The Happy Human (2026)

16/01/2026

Freeze mode is not laziness. It is a survival response.

When the brain becomes overwhelmed by sustained pressure, responsibility or emotional load, it may reduce momentum rather than increase it. This is not a failure of motivation. It is the nervous system applying the brakes in an attempt to protect you from further overload.

For many high-performing professionals, freeze mode shows up as procrastination, difficulty starting tasks, mental fog or a sense of being stuck despite knowing what needs to be done. The more you try to force yourself forward, the stronger the resistance can feel, which often leads to frustration and self-criticism.

Solution focused hypnotherapy helps by working directly with the brain’s stress and threat response. It supports the nervous system to settle, reducing overwhelm and allowing motivation and clarity to return naturally. When the brain no longer feels under threat, forward movement becomes possible again without force.

I work online via secure video call, which many clients experiencing freeze mode find especially helpful. Sessions take place in a familiar, low pressure environment, reducing stimulation and supporting nervous system regulation rather than adding to the load.

If you feel stuck, stalled or unable to move forward despite your capability, I invite you to book a free online consultation. This is a confidential, no obligation conversation to explore whether hypnotherapy could help you regain momentum in a way that feels sustainable.

👉 Book your free consultation here:
https://www.thehappyhuman.online/service-page/free-initial-consultation?utm_source=google&utm_medium=gbp&utm_campaign=freeze_mode

If this resonates, you might consider this question. Where in your life does momentum feel most difficult to access right now, even though you know you are capable?

14/01/2026

Confidence is not something you are born with. It is something the brain learns.

Confidence develops through experience, evidence and repetition. It grows when the brain learns to notice what is working, rather than constantly scanning for what might go wrong. Under pressure or chronic stress, that learning process can stall, even in highly capable, intelligent people.

Many professionals experience a quiet erosion of confidence over time. Not because they lack ability, but because sustained responsibility, scrutiny and high standards keep the nervous system in a heightened state of alert. When the brain is focused on threat, it becomes harder to trust yourself, take decisions with ease or recognise your own competence.

Solution focused hypnotherapy supports confidence by working with how the brain processes information. It helps shift attention towards strengths, progress and capability, allowing confidence to rebuild naturally and sustainably. Small changes in thinking and nervous system regulation often lead to significant improvements in self belief, clarity and emotional resilience.

I work online via secure video call, which many clients find particularly supportive. Sessions fit around demanding professional lives and take place in a familiar environment, helping the nervous system stay calm and engaged rather than pressured.

If you would like to strengthen your confidence in a way that feels grounded and realistic, I invite you to book a free online consultation. This is a confidential, no obligation conversation to explore whether hypnotherapy feels like the right support for you.

👉 Book your free consultation here:
https://www.thehappyhuman.online/service-page/free-initial-consultation?utm_source=google&utm_medium=gbp&utm_campaign=confidence_grow

If this resonates, you might reflect on this question. In which areas of your life do you already have more evidence of competence than you give yourself credit for?

12/01/2026

You are not failing. You are overloaded.

When responsibility is constant and expectations are high, the nervous system absorbs far more than most people realise. Over time, this overload shows up as depleted energy, reduced focus, loss of confidence and a feeling that you are working harder for diminishing returns.

This is not a motivation problem or a capability issue. It is what happens when the brain and body have been operating under sustained pressure without adequate recovery. Pushing harder rarely restores energy. In many cases, it deepens exhaustion.

Solution focused hypnotherapy supports recovery by working with the nervous system rather than against it. It helps calm the stress response, reduce mental overload and rebuild clarity, confidence and emotional resilience in a way that is sustainable.

I work online via secure video call, which allows support to fit around demanding professional lives. There is no travel, no added pressure and no expectation to perform. Sessions take place in a calm, familiar environment, which supports nervous system regulation and more effective recovery.

If you recognise that overload has begun to affect your energy, focus or confidence, I invite you to book a free online consultation. This is a confidential, no obligation conversation to explore whether hypnotherapy feels like the right next step for you.

👉 Book your free online consultation here:
https://www.thehappyhuman.online/service-page/free-initial-consultation?utm_source=google&utm_medium=gbp&utm_campaign=rebuild_energy

If this resonates, you might reflect on this question. Where have you been asking the most of yourself lately, without enough space to recover?

09/01/2026

Overthinking is often a sign that the brain is stuck in prediction mode.

When the nervous system is under sustained pressure, the brain becomes focused on anticipating risk. It runs endless scenarios, second-guesses decisions and scans for what might go wrong next. This is not a lack of confidence or capability. It is a stress response designed to keep you safe, but one that becomes exhausting when it does not switch off.

