<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Laurie Harvey Cognitive Hypnotherapist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cognitive Hypnotherapist based at Godalming, Surrey UK. Help for Anxiety, Lack of confidence, Emotional Eating, Sleep Problems & Habit Change.        ]]></description><link>https://www.laurieharvey.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:00:23 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.laurieharvey.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How to Deal With Difficult People Without Losing Your Calm]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to Deal With Difficult People Without Losing Your Calm There's probably someone in your life right now who makes things harder than they need to be. Maybe it's a family member who always has a comment ready. A colleague who takes credit, shifts blame, or simply drains the energy from a room. A friend who means well but somehow manages to leave you feeling worse than before you saw them. You've probably tried ignoring it. Preparing yourself beforehand. Telling yourself it doesn't bother...]]></description><link>https://www.laurieharvey.co.uk/post/how-to-deal-with-difficult-people</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5107abcaeb8c9a2507befa</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:16:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_ec05a5e66aaa443c84fde19f1fc7a6ad~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laurie Harvey Cognitive Hypnotherapist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Do I Feel the Need to Control Everything? How Non-Attachment Can Reduce Anxiety and Overthinking]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've ever found yourself lying awake at night worrying about your children, replaying conversations in your head, trying to prevent problems before they happen, or feeling responsible for everyone else's happiness, you're not alone.]]></description><link>https://www.laurieharvey.co.uk/post/why-do-i-feel-the-need-to-control-everything-how-non-attachment-can-reduce-anxiety-and-overthinking</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a22aa4af64e529b409c8552</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:49:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_37fc1b0e4c004713b650a36a6a0aa1c0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laurie Harvey Cognitive Hypnotherapist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hidden Cost of People-Pleasing And Why It's Not Just About Being Nice]]></title><description><![CDATA[You say yes when you mean no. You apologise when you haven't done anything wrong. You smooth things over, pick up the slack, keep the peace. You're the one people turn to, rely on, and sometimes - if you're honest - take for granted. And somewhere in the middle of doing all of that, you've quietly lost track of what you actually want. If any of that feels familiar, you're not alone. And you're not weak. You're someone whose nervous system learned a very long time ago that keeping others happy...]]></description><link>https://www.laurieharvey.co.uk/post/people-pleasing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a05c53b6c61b0d54634703c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:18:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_cdb666fbd6a84ea3a65847e0ce1bfd17~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laurie Harvey Cognitive Hypnotherapist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Deal with Being Ghosted: A Calm, Confidence-Building Guide to Moving Forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feeling hurt, confused, or even used after being ghosted? Discover calm, empowering ways to rebuild your confidence, let go of self-doubt, and move forward with clarity and self-worth. Being ghosted can feel deeply unsettling. One moment, there’s connection, fun, engagement, plans, conversation and the next... silence. No explanation. No closure. Just a quiet absence that leaves your mind searching for answers. And sometimes, there’s an added layer - a lingering feeling of “ Was I just used?...]]></description><link>https://www.laurieharvey.co.uk/post/how-to-deal-with-being-ghosted</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d8b37531c98b8990c6ba1d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:03:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fce480_e79ea82717c34f298f4af7f759245c5c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laurie Harvey Cognitive Hypnotherapist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Imposter Syndrome: When Everything Looks Fine on the Outside, But Doesn't Feel That Way Inside]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the outside, you look like you’re coping. But inside, there’s a quiet pressure.A mind that doesn’t fully switch off.
A sense of always needing to stay on top of things.
