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Hypnotherapy

What hypnotherapy involves, who it can help and what practitioners say — every Wellbeing Magazine story on the subject.

Your Brain Starts Ageing at 32

Mind

Your Brain Starts Ageing at 32

Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist Marygrace Anderson reveals five daily habits to keep it young

By Rachel Branson · 18 Dec 2025

Rapid Core Healing for Anxiety and Depression

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Rapid Core Healing for Anxiety and Depression

Many people reach a point in their healing where they can explain why they feel anxious or low, yet the feelings don’t change. They’ve explored their childhood, analysed their thoughts, and practised mindfulness — but the unease remains lodged somewhere deeper, as if the body hasn’t caught up with the mind.

By Rachel Branson · 24 Nov 2025

When the Body Turns Inward: The Link Between Autoimmune Conditions and Trauma

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When the Body Turns Inward: The Link Between Autoimmune Conditions and Trauma

As a naturopath and trauma-informed emotional healing practitioner, I’ve seen again and again how the body reflects what the heart has carried. Nowhere is this more evident than in autoimmune conditions — when the immune system, designed to protect us, begins attacking our own tissues.

By Rachel Branson · 30 Oct 2025

The Subconscious Mind: The Missing Key in Trauma Recovery

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The Subconscious Mind: The Missing Key in Trauma Recovery

As a naturopath and trauma-informed emotional healing practitioner, I’ve learned that healing trauma isn’t just about changing how we think — it’s about transforming the patterns buried deep beneath our conscious awareness. Most of what drives our emotions, behaviours, and even physical responses sits quietly in the subconscious mind.

By Rachel Branson · 14 Oct 2025

7 Reasons Rapid Core Healing Works When Hypnotherapy Doesn’t

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7 Reasons Rapid Core Healing Works When Hypnotherapy Doesn’t

You’ve done the inner work. Or at least, you’ve tried. Maybe you’ve seen a therapist, read all the books, or even tried hypnotherapy—hoping it would finally shift that gnawing anxiety, those intense premenstrual emotions, or the way your body seems stuck in fight-or-flight.

By Rachel Branson · 12 Aug 2025

Beyond Hypnotherapy: A Deeper Approach to Healing PMDD

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Beyond Hypnotherapy: A Deeper Approach to Healing PMDD

Each month, millions of women experience a distressing shift in mood, energy, and self-perception in the lead-up to their periods. For some, it’s more than just premenstrual tension — it’s Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

By Rachel Branson · 29 Jul 2025

Ananda Spa in the Himalayas

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Ananda Spa in the Himalayas

Back in 2011, I was on holiday in Rishikesh (India) which is in the foothills of the Himalayas. Not only is it a pilgrimage town for Hindus, it is considered the birth place of Yoga

By Rachel Branson · 7 Jul 2025

Keep calm and call the midwife

Body

Keep calm and call the midwife

These five top tips from experienced mothers and midwives are essential advice for expectant mothers who want to navigate this journey with confidence and calm.

By Rachel Branson · 2 Jul 2024

What is Hypnotherapy and what is it used for?

Body

What is Hypnotherapy and what is it used for?

When looking at holistic healing and self-improvement, there exists a fascinating practice that often elicits curiosity and intrigue: hypnotherapy.

By Rachel Branson · 9 Apr 2024

Are you suffering from post-Pandemic anxiety?

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Are you suffering from post-Pandemic anxiety?

Aaron Surtees, a leading Psychologist and Celebrity Hypnotherapist based in London, said the Covid-19 crisis has led to a 90% surge in calls to his clinic from people suffering from “pandemic anxiety”.

By Rachel Branson · 28 Sept 2021

Holistic Events Online

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Holistic Events Online

With the continuing success of our various online holistic events, we're pleased to continue our meetings online for the foreseeable future...

By Rachel Branson · 31 May 2021

Claudia Reiter: From Burnout to a Life Transformed

Body

Claudia Reiter: From Burnout to a Life Transformed

To the outside world, I had it all. I was 29, married, with a lovely flat, and working for a luxury brand climbing up the corporate ladder. On paper, I was achieving my personal goals. The truth, however, was very different.

By Rachel Branson · 5 Mar 2021

Sleep tips from a clinical hypnotherapist

Body

Sleep tips from a clinical hypnotherapist

Who doesn’t want a good night’s sleep, for many sleep is an elusive, and yet sleep is vital for our well-being. Long term sleep exhaustion affects our health, and there is alarming new research emerging about just how serious the negative impact of sleep deprivation is to our health and wellbeing.

By Rachel Branson · 29 Jul 2020

Can EFT help me through the coronavirus pandemic?

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Can EFT help me through the coronavirus pandemic?

