Neil Cox Hypnotherapy, Cornwall

Category: Mental Health

Mental health therapy – Improve your mental health with my professional hypnotherapy services, and techniques

  • Let Go of Negative Habits this Autumn

    Let Go of Negative Habits this Autumn

    Autumn leaves begin to carpet the pavements and the eternal question of whether the clocks go back or forward an hour are discussed.

    Autumn is a season of change, when the leaves on the trees begin to fall and the air grows colder. It’s a time of reflection and introspection, as we take stock of our lives and consider what changes we want to make. This is a perfect time to focus on building good habits that will help us achieve our goals and live a happier, healthier life.

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    Building good habits is essential to success, whether in our personal or professional lives. But it’s not always easy to know where to start. Here are some tips to help you build good habits and stick to them.

    1. Start Small

    One of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to build new habits is trying to do too much at once. Instead, start small. Choose one habit you want to develop, and focus on that until it becomes second nature. Once you’ve mastered that habit, you can move on to the next one.

    1. Make a Plan

    Having a plan in place is essential for building good habits. Decide what habit you want to develop, and then create a plan for how you will achieve it. This could involve setting a specific goal, breaking the habit down into smaller steps, or creating a schedule for when you will practice the habit.

    1. Find a Support System

    Having a support system in place can make a big difference when it comes to building good habits. This could be a friend or family member who is also trying to develop the same habit, a coach or mentor who can offer guidance and support, or a support group that meets regularly.

    1. Track Your Progress

    Tracking your progress is essential for building good habits. This can help you see how far you’ve come, and motivate you to keep going. You can track your progress using a journal, a habit tracker app, or simply by marking off each day on a calendar.

    1. Celebrate Your Successes

    Finally, it’s important to celebrate your successes along the way. When you achieve a goal or develop a new habit, take a moment to celebrate and acknowledge your achievement. This can help motivate you to keep going and build even more good habits in the future.

    As a solution-focused hypnotherapist, I help people develop new habits and behaviours that support their goals and improve their lives. Whether you want to reduce stress, improve your sleep, or overcome a specific challenge, hypnotherapy can help.

    If you’re ready to make positive changes in your life this autumn, contact me today to learn more about how hypnotherapy can help you achieve your goals and build good habits rather than negative ones that will last a lifetime.

  • Relax its the Autumn Equinox

    Relax its the Autumn Equinox

    With the summer holidays now behind us and the return to work now upon us, it seems quite natural that the autumn blues may start to set in as the days become shorter.

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    With the seasonal change at the Autumn Equinox, some of us may notice our ‘stress bucket’ levels start to increase. Perhaps you may find you’re getting to be a little tired or letting worries get you down.

    If so, it could be a good time to chat with a qualified and insured Solution Focused Hypnotherapy practitioner.

    Free initial consultations this Autumn

    I offer an Initial Consultation for free and I’m used to helping people who are feeling overworked and stressed.

    Modern life and the pressures of juggling work, finance, family, and relationships can take their toll and may sometimes cause our stress buckets to fill up. This can affect our ability to function.

    Solution Focused Hypnotherapy works by effectively reducing our ‘stress bucket’ levels through positive thinking. This is encouraged during a number of sessions with skilful questions from the practitioner.

    Once the client is focused in a state of positive thinking, then the final part of the session uses trance to encourage a process called Rapid Eye Movement (REM). The brain effectively empties some of its own stress bucket levels.

    Feel calmer and more positive.

    Over a number of sessions, the client should start to notice their stress levels have dropped and they can start to feel calmer, more positive, and relaxed about life. And also how they react to situations at work and at home.

    It really is a simple, safe, and effective way to help someone control and manage their stress levels. Especially at this time of the year when the weather and dark nights can still be a factor in people’s moods. Obviously if someone has health concerns then they should visit their GP.

    I was awarded the Hypnotherapy Practitioner’s Diploma (HPD) following extensive training as part of the Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy Training course.

    I’m a member of the National Council for Hypnotherapy NCH. They ensure their members adhere to a strong ethical code. They also engage in regular supervision sessions and CPD (Career Professional Development).

    Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can also be used to help improve sleep. It can also aid in weight management, reduce phobias and fears. And of course help people to stop smoking.

    Contact me through my website or Tel 07900225171

  • Holiday Anxiety & Stress Relief

    Holiday Anxiety & Stress Relief

    Come and see for yourself what makes Bude should a vibrant and great place to visit for your hypno holiday.

    As you may or may not know I’m based on the North Cornwall coast, I have a number of clients who holiday here and like to incorporate hypnotherapy. It’s no wonder that Bude won the British Travel Awards category for Best Coastal Resort 2015. You get a warm welcome and the friendliest and picturesque of Cornish resorts. The locals have known this for years, but now it’s been recognised.

