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A place where I can share my thoughts and experiences as a integrative therapist, within the form of my blog.
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The Link Between Sleep and Disordered Eating
Many people who struggle with eating difficulties also struggle with sleep. Sleep problems can come in many forms - restless nights, early waking, or that familiar whirring mind that just won’t switch off. It’s not unusual. Sleep and eating are more connected than we often realise and when one is out of balance, there’s a good chance the other could follow.
katebethelltherapy
Nov 24, 20253 min read


What Is Therapy? How long will it take?
When people first get in touch to enquire about therapy, one of the most common questions I hear is: “How long will it take?”
It’s completely natural to want certainty and to know when you might feel better, when the anxiety might lessen, or when life might feel less heavy. But the truth is that therapy isn’t a race with a finish line. Healing isn’t linear. And every single person who walks into the therapy room brings a completely unique story, history, personality and pace
katebethelltherapy
Nov 24, 20254 min read


Do You Want to Stop Weight Loss Drugs but Don’t Know How?
If you’ve been taking weight loss medication such as Mounjaro or Wegovy, you may already know how life-changing they can feel.
Not in a bad way, just… different. A bit faster, a bit louder, sometimes brilliantly clear and focused, other times foggy and overwhelmed. I could hyper-focus on the smallest details, yet forget something I said five minutes ago. I could feel everything deeply — the energy in a room, the subtext of someone’s tone, the slight change in someone's ex
katebethelltherapy
Sep 24, 20253 min read


Being a Neurodiverse-Informed Therapist
For a long time, I had a sense that my brain didn’t quite work like everyone else’s.
Not in a bad way, just… different. A bit faster, a bit louder, sometimes brilliantly clear and focused, other times foggy and overwhelmed. I could hyper-focus on the smallest details, yet forget something I said five minutes ago. I could feel everything deeply — the energy in a room, the subtext of someone’s tone, the slight change in someone's expression .
katebethelltherapy
Aug 20, 20253 min read


A Compassionate Approach to Eating Disorder Recovery
Working with people who are struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating can be complex, emotional, and at times deeply challenging — but it’s also some of the most meaningful and rewarding work I do.
katebethelltherapy
Aug 20, 20253 min read


Overcoming Anxiety & Panic Attacks
I can, hand on heart, tell you that it is possible to overcome anxiety and live the life you used to live again, before it took over.
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Sep 25, 20243 min read


Sleep Anxiety
Sleep anxiety, also known as somniphobia or sleep dread, is a condition where we can experience intense fear or anxiety about going to sleep
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Aug 13, 20244 min read


Brain Basics
From the first time we meet, in our initial consultation, I will talk about the different parts of the brain, how each part influences...
katebethelltherapy
Sep 15, 20223 min read


Hacking your Happy Hormones
There are two regions of the brain that will influence our everyday behaviour. We refer to them as the intellectual mind and the...
katebethelltherapy
Aug 10, 20224 min read


Why Positive Thinking is so Important
During my hypnotherapy sessions, I constantly remind each client to focus on the 3 Ps – Positive Thoughts, Positive Actions and Positive...
katebethelltherapy
Jul 18, 20223 min read


Stress & Anxiety
Anxiety is a feeling of unease, worry or fear. It is a normal and often necessary emotion but when a person regularly feels a...
katebethelltherapy
Jul 15, 20223 min read
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