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Laura Southam, Dip.HYP, GHR Reg
Clinical Hypnotherapist GQHP
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Recent Posts
Shame: are you holding on?
Shame is a really interesting emotion. It allows us to self regulate our behaviour and fit into society by upholding pre-agreed standards. It comes from our need to be accepted by the tribe in order to survive. Is shame good or bad? Firstly, uncomfortable feelings can be useful – we wont enjoy the consequences of[...]Read More »Freedom from squeamishness – a client’s story 1 year on
In January 2019 I worked with a lovely client who struggled with squeamishness, which was starting to get in the way of every day life. She recently got back in touch to tell me how much she has changed, and has kindly sent me a wonderful testimonial to share with you today! So here we[...]Read More »Gratitude creates happiness
Do you practice gratitude, the art of giving thanks? If you don’t I can’t recommend it highly enough. I’ve incorporated gratitude into my daily routine for a few years now, and have found that it makes me generally more optimistic, satisfied and less materialistic. Don’t just take my word for it – Dr Robert A[...]Read More »Do affirmations help?
Do you struggle to accept compliments, no matter how factual they are? Do kind words and encouragement leave you feeling a bit cold? If so you’re not alone. Many of the clients I work with feel the same, especially those who come to me with low self esteem. Traditionally you might have been advised to[...]Read More »Client recommendation
I wanted to share this wonderful client recommendation from one of my recent clients, who was kind enough to add some feedback to my Facebook page. I’m delighted to receive it, and I hope that it will give you a bit of insight into what it is like to work with me. I am so[...]Read More »