    Come and see for yourself what makes Bude should a vibrant and great place to visit for your hypno-holiday. People who’d like to see the benefits of holidaying here can enjoy the benefit of a couple of hypnotherapy sessions.

    Holiday Friday getaway

    Did you struggle with the Friday getaway? Anxiety over finding the right place to stay? Will the car breakdown or what about missing that turn on the motorway? Half the time, the stress over getting away on holiday can outweigh the benefits. But it needn’t be like this. And once you’ve arrived, are you able to find relief and switch off? Really switch off, and of course that’s why you came on holiday wasn’t it? To switch off and relax.

    All too often I see holidaymakers looking more agitated and argumentative than they really need to be. They call it the bucket and spade brigade, but did you really think your stress bucket would magically empty the moment you went on holiday? Your mind needs a holiday just as much as the body, that’s why I think we all need a hypno-holiday from time to time. Let’s face it, the British weather doesn’t always behave the way we’d like it, so spending a small part of your holiday laying back, relaxing and benefiting from the positive results of hypnotherapy is surely a no-brainer.

    Of course some of us find that we sleep better on holiday. We find things start to come into perspective because we haven’t got the daily stresses making us anxious. Imagine feeling like that every day, whether you’re on holiday or not. Hypnotherapy can certainly help…

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    I offer hypno-holidays for many conditions and issues, however, if your break is only brief and the condition more complex, I’d suggest visiting a hypnotherapist closer to home. Click here for a registered practitioner.

    Most of my ‘hypnoholiday’ clients choose to book at the beginning of their stay, and some like to book another session just before they leave. So if you’d like to find out more information on how hypnotherapy may be able to help you relax on holiday, take a look at my website www.coxhypnotherapy.com

    And for great places to stay https://www.visitbude.info

    Happy hypno-holidays everyone!

  • National No Smoking Day

    National No Smoking Day

    It’s National No Smoking Day here in the UK, a day that aims to raise awareness of the dangers of smoking and encourage smokers to quit for good. It’s no secret that smoking causes cancer, and the negative health effects of smoking are well-documented. Smoking is responsible for many chronic diseases, including lung cancer, heart disease, and respiratory disease.

    As a hypnotherapist, I often get asked whether hypnotherapy can help people quit smoking. I’d like to refer you to this if that’s you…

    The answer is yes. Hypnotherapy is a safe and effective way to quit smoking for good. Studies have shown that hypnotherapy can be more effective than other smoking cessation methods, such as nicotine replacement therapy or medication.

    Hypnotherapy works by helping you to change your thoughts and behaviours around smoking. During a hypnotherapy session, the therapist will guide you into a state of deep relaxation, also known as a trance. In this state, your subconscious mind is more open to suggestion, and the therapist can help you to break the habit of smoking by changing the way you think about smoking.

    Hypnotherapy can help you to:

    • Reduce your cravings for cigarettes
    • Increase your motivation to quit smoking
    • Overcome any psychological barriers to quitting smoking
    • Change your attitudes and beliefs about smoking

    Hypnotherapy is a safe and natural way to quit smoking. There are no harmful side effects, and it can be used in conjunction with other smoking cessation methods, such as nicotine replacement therapy or medication.

    If you’re serious about quitting smoking, then I encourage you to give hypnotherapy a try. It’s important to find a qualified and experienced hypnotherapist who can tailor the therapy to your individual needs.

    Here are some tips to help you quit smoking:

    1. Set a quit date: Choose a date to quit smoking and stick to it. Make a commitment to yourself to quit smoking for good.
    2. Prepare for withdrawal symptoms: Nicotine withdrawal can be tough, but it’s important to remember that it’s temporary. You can manage withdrawal symptoms by staying hydrated, getting plenty of rest, and exercising regularly.
    3. Seek support: Quitting smoking can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. Seek support from family, friends, or a support group. You can also consider working with a hypnotherapist to help you quit smoking.
    4. Avoid triggers: Identify your smoking triggers and try to avoid them. For example, if you usually smoke after a meal, try going for a walk instead.
    5. Reward yourself: Celebrate your successes along the way. Treat yourself to something special when you reach milestones, such as one week or one month smoke-free.

    In conclusion, smoking is a dangerous habit that can lead to serious health problems. National No Smoking Day is a great opportunity to quit smoking for good. If you’re serious about quitting smoking, then hypnotherapy could be a safe and effective way to help you achieve your goal. Remember to set a quit date, prepare for withdrawal symptoms, seek support, avoid triggers, and reward yourself along the way.

  • How do you compare in life?

    How do you compare in life?

    People feel that others are ‘better’ than them.

