Editorial Pieces by Ellie
On this page I delve into the fascinating science behind hypnotherapy. Through my articles I explore how it can help with a variety of common problems, and hope to shed light on what the process involves.
Whether you're looking for more information or are simply intrigued, I aim to provide information, support and inspiration.
My posts address and debunk common misconceptions around hypnotherapy, as well provide insights, tips, and stories to help you on your journey to better mental and emotional well-being.
I’d love to hear from you. If any of my posts raise your curiosity, get in touch!
The Autumn Reset: Steady Grounding over Sudden Overhauls
As autumn arrives, our culture loves to push intense routines and total reinventions. But if you are met with procrastination or exhaustion, it isn't a lack of willpower. Discover why your subconscious mind prefers steady grounding over sudden overhauls, and how to work with your biology for a calmer season.
The Science of Visualisation: How Your Brain Rehearses Success Before It Happens
Professional athletes use visualisation to prepare their bodies for success before the starting gun even fires. But this isn’t just for Olympians. Your brain responds to imagined experience in remarkably similar ways to real ones. Here’s how that works, and how you can use it.
The stories we tell ourselves - and how to change them
We are not just thinkers. We are storytellers, constantly interpreting our lives through inner narratives that shape how we feel, act and see what is possible. Some of these stories support us, while others quietly keep us stuck. The good news is that they are not fixed. With awareness and compassion, we can begin to edit the stories we tell ourselves and choose ones that help us grow.
A Very Gentle Way to Retrain Your Mind
Hypnotherapy is not about fixing a broken mind, but retraining a perfectly normal one. This gentle reflection explores how the primitive mind focuses on worst case scenarios and how small mindset shifts can help us look for growth, safety and possibility instead.