Watch: short videos on the problems I coach
I film these to explain how I think about the problems clients bring, from ADHD and anxiety to leadership and sleep. Each one runs a few minutes. Use the topics to find yours, then read the page it links to.
Most of these videos come from my YouTube channel, where I’ve published more than two hundred since 2016. This library collects the ones most relevant to coaching. Some were recorded for my hypnotherapy practice, and the summaries say so where that matters. Captions are available on YouTube for every video.
A video is a starting point, not a substitute for advice about your own situation. If something here sounds familiar, the free 30-minute call is the place to talk it through.
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The truth about ADHD in adults
In this short video I talk about how ADHD shows up in adults and why it goes unnoticed for so long: the overwhelm, the scattered thinking, the anxiety and the impulsive habits people put down to personality. If you recognise…
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ADHD and adrenaline: using the energy
Here I look at ADHD as a source of energy as well as difficulty. I explain how the need for stimulation can turn into a reliance on deadlines, pressure and adrenaline, and how you can learn to read your own…
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How to stop being a perfectionist
In this one-minute video I set out how coaching works with perfectionism: finding the belief that keeps raising the bar, then building habits that let you finish work at a standard you can live with. It is the same approach…
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Self-esteem and building confidence
In this video I explain what self-esteem means in practice and where low self-esteem tends to come from. I cover negative self-talk, fear of criticism and people-pleasing, and the first steps toward a steadier relationship with yourself. Low self-esteem often…
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Imposter syndrome and self-doubt
In this video I explain imposter syndrome: the voice that says you got lucky after a promotion, a client win or a hard project. It often hits people who are doing well, qualifications and track record included. I talk through…
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Assertiveness and confidence
This one-minute video sets out how I help with assertiveness: saying no, holding your ground in a disagreement and asking for what you need. I work on the beliefs behind the people-pleasing, and hypnotherapy is available as an option if…
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Building confidence with coaching and hypnotherapy
This three-minute video sets out how I combine coaching and hypnotherapy for confidence: finding where the self-doubt started, changing the thoughts that keep it going and practising new responses. Hypnotherapy is always optional when you work with me. It suits…
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Confidence for the next chapter
In this video I talk about the points where life needs redesigning, such as a career move, a change at home or a rethink about money, and how confidence coaching helps you plan the next chapter when the change feels…
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Overcoming self-consciousness
This one-minute video sets out how I help with self-consciousness: the feeling that everyone is watching and judging you. Coaching works on the distorted picture behind that feeling, and hypnotherapy is available if it suits you. It often shows up…
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The inner critic
In this video I look at the inner critic: the voice that calls you useless after a small mistake. Most people hear it now and then. For some it starts to shape confidence, decisions and relationships. I explain where it…
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Anxiety, worry and overthinking
In this video I look at how anxiety and overthinking affect your mind and body: racing thoughts, "what if" loops, fear about the future and the struggle to switch off. Understanding the pattern is the first step to changing it.…
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What anxiety is and how to reduce it
Here I explain what anxiety is, why everyone feels it at times, and how to tell when worry and fear have started to take over everyday life. I also cover first steps to bring it down. If anxiety is stopping…
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Anxiety as an over-sensitive alarm
In this video I describe anxiety as an alarm system that has become too sensitive. A thought or a body sensation sets it off, and your heart, breathing and muscles respond as if there were danger. Understanding the alarm is…
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Anxiety and the fear underneath
This video asks why you feel anxious when nothing dangerous is happening. I explain how an underlying fear can keep anxiety coming back however much you reassure yourself, and how NLP and hypnotherapy work on that fear as well as…
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Life coaching for anxiety
A short video from 2017 on how life coaching can help when anxiety gets in the way: getting clear on what sets it off and building the habits and confidence to take back control. Coaching works alongside your GP if…
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A one-minute guide to anxiety and stress
A one-minute guide to anxiety and stress: why feeling anxious before an exam or interview is normal, and the signs that worry has become harder to control and is worth getting help with. If the anxiety is constant or severe,…
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Living with health anxiety
In this video I explore health anxiety: constant worry about symptoms and illness, where a small sensation can set off panic, checking and reassurance-seeking. If a symptom worries you, see your GP first. Coaching or therapy can then help with…
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What a panic attack feels like
Here I describe what a panic attack feels like from the inside: racing thoughts, a tight chest, breathlessness and dizziness, then the fear of the next one. Understanding the cycle is the first step to breaking it. With chest pain…
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Stress and hypnotherapy
An older video on stress and how hypnotherapy can help you step out of the stress response and feel back in control. In coaching I use hypnotherapy only when it suits the person in front of me. Most stress work…
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Living with uncertainty
