Psychologist, Consultant Clinical Psychologist (HCPC registered), PhD, MSc, MSc, MSc, MA (Econ), BA (Econ) Hons
Stress is a normal life event. The difficulty arises because our minds force us to remain in a stressful situation without processing the stressors. We are 'fight and flight' animals. What this means is that we are biologically programmed to respond to a stressful situation by lashing out and running away. Although it may be tempting to do so, this is not a strategy that most of us can enact in, for example, the workplace. Competent therapy is designed to enable individuals to understand the stressors around them, develop effective strategies for dealing with these stressors, and to make appropriate changes in order to reduce stressful situations.
I also have an interest in diet and how this impacts anxiety and mental health, daily activities might not be able to change but how we respond to them can make a big difference to how we feel
“When I first visited Tamzin for hypnotherapy every day at work was really stressful for me. I felt anxious and on edge most of the time, as if I couldn't get things done fast enough or meet my deadlines no matter how hard I tried! Since the sessions with Tamzin I have found it much easier to put things in perspective, relax and leave things work-related at work when I come home at the end of the day. Her advice and supplementary techniques for dealing with stressful situations when they arise have also been invaluable. Thank you Tamzin!" (Amelia Blackmoore)