Insomnia – why we suffer from it and 6 ways to alleviate it.

Mar 17, 2023

Most of us have suffered from Insomnia at some point in our lives. Sleep is the foundation of our mental and physical wellbeing, we simply don’t function well without regular, healthy sleep. Understanding why we suffer from sleep disruption can help us to avoid it.

Our Response to Physical and Mental Pain

Feb 9, 2023

Our Response to Physical and Mental Pain Pain comes in many forms. We know pain hurts, it is unpleasant, it is subjective, it can be acute or chronic and it can be physical or mental. When we are discussing a physical pain, we are usually referring to a...

Christmas Coping Strategies

Dec 16, 2022

Christmas Coping Strategies ‘Tis the season to be Jolly? Not for everyone. A recent study found that half of UK adults claim Christmas is the most stressful and anxiety-inducing time of the year. 16% of those surveyed said they would rather do their tax return than...

3 Facts About Nail Biting

Nov 4, 2022

Do you bite your nails? Around 20% of us do. Here are 3 facts about why we do it and how Old Town Hypnotherapy can help.

4 Ways to Support Teen Mental Health

Sep 2, 2022

Adolescence can be challenging enough for parents and the teen, immense neuro, physical and emotional changes are taking place and with mental health problems at an all time high for the 13-18 year olds, what can we do as parents or carers to help support healthy mental development? Here are 4 things…

3 Ways a Teenage Brain Differs

Jun 17, 2022

During Adolescence the brain undergoes some big changes. Here are 3 ways it differs to an adult brain.

Anxiety and the Bladder

May 6, 2022

Do you suffer from an anxious bladder? Do you opt out of activities because you fear not being able to find a toilet in time? This video explores why this happens and how Hypnotherapy can help.

The Pitfalls of Perfectionism

Mar 29, 2022

Is Perfectionism a mental illness? What types of perfectionism exist and what can we do if we identify as one?

The Importance of Your Vagus Nerve and 8 Ways to Tone It

Feb 11, 2022

Have you heard of your Vagus nerve? It plays a vital role in moving you from a stressed state into a relaxed state and here are 8 ways to strengthen it.

Nov 26, 2021

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a complex and not fully understood mental illness. This video covers 3 facts about PTSD, to include the genetic link, woman being more at risk and late onset PTSD.