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Welcome to our Health and Wellness Blog!
Here you’ll find helpful insights, gentle guidance, and easy-to-follow tips on managing stress, improving sleep, building confidence, and maintaining balance in everyday life.
Our posts cover a wide range of topics—from mindfulness and relaxation to personal development and emotional well-being—all designed to help you feel calmer, more focused, and in control.
New articles are added regularly, so do check back for fresh ideas and inspiration.
Understanding Depression and Finding Gentle Ways Forward
Depression can settle in quietly or arrive with force, leaving life feeling heavy and colourless. If you’ve been living with low mood, loss of interest, or a sense that you’ve somehow “lost yourself,” please know that you’re not weak and you’re certainly not alone. As someone who has worked as a hypnotherapist, counsellor, and clinical supervisor for over 25 years, I’ve seen how depression can affect even the strongest people—and I’ve also seen how it can shift, slowly and s
Sharon Shinwell
21 hours ago7 min read
Erectile Dysfunction and Stress: A Gentle Guide for Men
Erectile dysfunction is something many men face at least once in their lives, yet very few speak openly about it. It often arrives suddenly, without warning, and leaves a man questioning his confidence, his relationships, and even his sense of identity. If you’re here because you’ve been struggling—whether it’s been a recent difficulty or something that’s been building for a while—please know that you’re not alone, and nothing about this makes you weak or less of a man. I’m S
Sharon Shinwell
5 days ago6 min read
Social Anxiety, Shyness & Phobia | Confidence Techniques
Social anxiety and shyness affect far more people than most realise. In my work as a clinical hypnotherapist, I often meet individuals who describe a similar pattern: they want to engage, connect, and participate, yet something inside holds them back. Their thoughts speed up, their chest tightens, and even simple interactions become harder than they should be. Social anxiety is not simply “being shy.” It can shape daily experiences, the choices people make, and even the oppor
Sharon Shinwell
Nov 114 min read
Hypnosis & Self Hypnosis: Guide by a UK Clinical Hypnotherapist
After more than two decades in clinical practice, I’ve seen how hypnosis can help people make steady, lasting changes. This post gives a clear outline of the main areas people often ask about, and you’ll find links throughout to more detailed articles on each subject if you want to explore them further. What Hypnosis Involves and How It Works Hypnosis is a calm, focused state where the mind becomes more receptive to helpful suggestions. You remain aware, comfortable, and full
Sharon Shinwell
Nov 103 min read
How to Overcome Obesity and Emotional Eating
Understanding Obesity: A Kinder, More Compassionate Way Forward Before I begin, I want to share something important: this post is not intended to replace medical or psychological advice . My aim is to offer support, insights, and gentle guidance based on decades of working with people who have found themselves locked in battles with food and their bodies. If you’re reading this because you’re struggling, please know this: you are not alone, you are not broken, and you are not
Sharon Shinwell
Nov 76 min read
How Self-Hypnosis Can Help with Pain Management
Living with ongoing pain can be exhausting, both physically and emotionally. While medication can play a part, it doesn’t always address the mental strain that comes with discomfort. This is where self-hypnosis can make a real difference, helping you calm your body and mind so you can regain a sense of control. How Can Self-Hypnosis Help with Pain? Self-hypnosis is a simple yet powerful way to guide your focus away from pain and towards comfort and relaxation. During hypnosis
Alan Shinwell
Nov 32 min read
How Self-Hypnosis Can Boost Confidence and Self-Esteem
What Causes Low Confidence and Self-Esteem Low confidence and self-esteem often come from experiences that shape how we see ourselves. Critical comments, past setbacks, or unhelpful comparisons can settle into the subconscious as limiting beliefs — quiet thoughts that whisper “I can’t” or “I’m not good enough.” Over time, those beliefs affect how we think, feel, and behave, even when the conscious mind knows better. How Self-Hypnosis Strengthens Self-Belief and Self-Esteem
Sharon Shinwell
Nov 31 min read
How Self-Hypnosis Can Improve Sleep Quality
Why We Struggle with Restless Sleep and Overthinking Many people find that when it’s time to rest, their minds refuse to switch off. Thoughts replay, worries resurface, and the body stays tense. This mental activity prevents the deep relaxation needed for restful sleep. Over time, poor sleep can affect mood, focus, and overall well-being—creating a cycle that’s hard to break. How Self-Hypnosis Helps the Mind Prepare for Sleep Self-hypnosis creates the calm mental space needed
Sharon Shinwell
Nov 31 min read
What Happens During a Self-Hypnosis Session
