by Lesley Ford | Oct 29, 2025 | anxiety, PTSD and CPTSD, trauma, Uncategorized
Many people who’ve lived through difficult experiences pride themselves on being strong. They’ve survived, kept going, and learned to push through pain. But strength alone can become a kind of armour — one that keeps you functioning, yet prevents you from feeling...
by Lesley Ford | Oct 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Many people who’ve lived through difficult experiences pride themselves on being strong. They’ve survived, kept going, and learned to push through pain. But strength alone can become a kind of armour — one that keeps you functioning, yet prevents you from feeling...
by Lesley Ford | Oct 18, 2025 | anxiety, PTSD and CPTSD, trauma, Uncategorized
It’s common for people to reach a point in their healing where they ask:“Should I keep talking about it, or is there another way to move forward?” Both counselling and hypnotherapy can play a role in recovery from anxiety, emotional trauma, or PTSD — but they work in...
by Lesley Ford | Sep 18, 2025 | anxiety, PTSD and CPTSD, trauma, Uncategorized
Think of willpower like the spare tyre in your car.It’s there for emergencies. It gets you back on the road.But it isn’t designed for long journeys. Many people living with trauma, anxiety or PTSD rely on willpower every day — pushing through, keeping up appearances,...
by Lesley Ford | Sep 3, 2025 | anxiety, PTSD and CPTSD, trauma, Uncategorized
We all have a Comfort Gremlin. It’s the part of us that shows up when life feels heavy, stressful, or overwhelming. The Comfort Gremlin whispers:“Have something to eat, it’ll make you feel better.”“Pour a drink — you’ve earned it.”“Distract yourself — you don’t need...
