Attracted to the Unavailable: Why and and How to Overcome This Self-Sabotaging Pattern Why are we attracted to the emotionally unavailable? What can we do about it? This problem is presented to me so much in my practice that I wanted to write about ways to end this self-sabotaging pattern. If we fall for someone who initially seems available and…
Do you find making eye contact very very awkward ? When you are at work, with family, friends or interacting with strangers, does the thought of making eye contact fill you with dread, almost to the point that you would rather not have that interaction at all, than to feel those uncomfortable feelings ? Those uncomfortable feelings have been described…
What is it ? Sleep-Related Rhythmic Movement Disorder (SRRMD) is the strong urge to move, rhythmically before you fall asleep, during transitioning from sleep to wakefulnesss i.e. several times a night during the lighter stages of sleep, and often on wakening. It can manifest as head rolling, head banging, body rocking and body rolling. An episode usually lasts up to 15…
Ever wondered why little noises trigger such an overpowering emotional response with you ? Why do they fill you with such anger, rage, disgust and hatred ? Why do you feel out of control ? Do you wonder what is wrong with me…normal people don’t react like this ? You are not alone. Misophonia is an under reported and sometimes…
Being a hypnotherapist I often hear “Don’t look into my eyes!”. It’s a joke that comes from media portrayals of hypnosis but stems from some basic myths and fears of hypnosis, so lets clarify! MYTH: I can’t be hypnotised. FACT: Everyone who is willing can be hypnotised. MYTH: I’ll get stuck. FACT: This is impossible. You are the one who…
A panic attack can be frightening, overwhelming and a very uncomfortable experience but it is ABSOLUTELY NOT DANGEROUS. It is an extremely natural bodily response to perceived danger. It serves us well sometimes and keeps us alive sometimes – think – don’t step in front of that bus ! don’t get in a relationship with that abusive person ! However…
Diets are the problem – they don’t work ! What you need is a proven system that includes psychological and behavioural changes. Many therapists have been saying for years – diets don’t work. Now research supports what they have been saying for over fifteen years. The key to weight loss is in the mind. Research has shown that for 84…
There’s an anxiety epidemic in our society. So what can we do to stop it ? The answer is alot ! I remember talking to a man years ago in a previous job about anxiety. He remembered when he experienced “anxiety” with his first job in his teenage years. He worried that he wouldn’t be good enough at his job,…
A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense anxiety and/or fear with physical symptoms such as dizziness, shortness of breath, heart racing, trembling, sweating and chest pain caused by the hormone adrenaline flooding your bloodstream up to 2 ½ times the normal amount. Sometimes panic attacks can occur without warning with no obvious environmental or situational triggers associated with…
You CAN quit smoking with Hypnotherapy ! Tried “toughing it out” ? Tried medication and patches ? Tried battling with your subconscious mind to stub those cigarettes out FOREVER ?! At Takapuna Therapy we are passionate about helping people quit smoking for good. The conscious mind battles with the subconscious mind and sometimes wins…but with hypnotherapy we can put you…