Welcome to my hypnotherapy and hypnosis website and just to tell you alittle about myself.

My name is Andy Moore and I am disabled due to illness many years ago and over this period of time I have read and studied many hypnosis books and articles and have done a lot of in depth studies into hypnosis.

I have found that this hypnotic world of ours is very fascinating to say the least and that hypnotherapy in general is now my hobby and indeed a new way of life.

My initial training was with the Robert Shields College gaining my

Diploma in Hypnotherapy

I joined up with the BSY Group to gain further knowledge and experience in the field of counselling and I have passed the groups.

Professional Certificate of Merit in Counselling.

Wishing you all the very best for your future and please feel free to visit our site at any time.

Registered member of Counselling

Self-Esteem: the Magic X-Factor

Self-esteem is one of the most important aspects influencing your performance and success in many areas of life. It can help you get a job (and keep on getting promotions!). It can help you make friends and get dates. And people with high self-esteem generally feel happier, healthier, and more stable and secure.

Don Hamachek is a highly respected author and researcher in the field of psychology. He's had a big influence on studies of self-esteem and interpersonal relationships. His research was published in Encounters with Others (New York: Holt, Rinehart, & Wilson, 1982). Here are some of his findings on the importance of self-esteem:

People with high self-esteem . . .

• Usually see other people in a better light, too.
• Expect other people to like and accept them.
• Perform better in high pressure situations, and do better work when the standards are high.
• Feel confident and secure enough to shrug off negative comments from others.

On the other hand, people with low self-esteem . . .

• Frequently dislike others.
• Expect that other people will dislike and reject them.
• Have trouble performing under pressure, and find it hard to work in demanding environments.
• Are more vulnerable to negative comments and reactions from others.

These tendencies can spill over into all areas of a person's life, with major consequences. That's why self-esteem is the critical factor – it's one of those make-or-break variables that has the power to transform your life, for good or bad. High self-esteem is a little like a magic spell that works in any number of situations.

If you're struggling in any area of your life, whether personal or professional, it's possible that your problems are just symptoms of a bigger problem: low self-esteem. Find a way to improve your self-esteem, and you can expect things to start improving in lots of ways.

Core Inner Strength, a hypnosis program developed by Dr. Shirley McNeal, is a fun and easy way to improve your self-esteem. In just four hypnotic sessions, you will discover the life-changing secrets behind experiencing comfort and safety in yourself, raising your self-esteem and self-confidence, and finding your inner strength.

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Overcome indecision with the power of hypnosis

mark.tyrrell 08 Jul 2008

Full hypnosis download Overcome indecision Should I do this…? Or maybe I should do that? Mmm, but then I will be missing out on this! What shall I do? What if I make the wrong decision…? I just can’t decide. Maybe I just won’t do anything for the time being - that might be ‘safer’. Well, [...] read more

Increase your social circle for health, happiness and intelligence!

mark.tyrrell 03 Jul 2008

Full hypnosis download Increase your social circle Having lots of people in your life, seeing people regularly and being ‘well connected’ has many advantages. Don’t get me wrong. Knowing how to chill in ‘down time’ on your own, to reflect, have privacy and relax is also essential - even superman had his fortress of solitude! But regular [...] 23e8 read more

Overcoming fear of technology

mark.tyrrell 29 Jun 2008

Full hypnosis download Fear of technology It’s easy to feel stupid around technology. I know I do. Some people fear technology so much that the fear actually blocks them from benefiting from a more productive and easier life. Fear tries to make us avoid the thing we fear. Which is all very well if what we [...] read more

Promote your business with confidence

mark.tyrrell 25 Jun 2008

Full hypnosis download Promote your business When I first started up in business as a hypnotherapist I naively thought the world would soon hear of me and beat a path to my door. I felt awkward about recommending my services, even though I was having quite dramatic positive results with people suffering from conditions which many [...] read more

How to stop nervous laughing

mark.tyrrell 24 Jun 2008

Full hypnosis download Stop nervous laughing You may have got into the habit of laughing nervously at the end of sentences even when you are really trying to communicate something serious. Don’t get me wrong – laughter is wonderful and having a great sense of humor is a great asset. But nervous laughter is not about humor [...] read more

Hypnosis Recordings vs. the Real Thing

By Barrie St John - HypnoShop.com

I’m often asked the question “Are self hypnosis recordings really as effective as hypnotherapy with a real live person?” My answer is yes, absolutely.

Certainly, there are significant differences to be found when comparing self hypnosis CDs or downloads to one on one therapy, but they are just that, differences. What one individual considers a benefit may be seen as a drawback to the next person. It really comes down to each person’s natural makeup, which determines what works for them.

For instance, in the case of live one to one hypnotherapy, a session can be concentrated on a particular problem, which may be a priority to you at a given moment, especially if you’re easily hypnotized. With recorded self hypnosis sessions, you do not have the benefit of focalized subject matter. There is no doubt that for specific problems, particular deep rooted problems, live one to one hypnotherapy is the best option.