Understanding the Self-Hypnosis Process Self-hypnosis is a simple yet powerful way to create positive change by working with your subconscious mind. Unlike stage hypnosis, it’s a calm, guided process that helps you reach a deeply relaxed state while staying fully aware and in control. In this state, your mind becomes more open to helpful ideas and positive suggestions that support your goals. How Self-Hypnosis Helps the Subconscious Mind During a self-hypnosis session, the co
Sharon Shinwell
Nov 31 min read
How Self-Hypnosis Can Help You Break Habits and Addictions
Understanding Habits and Addictions in the Subconscious Mind Habits and addictions often live in the subconscious—where automatic thoughts, feelings, and responses are stored. Sometimes that storehouse holds unhelpful “rules,” so your reactions become habitual rather than considered. Even when you know a behaviour isn’t serving you, the subconscious can still trigger the same old pattern. How Self-Hypnosis Changes Subconscious Patterns Self-hypnosis helps you relax the consc
Alan Shinwell
Nov 22 min read
How Self Hypnosis Can Help You Overcome Fears and Phobias
Understanding the Root of Fears and Phobias Many fears and phobias begin after a distressing experience. When something triggers that memory, your unconscious mind can instantly bring back the same feelings of anxiety or panic—even when you know you’re safe. Over time, this automatic reaction can make everyday situations feel overwhelming, from driving or flying to facing certain social situations. How Hypnotherapy Works for Fears and Phobias Hypnotherapy helps by calming the
Alan Shinwell
Nov 21 min read
About Sharon Shinwell: UK Hypnotherapist and Creator of Self-Hypnosis Recordings
For more than twenty-five years, I’ve worked with people who give a lot—nurses, teachers, carers, and professionals in many caring roles. I saw firsthand how constant responsibility and emotional giving can slowly drain energy and peace of mind. That realisation led me to create Self Hypnosis UK , a space where anyone can experience calm, professional guidance through downloadable self-hypnosis and guided meditation recordings. My aim has always been to make genuine, therapeu
Sharon Shinwell
Oct 303 min read
How to Fall Asleep Faster and Calm a Busy Mind
If you’ve ever stared at the ceiling at 2am, wishing your mind would just switch off, you’ll know how exhausting insomnia can be. The harder you try to relax, the more alert you feel—and by morning, you’re drained before the day even begins.
Sharon Shinwell
Oct 303 min read
Feeling Overwhelmed or Constantly on Edge? How Self-Hypnosis Can Help You Relax and Rebalance
Stress can creep in quietly—through work, family demands, or simply the pace of modern life. Before long, your mind feels wired, your shoulders tense, and restful sleep seems out of reach.
If you’ve been trying to manage it all and still feel drained, it might be time to approach calm in a different way. That’s where self-hypnosis can make a real difference—helping you retrain your body and mind to unwind naturally.
Sharon Shinwell
Oct 293 min read
Struggling to Control Your Drinking? A Calmer Way to Cut Down Without Judgment
A lot of people reach a quiet point where they think, “I don’t actually like how much I’m drinking.”It might not be every day, and you might not think of yourself as having “a problem,” but you’ve noticed patterns you’re not happy with. Maybe you plan to have one glass and it turns into three. Maybe weekends get blurry. Maybe you’re just tired of the pull.
Sharon Shinwell
Oct 294 min read
Struggling with Motivation or Procrastination? Here’s How to Get Things Done Naturally
We’ve all been there—staring at a task that needs doing but somehow finding every reason to avoid it. You tell yourself you’ll start after a coffee, after a walk, after one more scroll through your phone… And before you know it, the day’s gone.
Sharon Shinwell
Oct 293 min read
Struggling with Gambling Addiction? Here’s How to Regain Control Naturally
Gambling can start as harmless fun, but for many people, it slowly takes over—affecting money, relationships, and peace of mind. If you’ve found yourself chasing losses, hiding spending, or feeling stuck in a cycle of guilt and regret, I want you to know there’s a way out.
Sharon Shinwell
Oct 292 min read
Help for Insomnia and Sleep Problems—How Self-Hypnosis Can Help You Sleep Naturally
If you’re lying awake night after night, staring at the ceiling and replaying the same thoughts, you’re not alone. I’ve worked with many people over the years who dread bedtime because they know what’s coming—hours of tossing and turning, frustration, and exhaustion. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Sharon Shinwell
Oct 293 min read
Guided Meditation Audios for Anxiety, Sleep & Stress Relief
If you’ve ever wished for a simple, gentle way to quiet your mind and find calm again, guided meditation audios can help. In this post, I share how my soothing guided meditations and companion eBooks can ease anxiety, relieve stress, encourage positive thinking, and support deeper, more restful sleep—all from the comfort of your own home.
Sharon Shinwell
Oct 255 min read
The Best Self-Hypnosis Downloads and How to Choose Them
How to find the best Hypnosis downloads. Your comprehensive guide.
Self-Hypnosis Team
Oct 214 min read
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