Sean Harris

30/11/2025

“Overcoming Emotional Eating: The Key to Lasting Weight Loss

Why cravings go deeper than willpower and how transforming the subconscious mind creates lasting change

For many people, eating has quietly become an emotional coping strategy rather than a response to hunger. After a stressful day, a lonely evening, or a moment of anxiety, the automatic pull toward food can feel irresistible. But this pull isn’t about appetite , it’s about the subconscious mind, where emotional patterns, habits, and deeply held beliefs about ourselves live.

Emotional eating is rarely about food. It’s about comfort, distraction, control, and relief. Over time, the brain forms automatic shortcuts: Stress = food. Sadness = food. Emptiness = food. These patterns become deeply wired, often without conscious awareness, and they persist even when we consciously want to change.

At the heart of emotional eating are often self-limiting beliefs that were formed years earlier. Many children experience their parents’ stress, tension, or unhappiness but do not understand it. They may internalize it as something being wrong with themselves: “If Mum or Dad are upset, it must be my fault” or “I’m not good enough.” Over time, these subconscious messages grow: “I’m fat. I’m ugly. There’s something wrong with me. I’ll never be enough.” These beliefs embed themselves in the mind and shape behaviour for decades, influencing how emotions are handled and how food is used for comfort.

These subconscious beliefs drive behaviour without the person realizing it. Thoughts like “I can’t resist food” or “I always fail at diets” feel like personal flaws, but they are echoes of early experiences and unresolved emotional patterns. When stress, sadness, anxiety, or self-doubt arises, the subconscious automatically turns to food for relief, repeating the pattern learned in childhood.

This is why willpower alone rarely works. The conscious mind may want change, but emotional eating is rooted in the subconscious, where self-limiting beliefs live. Attempting to “be good,” restrict food, or force discipline often feels like a battle, and in moments of stress, the subconscious pattern always wins.

Hypnotherapy offers a transformative solution. Unlike traditional dieting or conscious-focused strategies, it works directly with the subconscious the part of the mind that truly drives behaviour. Through guided relaxation, imagery, and targeted suggestions, hypnotherapy helps the mind uncover and release the root causes of emotional eating. It allows individuals to see that early messages, childhood misunderstandings, and self-critical beliefs like “I’m fat,” “I’m ugly,” “I’m not good enough” "Im not lovable " are no longer true or relevant. As these beliefs lose power, so does the emotional pull toward food.

Hypnotherapy also reshapes identity at a deep level. Instead of seeing themselves as “a stress eater” or “someone who always fails,” the subconscious can adopt new empowering truths: “I am enough,” “I am capable of coping with emotions without food,” and “I deserve to nourish and care for myself.” When the subconscious mind embraces these beliefs, behaviour shifts effortlessly. Eating becomes intentional rather than automatic, and cravings lose their control.

The results are profound. Emotional triggers lose their force. Cravings diminish. Eating becomes conscious and balanced. Weight loss happens naturally not from restriction or punishment, but through alignment between the conscious and subconscious mind. Emotional eating ceases to dominate life because the underlying beliefs and patterns that once fueled it have been transformed.

Emotional eating isn’t a lack of discipline — it’s a deeply rooted pattern created by early experiences, unmet emotional needs, and self-limiting beliefs. When those beliefs are healed and the root causes addressed, people don’t just change their eating habits. They transform how they feel, how they cope with life, and how they see themselves. For anyone who has ever felt trapped in the cycle of cravings, guilt, and self-criticism, hypnotherapy offers freedom: the ability to eat, live, and feel without being controlled by old patterns or negative self-beliefs.

Sean 07858 112643

30/11/2025

Want to stop smoking for life ?

Why People Smoke and Why They Struggle to Stop: It’s Not Addiction, It’s the Subconscious Mind

For decades we’ve been told that smoking is all about ni****ne addiction. But here’s the surprising truth: there isn’t enough ni****ne in a standard cigarette to fully explain why millions of people struggle to stop. The physical withdrawal is mild and short-lived. What really keeps people hooked is the invisible, automatic world of the subconscious mind.

If quitting was just about ni****ne?
We’d all stop in three days.

So why don’t we?

