Game of Thrones – What Can The Hound Teach us About Phobias and Curing Them?
Terrified of fire, the skilled and dangerous Westeros fighter is easily defeated by his fear. But we can learn to overcome phobia quickly with a few mental exercises. By therapist Christopher Paul Jones While Jon Snow and the Queen of Dragons took centre stage in the...
Do you have a clown phobia?
Clown phobia? Or just scared of people with red noses? People have always had mixed feelings towards the clown or jester character that tumbles around the circus and features in countless plays, books and films. Our laughter is mixed with elements or farce...
How to help your child start back at school worry free
It’s that time of the year again. All the shops have signs saying ‘Back to School’ and nothing is sadder for a child than knowing their summer holiday is nearly over. However, for some children, the thought of returning to school can be terrifying,...
Anxiety & Illness
We all know how debilitating anxiety can be. When sombody suffers from intense anxiety it can cause breathing to become difficult, your heart races and your body starts to shake. Anxiety can hold us back and stop us living the life we want. Worse still, if you live...
10 Ways To Tackle Your Fear Of Commitment
Fear of commitment can feel like you’re being pulled in two different directions, as you try to avoid making the wrong decision. By Christopher Paul Jones, AKA The Breakthrough Expert, who specialises in helping people let go of their fears, anxieties and...
The Top 10 Halloween Phobias – You Are Not Alone!
Ghosts and ghouls, witches and zombies, spiders, and lanterns carved from pumpkins. Yes, it’s Halloween! For many this is a time of dressing up, partying, and eating far too many sweets. But, for others, it can set off their fears and phobias, including...
Get Over Your Fear of Flying – in Seven Easy Steps
According to statistics, one in four people have a phobia of flying. However, the causes vary from one person to the next. For some it is a fear of heights, for others claustrophobia; being trapped and not able to get off a plane once the doors shut. It...
Dealing with mental health issues using integrated approaches, including tech and apps
Research into alternative treatments and even technology-based approaches is changing the way we can deal with mental health issues. For example, the rise of apps like Breathe2Relax, Optimism and IntelliCare (all free) and bio-feedback devices like emWave Heart Math...
Overcoming fear: How can we prevent passing our fears onto our kids?
Whether it’s that spider in the bath that your other half has to remove countless times, or that feeling of anxiety you get boarding a flight, overcoming fear is easier said than done. In extreme cases, fear can stop us doing things or going places. The...