Laura ChapmanSep 24, 202312 minThe dark side of people pleasing – when being ‘nice’ is actually manipulation.OK firstly, some people may not like this blog post! When we talk about manipulation in relationships, we usually think about more overt...
Laura ChapmanJul 29, 20239 minChanging Attachment Styles with Therapy... and why Hypnotherapy is the perfect toolThe therapist-client relationship is not a one-way street guys. Changing attachment in therapy requires both parties to meet in the...
Laura ChapmanJul 11, 20237 minRomantic attachment - The push-pull dynamic of avoidance and anxietyDo you struggle with relationships? Do your partners always seem too needy or do they ghost just as things were going well? The answer...
Laura ChapmanJul 14, 20225 minToxic relationships and Family dynamicsOver the past few weeks, I have been noticing that many of my clients have an unhealthy relationship with a parent or family member. This...
Laura ChapmanJan 6, 20225 minAttachment… Is it important or just another buzz word?I’ve recently seen quite a few articles regarding attachment… attachment styles, attachment parenting etc. It’s all a bit confusing!...
Laura ChapmanOct 10, 20214 minThe Toxic Positivity of 'Hypnobirthing'This might seem quite an unusual title for a Hypnotherapist who offers Hypnobirthing classes, but it’s something I come across so often...
Laura ChapmanJul 27, 20214 minBirth Trauma and HypnotherapyLet’s talk about Birth Trauma! Birth trauma, or post-natal post-traumatic stress disorder (PN PTSD) is something that affects around 13%...
Laura ChapmanJul 21, 20213 minThe Power of Birth Hypnosis (AKA Hypnobirthing)When a woman experiences fear in Labour, their stress and tension increases, this is described as the Fear-Tension-Pain syndrome (Grantly...
Laura ChapmanJul 16, 20215 minWhat is Hypnobirthing? Why we need it and how it works.Simply put, Hypnobirthing involves using evidence-based hypnotherapy techniques, along with relaxation, to aid with childbirth. Hypnosis...