The Real Driver: Emotional Habit, Not Chemical Addiction

The subconscious mind runs our automatic behaviours ,the things we do without thinking. Smoking becomes wired into this deep system as a comfort response, stress release, or identity cue long before a person even realizes it.

People smoke because it meets subconscious needs:

Stress regulation

Momentary calm

A break from pressure

Belonging or identity (“I’m a smoker”)

A reward or mini-escape

None of these have anything to do with ni****ne levels.

That’s why someone can logically know ci******es are killing them… yet still reach for one the moment life feels too much.

Trying to stop with The “Wrong Mind” is the Problem

Most people try to quit using willpower , a conscious tool.
But smoking is driven by the subconscious, where habits and emotional associations live.

This creates a simple but powerful conflict:

Conscious mind: “I want to stop.”

Subconscious mind: “But smoking helps me cope.”

And the subconscious always wins. It controls around 90–95% of human behaviour. Willpower can fight it for a short time , days or weeks , but eventually the old emotional programming pulls the person back.

It’s not weakness.
It’s biology.

Ni****ne clears from the body quickly , often within 72 hours.
Yet people continue to crave ci******es for months or years.

That’s because the craving isn’t chemical.
It’s emotional, habitual, and associative.

A cigarette becomes linked to:

The morning routine

Driving

Work breaks

Stress

Pleasure

Social situations

Even boredom

So the subconscious mind learns:

“Cigarette = emotional relief.”

That’s the real attachment.

Quitting Requires Changing the Subconscious, Not the Cigarette

The people who quit easily almost always have one thing in common:

They changed the meaning of smoking in their subconscious mind.

When the deeper mind no longer sees smoking as useful, enjoyable, or necessary…

The cravings disappear

The habit collapses

Stopping feels natural, not forced

This is why methods that target subconscious patterns such as hypnosis, NLP, often produce faster, lasting results than willpower or patches that dont and cant

They speak the language of the mind that actually controls the behaviour.

So The Bottom Line is ,people don’t fail to quit because they’re addicted, they fail because they’re using the wrong mind to try to stop.

Smoking is sustained by subconscious emotional learning not ni****ne. When the subconscious is updated, the behaviour changes effortlessly. Ci******es lose their appeal. The identity of “smoker” dissolves. And quitting stops feeling like a battle.

The real power to stop smoking isn’t in the lungs, the hands, or the ni****ne levels.It’s in the deepest part of the mind, he part that’s been running the habit all along. I Can Help You

29/11/2025

26/11/2025

1. What is hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic technique that uses guided relaxation, intense concentration, and focused attention to achieve a heightened state of awareness, often called a trance. This state allows individuals to explore thoughts, feelings, and memories that may be hidden from their conscious minds and to make positive changes in behaviour or mindset.

2. Is hypnosis the same as sleep?

No, hypnosis is not sleep. While it may appear similar, individuals in a hypnotic state are actually in a focused and heightened state of awareness. They are generally aware of their surroundings and can hear and respond to the hypnotherapist’s suggestions.

3. What can hypnotherapy help with?

Hypnotherapy can assist with a wide range of issues, including:

Stress and anxiety
Phobias and fears
Smoking cessation
Weight loss
Sleep disorders
Chronic pain
Confidence and self-esteem
Trauma and emotional healing
Habits and addictions

4. Is hypnotherapy safe?

Yes, hypnotherapy is safe when conducted by a trained and certified professional. It is a non-invasive therapy. However, it is not recommended for individuals with certain mental health conditions, such as severe psychosis, unless advised by a medical professional.

5. Will I lose control during hypnosis?

No. During hypnosis, you remain in control and aware of what’s happening. You cannot be made to do anything against your will. Hypnosis is a collaborative process between the therapist and the client. You will be able to itch, scratch, cough, sneeze and be able to hold a normal conversation, and hear everything. Eyes can be
closed or open.

6. Can everyone access hypnosis

All people access hypnosis to some degree. The ability to enter hypnosis varies from person to person and the willingness of the client wanting to access, as fear can stop.

7. How many sessions will I need?

The number of sessions needed depends on the individual and the issue being addressed. Some clients may see results in just one or two sessions, while others may benefit from ongoing work over longer periods.

