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The Rise of Life Coaching for Anxiety

People are increasingly turning to life coaches for help with anxiety because it provides a forward-looking, action-oriented, and empowering alternative to therapy and counselling. Coaching focuses on client strengths, practical solutions, and achieving positive life goals, making it appealing for those who want a more active and effective way to manage their anxiety. Coaching takes a transdiagnostic approach that can be applied to a wide range of anxiety issues and helps clients to live a rich and meaningful life, rather than just focusing on symptom reduction.

Choosing Between a Therapist and a Coach for Stress and Anxiety

When you’re feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, it’s important to find the right kind of support to get back your mental freedom. Both therapists and coaches can help, but they have different approaches. This article will help you understand the differences so you can decide which is best for you. Understanding Therapists Therapists are… Read More »Choosing Between a Therapist and a Coach for Stress and Anxiety

How Anxiety Treatments Impact Daily Lives

In summary, anxiety treatments have diverse effects on daily life. Some focus on alleviating symptoms, while others promote a more holistic approach, encouraging a meaningful life alongside anxiety. The effectiveness of each treatment depends on individual needs, preferences, and desired outcomes. Treatments may include medication, traditional talk therapies, solution-focused methods, or acceptance-based approaches.

Understanding Your Options: Stress Coaches, Therapy and Counselling

When you’re feeling stressed, it’s important to find the right support to help you manage and move forward. There are different professionals and approaches available, and understanding the differences can help you make an informed choice about which is best for you. Stress Coaches Focus: Stress coaches primarily focus on improving performance, managing stress, and… Read More »Understanding Your Options: Stress Coaches, Therapy and Counselling

The Six Stages of Change for Overcoming Anxiety

The journey of change, particularly when managing anxiety, is not linear; it often involves moving back and forth between these stages. A coach provides essential support by offering personalised guidance, practical strategies, and encouragement at each stage. By recognising which stage you’re in, you can create a more effective path to positive, healthy habits, and greater well-being.

What havening technique are used for

Havening Techniques are a psychosensory therapy that uses touch to promote healing and well-being. They are based on neuroscience and aim to alleviate stress, anxiety, and trauma by altering the way the brain processes information. Here’s a breakdown of what Havening Techniques are and what they’re used for: The Core Principle: Havening works by using… Read More »What havening technique are used for

Psychosensory therapy: what is can do for you.

Psychosensory therapy involves applying non-specific sensory input to generate an extrasensory response to effect a beneficial change within the brain, either transiently or permanently. This type of therapy is distinct from talk therapy (psychotherapy) and drug therapy (psychopharmacology). The active ingredient in psychosensory therapy is called an “electroceutical”, which is anything that employs electrical stimulation… Read More »Psychosensory therapy: what is can do for you.

How effective is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy?

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an approach that aims to help people live a more fulfilling life, even with anxiety. It is considered a process-based approach, rather than a rigid set of techniques. Unlike some other therapies that focus on eliminating symptoms, ACT aims to change one’s relationship with their thoughts and feelings. It… Read More »How effective is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy?

Developing anxiety reducing habits.

A coach can assist in developing reduced anxiety habits by providing tools, techniques, and strategies to help individuals understand and manage their anxiety. Coaches can help clients become more proactive, rather than reactive, in dealing with their anxiety. Here’s how a coach might facilitate the reduction of anxiety habits: Understanding Anxiety: Coaches help clients understand… Read More »Developing anxiety reducing habits.

How NLP for anxiety can help You.

NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) offers a unique approach to managing anxiety, focusing on changing thought patterns and behaviours to help individuals regain control and improve their lives. Here’s a breakdown of how NLP can help, what to expect, and how it differs from traditional therapies. How NLP for Anxiety can help Focus on the “How,” Not… Read More »How NLP for anxiety can help You.

What is self havening touch and what it can do for you.

Self-havening touch is a simple, yet powerful technique that uses gentle, soothing touch to specific areas of the body to help reduce anxiety and promote emotional well-being. It’s a key component of Havening Techniques®, a psychosensory treatment grounded in neuroscience. Here’s how it works and how it can be helpful for self-help in managing anxiety:… Read More »What is self havening touch and what it can do for you.

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