Author Archives: Amanda

E-cigarettes: good or bad?

There has been much in the press this week about e-cigarettes, and lots of debate about whether they are good or bad.  People have strong opinions on both sides.  Supporters of ‘e-cigs’ (or ‘vapes’ as they are sometimes called) claim … Continue reading →

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TV hypnosis to reach a new low?

(Updated:  see the bottom of this post for my brief review of the programme!) I see that there is a new TV ‘game show’ being advertised that claims to use hypnosis with its contestants, presumably for fun and effect. I … Continue reading →

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Building Self Esteem

I see many people in my consulting room who are suffering from the effects of low self esteem, in one way or another.  Some have spent most of their lives struggling with the way they feel about themselves,  others have … Continue reading →

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