8. What does a typical session look like?

A typical session may include:
An initial discussion about your goals
Relaxation techniques to induce hypnosis.
Guided suggestions or imagery tailored to your needs.
A gentle return to full awareness
Sessions usually last 90 minutes.

9. Do I get hypnotised?

No, a hypnotherapist isn’t a hypnotist, all hypnosis is self-hypnosis meaning you will need to focus and do the techniques to the best of your ability to then access the trance states that you experience on a daily basis

10. Why do hypnotherapy prices vary?

The cost of hypnotherapy can differ from one practitioner to another. While some therapists may offer lower rates, it’s important to consider what you're getting for the price. Factors like the therapist’s training, experience, range of techniques, and overall confidence can all influence pricing.

Not all hypnotherapists receive the same level or type of training—some may only have basic qualifications or a limited toolkit, which can affect the quality of the sessions. In some cases, lower prices may reflect a therapist’s efforts to gain experience or confidence in fixing people.

Ultimately in this field, the right choice isn’t the cheapest, it’s the practitioner who can offer the skills, trust, and results you’re looking for

19/11/2025

Most of us have been told that ADHD is a lifelong neurological disorder ,a “deficit” in attention, impulse control, or self-regulation.
But a growing perspective challenges this view, suggesting that what we call ADHD may actually be the behaviour of a nervous system stuck in survival mode, driven by the oldest parts of the brain , the reptilian brain, the amygdala, and the subconscious . rather than a permanent deficit

From birth, children are wired to rely on their parents as their sole protectors and guides for learning. The infant brain is designed to scan the environment for safety cues and model behaviour from caregivers. Every experience, whether dramatic or seemingly minor, is recorded in the nervous system.

Trauma is not only the “big” events we typically think of; it can be small, cumulative experiences like a harsh tone, sudden fright, neglect, inconsistency, or subtle emotional cues. These experiences shape how the nervous system responds to stress, attention, and regulation.

All sensory information first passes through the thalamus, the brain’s central relay station. The thalamus acts as a traffic controller, deciding where the information should go. If the thalamus detects something that resembles danger, it sends the signal to the amygdala, the brain’s alarm system. This triggers the fight-or-flight response, flooding the body with adrenaline, cortisol, and other stress chemicals. At the same time, the prefrontal cortex responsible for focus, planning, and impulse control is temporarily overridden.

The brain prioritizes survival over schoolwork, instructions, or quiet concentration. If the thalamus determines the information is safe, it is sent to the cortex for conscious processing, allowing learning, reasoning, and attention to occur.

The subconscious brain processes millions of bits of information per second, scanning micro-expressions, body language, environmental sounds, subtle movements, and emotional “vibes” for potential threat. By comparison, the conscious mind can handle only 40–60 bits per second. This is why children (and adults) in survival mode cannot focus on schoolwork, listen attentively, or sit still. Their attention is hyper-focused on perceived threats in the environment rather than on instructions or tasks.

Hypervigilance, distractibility, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and emotional intensity are not signs of a broken brain; they are signs that the nervous system is doing exactly what it was designed to do ,protect the person.

Hyperfocus can appear when a task or stimulus feels safe or rewarding, while impulsivity and hyperactivity emerge when the system perceives potential danger.

Labelling a child as “ADHD” can unintentionally reinforce self-limiting beliefs. Statements like “I can’t focus, I’ll never be able to sit still” become internalized. At the same time, the label provides a sense of belonging: “I fit into this category.” This paradoxically makes the behaviours feel permanent, even though the underlying cause is often trauma, stress, or nervous system dysregulation.

Everyone carries subconscious challenges or unresolved trauma, and unless these are addressed at a subconscious level, the nervous system continues to respond according to past experiences.

Chemical cascades triggered by fight-or-flight further explain why focus fails under stress. Adrenaline, cortisol, norepinephrine, and other stress hormones flood the body, shutting down the prefrontal cortex and making calm, sustained attention nearly impossible.

Over time, these repeated activations reinforce the brain’s survival responses, creating patterns of behaviour that look like ADHD but are actually adaptive responses to perceived threat.

The good news is that these behaviours can change. Trauma resolution and nervous system regulation, through interventions that address subconscious and body-based responses, can reduce or even eliminate ADHD-like symptoms. Attention, calm, and energy return naturally once the survival brain is no longer dominating the nervous system.

