Carcinophobia: what is it and what can you do if you have it?
October is Breast cancer awareness month and checking your breasts for any changes is crucial if you want to avoid risking your life. In todays blog post I am talking 'carcinophobia'. However, for some people (and I say people, not women, as Breast cancer can...
Is your stress affecting your heart?
September 29th is 'World heart Day'. I wanted to talk about how your stress levels may be putting your heart health at serious risk. Of course, I aware that that sounds so..... serious. But heart health is serious isn't it? It's a matter of life and death when...
Was your problem once the answer? Change your behaviour in 2 simple steps.
Ever looked at yourself, perhaps it's a fear, a phobia, or an ongoing type of behaviour, and wondered 'how and why did I get here?'. Don't worry, I have got you covered. Hello, I'm Christopher Paul Jones, the Breakthrough Expert, and in todays blog post, I...
What NOT to say to someone who is suicidal.
Today is world suicide prevention day and I wanted to talk frankly about what NOT to say to somebody who is feeling suicidal. As a therapist, I have had contact with those who are feeling suicidal, and I have also spoken to clients who know somebody, perhaps a friend,...
Is Autumn a trigger for Phobias?
Are you dreading saying goodbye to summer,because you fear the arrival of Autumn and Winter? I get it. I do. I mean, it's been a lovely summer hasn't it.... But lately, despite there being some sunny days, I have noticed that there is a bit of a nip in the air...
How to get over your fear of ageing, in 3 easy steps.
In todays article I wanted to talk about the worry of getting old. To some extent, we all have it. Worrying about a time in our lives where we have no idea how we will be when we get there, is to some extent - natural. But for some of us, the fear of getting grey and...
Is a fear of water ruining your holiday?
It's the holiday season again, and for the majority of us, it's all about sand, sea, sun and relaxation. But for some of us, it can bring out a severe fear of water.. In this article I want to talk about what you can do if you suffer with aquaphobia. Whether it's...
To anyone with a dog phobia..sort it out!
Okay, so this post may be a little controversial, and truth be told, although this is something that I really want to put out there, parts of me have sat this weekend over thinking things, wondering 'will I annoy a whole group of people by saying this?' Today we're...
5 quick tips for handling a cat phobia.
August the 8th is International Cat Day. Aww.. time to see lots of cute kitten and cat posts allover Facebook... but what if you have a cat phobia? Cat Phobia? I know, I know - they're cute, and fluffy, and so many people keep them as pets. So it seems almost...