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Mindmatters

Psy.D Clinical Psychologist practicing in Hong Kong

Drawing on 20 years of clinical experience I use a range of skills and techniques to help you swiftly conquer personal anxieties, resolve relationship issues, handle careers, relocation, and separation stress, whilst fostering personal and professional growth.

07/07/2024

Overcome Your Fear of Flying: Expert Tips and Strategies

FEAR OF FLYING
Did you know that many people who once flew with ease can suddenly develop an intense fear of flying? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. The mere thought of boarding a plane can induce anxiety and dread for many individuals.

PREVALENCE
For a growing number of people, preparing for a flight or stepping onto an aircraft triggers a range of fear responses, from mild unease to overwhelming terror. In fact, research shows that one in three air travelers experience some form of fear related to flying.

UNDERSTANDING
The brain has more receptors for fear than for pleasure, which explains why a single experience of severe turbulence can overshadow years of comfortable flying. This fear can become deeply ingrained, making each subsequent flight seem more daunting.

EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS
The good news is that fear of flying can be managed and even overcome. By addressing your specific fears and equipping you with powerful mental and emotional coping strategies, Dr. Melanie Bryan can help you regain your confidence and comfort in flying.

TAKE THE FIRST STEP
Ready to conquer your fear of flying? Contact Dr. Melanie today to learn more or schedule an appointment.

Start enjoying your flights again with expert guidance from Dr. Melanie Bryan Psy.D (Doctor of Psychology)!

Explore More from Dr. Melanie Bryan
https://www.mindmatters.hk

09/08/2023

VAPORIZE VA**NG with HYPNOSIS

You may not know all the reasons to quit your va**ng habit, even if it is quite pleasurable at times, but it has been shown to cause addiction as well as lung damage•.

But Vaporizing Va**ng from your life is not considered comfortable or easy, no matter how strong your determination. It can be quite a stressful experience.

Long before Va**ng was on the market, I quit a 2 pack a day smoking habit rather comfortably with hypnosis. Hypnosis has been shown to be quite successful at ending va**ng compulsions as well.

Any Questions?
Call Dr. Melanie on WhatsApp : +85260507757 for a complimentary answers to questions you may have about how a Vaporize Va**ng session works, or any other issues noted on my website.
https://mindmatters.hk/blog/

14/05/2023

Dr Melanie Bryan:
Psy.D Level Clinical Psychologist
Ask me for your free 15-minute trial session.

FREE TO FLY AGAIN. OMG!

Your friends and colleagues are thrilled at the prospect of being sky high again.
Not you.

For all the disruptions blown in with the demands of Covid 19 threats, the anxiety, uncertainty, living remotely, the need to fly was blissfully not an issue. Now it is, again.

After years of being safely grounded, a few shots and you're good to go - takeoff looms…. Instead of being thrilled, you're drenched in sweat – that all too familiar dread and apprehension, OMG, I've got to fly!

Consider booking in for a session or two with me.

I can teach you how to cope effectively using hypnosis, self-hypnosis, and EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) among other approaches for resolving fears and generating beneficial change.

You'll be flying in plane comfort in no time.

Dr Melanie Bryan
Short Term-Therapy & Hypnosis w/ Long-term Results

www.mindmatters.hk
drmelanie@mindmatters.hk
Call: +852 2575 7707
WhatsApp +852 6050 7757

24/03/2023

ANXIETY IS NOT YOUR FRIEND
But it is not your enemy either.
by Dr. Melanie Bryan, Licensed Psychologist
www.mindmatters.hk

Have questions or wish to make an appointment?
Feel free to call me on: (852) 2575 7707 or WhatsApp: WhatsApp +85260507757 for a FREE 15 MINUTE CONVERSATION.

Anxiety is not your friend: It can stalk you in the background with a deep sense of unease that impairs concentration and productivity. Or, it can hijack you full on with a pounding heart, sweaty palms, shaking hands and weak limbs.

Your thinking becomes imbued with fear while your temper may flare unexpectedly.

Like a virus, anxiety infects you, your relationships and your ability to function effectively.

Anxiety can come upon you rapidly “out of the blue” or before or after a dreaded event.

When your life is so impacted, seeking relief is the goal.

Anxiety is not your enemy either:

Anxiety is like a smoke alarm in the brain, not the problem itself.

It is a signal, not the cause of your discomfort. A beeping within your emotional system sounding the alarm, there is a threat here, pay attention!

Working with individuals and couples and their unique situations, I help clients pay attention to their alarm signals and reclaim themselves from the noise of their anxiety and fear, no matter how it manifests in their lives.