Understanding ADHD this way reframes it not as a deficit or disorder, but as a survival mechanism misaligned with modern life. It shifts the conversation from limitation to potential, from disorder to strategy, and from deficit to empowerment.

Of course there are always a minority that unfortunately will fall into this bracket of ADHD such as apsergers and downsyndrome , but for the majority ultimately, ADHD isn’t about a broken brain. It is about a brain doing exactly what it was designed to do keep the person safe and alert. Once the nervous system is regulated and subconscious patterns are worked on, the traits that once felt like deficits can become strengths: attention, creativity, resilience, and hyper-awareness emerge naturally, aligned with the individual’s true potential.

Approaches such as EMDR, hypnotherapy, and other trauma-informed interventions that all deal direct with the reptilian mind are ideal for de-regulating an overactive nervous system, calming it down, and removing the distress permanently, allowing the brain to operate from a place of safety rather than constant survival mode.

13/11/2025

The Words You Speak Every Day Are More Powerful Than You Realise...

Hidden in your own voice lies the key to breaking free from whatever has been holding you back for good.

This isn’t like couselling , CBT or Psychotherapy, its not about coping or managing problems . It’s about eradicating them permanently.

My approach is unlike conventional hypnotherapy. There’s no guided relaxation, no forced trance, no inner child work, no visualisations, no scripted suggestions, and no forced regression like RTT. You won’t hear a slow, hypnotic voice or be asked to close your eyes. None of that is necessary when you work with the mind the way it works best...Naturally

I listen beyond your words to notice hidden emotional patterns, unconscious loops, and internal conflicts that keep you stuck. Through simple, causal conversation, I guide your subconscious mind to naturally resolve these challenges, without force and without pressure.

There are no language patterns or tricks, no scripts, no manipulation. just a gentle, effective unlocking of your mind’s own wisdom.

Your subconscious already knows how to heal; it simply needs the right space and direction. By engaging the mind’s natural waking trance states , the same very brief states you drift into every day , we create the perfect conditions for your mind to reprocess, release, and rebalance itself.

This isn’t a quick tempoary fix , or something I do to you; it’s something we unlock together.

Its Natural, Very Powrful and Deeply Transformational.

Once your conscious mind experiences a realisation in an unconscious moment, the symptoms and behaviours you’ve been struggling with can dissolve for good.

As that happens, your natural confidence, identity, and self-worth that you was born with, which has been often suppressed for years, begins to re-emerge.

Often, resolving one core issue clears multiple emotional or behavioural blocks at once, creating powerful ripple effects of lasting change.

Many of my clients report that their lives continue to get even better and better weeks and months after our final session.

Sean Harris 07858 112643

08/11/2025

The Hidden Depths of Hypnotherapy: Why Suggestions Alone Aren’t Enough

Clinical hypnotherapy can calm the mind and change habits through powerful suggestions, the less confident hypnotherapsit reading a suggestion script they have accessed from their training provifder or the Internet , hoping some of the suggestions will stick. But without uncovering the subconscious deeper emotional roots of a problem, only temperary healing happens

Hypnotherapy has gained recognition as a safe, evidence-based way to ease anxiety, fear, break habits, and improve wellbeing. By guiding the mind into a relaxed, focused state, therapists use positive suggestions to reshape thought patterns and behaviors. For many, the results impressive: fears fade, cravings quiet down, and confidence grows.

Yet beneath the success stories lies an important truth suggestion-based hypnosis often treats symptoms, not causes. When a therapist tells a client they no longer crave ci******es or fear public speaking, the mind may respond for a brief period . But if the main distressing experience that has created , triggered and now running the persons problem , hasnt been dealt with then the problem wont go for good and will return, sometimes in a different form

The most effective hypnotherapists combine hypnosis with deeper therapeutic work, helping clients uncover the subconscious beliefs or experiences that drive their struggles. This approach moves beyond symptom relief to genuine transformation.

In the end, hypnotherapy’s real power isn’t in the suggestion itself , it’s in using that moment of openness to reach the root of what truly needs healing.

For more information in how I can help you;

Sean
07858 112643