Using hypnotherapy to lose weight?

Although the use of hypnotherapy to help control weight is well documented, there is an interesting article on the Dail Mail website.

You can read it in full here.

If you would like to know more about how hypnotherapy can help you just get in touch and arrange a free initial consultation. There's no obligation and it's a chance for you to find out how quickly and easily it could change your life.

Rooms available to rent

We currently have rooms available to rent. At just £6 ph (minimum half a day a week), the well-equipped rooms are light and airy and perfect for most therapies.

If you're a qualified therapist looking for a room in an easy to reach location, why not give us a ring on 0117 9756940 and come and look round.

New research into the use of anti-depressants

Post menopausal women who take anti-depressants face a small - but statistically significant - increased risk of a stroke, research suggests.

The US study was based on 136,293 women aged 50 to 79, who were followed for an average of six years.

Anti-depressant users were 45% more likely to have a stroke than women not taking the drugs.

It is not clear whether taking anti-depressants is solely responsible for the increased risk of a stroke.

Depression itself is known to be a risk factor for cardiovascular problems.

You can see the article in full on the BBC news website - here

These statictics should be put into context and the chances of having a stroke while taking anti-depressants are still very low. That said, it is another factor that needs to be considered before embarking on a long-term course of medication.

One of the best methods of dealing with depression is still considered to be Cognitive Behaviour Therapy combined with hypnotherapy and Jon Hosgood offers free initial consultations at the Almond Tree Practice. Please get in touch if you'd like to know more.

"Doctors should stop pushing drugs at depressed people"

There's an extremely interesting article on the debate of whether doctors should prescribe drugs for all forms of depression, including anxiety, or offer some form of talking therapy.

While it is accepted that anti-depressants can help some people with severe depression, there's no clear evidence that they offer any benefit for those who are suffering from general anxiety.

You can read the article in full on the BBC website - click here

If you suffer with anxiety or depression and would like to discuss how Cognitive Behaviour Therapy could help, we offer a free consultation where you can ask any questions and decide if it's right for you. We offer appointments through the week with some early evening and weekend times available.