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Social Anxiety Review

by Dan Regan | Jun 30, 2026 | Anxiety Stress and Panic Attacks

Social Anxiety Review: Feeling More Confident and In Control

Anxiety has a way of taking over your thoughts and feelings. You can find yourself thrown from one negative thought to the next, caught in a cycle of overthinking, racing thoughts and anxious physical sensations. You may start avoiding situations or simply endure them while your mind races and your body feels on edge.

Everyone experiences unwanted thoughts from time to time. The difference with anxiety is that those thoughts seem to gather momentum. They demand your attention, making it feel difficult to take back control of your own thinking.

One of the most rewarding parts of my work is hearing from people after they’ve completed their sessions and discovering how different life feels for them.

The recent Trustpilot review below comes from someone who initially came to see me because anxiety was affecting time with friends as well as life at home.

Why Approval Seeking Keeps Anxiety Going

by Dan Regan | Jun 19, 2026 | Anxiety Stress and Panic Attacks, Confidence and Self Esteem

Why Approval Seeking Keeps Anxiety Going (And What To Do Instead)

Do you spend a lot of time worrying about keeping other people happy? Or maybe you find yourself saying yes when you want to say no, avoiding conflict, overthinking conversations or worrying about disappointing people? It can feel like getting the nod of approval from others is the most important thing and guides your life.

If so, you are certainly not alone.

Many people who struggle with anxiety, low confidence or overthinking are not just worrying about what other people think. They are also working incredibly hard to gain approval, avoid criticism and keep everyone around them happy. They put themselves and their own needs last. Everyone else seems to always come first. It can feel exhausting.

The main problem is that approval seeking often creates exactly the stress, anxiety and self-doubt you are trying to avoid. You get caught in a pattern of doing the same things and getting the same anxious result.

This article expands on a topic I recently covered in my Ely Standard column about why we care what people think.

What to Do When Your Mind Won’t Switch Off at Night

by Dan Regan | Jun 15, 2026 | Anxiety Stress and Panic Attacks

What to Do When Your Mind Won’t Switch Off at Night

Many people find that their thoughts become more active at night.

As things become quieter and distractions reduce, the mind can begin replaying conversations, analysing situations, or worrying about the future.

This can feel particularly frustrating when you’re trying to relax or sleep.

In Episode 4 of the Dan Regan Hypnotherapy Podcast, brought to you in association with Spotted in Ely, I focus on what you can do in the moment when your mind won’t switch off, and how to respond in a calmer, more helpful way.

What To Do When Anxiety Makes Your Heart Race

by Dan Regan | Jun 15, 2026 | Anxiety Stress and Panic Attacks

What to Do When Anxiety Makes Your Heart Race

A racing heart is one of the most common and unsettling symptoms of anxiety.

It can come on suddenly and feel intense, especially if you’re not expecting it. Many people understandably worry that something might be wrong physically when it happens.

If this is something you’ve experienced, you’re not alone.

In Episode 3 of the Dan Regan Hypnotherapy Podcast, created in association with Spotted in Ely, I focus on what you can do in the moment when your heart starts racing and how to respond in a calmer, more helpful way.

Proud to Be Shortlisted at the SME Cambridgeshire Business Awards 2026

by Dan Regan | Jun 3, 2026 | Hypnotherapy Hypnosis and NLP

Proud to Be Shortlisted at the SME Cambridgeshire Business Awards 2026

Last night I attended the SME Cambridgeshire Business Awards in Huntingdon after being shortlisted in three categories:

Ely Business of the Year
Service Excellence
Business Innovation

While I didn’t come away with an award this year, I was incredibly proud to see Dan Regan Hypnotherapy in Ely recognised alongside so many successful Cambridgeshire and Peterborough businesses.

As a local independent practice focused on helping people with anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, fears, phobias and confidence issues, being shortlisted in three categories was a reminder of just how far the business has come.

Over the last year I’ve continued to expand the support available to clients through one-to-one hypnotherapy sessions, educational resources, video reviews, podcast episodes, local newspaper articles and free anxiety information available on this website.

Helping people feel calmer, more confident and more in control remains at the heart of everything I do.

