Hypnotherapy Hypnosis and NLP

World Mental Health Day – Coronavirus and Mental Health

by Dan Regan | Sep 26, 2020 | Hypnotherapy Hypnosis and NLP

World Mental Health Day – October 2020 – Coronavirus and Mental Health

This year, World Mental Health Day falls on 10th October 2020 and the theme for this year is ‘mental health for all.’

And, of course, mental health help and support should be as available as that which exists for physical health problems. As I’ve written about before, it’s great that there are so many mental health awareness initiatives these days. There should be no stigma around mental health issues and we all need to be aware of our own mental well-being, and that of those around us. If you have a mental health issue you should talk about it if you want to and we can all benefit from help and provide support and empathy to each other.

Yet whilst there is a plethora of mental health awareness campaigns, conversations, advocates and other sources raising awareness, they can only go so far. Most of these people and initiatives can only offer basic (if any) evidence based psychological support to help you overcome issues like anxiety and depression. After that, you are referred on and that’s where the need for mental health for all is really situated. Too many people can only chose between anti-depressants or a waiting list for treatment. Effective mental health services need to be more readily available, accessible and timely.

Of course, many people chose to work with a mental health expert like me to sort their issues, rather than continuing to suffer (and you can learn what many people have said by scrolling through my ‘What People Say‘ pages). Yet particularly in this ‘year of the coronavirus’ more is needed than just awareness and good intentions.

Coronavirus has led to many of you feeling anxious and worried. The uncertainty, restrictions and changes to our normal way of doing things can have a profound impact on your mental health and well-being. I wrote recently about the emergence of a definition for coronaphobia, the fear of contracting covid-19 and the implications of this for your health, livelihood and loved ones. Whether you have a predisposition to worry and anxiety, have a tendency to worry about physical symptoms (health anxiety) or your anxiety is more recent and related to the current times, your anxiety can have a huge impact on how you feel and on your life.

Cambridgeshire Hypnotherapy Service of the Year!

by Dan Regan | Sep 11, 2020 | Hypnotherapy Hypnosis and NLP

Cambridgeshire Hypnotherapy Service of the Year!

I am delighted to discover that I have been awarded the title of Cambridgeshire Hypnotherapy Business of the Year 2020!

The Corporate LiveWire Prestige Awards celebrates small and medium businesses that have thrived in their highly competitive market and who have proven their success over the last twelve months. The judges were impressed with my personal nature, consistency of reviews and overall attentiveness as well as the fact that I seem to go over and above for my clients.

Naturally I’m very pleased to be able to add this to my Hypnotherapy Business of the Year award that I achieved a little while back.

Most importantly though I’m very grateful and thankful to you great people for choosing to work with me and to sharing your awesome, positive results (which you can find here: What People Say).

Stop Overthinking It (Where I Get Totally Freaked Out By A Horse!)

by Dan Regan | Sep 9, 2020 | Hypnotherapy Hypnosis and NLP

Stop Overthinking It

Do you have a habit of overthinking things? Whether it’s anxiety, stress or worry related, or you struggle to switch off from thinking and thinking, overthinking can be a real pain. It can stop you getting on with things and enjoying things, it can make you anxious and frustrated and it can leave you wide awake at night when you’d rather be relaxing into a deep sleep.

In the last of the videos I recorded down in the New Forest, I decided to talk a bit about overthinking and why you should emulate a horse and just be happy with having loved ones around you, enough to eat and being in a safe place. As you’ll see, unfortunatley the horses (who up to that point and the entire week had not got up to much) decided to show-boat and totally freaked me out! This was totally unexpected (especially as I wasn’t looking) and totally threw me for a bit! But anyway, stop overthinking!

Hypnotherapy in Newmarket Now Back Open!

by Dan Regan | Sep 9, 2020 | Hypnotherapy Hypnosis and NLP

Hypnotherapy in Newmarket Now Back Open!

Hypnotherapy in Newmarket is back! After the long months of the pandemic lockdown and then sorting out my new office in Ely, I’m delighted to confirm that I am now back offering hypnotherapy sessions from the wonderful White Tara Therapy Centre in Newmarket.

Naturally there are a few Covid-19 secure changes since the start of the year, so please wash your hands (or use hand gel) upon arrival and wear a face mask when you come into the Centre and when leaving. Other than that, it’s all systems go and I’ve already been helping people to deal with issues such as anxiety, increasing confidence and feeling better in themselves.

If you need a reminder about where the Centre is located then do take a look at the details here: Hypnotherapy in Newmarket

Hypnotherapy in Ely – A Brief Tour

by Dan Regan | Sep 7, 2020 | Hypnotherapy Hypnosis and NLP

Hypnotherapy in Ely – A Brief Tour

Hello! And it’s another post about my new office (sorry!) but moving office (to a new awesome place) is quite a big deal for any business so please indulge me this one last time!

Today I have a brief video for you to show you around my new location a bit (just so you know where to come for the best hypnotherapy in Ely!). If you are coming here for an appointment or want to get idea of what the location is like before doing so, then this video gives you a quick idea. Even better, I manage to display my ‘walking backwards while talking and filming’ skills…without knocking into anything! Multi-tasking at its finest!

I’ve been getting lots and lots of positive feedback from people who have been here for help with things like overcoming anxiety and panic attacks, boosting confidence and self-esteem, and improving performance at work or in sports. It really is a great environment for dealing with problems and challenges, and achieving your goals.