For many professionals in leadership roles, overthinking shows up as mental fatigue, indecision, constant self-monitoring and difficulty trusting your own judgement. The more responsibility you carry, the harder it can feel to quieten the “what if” loop.

Solution focused hypnotherapy helps by working directly with the brain’s threat and prediction systems. Rather than analysing every thought, hypnotherapy supports the nervous system to settle, allowing the brain to move out of constant forecasting and into clearer, more balanced decision making. When stress reduces, confidence and cognitive flexibility return naturally.
I work online via secure video call, which many clients find especially helpful when overthinking is already draining mental energy. Sessions take place in a familiar environment, reducing stimulation and allowing the nervous system to calm more effectively.

If overthinking is affecting your confidence, clarity or ability to make decisions with ease, I invite you to book a free online consultation. This is a confidential, no pressure conversation to explore whether hypnotherapy feels like the right support for you.

👉 Book your free online consultation here:
https://www.thehappyhuman.online/service-page/free-initial-consultation?utm_source=google&utm_medium=gbp&utm_campaign=overthinking_brain

If this resonates, I would be interested to know. Where do you notice overthinking showing up most often in your life right now?

07/01/2026

Burnout does not mean you are weak. It means you are human.

Burnout is not a lack of resilience or capability. In fact, it most often affects people who are highly competent, conscientious and deeply committed to their work. Those in leadership roles, healthcare, education or business ownership frequently carry responsibility for others while quietly absorbing sustained pressure themselves.

When you have been holding too much for too long, your brain and nervous system will eventually ask for relief. This can show up as exhaustion, brain fog, loss of motivation, irritability, disrupted sleep or a sense that even small tasks feel overwhelming.

Solution focused hypnotherapy supports burnout recovery by working with the nervous system rather than pushing against it. It helps calm the stress response, rebuild emotional resilience and create the conditions for recovery at a pace that is sustainable, not forced.

I work online via secure video call, which many clients experiencing burnout find far more manageable. There is no travel, no rushing and no added demand on already depleted energy. Support can happen from the safety and familiarity of your own space.

If you are noticing signs of burnout and want to explore a calmer way forward, I invite you to book a free initial consultation. This is a confidential, no pressure conversation to see whether hypnotherapy feels like the right support for you at this stage.

👉 Book your free consultation here:
https://www.thehappyhuman.online/service-page/free-initial-consultation?utm_source=google&utm_medium=gbp&utm_campaign=burnout_support

If this speaks to you, you might reflect on this question. What has been asking the most of you lately, with the least space for recovery?

05/01/2026

At some point, stress stops being useful and starts running the show.

Many high-achieving professionals are skilled at managing pressure. You problem-solve, push through, take responsibility and keep going. But when stress becomes chronic, the brain stays in a heightened state of alert. Decisions feel heavier. Sleep becomes lighter. Emotional capacity narrows. And life starts to feel more effortful than it should.

A calmer life does not come from better time management alone.
It starts with a calmer brain and a regulated nervous system.

This is where solution focused hypnotherapy can help. Rather than revisiting problems in detail, hypnotherapy works with the brain’s stress response. It helps the nervous system shift out of constant threat mode and into a state where clarity, balance and resilience can return.

Many of my clients work in senior corporate roles, healthcare, education or run their own businesses. They are intelligent, capable and used to coping, but they recognise when stress is beginning to limit how they think, sleep and feel.

I work online via secure video call, which makes this kind of support far more accessible when you already have a demanding schedule. No travel, no additional pressure. Just focused, evidence based work designed to help you move forward with more ease.

If you are ready to stop stress dictating the pace and tone of your life, I invite you to book a free initial consultation. It is an opportunity to talk things through and decide whether hypnotherapy feels like the right fit.

👉 Book your free consultation here:
https://www.thehappyhuman.online/service-page/free-initial-consultation?utm_source=google&utm_medium=gbp&utm_campaign=stress_reset

If this resonates, I am curious. What is the first area of your life where you notice stress taking hold?

31/12/2025

Anxiety isn’t “all in the mind,” it’s rooted in brain chemistry and nervous system overload.

When you’re operating under sustained pressure; tight deadlines, high responsibility, constant decision-making, stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline stay elevated. The result isn’t just worry or racing thoughts. It’s poor sleep, reduced focus, emotional reactivity, indecision and that sense that everything feels harder than it should.

