Why You Feel the Way You Do, And How Therapy Helps You Make Sense of It
So many people arrive at my website after quietly searching for answers.Why do I feel anxious for no clear reason? Why can’t I relax? Why do I keep falling into the same patterns, even when I want to change? If you’re asking these questions, you’re not alone.And nothing about you is broken. There is always […]
The Quiet Work of Hope
Hope is often imagined as something bright and certain. Something that sweeps in and changes everything at once. Yet in the therapy room at Kate Hickmore Hypnotherapy here in Colchester, hope behaves in a very different way. It arrives slowly, often quietly, in moments that can be easy to miss. It is less like a […]
Confidence, Your Own Version
Confidence is something we often admire in others, but it isn’t always what it seems. Someone may appear calm and assured on the outside, while inside they feel just as uncertain as you do. That’s because confidence isn’t one-size-fits-all, it looks different for each of us. For you, confidence might mean speaking up at work, […]
Finding Calm and Confidence with Hypnotherapy in Colchester
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, stress, low confidence, or the after-effects of trauma, it’s easy to feel stuck. Many of my clients here in Colchester come to therapy with me because they want lasting change, not just a quick fix. Hypnotherapy is a gentle and effective way to work […]
The Power of Self-Reflection: Why Pausing Can Change Your Life
In our fast-paced world, where success often feels tied to how busy we are, self-reflection might seem like a luxury—something we do only when life slows down. But as a therapist, I’ve seen firsthand how the simple act of pausing and looking inward can transform not just how we see ourselves, but how we live […]
Seeing the Bigger Picture: A Therapist’s Guide on Gaining Perspective and Finding Peace
In today’s fast-paced, highly connected world, it’s easy to get lost in daily tasks and worries. Life’s demands can narrow our vision, making it harder to focus on what truly matters and leaving us feeling trapped in immediate challenges. But a significant part of mental wellness is learning to “see the bigger picture” – a […]
5 easy ways to connect with nature
We all know of the benefits of time in nature, it calms the nervous system, reducing stress and anxiety, while increasing a sense of calm and relaxation, building self esteem and confidence. Not to mention the vitamin D and increased physical movement. But how practical or easy is it to actually incorporate this time into […]
How is your Self Esteem?
How much do you like yourself on a scale of 1 – 10? Think about that for a moment. Should we not all be answering ten? Not many people do, actually. But we are not born this way, this happens over time. How we interpret the world, where we fit in it, what happens to […]
What actually is hypnotherapy?
When I say the word hypnotherapy, what comes to mind? A ticking clock? 1,2,3 you’re back in the room? Or cluck, cluck, cluck? I wouldn’t blame you if it was, we’ve been used to hypnosis being used on the stage as entertainment. Seeing those ‘volunteers’ up there, essentially being made fun of, for our viewing […]