And if you are very lucky when you visit, you’ll get to see the deer wandering through the fields that my windows look out upon.

Have a watch of my video here:

The New Location For Hypnotherapy In Ely

by Dan Regan | Sep 2, 2020 | Hypnotherapy Hypnosis and NLP

The New Location For Hypnotherapy In Ely

Hello from the new epicentre of successful hypnotherapy in Ely!

I’m just about all moved into my new office at St Thomas Place, CB7 and pretty much just need my new desk to arrive before everything is fully in place (my new desk is delayed arriving due to Covid-19 so right now I’m using my daughters pink desk that has hearts on the pull out drawers!). As anyone who has ever moved office knows there is a ton to sort out and get shifted and thankfully there has only been one ‘almost’ hiccup (when my friend helped me move my bulky furniture in the pouring rain late on a Friday night and before he was due to go on holiday for a week, only for me to discover that I didn’t know the security code to get in!).

I’ve started having my first clients visit and I’m getting their feedback and any comments on making things even better for you here.

Already there is reserved parking, disabled access and a waiting area, all of which are improvements on my previous office. It’s so much quieter than being above a barbers, there are lovely views across the fields (where I’m still waiting to see the deer) and, of course, I have air con to make sure everything is comfortable when you visit (for more location details have a look here: Hypnotherapy in Ely).

Boosting Mental Health in the New Forest

by Dan Regan | Aug 17, 2020 | Hypnotherapy Hypnosis and NLP

Boosting Mental Health in the New Forest

I’m just back from a week with the family over in the New Forest, a truly beautiful place. The weather was great and I loved spending time with the kids and having some fun together. And I particularly enjoyed getting up early every day to head out into the forest to see nature at its best.

If you’ve never been to the New Forest then one thing pretty special is all the horses (and cows, and donkeys) that roam free around the forest and the surrounding area. It’s pretty common to find a horse standing in the road totally unphased by the cars and traffic that he’s holding up. And in the forest there seems to be wildlife around every corner from more horses to deer, cows and squirrels. I loved it.

Now if you’ve been reading my blogs for a while you’ll know that getting out in nature, as well as being active, can both contribute to and support good mental health. There’s a ton of research supporting this. I also think that time away from emails and normal routines, as well as the benefit of being in the moment as you explore the forest, also play a part in supporting mental health.

On The Move – Hypnotherapy in Ely

by Dan Regan | Aug 4, 2020 | Hypnotherapy Hypnosis and NLP

On The Move – Hypnotherapy in Ely

I’m on the move for hypnotherapy in Ely!

I mentioned in my last blog about some exciting news coming up and I’m pleased to now confirm my new office location from 1st September 2020. My new address will be:

Dan Regan Hypnotherapy

Suite 5

28 St Thomas Place

Ely CB7 4EX

My phone number stays the same (01353 669941).

Misconceptions About Hypnosis

by Dan Regan | Jul 8, 2020 | Hypnotherapy Hypnosis and NLP

Misconceptions About Hypnosis

‘Look into my eyes, not around my yes, look into my eyes…’ as the Little Britain hypnotist character used to say. Obviously that’s a bit of comedy yet it seems many people (perhaps supported by films and TV) mistakenly do think of hypnosis as involving some kind of mysterious Svengali type thing going on. They think that hypnosis involves some sort of ‘mind control’ happening, with strange trance like effects, and worry about being controlled by some mysterious force wielded by an all powerful hypnotist (who presumably has spinning kaleidoscope eyes, a swinging watch and who uses a walking stick with one of those fossils in amber things at the top…).

Sadly these myths and misconceptions sometimes seem to hold sway more than scientific evidence and research, and I’ve even heard some of the nonsense spouted from the lips of those who should know better such as mental health ‘ambassadors’ and therapists who use some other types of therapeutic approaches.

Pretty much all of these misconceptions about hypnosis can probably be traced back to Mesmerism, which did indeed assert that any results were due to the power of the mesmerist invoking some sort of strange and powerful force of animal magnetism. Mesmerism was largely debunked way back at the time and indeed, hypnosis arose and was introduced in direct opposition and to correct the errors of Mesmerists (for more on the history check out Robertson’s The Practice of Cognitive-Behavioural Hypnotherapy).

All of the evidence and research shows us that hypnosis is a conscious and voluntary process that someone has to actively engage in (for example, have a read here: Hypnosis is Conscious and Voluntary).

Problems and Challenges

by Dan Regan | Jun 25, 2020 | Hypnotherapy Hypnosis and NLP

Problems and Challenges:

If there is one thing that is certain in life (apart form death and taxes…), it’s that you will inevitably encounter challenges and problems along the way. Sometimes life can seem relatively smooth sailing but there will always be times when things are more tricky and there are obstacles to be navigated and addressed.

Many people when faced with problems find themselves getting stressed and anxious, and they may try to ignore it or find themselves fearful of dealing with it. Problems become things filled with anxiety, struggle and negativity that we would rather avoid, even though we know such things are bound to arise from time to time.

Your mindset and attitude when faced with problems and challenges will decide whether you experience anxiety, dread and worry, or whether you find the strength and resilience you need to tackle it. Problems and challenges are inevitable but (in most cases) they can have a positive side that helps you to learn, engage your mind and get better at handling things.

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