For many high-functioning professionals, anxiety shows up not as panic, but as mental overdrive, early-morning waking, a permanently busy mind and a nervous system that never truly switches off.

This is where solution focused hypnotherapy can be particularly effective.

Rather than analysing problems in detail, hypnotherapy works directly with the brain’s stress response, helping it shift out of constant threat mode and back into a more balanced, regulated state. When the nervous system calms, thinking becomes clearer, sleep improves and resilience returns.

I work online via secure video call, which many clients in leadership roles find invaluable. There’s no commuting, no added pressure and no need to perform. It's just focused, evidence-based support that fits around an already demanding professional life.

If this resonates,especially if you’re used to coping well but know something isn’t quite right , I invite you to book a free initial consultation. It’s a calm, confidential space to explore whether hypnotherapy is the right next step for you.

👉 Book your free consultation here:
https://www.thehappyhuman.online/service-page/free-initial-consultation?utm_source=google&utm_medium=gbp&utm_campaign=anxiety_brain

If you’re comfortable, I’d also love to know:
How does stress tend to show up for you - mentally, physically, or both?

31/12/2025

Before you rush headlong into a new year, I want to pause you for a moment.

Not to reflect harder.
Not to set better goals.
Not to fix yourself.

Just to imagine this.

It’s New Year’s Eve a year from now. We’re talking and you’re telling me that your life feels lighter. Clearer. More yours. You’re rested. You trust yourself again. You’re doing work that fits. Your relationships feel solid and nourishing. You’re laughing more. You actually like the life you’re living.

When I ask how that happened, you don’t say you overhauled everything overnight.

You tell me you stopped trying to change your whole life in one go.
You took small, deliberate steps in the direction you wanted to move.
You adjusted as you went.
You stayed curious instead of critical.
You kept going.

That’s how change actually works.

It doesn’t arrive in one dramatic moment. It builds through choices that are realistic, repeatable and aligned with what matters to you. Over time, those choices compound. Things that once felt fixed start to loosen. The trajectory shifts.

And here’s the part most people don’t realise.

You don’t need a year for that.
You don’t even need forever.

In my work, meaningful change often happens over 8 to 12 weeks of focused, consistent sessions. Enough time to resolve long standing issues and start building a life that genuinely fits you.

That’s what I do every day. I help women like you move forward, clarify what they want, and create change that lasts across health, work, relationships and identity.

If you’re curious, if this made something quietly click, DM me or comment REWIRE and we can talk.

Happy New Year.

30/12/2025

Burnout isn’t a personal failing. It’s a nervous system response to prolonged stress and overwork.

Many professional women reach burnout not because they can’t cope, but because they have coped for too long without enough recovery.

When your nervous system is constantly in “survival mode”, rest stops feeling restorative and motivation disappears.

This is where solution focused hypnotherapy can help, by calming the stress response, rebuilding emotional resilience, and supporting real recovery.

I work online via secure video call, which is often ideal for burnout recovery. No travelling, no rushing, just support where you already feel safest.

Book your free initial consultation now and make 2026 calmer and more enjoyable than ever.

https://www.thehappyhuman.online/service-page/free-initial-consultation

21/12/2025

This is the solstice, the still point
of the sun, its cusp and midnight,
the year’s threshold and unlocking, where the past lets go of and becomes the future;the place of caught breath, the door
of a vanished house left ajar...

❄️

30/09/2025

Quote of today: hang on, let me get one of my brains 🤣🤣🤣

Did you know, every solution-focused hypnotherapy session includes a few minutes discussing how your brain functions and how to optimise it?

We refer to it as brain revision, but feel free to call it neuro-education if you want to sound sophisticated.

The reason is simple: understanding what drives your reactions, behaviors, and thoughts empowers you to grow.

It's where aha moments happen, where you find a path forward, and where self-compassion increases.

Those few minutes can be incredibly powerful, just like every part of a solution-focused hypnotherapy session.

Curious about sessions?

16/09/2025

✨ Three Good Things might just be the simplest way to shift your mindset.

This daily wellbeing practice, rooted in positive psychology, asks you to notice three specific things that went well in your day and why they made it onto the list. It’s called the Three Good Things Protocol. Research shows it can boost happiness, reduce stress, and build resilience in just one week.

Here’s the best part: writing them down by hand makes the benefits even stronger. Handwriting activates your brain differently to typing, helping you process emotions more deeply and turn this small act into a powerful mental health tool.

Want to know exactly how it works (and how to start tonight)? 🖊
Read the full blog https://www.thehappyhuman.online/post/three-good-things-why-writing-down-positives-can-change-your-brain

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