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Work and Life Balance
Better Work-Life Balance We live in such a fast-moving world; no-one seems to have time for anything anymore. Time has become such a precious commodity, perhaps more so than money in some cases. At any given point in the day, most of us seem to be painfully aware; of what time it is. Everything and…
Grief and Bereavement
Grief and Bereavement Counselling Firstly, it is important to understand that GRIEF is not confined only to cases of bereavement! Grief occurs whenever we experience a significant loss in our lives, including but not only the breakup of a significant relationship (romantic or otherwise), loss of a career (through redundancy or inability to continue, loss…
Financial Stress and Debt Anxiety
Debt Stress and Financial Anxiety Whilst money and financial worries are an ordinary, everyday factor in most people’s lives and a concern I have to cover with many of my patients during treatment. Never before have I seen such a rapid and severe anxiety level, develop across so many individuals from all walks of life.…
NEVER Give up!
Cancer and terminal iIlnesses – a possible ray of hope when all seems lost During more than 28 years in private practice, I have been called upon to assist with pretty much every psychological and physiological issue imaginable. Without a doubt, amongst the most distressing cases I treat, are those with terminal illnesses, often cancer.…
The Law of Attraction
What is “The Law of Attraction”? Is it real? Does it work? These and other important questions will be examined in this article. The “Law of Attraction” was made famous by the best-selling book entitled “The Secret” Unfortunately, the contents of this book and the contributions made by a number of eminent thinkers on the…
Loving Yourself Part 3
Self Love Continued… In part 1, we took a look at what self-love actually is, and what it involves. In part 2, we looked at a simpler definition and continued to examine self-care. Now in this third and final part, we will look at whether self-love alone, is enough? And what happens if someone loves themselves…
Shame, its cause, effects and treatment
Shame, what is it and what can we do about it? People often confuse feelings of shame with guilt however, it is vital to understand that these two feelings are very different in origin and effect. How does shame differ from guilt? Guilt is a feeling of remorse for an action or inaction as opposed…
Christmas Message 2020
Dolphin Psychotherapy Practice Christmas Message 2020 The events of the last 12 months mean that our Christmas message this year feels more like a state of nation address than the usual simple season’s advice. Who would have believed a year ago, that carelessness and poor standards in a wet market in Wuhan, China, could have…
2 Minute Mindfulness
Mindfulness in 2 Minutes Mindfulness has become something of a buzzword in pop psychology in recent times. However, the techniques and the wisdom behind them are in fact thousands of years old. Why is Mindfulness Important? When we get stressed, our heart rate jumps as a result of the adrenaline surge, our cognitive functions then…
Loving Yourself Part 2
Self Love Simplified Previously in part 1, we took a look at what self-love actually is, and involves. As promised, here in part 2 we will look at a simpler definition and continue to examine self-care. In the last article, I promised a simpler explanation of what loving yourself really means In my opinion and…
Negative Thoughts Trigger Negative Feelings
Negative Thoughts Create Negative Feelings “Men are disturbed not by things, but RATHER by the view which they take of them”. Epictetus CBT considers that it is our thoughts that create our feelings…. This is why 2 people can experience exactly the same life event or circumstance and YET have 2 completely different emotional reactions.…
Loving Yourself Part 1
What is Self-Love? This is the first part of a series of several articles exploring this question. Look out for the sequels over the next few months. Self-love is one of the most common phrases in pop psychology particularly amongst the so-called “find love gurus”. Yet it is also one of the most misunderstood and…
Arguing
Arguments and how to deal with them Arguing Does it seem like you and your partner are constantly arguing? “Doesn’t everyone argue? Would it be healthy, to never have an argument?” Any two or more people who live together in close proximity will inevitably disagree from time to time, siblings, parents and children, best friends…
I can’t forgive them. Why is it so important to forgive?
I cannot forgive him/her, what difference does it make anyway? As a clinician I hear people say I can’t forgive them on an almost daily basis. Part of the difficulty people often have with forgiveness is due to the fact that few understand what forgiveness really means. Confusion over the differences between forgiving, forgetting and…
Coronavirus Update
Coranavirus Policy Coronavirus (Covid-19) Update I am sure you will all be aware of the measures introduced by the UK government this week. Obviously, as a medical professional, I have a duty of care to my patients and ensuring their safety is of paramount importance. Here at Dolphin Psychotherapy Practice, we will continue with business…
Control Issues
Why are some people such “control freaks”? Control issues tend to develop in childhood and there can be many reasons why they form but all are a result of being in frightening situations at some point. For example, children (particularly small children) often become afraid when living in a family where parents frequently argue and…
Alone for Christmas
How to cope with being alone at Christmas When most people think of Christmas, it conjures up images of cosy happy families by a log fire, couples in love, joyful children, opening presents and sharing good times with loved ones. Sadly however this is far from the reality for many people who are alone at…
Coping and Dealing With Teenagers
Dealing with Teenagers One of the most common issues my patients seek my advice on is “how do I deal with my teenage son/daughter”. My response is always twofold, firstly you deal with them with tenderness and understanding and secondly, what specifically is the problem? Common answers to that second question include “they won’t do…
25th Anniversary
25th Anniversary in Practice This month marks the 25th anniversary for Dolphin Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy Practice. It is indeed difficult to believe, that so much time has elapsed since I set up the practice in 1994. From humble beginnings, setting up part-time from my (then) home in Canford Heath with a focus on hypnosis, CBT,…
Narcissistic Abuse
Narcissistic Abuse The recent popularity of E.L. James’ book, 50 Shades of Grey and the subsequent movie has led to much interest in narcissism. Yet the character Christian Grey is not necessarily what I would call a classic narcissist, and much of what has been written about narcissism is confusing and complicated. Narcissism is often…
Repetition Compulsion and PTSD – The missing link….
Repetition Compulsion and PTSD – The missing link…. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD is usually a term people associate with war veterans and those who have experienced natural disasters such as tsunamis. However the frightening reality is that it is far more widespread than this. For example, ANYONE who has experienced significant abuse in childhood…
Bournemouth Heartbreak Support Group
Bournemouth Heartbreak Support Group Break Up? Divorce? Bereavement? Dolphin Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy Practice is delighted to announce that the new Bournemouth Heartbreak Support Group will be running on Monday evenings with effect from 7th July 2014. This is a free support group facilitated by our senior consultant Mr Roberts. The end of a romantic relationship…
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