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Understanding eating disorders
I am always on the look out for support and information that I feel may help my clients. I myself have written honest blogs about being a parent (a single parent) supporting a loved child who is living (often, just living) through Anorexia. I feel lucky to now be able
Trauma
I have been acutely aware recently of how trauma not only effects the way that you think but has a direct effect on how your body feels and can behave. It can limit your ability to think clearly.
Somnos Sleep Solutions – NSDR
SFH and Sleep Recovery
If you’re not sleeping well, regular sessions of Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can:
Help train your body and mind to down-regulate more easily at night,
Replace negative sleep associations with calming, positive routines,
Provide the benefits of deep rest even when sleep isn’t available.
Many clients report better sleep quality, fewer night time wakings, and a sense of ease returning to rest after only a few sessions.
Food is not just fuel; it is medicine
As a solution-focused therapist with an interest in nutrition’s role in mental health, I recognise that diet impacts emotional resilience, cognitive function, and stress management. Working with clients has shown that nutrition is not just a complementary factor but a foundational pillar of mental well-being. The Stress Bucket and
Frozen – can it help us to understand an ED?
There are some parallels that can be drawn between Elsa’s story in Frozen and a person struggling with an eating disorder. Both Elsa and some individuals with eating disorders may experience feelings of shame, isolation, and a desire to hide their struggles from others. Like Elsa, individuals with eating disorders
A Solution-Focused Journey Through Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
When I was younger, I experienced the debilitating effects of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). It began after I contracted glandular fever at 14, and I never fully recovered. At that time, there was little understanding or support for CFS, especially for someone so young. With the exception of an amazing
Understanding Anorexia Nervosa Through a Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy Lens
Anorexia Nervosa (AN) is a complex condition deeply intertwined with both the brain’s physiology and psychology. Its symptoms—including anhedonia (difficulty experiencing pleasure), altered reward responses, and impaired hunger signals—are linked to significant changes in brain function. These challenges underscore the critical role of nutrition in recovery and highlight how
A Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy Approach to Diet and Ultra-Processed Foods
Diet-related conditions have become a significant global health challenge, with millions of lives affected and immense costs to healthcare systems. A major contributor to this crisis is the widespread consumption of industrial ultra-processed foods (UPFs). These foods are associated with increased risks of conditions such as type 2 diabetes, obesity,
Understanding Dieting Through a Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy Lens
By shifting the focus from dieting to creating a balanced lifestyle, SFH offers a compassionate and empowering path toward achieving and maintaining health goals, free from the cycles of restriction and rebound.