Recorded in 2022, this video looks at living with uncertainty: the pandemic, politics, war. Your brain dislikes not knowing, and uncertainty can feed anxiety, isolation and low mood. I explain how to work with that fear. Coaching helps you focus…
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PTSD explained
In this video I explain PTSD: how it can develop after a traumatic event, why some people recover naturally while others keep reliving it, and how it affects sleep, work and relationships. PTSD needs proper assessment and treatment, so speak…
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What EMDR is
A one-minute introduction to EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing), a therapy used for trauma and PTSD. I practise EMDR separately from coaching, and I'll tell you on the first call if it would suit you better. EMDR is a…
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Phobias, hypnosis and NLP
In this video I look at phobias such as flying, heights and spiders, and how hypnosis and NLP can change the way you respond to a fear so it stops running your plans. Many people live around a phobia for…
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Fear of flying
A short video on fear of flying: how the thought of boarding can set off panic, and how you can start to change your relationship with that fear. It can stop you travelling for work, visiting family or taking holidays,…
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How to become a strong leader
In this three-minute video I set out how executive coaching works on leadership and confidence: getting to the root of the doubt, then building the habits and presence that help you lead well. It gives you a sense of how…
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Business coaching and the next chapter
This video is about the points where work and life need redesigning: a career move, a change of hours, a business that has lost its pull. I explain how coaching differs from psychotherapy by focusing on what you want next…
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Lost your business motivation?
If the drive that built your business has faded, this video is for you. I talk about why motivation drains away when problems pile up and progress slows, and share six practical strategies to reignite it. It suits owners who…
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Quotes on business success
A short video of quotes on success from people who have built things, put together as a lift for the days when your motivation is low. It is a short watch rather than a lesson. For practical help with a…
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How to stop procrastinating
This short video sets out how I coach procrastination. I look for what the delay is protecting you from, then help you make the first step small enough that starting stops feeling like a test. You also leave with strategies…
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Overcoming fear of failure
In this short video I set out how fear of failure works: avoiding anything you might not win, setting goals so high they prove the fear right, then putting things off. Coaching looks at where the fear started and helps…
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Finding inspiration and motivation
A short video on finding inspiration and motivation, and how life coaching helps you get clear on your goals and build the confidence to act on them. It is one of my earlier videos, recorded for people who know they…
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Motivational coaching
This one-minute video sets out how coaching helps when motivation is stuck, often because perfectionism, low self-esteem or overthinking sit underneath it. Coaching deals with what sits underneath first, so the motivation lasts longer than a short burst of willpower.
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Personal development coaching
A one-minute introduction to personal development coaching: becoming more confident and assertive, and setting goals you will reach. Personal development coaching suits people who are doing fine and want to do better, at work, at home or both. It starts…
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Sports performance and the mind
Athletes at every level work with mind coaches. In this video I explain how sports hypnosis and coaching can sharpen focus and help you perform under pressure. The same tools work for anyone who has to perform on the day,…
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Fear of public speaking
This one-minute video sets out how I work with fear of public speaking and presenting, using coaching and, if you want it, hypnotherapy. I help with the dread in the days before and the nerves on the day, and you…
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Fear of public speaking, in depth
In this longer video I talk about fear of public speaking, one of the most common fears there is, and how it can disrupt careers and sleep. I explain how coaching and hypnotherapy help you stop avoiding it or fighting…
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Binge drinking and blackouts
In this video I talk about alcohol blackouts: waking up and realising you can't remember parts of the night. I explain what a blackout is and why it is a warning sign. If you're worried about your drinking, talk to…
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The truth about cocaine binges
This short video explains how cocaine hijacks the brain's reward system, why binges escalate, and why you don't need to wait for rock bottom before getting help. If cocaine is a problem for you, speak to your GP or a…
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When just one more turns into a binge
Here I describe how a cocaine binge starts with just tonight and turns into hours of risks you wouldn't normally take. If this is you, your GP or a local drug service is a good first step, and coaching can…
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When the high becomes the problem
In this video I look at substances such as MDMA, ketamine and speed, and how use that starts for energy, confidence or a night out can become a pattern that's hard to control. If you're worried about your use, your…
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Stopping smoking and vaping
In this video I explain why stopping smoking or vaping is hard even when you want to: the hand-to-mouth habit sits alongside the nicotine, and you need to break both. NHS stop smoking services are free and worth using alongside…
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Vaping as a habit
Here I look at vaping as a learned behaviour: reaching for the vape while working, driving or talking without deciding to. I explain how to break the habit as well as the nicotine. It suits people who have switched from…
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Afraid to quit smoking?
