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No, this is not the Russian translation of Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious (even though the sound of it is something quite atrocious). It is simply the phobia of Friday the 13th. It’s a cousin of triskaidekaphobia, the fear of the number 13. Don’t worry, I won’t ask you to pronounce it out loud, especially if you are glossophobic (having the fear of public speaking). Fears are a normal part of how we operate, it is a protection mechanism. Some fears are totally justified. Phobias on the other hand, are totally irrational either in Read more…

If you are a smoker, you already know it is bad for your health and your wallet. But when you think about stopping smoking, you believe it’s going to be difficult, a real struggle. To be fair, we’ve all been told for decades that it is hard, that you’ll put on weight, that you’ll be miserable, that you are likely to fail anyway. It’s as if someone doesn’t want us to stop smoking… Just look at the language used: QUIT smoking, GIVE UP smoking. “You’re not a quitter now, are Read more…

[ The Covid restrictions are easing and face-to-face sessions are available again. If you are in the Folkestone area (or are willing to travel to Folkestone), we can have a good old fashion session in the flesh. :) Even if I can’t see you face-to-face, I am still available for online sessions. Hypnotherapy works just as well via Zoom. Since March 2020, I’ve been doing the vast majority of my sessions this way with great results. Also, no travelling, no worries about parking and you can do it from the Read more…

Whether it is your first attempt to stop smoking or your tenth, it can feel like a daunting thing to do. Everybody tells us that it’s a very hard addiction to break. Thanks to hypnosis, it doesn’t have to be. Contact me to discuss how I can best help you!

Anxiety is a useful natural mechanism, but it can get out of control. Thanks to hypnosis and various other psychological and physical tools, you can regain control over it. Contact me to discuss how I can best help you!

I had the pleasure to take part in an interview with Caruso Colzi from “Ipnosi Naturale”, as part of his international “New Generation Hypnosis” series. We had a great chat discussing Life, the Universe and Everything, although we narrowed it down a bit to just hypnosis, anxiety and martials arts and how they combine.

Today is “National Stress Awareness Day”.  While I can’t remove your source of stress, I can help you relax for a while. This 20 (ish) minutes video will help you go on a mini holiday, in the privacy of your own mind. See this as a well deserved time-out! All you need is a comfy place (sitting or lying down), and not be disturbed for the next 25 minutes or so. Do not listen to this if you’re doing anything that requires your full attention (driving, operating machinery, brain surgery, Read more…

Sorry? Not sorry, thank you. A simple change of words can change how you feel.