Hypnotherapy and Counseling Melbourne

Anxiety

Anxiety Management and Coping Strategies

Anxiety Management and Coping Strategies Anxiety is more than just occasional worry or fear. It's a pervasive feeling that can seep into every aspect of life, often without warning or…

Lawrence AkersJanuary 10, 2025

Steps to transform self-loathing into self-love and build self-compassion.

Mental Health Self-Esteem

From Self-Loathing to Self-Love

From Self-Loathing to Self-Love: A Practical Guide to Transform Your Inner World Self-loathing can feel like carrying a heavy weight through life—a constant, nagging presence that keeps you from feeling…

Lawrence AkersJanuary 8, 2025

Mental Health Psychology

Overcoming Compulsive Lying: Tips and Strategies

Overcoming Compulsive Lying: Tips and Strategies Can you break free from the cycle of compulsive lying and start living a more authentic life? Dealing with pathological lying is tough, but…

Lawrence AkersJanuary 8, 2025

Overcoming fear of public speaking with mindfulness

Phobia

Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking

Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking: Practical Tips for Lasting Confidence Public speaking is often considered one of the most nerve-wracking activities, but it doesn't have to be a terrifying…

Lawrence AkersJanuary 7, 2025

Imposter Syndrome

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Practical Steps to Regain Confidence Imposter syndrome is a common psychological pattern where individuals doubt their abilities and fear being exposed as frauds, even when they’ve achieved…

Lawrence AkersJanuary 7, 2025

Limiting Beliefs

Transform Your Life by Changing Limiting Beliefs

Transform Your Life by Changing Limiting Beliefs Every day, we operate in the world through our belief systems. Some of these beliefs are helpful and drive us towards the kind…

Lawrence AkersDecember 29, 2024

Conceptual image showing hypnosis and memory distortion risks.

Hypnosis Hypnotherapy

The Dangers of Hypnosis and False Memories

The Dangers of Hypnosis and False Memories It isn't uncommon that, every once in a while, I'm approached by someone with what they call 'an unusual request'. Some people feel…

Lawrence AkersDecember 28, 2024

A motivational checklist highlighting "How to Form a New Habit in Five Easy Steps."

Habits

Forming New Habits in Five Easy Steps

Forming New Habits in Five Easy Steps Forming new habits can feel like a Herculean task, yet with the right strategies, it's not only possible but also deeply rewarding. Whether…

Lawrence AkersDecember 28, 2024

New Year's Resolutions written on sticky notes with tips and strategies.

Goal Setting Motivation

New Year’s Resolutions: How to Set and Stick to Your Goals

New Year’s Resolutions: How to Set and Stick to Your Goals Every new year brings a sense of renewal, a blank canvas upon which we can paint our aspirations and…

Lawrence AkersDecember 27, 2024

Visual representation of "Don't think of a pink elephant" phenomenon with brain imagery.

Psychology

Exploring Aphantasia and Mental Imagery

Exploring Aphantasia and Mental Imagery: Don't Think of a Pink Elephant Aphantasia is a fascinating phenomenon that sheds light on the incredible diversity of human cognition. While most people can…

Lawrence AkersDecember 27, 2024