Laurie Harvey Cognitive Hypnotherapy & Women's Confidence Coach

11/09/2026

We often think of kindness as something we give to others, but could accepting kindness and allowing others to help us actually be a kindness too? In my latest blog, I explore why receiving help can be good for both sides of the relationship.

I suspect that most of us would like to think of ourselves as kind people.Even people who behave selfishly probably don't wake up in the morning thinking, "Today I'm going to be as selfish and inconsiderate as possible.” They probably have a perfectly reasonable explanation for why they're doing w...

18/08/2026

Still thinking about that comment someone made three days ago? Read my blog to find out more:

Are You Really Too Sensitive?Do you ever wish you weren't so sensitive?Perhaps things seem to affect you more deeply than they seem to affect other people.A comment can stay with you for hours or a disagreement can leave you feeling upset long after the other person seems to have forgotten about it....

11/07/2026

Still going over that conversation in your head? This might help.

Most of us have someone in our lives who makes things harder than they should be. A family member who always has a comment ready. A colleague who drains the energy from a room. A friend who somehow leaves you feeling worse than before you saw them.

And then there's the replaying. The mental energy spent going over what was said, or what you wish you'd said, long after the conversation has ended. Often when you're trying to sleep.

The thing is, you have considerably more power in these dynamics than you might think. Not in the way most people expect but it's real, and it works.

I've written a post about what's actually going on when certain people get under our skin, and what genuinely helps.

There's probably someone in your life right now who makes things harder than they need to be.Maybe it's a family member who always has a comment ready. A colleague who takes credit, shifts blame, or simply drains the energy from a room. A friend who means well but somehow manages to leave you feelin...

12/06/2026

Do you ever lie awake running through scenarios, trying to anticipate problems before they happen, feeling quietly responsible for things that are never entirely in your hands?

The need to control everything isn't a personality flaw. It's a protective response — one the mind develops, usually a long time ago, because uncertainty felt unsafe.

Understanding that is often where things begin to shift.

I've written a new blog post exploring why so many of us feel the need to control everything — and how a concept called non-attachment can genuinely help reduce anxiety, overthinking, and the exhaustion of carrying what was never yours to carry.

If you've ever found yourself lying awake at night worrying about your children, replaying conversations in your head, trying to prevent problems before they happen, or feeling responsible for everyone else's happiness, you're not alone.

05/06/2026

In our first June blog, Laurie explores why rest can feel surprisingly difficult, how stress quietly shows up in the body, and why so many people struggle to properly switch off:
www.lucksyardclinic.com/why-taking-time-for-yourself-feels-so-hard-especially-when-you-need-it-most

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23/05/2026

Sometimes the biggest changes begin with a simple conversation 🗣️💚

Laurie offers a free introductory consultation, giving you the chance to get to know each other and explore what working together could look like in a calm, supportive space.

If you’ve been thinking about taking that first step, you can find out more and book your free discovery call here:
www.lucksyardclinic.com/meet-the-team/laurie-harvey

15/05/2026

Do you struggle to say no… worry about upsetting people… or feel guilty for putting yourself first?
People-pleasing can quietly drain your confidence and emotional wellbeing without you even noticing.
My latest blog looks at the hidden emotional cost of always trying to keep everyone else happy.

You say yes when you mean no.You apologise when you haven't done anything wrong. You smooth things over, pick up the slack, keep the peace. You're the one people turn to, rely on, and sometimes - if you're honest - take for granted.And somewhere in the middle of doing all of that, you've quietly los...

10/04/2026

Being Ghosted can leave you Feeling hurt, confused, or even used. Discover calm, empowering ways to rebuild your confidence, let go of self-doubt, and move forward with clarity and self-worth.

Feeling hurt, confused, or even used after being ghosted? Discover calm, empowering ways to rebuild your confidence, let go of self-doubt, and move forward with clarity and self-worth.Being ghosted can feel deeply unsettling.One moment, there’s connection, fun, engagement, plans, conversation and ...

02/04/2026

Sometimes everything looks fine on the outside… but doesn’t quite feel that way inside.
I’ve shared a gentle piece on imposter syndrome and that quiet self-doubt many people carry — you’re very welcome to read it here 💬

From the outside, you look like you’re coping. But inside, there’s a quiet pressure.A mind that doesn’t fully switch off. A sense of always needing to stay on top of things. And sometimes, the hardest part isn’t the feeling itself… it’s wondering what it says about you.

12/03/2026

Ever notice how your mind can suddenly fill with “what if” thoughts just when you’re trying to relax or sleep?
I’ve written a short article about why this happens and how the mind can learn to slow down.

Many people lie awake at night wishing their mind would simply slow down.You may recognise the experience. You finally get into bed, ready to sleep, and suddenly your thoughts seem go around and around as small worries grow larger. Your mind begins running through conversations, responsibilities, an...