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...
by Lesley Ford | Aug 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
After trauma, thoughts can feel overwhelming.“I’m not safe.”“This will happen again.”“I can’t cope.” They feel so real in the moment that it’s easy to believe them.But here’s a truth:You are not your thoughts. You’re the one noticing them. Thoughts Are Echoes, Not...