New Anxiety, Stress & Overthinking Review Video

by Dan Regan | May 17, 2026 | Anxiety Stress and Panic Attacks

New Anxiety, Stress & Overthinking Review Video

One of the most common things people describe when struggling with anxiety in Ely is feeling unable to properly switch off mentally.

Your mind races from one worst case to the next. You feel anxious and on edge. You start to dread things and you get that feeling in your stomach even when just thinking ahead.

Even during quieter moments, your mind can continue:

– overthinking
– analysing situations
– replaying conversations
– worrying about future problems
– mentally preparing for ‘what if’ scenarios

Over time, this can become exhausting. Even more problematic, it can start to feel automatic and habitual. You expect to worry and then the overthinking starts.

In a new client review video, Ness explains how anxiety, stress and overthinking had gradually been affecting everyday life and how things became calmer and more manageable with hypnotherapy in Ely.

Why So Many People Feel Mentally Exhausted Right Now

by Dan Regan | May 14, 2026 | Anxiety Stress and Panic Attacks

Why So Many People Feel Mentally Exhausted Right Now | Ely Standard Article

Why do so many people feel mentaly exhasuted right now?.

Following my recent article in the Ely Standard, I wanted to explore this topic in a little more depth because it’s something that comes up increasingly often in my work with anxiety, stress and overthinking..

Many people appear to be coping reasonably well from the outside while internally feeling mentally exhausted, emotionally overwhelmed or constantly ‘switched on’..

They may still be:.

– working
– socialising
– supporting family
– meeting responsibilities
– getting through everyday life.

Yet internally they may feel:.

Many People Struggle Quietly With Anxiety

by Dan Regan | May 11, 2026 | Anxiety Stress and Panic Attacks

Many People Struggle Quietly With Anxiety | Mental Health Awareness Week

Mental Health Awareness Week is often a reminder that many people around us may be struggling far more than we realise.

One of the things I’ve noticed repeatedly in my work as an anxiety therapist in Ely is just how many people appear to be coping outwardly while internally feeling exhausted, overwhelmed or stuck in constant worry.

Often, the people struggling the most are the ones who appear outwardly calm, capable and functioning. From the outside, they may still be going to work, looking after family, socialising and getting through their daily routines.

Yet internally they may be dealing with:

overthinking
panic attacks
stress
racing thoughts
fear of judgement and failure
difficulty switching off
low motivation
concentration problems
loss of confidence.

It can feel like inner peace, joy and happiness have been switched off.

Often, people tell me they feel they ‘should’ be coping better, or that they have no reason to feel like they do, because their life may look fine to others.

Overthinking and Anxiety

by Dan Regan | May 8, 2026 | Anxiety Stress and Panic Attacks

Overthinking and Anxiety: Why Your Mind Won’t Switch Off

Overthinking is something almost everyone experiences at times, but when anxiety is involved, it can feel constant, exhausting and difficult to escape.

You might find yourself replaying conversations long after they’ve finished, worrying about things that haven’t happened yet, or analysing situations over and over again without reaching a clear answer.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

In my work as an anxiety therapist in Ely, overthinking is one of the most common challenges people describe. And although it can feel overwhelming, it is something that can be understood – and changed.

This article links with Episode 2 of the Dan Regan Hypnotherapy Podcast, brought to you in association with Spotted in Ely. This episode focuses specifically on why overthinking happens, why the mind gets stuck in worry loops, and how changing your response to anxious thoughts can help break the cycle.

Recognition for Clinical Hypnotherapy & Anxiety Support Work in Ely

by Dan Regan | May 7, 2026 | Anxiety Stress and Panic Attacks

Recognition for Clinical Hypnotherapy & Anxiety Support Work in Ely

Over the years, one of the most rewarding parts of my work has been seeing people regain confidence, feel calmer again, and move forward after struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, stress or self-doubt.

Because of this, I was very pleased to recently receive recognition in the SME News Business Elite Awards 2026 as:

Best Clinical Hypnotherapy & Coaching Specialist 2026 (East of England)

While awards are never the reason for doing this work, it’s always encouraging to see specialist mental health and anxiety support recognised.

As an anxiety therapist and clinical hypnotherapist working in Ely and the surrounding Cambridgeshire area, my focus has always been on helping people feel safe, understood and supported while making meaningful changes in their lives.

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