Clare Ella Aromatherapy

19/02/2026

A few more appointment swaps mean my availability over the next few weeks has changed. Check out our client page or message me for more details.

15/02/2026

I'm not sure whether this will share due to privacy settings - but some of my clients have found Helen's help very beneficial 👍

Do you feel stuck, hopeless, worthless, or feel constantly triggered by situations you don’t fully understand?

Analytical Hypnotherapy is a powerful form of therapy that combines the deeply relaxing state of hypnosis with a unique approach that seeks to uncover and resolve the root cause of emotional and physical symptoms – enabling you to regain control and enjoy life again.

Many of my clients come to me after trying conventional talking therapies like counselling or CBT. Despite their best efforts, they still feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or just not quite right. They’ve talked through their problems, used logic and willpower, but deep down, nothing seems to shift.
That’s where my approach is different.
I work with the mind’s natural process of emotional release to safely access the deeper, unresolved issues that may be buried out of sight – helping you move forward, feel lighter, and live more freely.

Helen Houghton | Houghton Hypnotherapy
Lincoln & Saxilby
Message me to arrange a chat or call 07841451915

15/02/2026

15/02/2026

Yeuch - it’s cold and wet out there so I’ve lit the log burner and am catching up with admin stuff - hoping for it to brighten up later ..

There are still lots of you with coughs & colds & other viruses/ chest infections.. I hope you can fight them off soon & I’m grateful to you for not sharing with me..

It’s been a very varied week in the treatment room -
Lots of massage but also reflexology and Reiki - with some lovely blends… 2 of my favorites were plai, ravensara and lemon (excellent combination on both a physical and emotional level), and also roman chamomile, valerian and lavender (a wonderfully relaxing evening blend).

Whilst I’m sure you all do your own research before taking supplements which might interact with your prescription meds, do take note that not all supplements are a good idea for everyone! For example, are you taking any of these meds? - if so, maybe avoid additional turmeric/ curcumin in your diet https://www.medicinenet.com/who_should_not_use_turmeric/article.htm

A polite reminder that it’s much appreciated if you pay on the day of your treatment 🙂. Thank you

Updated availability will be posted on our client page in a few minutes, and my diary is now booking into May 👍

08/02/2026

Good evening

I hope you’ve had an enjoyable/ productive/ contemplative/ leisurely/ busy weekend (whichever you were hoping for) 🙂

I’ve ticked off lots of jobs at home and a few errands too.

I visited a new (for me) farm shop on Saturday - Home Farm Produce in a little village called Grove - just outside Retford
https://www.homefarmproduce.co.uk
A very friendly and helpful owner with a wide range of produce - check them out - a little difficult to find down a pot-holed track - but worth it!

The effort of moving and stacking over a ton of wood after work on Tuesday was rewarded - I got it all under cover before the rain AND it’s burning slower and hotter than any other I’ve bought since moving and having a log burner 🙂 Having grown up with a coal fire as the main source of heat, I love sitting in front of a proper fire..

The shorter days and miserable weather mean I’ve been doing a little more reading - my current book is one that some of you may have read already - Dark Calories by Dr Catherine Shanahan. I’ve only read the first few chapters so far but a fascinating look at how many of the “vegetable” oils we have been told are good for us, and better than the butter/ tallow/ lard etc that previous generations ate, are in fact toxic. I knew quite a bit of the info before, and haven’t used the offending oils myself for a number of years, but to see the science, and where these oils are hidden, seeming to explain so many of the first world’s health problems.. …. Hmmmm.. Interesting.

A couple of appointments are available this week - have a look on our Client page or, if you aren’t a member, message me for more info

Looking forward to seeing you soon
Clare

01/02/2026

It is with sadness that I share this post with you all. Sue is a wonderful lady who always provides service with a smile and stocks the most delightful range of gifts and cards. Please do pop along and support her at the shop on Burton Waters in the next few months

I have given this a great deal of thought and it has not been an easy decision to make. Those of you that know me know that I love my shop but I feel it’s the right decision at the right time. My last day of trading will be Sunday 5th April, so I’m not going just yet.

Almost everything will be reduced starting from Tuesday, so come and take advantage of the reduction. Could I please ask that you share this post 😊

01/02/2026

Good afternoon

I hope that you were able to enjoy the sunshine on Saturday in whatever way worked best for you...

I couldn't do the morning long plod that I'd hoped as I tweaked my left quad & hamstring in a class earlier in the week.. so sensibly just a 4 miler instead.. but I really wanted to see how the snowdrops and aconites were doing at Coates - so I pumped up the tyres on my bike and cycled there instead, before a lovely walk with a friend and her dog.. even if things don't go to the original plan, find another way!!!

This morning my usual Sunday exercise buddy Emma Lambert was busy doing family things so instead I made myself follow a 30 min kettlebell exercise video and then some stretching before walking to meet other friends at The Cross Keys Stow for a lovely Sunday Brunch..

Talking of the Cross Keys - I'll soon be letting clients know on our FB client page, and by email, about plans for a monthly draw... (everyone who has a paid for treatment that month will be automatically entered).... to win a voucher ... I'll let you know more once I've finalised the details..

Continuing to think of those who are struggling..

Let's hope Spring is on the way..

Kindest thoughts
Clare

27/01/2026

some of you have already sampled some of her wares as you drive past on a Friday to your appointment with me… she’s very well recommended by those who have tried her bread and cakes

25/01/2026

Good evening

I know that this has been a very tough week for quite a few of you.. a parent’s funeral, having to say goodbye to a long term family pet, coping with a bereavement, getting your head around the implications of some test results, being told that an expected operation will not be going ahead, struggling with finances, finding out that more treatment is needed, dealing with the aftermath of a serious flood in the home, moving house but having to experience it from a rehab centre bed… and more

You are all in my thoughts as you try and cope with what you are facing..

Clare

20/01/2026

Availability up to 27th March now posted on our client page 🙂

18/01/2026

It’s been another week of wintry weather - but we should expect that this time of year… It’s also been another week of coughs & colds & bugs for some of you.. Thank you to those of you who either cancelled or wore masks for your treatment - it means that I can continue to treat others, without suffering myself or risking passing illness on to other clients.

I used a number of lovely warming, nurturing oil mixes this week - some old favourites, others less well known..

Rosemary, Ginger and Sweet Marjoram
Eucalyptus, Peppermint and Copaiba
Black Pepper, Lemon and Eucalyptus
Roman Chamomile, Valerian and Lavender (to help promote a good night’s sleep)

And a few different foot creams too..
Tea tree and Lemon (for that persistent moccasin athlete’s foot)
Sandalwood and Benzoin (so grounding)
Peppermint and Lemon (a lovely zingy mix)

If you’d like to go on my cancellation list - get in touch. Otherwise my availability up to the end of Feb is updated regularly on our client page, and I’m taking bookings into April.

Keep well
Clare