And sometimes, the hardest part isn’t the feeling itself…
it’s wondering what it says about you.]]></description><link>https://www.laurieharvey.co.uk/post/imposter-syndrome-why-you-feel-like-a-fraud-even-when-youre-not</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c63989a937958fa7dbfc75</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:42:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fce480_99900fed1a1e46cbb537c6e13ff55476~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laurie Harvey Cognitive Hypnotherapist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Your Mind Won't Switch Off: Help For Overthinking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people lie awake at night wishing their mind would simply slow down. You may recognise the experience. You finally get into bed, ready to sleep, and suddenly your thoughts seem go around and around as small worries grow larger. Your mind begins running through conversations, responsibilities, and possibilities. "What if I said the wrong thing?" "What if something goes wrong?" "What if I forget something important?" The more you try to switch these thoughts off, the louder they seem to...]]></description><link>https://www.laurieharvey.co.uk/post/why-your-mind-wont-switch-off-overthinking</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b2a9afd0cd2535b525c8e2</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:20:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_5465ca7e2e064e47a2cc7926ca77b48c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laurie Harvey Cognitive Hypnotherapist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Can’t I Sleep? Understanding Sleep Difficulties and How Cognitive Hypnotherapy Can Help]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Can’t I Sleep? Sleep Difficulties and Hypnotherapy in Godalming, Surrey Are you lying awake at night, exhausted but unable to switch off? Sleep difficulties are incredibly common. You may struggle to fall asleep, wake at 3am with a racing mind, or sleep through but still feel unrefreshed. Over time, poor sleep can affect your mood, focus, confidence and emotional resilience. As a Cognitive Hypnotherapist in Godalming, Surrey, I work with clients who feel frustrated - even anxious - about...]]></description><link>https://www.laurieharvey.co.uk/post/why-can-t-i-sleep-understanding-sleep-difficulties-and-how-cognitive-hypnotherapy-can-help</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69970fb24c11d313e897ed09</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:52:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7852c91504a74d63a6e1557502869c1d.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laurie Harvey Cognitive Hypnotherapist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating Midlife: Emotional Changes, Challenges and New Opportunities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Midlife creeps in quietly — through small realisations that life doesn’t feel the same as it once did. You might be juggling more things than ever and yet feel oddly unneeded. Your children may be growing up and away, while your parents need more from you. A relationship may have ended — or changed in ways you didn’t expect. There may have been loss, or the kind of grief that doesn’t always have a name. And alongside all of this, your body and emotions may feel unfamiliar as perimenopause...]]></description><link>https://www.laurieharvey.co.uk/post/navigating-midlife-emotional-changes-challenges-and-new-opportunities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6985d2592afb5c3741bdec71</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:51:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fce480_75818a2b4e8c4e4dab2c2f8313486340~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laurie Harvey Cognitive Hypnotherapist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Shaky Voice to Confident Speaker: How Cognitive Hypnotherapy Transforms Public Speaking Fear]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Shaky Voice to Confident Speaker: How Hypnotherapy Transforms Public Speaking Fear Public speaking can feel like standing on a stage with every eye focused on you and all your fears amplified. Your heart races, your thoughts spiral, and your voice might even shake. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Fear of public speaking is one of the most common anxieties, and it doesn’t mean you’re not capable or knowledgeable. You might notice some of these struggles: Thoughts racing ahead...]]></description><link>https://www.laurieharvey.co.uk/post/from-shaky-voice-to-confident-speaker-how-cognitive-hypnotherapy-transforms-public-speaking-fear</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695fcbfdaf37afc420a32084</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:42:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_a93b97174d5f42b7b77986012b6eb8e6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laurie Harvey Cognitive Hypnotherapist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Asking for Help When You're Overwhelmed Is a Strength, Not a Weakness.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asking for Help Isn’t a Weakness — It’s a Gift (For You and Them) Many of us grew up believing that strength means handling everything on our own. We push through, keep going, and hold everything together — even when we feel stretched to our limits or overwhelmed. Reaching out can feel unfamiliar, uncomfortable, or like we’re admitting we can’t cope. But asking for help is far more powerful and meaningful than you may believe. It isn’t a failure. It isn’t a burden. It can actually be one of...]]></description><link>https://www.laurieharvey.co.uk/post/why-asking-for-help-when-you-re-overwhelmed-is-a-strength-not-a-weakness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692d77460170a61543fefd80</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:10:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fce480_cb2c6d60b9714aa5b1f907b02eb21ee6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laurie Harvey Cognitive Hypnotherapist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Trauma: How it Affects the Mind and Body.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Luca Nardone Understanding Trauma: How It Affects the Mind and Body When people hear the word trauma, they often think of major, life-threatening events — accidents, abuse, or extreme loss. But trauma isn’t always about what happened; it’s about how your mind and body responded to an experience that felt overwhelming. Trauma can occur in many forms. It might come from a single event or from repeated experiences over time. It can include feeling unsupported, being bullied, or being...]]></description><link>https://www.laurieharvey.co.uk/post/understanding-trauma-how-it-affects-the-mind-and-body</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690340ce6dae52725bcf7f82</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:21:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_7f8f39dc6cc94159a802875fee99a39d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laurie Harvey Cognitive Hypnotherapist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Comparing yourself to others, turns Into Judgment (and What to Do About It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you ever notice how quickly comparison turns into judgment? You see someone achieving more, looking different, or living a lifestyle you wish you had and before you know it, you’re judging yourself as “less than.” Sometimes it even goes the other way: to protect yourself, you judge others as “too much” or “not enough.” This constant cycle of measuring, comparing, and judging is one of the biggest signs of low self-confidence and self-esteem. When you don’t feel secure in your own worth,...]]