During this ‘certainly uncertain’ time of the coronavirus pandemic, the majority of us are feeling as if the rug has been pulled out from underneath us (understatement no doubt)! The effects of the virus are not only of concern for our physical health, though also the further reaching implications financially both in the home and the wider economy.

By Rachel Branson · 1 Apr 2020

Why do I find it difficult to lose weight?

Why do I find it difficult to lose weight?

With so any diets out there, it is interesting that obesity remains at an all time high. Why do so many people find it difficult to lose weight? The answer may lie in the.

By Rachel Branson · 20 Jan 2019

Pathway Therapies, Crowborough

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Pathway Therapies, Crowborough

At my tranquil healing space in Crowborough, my therapies embody mental, emotional, spiritual & physical wellbeing. My ethos is very much to empower people to walk confidently and happily along their own life’s pathway.

By Rachel Branson · 31 May 2018

New complementary health clinic in Lewes

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New complementary health clinic in Lewes

We are situated right in the heart of Lewes, in a quiet location, just a few yards off the High Street (along Church Twitten, opposite White Stuff). Our newly refurbished Grade 2 listed building incorporates a complementary health clinic as well as a spacious room available for hire for a range of uses.

By Rachel Branson · 1 May 2018

Ragdale Hall, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

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Ragdale Hall, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

Ragdale Hall, located in the rolling Leicestershire countryside, combines state-of-the-art facilities with the charm of traditional Victorian architecture to create one of the most luxurious and relaxing health spas in the country. Ragdale Hall.

By Rachel Branson · 16 Apr 2018

Hypnotherapy Practitioner's Diploma Training Course

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Hypnotherapy Practitioner's Diploma Training Course

Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy Training Hypnotherapy Practitioner's Diploma Training Course Edinburgh Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy Training (CPHT) is a nationwide hypnotherapy training body providing a Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma (HPD) Course for the modern hypnotherapist. Hypnotherapy courses.

By Rachel Branson · 28 Feb 2018

Beneficial life changes

East Sussex

Beneficial life changes

Hypnotherapy, NLP and other integrated techniques are safe and effective tools to help you make positive and beneficial life changes.

By Rachel Branson · 10 Jan 2018

Simply good health

East Sussex

Simply good health

So with KISS in mind how does this work? Put simply, good health equals good body, plus good food, plus good breathing, plus good mind.

By Rachel Branson · 3 Sept 2017

Do you dread public speaking?

East Sussex

Do you dread public speaking?

To help with public speaking, there are two main ways I help people. Firstly by reframing your past unconscious learning using visualisation techniques and

By Rachel Branson · 4 May 2017

My brain fog and anxiety have disappeared

Body

My brain fog and anxiety have disappeared

“My brain fog and anxiety have disappeared – I finally have my life back” For years Company Director David Brown struggled with lethargy, forgetfulness, anxiety and depression until he discovered he has an intolerance.

By Rachel Branson · 11 Mar 2017

Change the memory, change the feelings

East Sussex

Change the memory, change the feelings

making small changes to a memory can make big changes in how we feel about the memory. As soon as you add in some plausible ingredient, the old feelings go.

By Rachel Branson · 1 Nov 2016

Liz Norton on Changing your perspective

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Liz Norton on Changing your perspective

Liz Norton is nothing if not a fighter. Diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at the age of six weeks old, her parents were warned not to expect her to live beyond her teens. It was.

By Rachel Branson · 6 Jul 2016

Is the Law of Attraction working for you?

East Sussex

Is the Law of Attraction working for you?

To be successful in the Law of Attraction, it is essential that we are continuously mindful of our thoughts; that they are intensive and remain dominant 

By Rachel Branson · 21 Dec 2015

Do you eat a good mixed diet?

East Sussex

Do you eat a good mixed diet?

Our hunter-gatherer ancestors had a good mixed diet - do you? The evidence linking inadequate or unbalanced diets to the majority of the diseases of our

By Rachel Branson · 8 Mar 2015

Transform your life with hypnotherapy

East Sussex

Transform your life with hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy is about communicating with the unconscious mind - the larger ninety percent of the mind that so often controls the decisions we make and the behaviours

By Rachel Branson · 6 Mar 2015

How can hypnotherapy and NLP help?

East Sussex

How can hypnotherapy and NLP help?

Hypnotherapy and NLP are effective, positive, and natural techniques that can help you overcome many of life's issues, and with the increasing demand on

By Rachel Branson · 6 Jan 2015

Are you looking for a career change?

East Sussex

Are you looking for a career change?

Are you looking for a career change? Are you a people person? Do you want to help people to change their lives in a positive way? Have you heard about Mind-Field Training

By Rachel Branson · 6 Jan 2015

Keep calm and call the midwife

Body

Keep calm and call the midwife

Zita West, midwife to many an A-lister, and author of the Zita West Pregnancy Companion shares her tips for preparing for labour.

By Rachel Branson · 13 Jan 2014

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