Beyond techniques and tools, of which I employ many, I am a well-seasoned therapist with a deep regard for how much a person can feel they have lost while in the grip of anxiety, and the freedom they gain as they loosen that grip and then dispense with it in our work together.

Feel free to call me on: (852) 2575 7707 or WhatsApp: WhatsApp +85260507757 for a free 15 minute conversation.

04/12/2022

Remove Test Anxiety with Self-Hypnosis
https://www.mindmatters.hk/remove-test-anxiety-with-self-hypnosis/

As an undergraduate at New York University I learned self-hypnosis for studying and taking exams. I used this technique to remove test anxiety and distractions with this rapid self-hypnosis method. As a result I was able to tap into the abilities of my unconscious mind throughout undergraduate and graduate school and never once blocked on an exam. Quite the contrary, I had excellent recall of what I had studied and remained calm during exams when other students around me were riddled with test anxiety. Subsequently I have taught this easy to learn self-hypnosis method to students and adults of all ages who have also reported impressive results using it.

Typically I meet with each client for one 45-60 minute session in which I gather information about how the client currently studies, any psychological and/or physiological blocks interfering with studying or exam taking and address those as best I can prior to, and in constructing the individualized part of the protocol.

I then teach my proprietary self-hypnosis technique and take the client through it during an actual hypnosis session, so they have a direct experience of how to put themselves into a hypnotic state. The actual experience of the self-hypnosis is very important, and quite rewarding.

15/11/2021

LINKS FOR DOG AND CAT FANS

As the proud owner of a handsome Rottweiler mixed breed I adopted nearly 4 years ago, I wanted to share these links with you.

I found the slideshows very informative, and they seamlessly follow one after another. Or you may use the links below each title.

1. The first is: How Pets Can Improve Your Health
https:/pets.webmd.com/ss/slideshow-pets-improve-your-health

Of course a pet can lift your mood and ease depression, but it can also lower cholesterol, help your heart and boost fitness for example.

2. This is followed by Surprising Things You Didn't Know About Dogs & Cats
https://pets.webmd.com/ss/slideshow-surprising-things-about-dogs-and-cats

Did you know dogs can smell hypoglycemia and be trained to warn their owners its time for a snack. That cats can love too much. That dogs can learn an average of 150 words, some up to 250 words. Cats kiss with their eyes.

Secondhand smoke increases the risk of at least 2 fatal cancers in cats. Dogs with long noses may develop cancerous nasal tumors from living with a smoker and short nosed breeds are more prone to lung cancer. (If you smoke I can help you quit in one to two sessions.)

3. Risky Mistakes Pet Owners Make
https://pets.webmd.com/ss/slideshow-mistakes-pet-owners-make

Leaving your dog alone too long, which can lead to separation anxiety and destructive habits.

Scolding pets for 'accidents' won't work and causes emotional harm.

Giving milk to cats or forcing them to share a litter box.

Not having a disaster plan in case of fire, flooding or a typhoon.

4. Pet Treats: Dos & Don'ts
https://pets.webmd.com/ss/slideshow-pet-treats-dos-and-donts

Avocados, grapes, macadamia nuts, coffee, onions and chocolate can cause grave illness in dogs.

5. 20 Things You Can Learn From Your Pet.
https://pets.webmd.com/ss/slideshow-things-you-learn-from-your-pet

6. Lastly, Skin Problems in Dogs. Much to learn about here.
https://pets.webmd.com/dogs/ss/slideshow-skin-problems-in-dogs

Hope you found this useful. Feel free to comment via WhatsApp 6050 7757
Have questions or wish to make an appointment ? Contact Dr Melanie

27/05/2021

Free to Fly Again. OMG!

After 18 months of being on guard, keeping your distance, monitoring the threat of the unseen viral enemy and privileging life lived in secure surroundings, now this!

Your friends and colleagues are thrilled at the prospect of being sky high again.
Not you.

For all the disruptions blown in with the demands of Covid 19 threats, the anxiety, uncertainty, living remotely, the need to fly was blissfully not an issue. Now it is, again.

After 18 months of being safely grounded, a few shots and you're good to go - takeoff looms…. Instead of being thrilled, you're drenched in sweat – that all too familiar dread and apprehension, OMG, I've got to fly!

Some Coping Tips:

Step back into the present with a few long, slow quieting breaths, breathing out longer than you breathe in. Count each in and out breath.

Focus on what you can control rather than what you fear.

The positive reasons / opportunities for your trip
What you hope to accomplish, experience, whom you will meet, etc.
Select your preferred seat early on, as well as your special meal
Download: comedy shows, musicals, music, or documentaries that engage you.
Speak to the pilot or the head flight attendant for reassurance.

