Simply Hypnotherapy

10/10/2026

It’s World Mental Health Day.

For anyone finding things hard right now, we’re here to listen. Whatever’s on your mind, you can talk to us.

Call us free on 116 123. 💚

08/10/2026

05/10/2026

STOPTOBER: You stopped smoking… but have you thought about stopping va**ng?
Maybe va**ng was your way out of smoking.
You wanted to protect your health.
You wanted to stop smelling of smoke.
You wanted to breathe more easily.
You wanted to break away from ci******es.
And switching completely from smoking to va**ng can significantly reduce your exposure to many of the harmful chemicals produced by burning to***co.
But va**ng isn't harmless.
Va**ng still exposes you to ni****ne and other substances, and ni****ne can keep you dependent on the habit.
So perhaps Stoptober could mean something different for you this year.
What if you went one step further?
Maybe you've tried to stop va**ng before.
But why didn't it work?
Because perhaps it's not simply about the v**e.
Maybe you reach for it when you are: stressed, having a coffee/drinking alcohol, driving, after eating

Over time, your brain can begin to associate certain situations, emotions and routines with ni****ne.
So when you try to stop, you are not just stopping a device.
You're changing a habit that may have become part of your everyday life.
And that can be difficult.
You might think:
"I'll stop when life settles down."
"I've already stopped smoking, so va**ng isn't really a problem."
"I don't think I can cope with the cravings."

These aren't signs that you've failed.
They're reasons to explore what va**ng is doing for you.
Ask yourself:
What does va**ng give me?

Stopping va**ng doesn't have to mean pretending it will be easy.
It means understanding the habit, identifying your triggers and finding healthier ways to manage the things that va**ng has been helping you cope with.

If va**ng helped you quit ci******es, that is something to recognise — not something to feel ashamed of.
But perhaps the journey doesn't have to end there.
Smoking → Va**ng → Ni****ne free
THIS STOPTOBER, TAKE THE NEXT STEP.
You don't have to promise yourself you'll never v**e again.
Start with one decision today. Try again.
Your previous attempt wasn't a failure, it showed you what you need to work on next time.

COMMENT “STOP” if you're taking the first step this Stoptober.

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03/10/2026

As we are back into routines again (me included) I thought it would be a good idea to reintroduce myself. So if you are new here a big hello and welcome and if you have been here a while, thanks for supporting me and following the journey.

I'm Rachel the face behind Simply Hypnotherapy

👨‍👩‍👧 I'm a wife, Mum and cat Mum to my daughter age 12 and to 3 crazy kitties, Polly, Pippa, Purdy.
🏛I worked in Banking for 20 years before deciding to become a therapist which is a job I completely love. I wish I had changed my career sooner!
👩🏼I absolutely love talking all things mental health, mindset and sharing hints and tips on how we can improve this.
🎨My happy place is either with my daughter doing arts and crafts, baking 🧁 or reading 📚.
🏖 Another happy place for our family is the beach, or just walking by the water. I find water very calming!

I am also qualified in past life regression and future life progression, TFT (Tapping) which are all amazing techniques.

I offer a specialised weight loss programme, 'Slim Via Hypnosis'🍏🥕

I also love working with clients to help them navigate their own grief journey.

I am always investing in my business and in myself so that I can offer you even more, I am currently a student in counselling and psychotherapy, so these will be extra services I can offer within my clinic.

I also volunteer in a school 1 day per week as part of my training course. I absolutely love working with younger people age 11-18. I believe if we can teach coping mechanisms and emotional resilience in the younger community, this can help them manage and cope more as they get older and start to navigate the world independently.

If you would like to discover more about how therapy can help transform your life. I'm currently taking bookings now.

I will look forward to hearing from you.

02/10/2026

Come with me on a grounding walk around my local country park. 54321 Grounding technique. This can help you manage your anxiety, feel calmer and clear your head. Save this to help you in the future.

02/10/2026

Grief

Can come in all shapes and sizes, everyone's experience of grief is completely different. We can grieve because we have lost a loved one, because we have lost our dream job, because our relationship has broken down, because our health has deteriorated, because life is wan't it used to be, because we have lost a pet.

Unfortunately a couple of weeks ago our Orange Cat Jacob went over the rainbow bridge. He was such a lovely and gentle boy and would sometimes join my clients in their therapy sessions. He had a sense when clients would walk in if they needed him, if he was not needed he would guard the office door instead. It was like he was sending his positive healing vibes to my clients.

I am a firm believer that our furry friends come to teach us or show us something. Jacob definitely showed me how to be gentle, kind and loving.

Here are some favourite pictures of Jacob, please share some of your favourite pet pictures.

01/10/2026

ANXIETY

How to reduce anxiety in a few minutes. A very simple grounding technique. Look for 5 things, Listen for 4 things, Feel 3 things, Smell 2 things, Taste 1 thing.

28/09/2026

Have you been thinking about Hypnotherapy and not sure how it can help? I offer all new clients a free 15 minute video/phone consultation.

These are some of the subjects I can help with and typically common to this time of year.

✈️Fear of Flying
🕷Fears and Phobias
💃Social Anxiety
📝Exam nerves
🏫School Anxiety
🚗Driving test nerves
📢Public speaking
🛑Stop Smoking
🥗Weight Loss
🩱Body Confidence

And so much more. Reach out I would love to help.

[email protected]
07539 435333

26/09/2026

Be your own Best Friend! fans