog has lots of tips about how to build better, healthier and longer lasting relationships. To find out more about the work I do helping people to have better relationships make an appointment for a free consultation. You can either come to meet me at our clinic in London’s regent street, or via a Telehealth video call. I look forward to meeting you soon. Have a look on our website for more details: https://thehypnosisclinic.com

Hypnosis for Confidence

Hello, I’m Jonathan Garside from The Hypnosis Clinic. Today, I’d like to talk about self-confidence. Coming across as being a confident person is just as much about how you look as how you feel. Did you know, that of the communication between people, only about 14% is made up of the actual words that we use, a further 8% is the way in which we use those words and the rest, a whopping 7o something percent is body language. You’d be amazed about how much your body language tells another person; if you’re lying for example, nervous, sexually interested, so much of what we say isn’t said at all - it’s shown. Even if you don't feel confident, practicing confident body language can increase your self-esteem and make you feel better about yourself. Here are some more ideas from very well mind.com about how to increase your confidence through body language. Appear confident by maintaining eye contact in social interactions. Good eye contact shows others that you are interested and comfortable. Look the other person in the eye about 60% of the time. If direct eye contact feels too intimidating, start by looking at a spot close to the person's eyes. Leaning forward in a conversation indicates interest and attention. While it can be tempting to maintain distance if you are socially anxious, doing so conveys the message that you may be disinterested or aloof. Stand up straight. Don't slouch! Those with social anxiety tend to try and take up as little space as possible, which can mean sitting slumped over in a protective pose. Straighten your back, pull your shoulders away from your ears, and uncross your arms and legs. Oh and keep your chin up. Do you look at the ground when you are walking? Is your head always down? Instead, walk with your head up and your eyes looking forward. It might feel unnatural at first, but eventually, you will become used to this more confident pose. Don't fidget. Fidgeting is an obvious sign of anxiety and nervousness. Appear more confident by keeping fidgeting to a minimum. Avoid your pockets. Though it can be tempting to shove your hands in your pockets, doing so makes you look more anxious and less confident. Keep your hands out of your pockets to look more self-assured. Slow your movements. Fast movements make you appear more anxious. Everything from hand gestures to your walking stride can make a difference; slow down and notice how you feel more confident. Take larger steps. As you slow down, try to take longer strides when you walk. Confident people take larger steps and walk with authority. Doing so will make you feel less anxious. Watch your hands. Be careful about touching your face or your neck; both are indications that you feel anxious, nervous, or afraid. Confident people don't make these types of movements. Give a firm handshake. How is your handshake? A weak or limp handshake is an obvious sign of a lack of confidence, so work on making sure that you offer a firm hand when meeting others. After practice, it will come naturally. So you see, displaying confidence is about how we look as well as how we feel. Our blog has lots of tips about how to be more confident and if you’d like to find out more about Body Language, look out for ‘Body Language’ by Alan Pease - it’s the definitive guide. To find out more about the work I do helping people to build confidence and self-esteem, make an appointment for a free consultation. You can either come to meet me at our clinic in London’s regent street, or via a Telehealth video call. I look forward to meeting you soon. Have a look on our website for more details: https://thehypnosisclinic.com