Remember, change, particularly unexpected and unpredictable change, predictably generate uncertainty. These Covid 19 months upended your life in countless ways. You coped and learned to cope differently and with flexibility.

You are a more resilient and resourceful person than you were pre-Covid.
Remember this.

A few weeks before your flight, download the WakingUp.com app by Sam Harris (there is a 30 day free trial). Each 10 minute mindfulness segment will guide you, over 28 days, to a deep appreciation of how your mind works. It is remarkable and invaluable.

Consider booking in for a session or two with me.

I can teach you how to cope effectively using hypnosis, self-hypnosis, and EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) which are excellent tools for resolving fears and generating beneficial change.

You'll be flying in plane comfort in no time.

Dr Melanie Bryan
Short Term-Therapy & Hypnosis w/ Long-term Results

www.mindmatters.hk
drmelanie@mindmatters.hk
Call: +852 2575 7707
WhatsApp: +852 6050 7757

22/03/2021

Many people desire to quit smoking and often have tried many times. I've been helping people quit for over 20 years. Hypnosis is a comfortable and effective means to help you quit smoking, usually in one session.Testimonials at: https://www.mindmatters.hk/quit-smoking-quickly/

Contact me at drmelanie@mindmatters.hk
WhatsApp: +852 6050 775

06/09/2020

HYPNOTHERAPY / HYPNOSIS IS - IS NOT

Hypnosis: It’s not like in the movies. You are not asleep and you will hear most of what I say to you, although your mind will wander.

If you are stuck in repetitive, problematic patterns of behaviors that you may be unable to change, then therapeutic hypnosis can be a potent tool in bypassing the limitations of the conscious mind.

People seek hypnosis with Dr. Melanie for many different reasons, fear of public speaking, fear of flying, losing weight, quitting smoking, to increase self-confidence, or improve performance. Some are suffering from general anxiety, or anxiety around specific situations. Others seek help to manage anger, or for pain control.

Training in hypnosis alone is not adequate to work with the unconscious processes that may surface during a session, which is where Dr. Melanie’s extensive training and many years experience as leading clinical psychologist make for a safe and effective process.

Dr. Melanie also teaches her clients individualized techniques for self-hypnosis, an empowering process to reinforce treatment goals or as a study technique.

Have questions or wish to make an appointment?
Contact Dr. Melanie:
Call +852 2575 7707
WhatsApp (Message Only) +852 6050 7757
Email DrMelanie@mindmatters.hk

02/08/2020

ASK DR. MELANIE: My New Q & A Section!

Most lives are more complicated and stressful now and most likely will continue to be for a time.

Adjustments are necessary that may be far from comfortable.

Safeguarding your mental, emotional and relational health is paramount in the midst of so much uncertainty.

To help in your safeguarding efforts, I’m inviting you to send me questions that are troubling you. Although this is not therapy, it is my hope my answers may be therapeutic.

I will respond with short, targeted answers, in hopes of providing an opening for you to see the possibility of doing something different that will be beneficial for you and those you care about.

Send me your question using the form on the page listed below. You must enter text in the ‘description’ area as well or the form will not work. The idea is to keep your questions short and clear.

Learn more at: https://www.mindmatters.hk/questions/ask/

02/05/2020

Hypnosis: It’s not like in the movies. You are not asleep and you will hear most of what I say to you, although your mind will wander.

If you are stuck in repetitive, problematic patterns of behaviors that you may be unable to change, then therapeutic hypnosis can be a potent tool in bypassing the limitations of the conscious mind.

People seek hypnosis with Dr. Melanie for many different reasons, fear of public speaking, fear of flying, losing weight, quitting smoking, to increase self-confidence, or improve their sexual or sports performance. Some are suffering from general anxiety, or anxiety around specific situations. Others seek help to manage anger, or for pain control.

Training in hypnosis alone is not adequate to work with the unconscious processes that may surface during a session, which is where Dr Melanie’s extensive training and many years experience as leading clinical psychologist make for a safe and effective process.

Dr. Melanie also teaches her clients individualized techniques for self-hypnosis, an empowering process to reinforce treatment goals or as a study technique.

Have questions or wish to make an appointment ? Contact Dr Melanie

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Mac Donnell Road
Mid Levels

Opening Hours

Monday	10:30 - 19:00
Tuesday	10:30 - 19:00
Wednesday	10:30 - 19:00
Thursday	10:30 - 19:00
Friday	10:30 - 19:00
Saturday	10:30 - 17:00

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+85260507757

Website

http://www.mindmatters.hk/

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