Brighter Future Therapy Practice

09/12/2025

Today on this bus, or your train, or your commute — somewhere around you could be someone quietly struggling.

The facts speak for themselves: 1 in 6 adults in the UK has experienced depression, and almost one in four has a common mental-health condition right now.

Work-related stress, anxiety and depression affect nearly a million workers — many of them balancing family, career and life, just like you.

If you’re juggling overwhelm, women at mid-life, business owners and high-achievers especially — you don’t have to carry it alone. Talking helps. 💬

Book your initial consultation to find out how I can help https://www.brighterfuturetherapypractice.com/appointments

07/12/2025

Let’s talk habits.

With the new year fast approaching many of us will be thinking of how we want our lives to be different in 2026.

We’re going to eat healthier, spend more time with the family, go to the gym regularly, get on top of the washing, save more money…

This sounds great! But do you know that out of a 1000 people only 6% of those will have maintained their most important resolution 6 months later?

The reason for this is that the brain is lazy. It takes a huge amount of energy to keep us doing the things that we already do regularly. The primitive brain doesn’t want any more. It’s happy to keep you where you are now. You don’t need to change. Ok you might not be happy or fulfilled but you’re alive aren’t you? You are surviving. No need to rock the boat…

It takes willpower and a lot of effort not to give in to our primitive brain. We need to make our new habits specific, achievable and hold ourselves accountable.

This is where Solution Focused Hypnotherapy comes into its own. I can help you to focus on one specific goal at a time. Visualising it in as much detail as possible.

For example, rather than “I want to go to the gym 3 times a week” hold yourself accountable - “I am going to go to the gym every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning at 7.30am. I will get my gym clothes ready the night before. I will set my alarm for 6.45am have a quick wash and a light snack before leaving the house. If I miss a session I will do a double-session the following day”

It takes a month for a a new habit to become automatic. Change one habit at a time. Once that becomes automatic you start a new habit.

Over a year that will be 12 new habits made.

Imagine what difference that could make to you….

Get ahead of the curve. Book your initial consultation now - https://www.brighterfuturetherapypractice.com/appointments

04/12/2025

Make sure you protect your energy this Christmas

You don’t have to say yes to everything.

Putting boundaries in place can reduce stress and emotional burnout.

What’s one thing you’re saying no to this week?

02/12/2025

Christmas doesn’t have to be so stressful.

Taking time out to focus on your wellbeing can help you feel more relaxed and energised.

What’s your wellbeing focus this month?

Let us know in the comments

29/11/2025

Did you know I also work with children?

Last week I furthered my knowledge with a continuing professional development on working with children.

Symptoms of anxiety, stress and low mood are not always easy for children to explain and can present with physical symptoms such as tummy aches, headaches, feeling nauseous, repetitive behaviours such as muscle tensing/tics and sleep problems.

I can work with children struggling with the symptoms and behaviours associated with anxiety, stress, anger, excessive negativity and low confidence.

I can help children to regain a greater level of emotional resilience, control and develop a much more optimistic, positive and confident outlook on life.

I can also help them to learn strategies to help them take back control in the first instance, and then be able use this knowledge and skills to better self-manage their emotions and behaviours more easily in the future.

DM me to find out more or book an online consultation on my website (link in bio)

26/11/2025

21/11/2025

A cold but sunny morning.

Stanley had a lovely walk with his friend Honey 🐕

21/11/2025

I might have a mini-me in the making….

My 8 year old made this emotion chart to use at school 🥰

19/11/2025

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy helps with so many issues!

It is goal drive and based on scientific research.

Sessions are positive and constructive with the therapist “leading from behind” by gently guiding the client towards their preferred future.

Message me to find out more or book on my website for your £35 initial consultation- in-person or via Zoom