Warwick Hypnosis

01/06/2026

I agree with this.

True peace is not the result of being harmless. It is the result of being dangerous and choosing to be gentle. If you lack the capacity to defend your boundaries, your tranquility is not a virtue; it is a vulnerability.

A peaceful man must still know violence, or his peace belongs to whoever threatens it.

These are the words of Miyamoto Musashi, Japan's greatest swordsman. Musashi was undefeated in over sixty duels, a record he started building at the age of thirteen. Despite his reputation as a lethal warrior, he spent his later years as a philosopher, artist, and strategist. He eventually retired to a cave to write The Book of Five Rings, emphasizing that a master of the sword should also be a master of the arts and letters.

His philosophy suggests that competence in conflict is the only way to secure a life of quietude. When you possess the skills to navigate the harshest realities of life, you gain the freedom to choose a path of harmony. Strength provides the foundation upon which real peace is built.

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

I received this Client Review this morning and have my client’s consent to use it on social media, for which I am grateful. It is a long review and details my client’s experiences.

Client Review
Following the loss of my father, my family relationships broke down, and my relationship with my siblings became extremely difficult. While I understood that everyone experiences grief differently, I found myself carrying a level of hurt that I simply could not move past, despite my best efforts.

I was reluctant to pursue traditional counselling, as I did not want to repeatedly revisit and relive everything that had happened. A friend suggested hypnotherapy, so I began researching and came across David.

From the outset, I was impressed by his genuine approach. Rather than focusing on financial gain, David insisted on meeting first to ensure that we both felt comfortable working together.

His openness and honesty about his own experiences immediately put me at ease and gave me confidence that he truly understood what I was going through.

David took the time to explain the process, making it clear that everyone's journey is different and that it would be impossible to predict exactly how many sessions might be needed. I appreciated this honesty.

The results were remarkable. After the first session, I felt as though a weight had begun to lift from my shoulders and my mind felt much clearer.

Following the second session, I felt ready to speak with my siblings and address issues that I had previously been unable to face. By the third session, I had processed grief and sadness that I had not fully recognised or understood.

During the fourth and final session, we addressed another underlying issue that had surfaced during the process.

What surprised me most was how much my emotions had been affecting me physically. Whenever I spoke about my father's death or related family issues, I would develop a persistent cough. As I worked through these emotions, the cough gradually disappeared.

By the end of my sessions with David, it had completely subsided, and I was left with fond memories of my father rather than overwhelming sadness and distress.

I cannot thank David enough for helping me achieve in such a short period of time what I had struggled with for months.

Hypnotherapy has genuinely been life-changing for me. I feel happier, more confident, and very positive about the future. Most importantly, my children, close friends, and family all noticed the optimistic changes in me.

I would not hesitate to recommend David to anyone seeking support and lasting change.

J.S.

01/06/2026

⚔️ Impulse control is the most important trait that can lead to power and success of any kind.

31/05/2026

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22/05/2026

I Lost My Mojo.

I'm a member of many social media groups, both open and closed. Yesterday, I came across a comment from someone saying he wouldn't be joining his sports team or friends on Sunday because he had "lost his mojo."

Curious, I asked AI to explain what that actually means and this was the response:

“I've lost my mojo" means you've lost your confidence, energy, enthusiasm, or the special "spark" that makes you effective or attractive.

It's the feeling that you're no longer performing at your best or feeling like yourself. The word mojo originally comes from African-American folk magic traditions, where it referred to a charm or spell, a "mojo bag”, believed to bring luck, power, or sexual magnetism. Over time, it evolved into general slang for a person's natural charisma, drive or winning streak.*

You can have all the gear, the right clothing, your fees and subscriptions paid up and your insurance in place, but if something causes you to lose your mojo and that something is internal, it lives, as we say, within your head and heart.
I reached out to this person, offered to help and even sent him a link to my website to show what I do to support athletes. In return, he made a joke of it. I find it genuinely frustrating that some people would rather suffer in silence than acknowledge they are dealing with an internal challenge.

I have no doubt that at some point, this person will either rediscover their mojo or simply walk away from the sport altogether.

Athletes invest enormous amounts of time and money in their sport and equipment and yet so many fail to recognise how working on their mental toughness, emotional regulation, focus, and self-confidence, along with the many other challenges they face, can make all the difference.

19/05/2026

Hypnotherapy Supervision & Networking

I offer a range of flexible supervision options to suit your needs, including one-to-one sessions in person or online, small groups of three to four people and larger group sessions held at various venues across Warwickshire.

Whether you are newly qualified and need to meet your registration requirements and CPD or simply want to develop your skills and connect with fellow therapists, I'd love to hear from you. Get in touch to discuss which supervision option is right for you.

Sessions can be tailored to cover hypnotherapy-related topics or the business side of running your own practice, from building a client base to managing the day-to-day of self-employment.

Not a hypnotherapist? No problem. Complementary therapists are equally welcome and will benefit from the networking opportunities, shared learning and new skills and techniques on offer.

I also invite guest speakers/experts to give presentations, making these sessions a great opportunity for continued professional development.

📞 Get in touch today to find out more.

Tel: 07818 744347