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Key Differences Between Coaching and Conventional Therapy for Anxiety

Here are some key distinctions, keeping in mind that specific coaching approaches may vary: Focus: Traditional therapy often examines past experiences and underlying causes of anxiety to achieve symptom reduction. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), for example, seeks to identify and challenge negative thought patterns and beliefs that contribute to anxiety. SFBT, on the other hand,… Read More »Key Differences Between Coaching and Conventional Therapy for Anxiety

Development of ACT and More Effective Anxiety Disorder Treatments

The development of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) leads to more effective treatments for anxiety disorders because it shifts the focus from symptom control to cultivating psychological flexibility. This approach acknowledges the inherent struggles of being human and reframes anxiety as a normal human experience rather than a problem to be eradicated. Here’s a detailed… Read More »Development of ACT and More Effective Anxiety Disorder Treatments

Understanding the Stress-Anxiety Relationship

There is  a strong connection between stress and anxiety,  both anxiety and fear are natural human responses, often triggered by perceived threats or dangers. Anxiety, however, is future-oriented, stemming from anticipation of potential threats and often leading to worry, while fear is a response to a present and immediate danger. The body’s stress response is… Read More »Understanding the Stress-Anxiety Relationship

Different Approaches: The Medical Model vs. Solution-Focused Therapy

Over the past 2-3 decades how people with mental health issues can be helped has been significantly changed. It is only with the better research methods, and better understandings of how the brain and mind work, that have allowed professionals to develop and grow new approaches to helping people with mental health, and here in… Read More »Different Approaches: The Medical Model vs. Solution-Focused Therapy

Using Havening To Reduce the Impact of Trauma, Anxiety and Stress

Havening Techniques® (also known as Delta Wave Techniques) are a type of psychosensory therapy that uses sensory input, specifically touch, to alter the mind and body. Havening can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including trauma, anxiety, stress, phobias, chronic pain, and addiction. The Havening touch works by sending signals to the brain… Read More »Using Havening To Reduce the Impact of Trauma, Anxiety and Stress

Sleep and Anxiety: Reducing your anxiety by improving sleep

There is a strong link between sleep and anxiety. Lack of sleep can increase anxiety symptoms, while good sleep can help reduce anxiety. Inadequate sleep increases cortisol levels, the hormone responsible for the “fight or flight” response. High cortisol levels keep the body in a state of heightened alertness, making a person feel “on edge”… Read More »Sleep and Anxiety: Reducing your anxiety by improving sleep

The Amygdala: A Key Player in Anxiety Responses

The amygdala, a small almond-shaped structure located deep within the brain, is often referred to as the brain’s “smoke detector” or “survival alarm”. It is responsible for quickly identifying potential threats and triggering a response, even before conscious awareness. Here’s a breakdown of the amygdala’s functions in relation to anxiety: Threat Detection and Rapid Response:… Read More »The Amygdala: A Key Player in Anxiety Responses

Brain Changes Due to Anxiety

Your brain changes in response to how you think and what you think about. Prolonged periods of anxiety bring about brain changes. Changes that are reversible. As your brain changes how and what you think about also changes. Understanding a little of the science behind what is going on between your ears will give you… Read More »Brain Changes Due to Anxiety

Disorganised To Organised

Names, and details of people and organisations have been changed to maintain their privacy. The case studies below will will go into details of how these transformations occurred. Early on in my practice, many decades ago I saw a client who’d been sent by their employer, a local brewery. They’d been sent because they were… Read More »Disorganised To Organised

The Damaging Impact of Anger

Names, and details of people and organisations have been changed to maintain their privacy. The case studies below will will go into details of how these transformations occurred. Tim (not client’s real name) was an unusual client in that from the very first contact they were clear that anger was the issue (typically clients have… Read More »The Damaging Impact of Anger

How Much Sleep Do You Need?

Clients sometimes ask me how much sleep they should be getting. What they’re really asking is “How little sleep can I get away with?” Here I want to look at the question from a different perspective. What do you gain by having ‘enough’ sleep? Then, how much is that for you? Studies have shown that… Read More »How Much Sleep Do You Need?