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How to Stop Self Blame

Posted on July 21, 2017 by focus

We’ve all used self-blame to make sense of circumstances out of our control. For example, I often hear clients say to me: “I feel guilty I’m not able to motivate my spouse to go the gym” or “I feel terrible my best friend is going through a tough time. I feel like at some …

Effective Ways to Stop Blushing

Posted on June 1, 2017 by focus

Blushing is such a common problem. Many people have problems with blushing and this affects their feelings of self worth and performance at work, school and social situations. I’m not talking just about teenagers. I’ve treated CEO’s, nurses, teachers, students, middle aged men and women with excessive blushing. Jenny (not her real name), age 36, …

Self Discovery - II

Posted on April 18, 2017 by focus

Moving forward towards improvement and the creation of a more beautiful and enjoyable life is part of our nature. Today, more than ever, people feel ready to delve deeper into their psyche or consciousness in order to find answers that fulfill them. As discussed in the previous article, knowing thyself is the best and most …

Self Discovery - I

Posted on March 28, 2017 by focus

Over two years of course work in completing my Master’s Degree and I have learned, both from the scientific perspective and from the personal perspective, that self discovery is the most important step in creating a fulfilling, enjoyable and healthy life. The ancient Greek believed that “Knowing Thyself” was the answer to most questions in …

Get Rid of Regrets

Posted on March 7, 2017 by focus

Back in 2010 Psychology Researchers conducted a study called: The Effects of Physical Enclosure on Psychological Closure. (click on the link to read the actual study). Participants were asked to write down something unpleasant from the past, such as regrets and put their written accounts in an envelope. One group was instructed to seal the …

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Depression

Thank you for your enthusiastic and positive encouragement. As you know depression had been taking a hold of my life for so. All the techniques you thought me, together with the Hypnotherapy work we've done have truly created a noticeable difference in my everyday life. I've had so much encouraging progress with all the symptoms of depression. I'm now socializing more than I ever thought possible. I'm now enjoying life again. Karinna you've been a ray of sunshine in cloudy time! M.L.

Depression

Anxiety after trauma

I would like to attest to Karinna's fine counselling work. She has helped me to develop a more confident attitude toward myself and assisted me to reduce the anxiety I was experiencing in my professional life. The coaching pared with hypnosis therapy I received from Karinna, allowed me to regain much needed confidence. I will forever benefit from the guidance she has given me, now and in the future. E.S.

Anxiety-E.S.

Anxiety in Cars

For years I felt debilitating anxiety when getting into a car and someone else was driving. In fact, it was simply unthinkable for me. Since we finished the hypnotherapy sessions I've been able to comfortably enjoy the car ride when my wife drives. My anxiety levels have also gone down quite a bit in other aspects. I feel like I can breath now, especially when going places. Sincerely Thank You for all your help and techniques. I would recommend you to anyone! W. A.

Anxiety in Cars