On the other hand, to someone else, successful hypnotherapy may be dependant on the need to hear the message repeatedly. The law of concentrated attention and the power of suggestion in hypnosis are proven and very real. In this case, a recorded self hypnosis session is really the best option. You have complete control over when and how often to hear the recording. With live hypnotherapy, you do not have the benefit of repeated play, or the convenience of selective timing.

There is nothing preventing you from trying combined therapy, wherein you see a hypnotherapist in person, and also benefit from self hypnosis recordings in your own time. There is no system to conform to; it’s really whatever works for each individual person. Each of us has to answer this for ourselves.

After several face to face hypnotherapy sessions, you may want to try a CD or a download, and see how it works for you. On the other hand, you may start with self hypnosis recordings, and after experiencing some degree of success, you may wish to have one or more face to face sessions.

From a cost standpoint, it’s certainly worth trying self hypnosis recordings first. It’s far more economical than face to face, and if successful, you can save a lot of time and money by directing your own therapy. I always give my clients one of my own self hypnosis CDs to use in between therapy sessions, so that they get the best of both worlds.

There is also the added advantage that by repeated listening of a recording you’ll have experienced the hypnotic state many times, which means you’ll no what to expect from hypnosis in general. Some people find it hard to enter a state of creative relaxation on the first few attempts. Since you’ll have experienced this many times from listening to a self hypnosis recording, it could save you both time and money should you wish to visit a hypnotherapist for live one to one sessions.

I’ve heard of a few hypnotherapists who question the effectiveness of self hypnosis recordings and I often get asked the question “do recorded hypnosis sessions actually work?” I say yes they do, without question. It’s like anything else; it may not work for everyone, but for those who are willing to listen regularly, it can be extremely successful. Hypnosis is about suggestion, the more you hear something, the more it penetrates. This is precisely why recorded self hypnosis sessions are so effective. Don’t let anyone tell you differently.

About the Author

Barrie St John is a leading figure in the field of hypnotherapy and personal change. He is the author behind the best selling self hypnosis CDs and downloads at www.HypnoShop.com

7 Public Speaking Survival Tips

I used to be terrified of public speaking - now it's natural and fun.

Dry mouth, fast heart, sweaty palms, blank mind - yeah I've been there! It's easy to fear public speaking. But I was never just content with overcoming fear. I wanted to be a great speaker. What I needed was a way of calming down and applying simple techniques and strategies to talk like a pro.

When I'd learned to relax (more of that later) I learned and applied the following four steps.

1. Reassure your audience - they need to know you know your stuff and you are human!
2. Hook them by being interesting and relevant. Tell them why what you are saying is relevant to them.
3. Inspire them by giving them information and ways of seeing that are new and applicable.
4. Leave them on a high by telling a story them encapsulates your central message.

How do you become confident enough to apply the four steps?

Here's some tips some of which are practical some of which are to do with the way you think about your public presentations and also how you can start to change the way you feel about them.

Tip One

Breath your way to calm. When you breath out you relax that's why people sigh when they're stressed.

Breathing in without breathing out causes hyperventilation and worsens anxiety. Just before your speech take five minutes breathing in to the count of seven and out to the count of eleven (quick count-not seconds!). On the out breath hold it a second before breathing in again. This will produce quick and lasting calm. Remember extending the out breath calms you down.

Tip Two

You have a responsibility as the presenter but relax you don't carry all the responsibility. Presenting is a team effort. Audiences are responsible for politeness, extending their attention and attempting to learn. It's not all you-it's a meeting of two halves. Never mind how they judge you. How do you judge them?

Tip Three

Use metaphor and stories. We all experience life metaphorically. The most technical logical person spends at least two hours a night dreaming! Talk detail if necessary but present patterns with metaphors. Folk from 4 to 104 love stories. Use em.

Tip four

Captivate attention by using words that evoke all the senses. Describe how things look, sound, feel, smell and taste. Paint pictures and sensations in their minds with your words.

Tip Five

Vary your voice tonality and speed of delivery. Keep them alert and engaged. Convey energy when need be and slow down when you need to 'draw them in close.' You are the conductor to their orchestra. And pepper your talk with humour. Your willingness to be funny shows personal confidence and confidence is contagious.

Tip Six

Tell them what they are going to get. What they are currently getting and then what they have got from you. Sell your sizzle!

Tip Seven

Watch and learn from other great speakers until compelling, relaxed speaking is a part of you.

Rehearse positively. You need to rehearse how your going to feel as well as what you are going to present. Don't think about your forthcoming presentation whilst feeling nervous as this creates an instinctive association between fear and presenting. This natural negative self-hypnosis is very common with nervous speakers.

Hypnotically rehearse your speech whilst feeling relaxed. This produces the right 'blueprint' in your mind. In fact when you do this enough times it actually becomes hard to be nervous!

All great speakers know how to use great self-hypnotic rehearsal. Hypnosis changes attitudes and can bring emotion under control. I used hypnosis, to change my instincts around public speaking. Now I just can't get nervous whether it's 50 or 500 people. The world needs great communicators. Go for it!

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Article by Mark Tyrrell of Hypnosis