Shy bladder syndrome (pee shy or paruresis), what is it?
The term ‘pee shy’ or having a ‘shy bladder’ means a person who finds it difficult or to urinate when another person is around. Shy bladder syndrome is: A specific form of public toilet anxiety. More common in men than women. Frequently accompanied by another anxiety...
Hypnotherapy for IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
The ideas of treating IBS with hypnotherapy has been around for decades with serious medical research starting in the 1980s. Early research by Professor Peter Whorwell At the University Hospital of South Manchester was very positive. This led to the development of...
What is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
IBS is a functional digestive disorder characterised by: Abdominal pain. Abdominal bloating. Frequently, a high degree of volatility in patterns of bowel movements will be present. This ranges from diarrhoea to constipation, and sufferers may vary between both. This...
Hypnotherapy for Choking anxiety
Not every therapist will approach using hypnotherapy for choking anxiety in the same way. However, we hypnotherapists share some common tools. Typically we will tailor their approach too fit the patient, considering things like: How important is an initial trauma?...
Hypnotherapy for ARFID (avoidant / restrictive food intake disorder)
AFRID, is a mental health condition characterised by a limited diet due to aversion, anxiety and low appetite. How might hypnotherapy be used for ARFID? Treating ARFID with hypnotherapy. I cannot speak for all hypnotherapist, as hypnotherapy contains a broad variety...
What is avoidant / restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)
As a hypnotherapist with a deep specialism in treating functional digestive disorders I have encountered a lot of people with ARFID in my career. So, what is ARFID? ARFID is a condition in which a person avoids certain foods or eats insufficiently in general. What is...