    Within my work I find that many people feel that others are just simply ‘better’ than them, that they are more successful and have more money. It’s a destructive habit where they compare themselves to people who have nicer cars, bigger houses and more friends (on Facebook). They never get anxious, great at public speaking and far more attractive in every way. I promise, you will find them within the walls of social media.

    That scenario when you struggle to manage your weight whilst others simply eat whatever they like and stay slim. For you, the mere thought of eating a slice of cake puts three pounds on!

    The parent who struggles to control their child’s tantrums when all around are mums who cope with grace and elegance. Then there are the ones who are desperate to get on with their career but get overlooked. Watching their co-workers push themselves into the spotlight and getting the promotion they want. How do they find it so easy whilst you get left behind, feeling as if you have a total lack of confidence?

    A distorted image.

    People say to me that others are just simply better than them. So how do these people find it easier than the rest of us? Are we just viewing or comparing our lives with a distorted image?

    An overweight person may well envy a slim person and assume they eat sensibly. They despise the fact that they stay slim and appear to eat without resorting to diets. However the next day that same slim person starves themselves due to an eating disorder.

    That parent who was struggling to cope with her child’s tantrums may well never see the other parents at their wits end because their own child has been running rampant at the local supermarket.

    The person with make-up on and the latest hairstyle looking good, so they portray an image of perfection. But then they go home to crawl into bed, crying the day away. The employee whose been so desperate for promotion doesn’t know that their colleague suffered with depression which caused them to lose their last job. They’re only here because they found the strength to face up to it with therapy and voluntary work.

    How do we really see each other?

    This cycle continues if we continue to look at each other with somewhat unrealistic viewpoints. We end up looking at the next person with the same idealistic perspective as they do to us. Do you realise there’s probably someone out there who’s thinking of you? Thinking of you in the same way that you are envying an aspect of them too?

    And the solution is…

    For once, try and focus on the good things in your own lives. Stop comparing what others have or do and keep the positive aspects at the forefront of everything you do. It’s wasted energy concentrating on what others are doing with their perfect lives – is that time spent on social media really doing you any good? Really?

    If you resent your friend earning more than you, feeling the jealousy take over – how does that change anything? Does your wage increase, does their wage decrease? No. It changes nothing, your friend continues to receive their wage, and you continue to receive your less desirable income.

    Unless you decide to do something about it!

    So to summarise, stop comparing yourself to others and concentrate on the good things in life. Naturally you would expect me to suggest hypnotherapy, and yes you won’t be wrong there. Hypnotherapy and specifically solution focused hypnotherapy can help you to make those changes, with a calm and confident approach. It helps build self esteem and self confidence in ways you never thought possible. Looking for a alternative that’s simple and convenient try my MP3 downloads

    And if I needed an affirmation that what Im writing about is correct I had a lovely quote from a colleague of mine just today “Don’t compare yourself to others as we all have a different journey depending on our mindset, circumstance & how hard we are prepared to work”

  • Find Love this Valentine’s Day

    Find Love this Valentine’s Day

    February is here and with it Saint Valentines Day.

    Embracing a time of year that is historically associated with love and fertility. It encompasses the sacred marriage of Zeus and Hera in Ancient Athens. And also the Ancient Roman festival of Lupercus, the god of fertility.  You may be spending it with your loved one or dreaming of a loved one you’ve not met yet. Maybe you’re simply dreading this time of the year where everyone else seems to be so “in love”.

    Now, there are several things that we need in order to develop a healthy emotional life. One of which is that we must have the ability to love and receive love.  To care and be cared for by at least one other person is key.  That’s not to say everyone has to find a ‘significant other’. Or even that fulfilment can only be achieved with that one person.  No it’s simply the experience of being cared for or loved that has a beneficial effect on our self-development or sense of worth.

    Effects on our health

    Our resilience increases when we are loved.  Take for example loneliness, it can be as dangerous as high blood pressure, obesity, smoking or a lack of exercise.  When we take it down to the fine detail of the cells of chronically lonely people, they are less sensitive to signalling from the stress system as a result of the stress hormone cortisol.  This is where immune responses then become inadequate.  And when people become chronically lonely they are far more likely to become depressed.

    Networks & Community

    But if people have a strong network of family, friends or community they are happier and emotionally and physically healthier people than those who feel isolated or unable to make connections with others. Interestingly elderly people who rely on two or more people in their lives for support have been found to survive longer after a heart attack than others without that support.  Increasingly common is the situation where people flounder when they live apart.  Following their job or wherever their careers take them, may cause them to be far away from any established social support networks they previously held.  And so they lose contact with the very people who care for them through the unpredictable heartbreaks and uncertainties of life.

    So…what are you waiting for?  Yes it may well be February and valentines day looming but just reach out. Reach out to those who matter too – those friends and relatives.  If we all reached out and made contact with those we have lost contact with, the world would be that little bit happier and feel less isolated.