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Sage Hypnotherapy
Clinical Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy

Embrace the Quietude of November
As we move past the vibrant colours and Halloween fun of October, we might benefit from mimicking Nature and taking a breath as we enter November, before the colour and chaos of the festive season gets underway for many of us. In the northern hemisphere the world around us is preparing for the stillness and hibernation of winter so perhaps we could also take this time to pause, reflect, and connect with ourselves, before gathering our energies for the weeks ahead and for fut
Rachel Crawford
Oct 312 min read
Embrace Change & Transition
As October unfolds, we enter a season rich in color, change, and reflection. The trees transform into vibrant shades of gold and crimson,...
Rachel Crawford
Oct 23 min read
Clean Books and a new Pencil Case
.Many of us view the beginning of September through school-age eyes; a fresh term and a fresh chapter with clean exercise books and a new...
Rachel Crawford
Aug 292 min read
Plane Fear
What do you feel when you think about flying off on holiday? Is it excitement… or dread? If you’ve got a fear of flying, you’re not...
Rachel Crawford
Aug 41 min read
Debunking the Myths!
Every profession has its myths, maybe youve heard the one that teachers only work 9–3:30 (definitely not true!) Hypnotherapists hear a...
Rachel Crawford
Jul 21 min read
June Thoughts
We’re Not at the Mercy of Our Emotions. We’re the Ones Creating Them We sometimes feel as though our emotions 'just happen' to us or even...
Rachel Crawford
Jun 32 min read
Thoughts Set the Stage — Actions Build the Future
Social Media seems to be littered with posts inviting scrollers to manifest and invoke the “Law of Attraction” to realise their hopes and...
Rachel Crawford
May 11 min read
The Science of Sleep: How Lighter Evenings Affect Our Well-being
As the clocks spring forward and daylight stretches further into the evening, many of us welcome the change with open arms. However, this...
Rachel Crawford
Mar 312 min read
Spring into Action
Embracing Spring’s Energy for Mental Renewal Here in warm, wet North Devon we're already seeing daffodils, snowdrops and primroses...
Rachel Crawford
Mar 32 min read
The February Shift
As February dawns, we’re often caught between the remnants of January’s resolutions and the quiet promise of spring just around the...
Rachel Crawford
Feb 12 min read
Look Forward with Hope
Embrace Change with Solution Focused Hypnotherapy Having stepped into the New Year, many of us find ourselves once again setting new...
Rachel Crawford
Jan 22 min read
Calm Amidst the Chaos
As the Christmas rapidly approaches, it's natural to feel a mix of excitement and stress. For many individuals, December is filled with...
Rachel Crawford
Dec 2, 20242 min read
Thrive this November
As we move into November, the shorter days and colder weather can sometimes bring a subtle heaviness. It’s not uncommon to feel the...
Rachel Crawford
Nov 1, 20244 min read
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that typically occurs during the autumn and winter months when daylight is...
Rachel Crawford
Oct 1, 20241 min read
Autumn
Metaphors can be a great way of delivering a message in such a way that the listener interprets it in exactly the right way for them. ...
Rachel Crawford
Sep 3, 20242 min read
Managing the Summer Holidays
We're a couple of weeks into the school holidays and whilst for some these may be halycon days still, others may be feeling the strain!...
Rachel Crawford
Aug 2, 20242 min read
Take Control of Negative Thoughts
An habitual onslaught of negative thoughts can feel like circling a vortex from which there is no escape, We can feel as though we have...
Rachel Crawford
Jul 22, 20242 min read
"Flaming June"
Summer is a time for fun in the sun, garden barbecues, outdoor living and travel. But it can also be accompanied by the stress of...
Rachel Crawford
Jun 3, 20242 min read
The Happiness Paradox (Mauss)
A popular paradox is the “happiness paradox.” (Mauss) The paradox here is that, abit lying trying desperately to get to sleep tends to...
Rachel Crawford
May 9, 20241 min read
Live like it's spring
This is a quote from Lilly Pulitzer who wrote in full: "Despite the forecast, live like it's spring" and that seems to be a great...
Rachel Crawford
Mar 4, 20241 min read
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