The Power of Self-Hypnosis

Hello, I’m Jonathan Garside from The Hypnosis Clinic. Today I’d like to talk to you about self-hypnosis. I discovered self hypnosis, in 1996, when I went to see a clinical hypnotherapist in London, with a view to becoming a non-smoker. I was very sceptical about if it would actually work, even though I’d studied psychology at university. I needn’t have been worried, the treatment I received, was wonderfully successful, after a 20 year habit, I became a non-smoker in just two sessions. It made a tremendous difference to my life, and I wondered if hypnosis might be able to help me with some other areas of my life, to become better at the things I wanted to do, to get rid of some of the lazy habits that I’d picked up. My hypnotherapist suggested that I learn about self hypnosis and to attend the course that he ran on weekends. Full of intrigue, I attended although I wasn't really sure what to expect. Over the course of the weekend, we learnt about what hypnosis is, what it isn’t, how to harness its power, how to use it for our own benefit. At the end of the course we were given the opportunity to prove to ourselves that our self-hypnosis was really working, by embarking on something quite terrifying!! I was told to take myself into hypnosis and give myself a suggestion that my arm was numb and free from bleeding. I came out of hypnosis and the instructor gently pushed a nappy pin through my arm. It didn’t hurt, or bleed. I was utterly amazed. Obviously, please don’t have a go at doing this to yourself, it was performed under strict conditions. If you try to do this to yourself, it will hurt and you will bleed. I take no responsibility for that! It changed my life! And my career; within 2 years of that course, I had qualified as a clinical hypnotherapist. For the last 25 years I’ve been running my own self-hypnosis courses. Over 3000 people have learnt the art of self hypnosis, taking charge of their environment and living their lives to the fullest. The course teaches you about the awesome power of communication, the vital importance of the words we use in every day life and teaches you how to relax at a molecular level. You will see demonstrations of deep hypnosis and learn to use the special programs that have been developed to take yourself to a level where you can communicate directly with your subconscious mind; the seat of all change. Today I teach this course individually, 1-2-1. It’s much faster that way and takes about 6 hours, rather than an entire weekend. Generally we work in 2 hour sessions, at our clinic in London’s Regent Street. To find out more about the work I do helping people learn self-hypnosis skills, make an appointment for a free consultation. You can either come to meet me at our clinic in London’s regent street, or via a Telehealth video call. I look forward to meeting you soon. Have a look on our website for more details: https://thehypnosisclinic.com

Hypnosis for Addiction

Hello, I’m Jonathan Garside from The Hypnosis Clinic. Today, I’d like to talk about addiction. When we talk about it, we often think about drugs like alcohol, opiates, nicotine, or painkillers. However addiction can come in many forms, some of which are more treatable than others. Let’s look at some of the things people can become addicted to, some of them may surprise you! Here’s an obvious one, are you addicted to your smartphone? You keep it with you all the time and check it every few minutes. You work too much because you can't turn it off on the weekend. You ignore the people you're having dinner with to catch a text or a post from someone miles away. Your phone may be the most addictive thing in your life! How about coffee? Do you need your morning jolt of caffeine? That’s not necessarily an addiction, but trying to cut it out of your life may leave you anxious for a fix and nursing a serious headache. That's called withdrawal. Sweet things can be addictive too. Sometimes you have to have it. And you may not be able to stop. Don't feel too bad -- foods high in carbs, fats, and sugar can affect your brain just like drugs do. Going for an occasional milkshake doesn’t mean you're hooked. But your sweet tooth can get out of control and lead to other health problems. Some people, and I’m not one of them are addicted to. shopping. We’ve all bought something we don't really need. If it happens a lot, what you're really looking for might be some dopamine, the feel-good-chemical for your brain. It could also mean you have impulse-control problems or anxiety issues. Hit one-click online purchase button too often and it can cause financial, legal, and social problems Gambling is an addiction for many people. As many as 8 million Americans have a problem. Whether you do it in person or online, at slot machines or the poker table, that rush provides your brain a hit of dopamine and makes you happy -- for a while. But if lady luck isn't with you, too much betting can wreak havoc with your finances, job, and family life. Maybe you’re addicted to the sun! That's right. The ultraviolet spectrum of sunlight releases chemicals in your body called endorphins. They can make you feel so good you'll risk sunburns, blisters, and skin cancer for them. How about social media? Do you spend so much time on Facebook and Twitter you feel like you're addicted? New studies show that you might be among the 10% of social media users who really are hooked. The random pace of posts affects your brain the same way that cocaine does. Sharing details about yourself with others also creates a rush of positive feelings that leaves you wanting more. So you see, addiction isn’t just about cigarettes or alcohol or drugs, so many things can affect the way we live. Our blog has lots of tips about how to avoid addiction and what to do if things get out of control. To find out more about the work I do helping people to overcome addiction, make an appointment for a free consultation. You can either come to meet me at our clinic in London’s regent street, or via a Telehealth video call. I look forward to meeting you soon. Have a look on our website for more details: https://thehypnosisclinic.com