></description><link>https://www.laurieharvey.co.uk/post/how-comparing-yourself-to-others-turns-into-judgment-and-what-to-do-about-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68dd3e3c2a27fc63f4ed7972</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:58:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_d64838590c69480da0394efb7ada9105~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laurie Harvey Cognitive Hypnotherapist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Confidence Drops in Midlife and How to Get It Back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction Confidence isn’t fixed. It ebbs and flows throughout life, and for many women, midlife is the stage when it feels like it’s...]]></description><link>https://www.laurieharvey.co.uk/post/why-confidence-drops-in-midlife-and-how-to-get-it-back</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d7abebef091a1617ddcef9</guid><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2025 09:31:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fce480_f511e721a7174e24abbe20cbe7566be8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laurie Harvey Cognitive Hypnotherapist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating Friendships: A Therapist's Guide to Healthy Boundaries and Gentle Transitions]]></title><description><![CDATA[“People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.” When you understand which category a person falls into, you'll know what to do with that relationship - whether to cherish the lesson they brought (reason), enjoy the time you have together (season), or nurture the long-term connection (lifetime). As a therapist, I've spent many hours helping clients navigate the complex landscape of adult friendships. Unlike family relationships or romantic partnerships, friendships exist in...]]></description><link>https://www.laurieharvey.co.uk/post/navigating-friendships-a-therapist-s-guide-to-healthy-boundaries-and-gentle-transitions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b95a3b54eb36465b0f6cbe</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:28:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fce480_5e318198e0804cbab376506de0a91df6~mv2_d_4000_2662_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laurie Harvey Cognitive Hypnotherapist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back to School for Midlife Women: How to Rebuild Confidence After 40]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you remember that "back to school" feeling? The anticipation of a new pencil case, new exercise books, new shoes? September has always...]]></description><link>https://www.laurieharvey.co.uk/post/back-to-school-for-midlife-women-how-to-rebuild-confidence-after-40-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b3064078cc0bc459d4e35d</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2025 14:16:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fce480_28dd31626c284bc182a4f32dfdba1edc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laurie Harvey Cognitive Hypnotherapist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Anxiety: A Cognitive Hypnotherapist's Guide to the Most Frequently Asked Questions.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Title: Understanding Anxiety: If you're overwhelmed by anxious thoughts, sleepless nights, and constant worry, you're not alone, millions...]]></description><link>https://www.laurieharvey.co.uk/post/understanding-anxiety-a-cognitive-hypnotherapist-s-guide-to-the-most-frequently-asked-questions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686cd7166e4eab8118019fc8</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:40:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fce480_ffbc973d7335479494be932179b91ffb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laurie Harvey Cognitive Hypnotherapist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Cognitive Hypnotherapy Helps You Overcome Impostor Syndrome (And Finally Feel Good Enough)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction: Do you ever feel like a fraud — like you’re just one mistake away from being “found out”? Maybe you’ve achieved success,...]]></description><link>https://www.laurieharvey.co.uk/post/how-cognitive-hypnotherapy-helps-you-overcome-impostor-syndrome-and-finally-feel-good-enough</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68639f13f5ef6aa5146e90db</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:12:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fce480_61c4f15dead34fb4805b7bc2e4bceac5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laurie Harvey Cognitive Hypnotherapist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Myths About Hypnotherapy That Are Holding You Back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction: Although hypnotherapy is becoming a mainstream choice of therapy, when many people hear the word “hypnosis,”  they picture...]]></description><link>https://www.laurieharvey.co.uk/post/5-myths-about-hypnotherapy-that-are-holding-you-back-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68513aa40daa1dfa62fb6628</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:52:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fce480_094ad2b59d2940e9a02338a80e473ce1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laurie Harvey Cognitive Hypnotherapist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why You Struggle with Self-Doubt (and How Hypnotherapy Can Reprogram Your Inner Critic)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction: Do you ever catch yourself thinking: “I’m not good enough”, “Who am I to do this?” or “What if I fail?” The voice in your...]]></description><link>https://www.laurieharvey.co.uk/post/why-you-struggle-with-self-doubt-and-how-hypnotherapy-can-reprogram-your-inner-critic</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6848056b21c39b12380bf864</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:20:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fce480_ba895a3eeb92488897617cec94a4d429~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laurie Harvey Cognitive Hypnotherapist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["What Is Hypnotherapy and How Can It Boost Your Confidence? A Complete Guide"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction Have you ever felt like something is holding you back, even when you know you're capable of more? Whether it's public...]]></description><link>https://www.laurieharvey.co.uk/post/what-is-hypnotherapy-and-how-can-it-boost-your-confidence-a-complete-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683f0ae8c81ffc3560e66a93</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:56:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fce480_3078e5e504ec4a3f87f2e59028259f3e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laurie Harvey Cognitive Hypnotherapist</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>