If fear is what keeps you smoking, this video is for you. I talk through the fears that stop people quitting, from cravings to losing confidence, and seven steps towards a nicotine-free life. NHS stop smoking services can help alongside…
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Five simple weight loss tips
In this video I share five simple weight loss tips: small changes to your daily routine that help you make better food choices, stay motivated and build habits that last. If you have a medical condition, check with your GP…
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Weight and your relationship with food
An older video on weight control as retraining your relationship with food: why crash diets and yo-yo dieting don't last, and where emotional eating and motivation to exercise fit in. It is one of my earlier videos, and the approach…
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Food restriction and eating disorders
In this video I look at food restriction and eating disorders. They are not a choice and not your fault, and they can grow from emotional, psychological and environmental factors. If you're struggling with eating, speak to your GP or…
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Binge eating and bulimia
Here I explore binge eating and bulimia: loss of control around food, cycles of guilt and shame, and the emotions underneath. Eating disorders need proper support, and your GP or the charity Beat can help you find it. Coaching can…
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How depression affects everyday life
In this video I talk about how depression reaches far beyond feeling sad: motivation, energy, confidence, relationships and the ability to enjoy ordinary things, and the negative thinking and isolation that can keep it going. If this sounds familiar, speak…
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Insomnia: when your mind won't switch off
In this video I explain why some people lie awake with a racing mind: the brain learns to link bedtime with alertness and worry, and trying to force sleep makes it worse. I cover stress, noise sensitivity and worry about…
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Sleep problems and insomnia
This video looks at sleep problems: struggling to fall or stay asleep and waking unrefreshed, and why busy working lives push sleep down the list. I talk about what helps and when to see your GP. Sleep problems often travel…
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Noise sensitivity and sleep
In this video I talk about sound sensitivity and sleep: when chewing, ticking or tapping feels impossible to ignore, especially when you're already stressed, and how that stops your brain switching off at night. It suits light sleepers whose minds…
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Relationships and how you see yourself
An older video on relationships as a test of how you treat yourself. The patterns you bring to a partner often start with how you see yourself. Coaching for relationships often starts there, with how you talk to yourself, before…
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Relationships and anxiety
In this video I look at how stress, anxiety, frustration and anger strain a relationship, and the skills that help: managing anxiety, saying how you feel, and setting boundaries. These are skills you can learn, and you can practise them…
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Separation and attachment anxiety
Here I talk about separation and attachment anxiety: needing reassurance, checking messages, putting someone else's needs first in case they leave. I explain where the pattern comes from and how to loosen it. It can affect partners, friends and colleagues.
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Rebuilding confidence after a narcissist
In this video I talk about rebuilding confidence after a relationship that left you doubting your memory, your feelings and your decisions, and why you can keep replaying it long after it ends. Coaching helps you trust your own judgement…
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What sits underneath anger
In this video I look at the causes underneath anger and the two traps of exploding or bottling it up, and how to express it in ways that don't damage you or the people around you. It suits people whose…
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Bereavement, grief and loss
In this video I talk about grief and loss: the sadness, anxiety, loneliness and numbness that can follow a bereavement, and why everyday life can feel impossible to cope with for a while. Grief has no timetable, and support from…
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How to choose the right practitioner
In this video I give advice on choosing a therapist or coach: ask people you trust for a referral, look for experience with your issue, shortlist three and speak to each by phone before you commit. The same advice applies…
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What to expect from the first sessions
Here I explain what to expect from the first appointments: feeling at ease, building mutual understanding and agreeing goals, so you can judge whether the fit is right. The same principles apply to coaching, and the free first call is…
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The conscious and subconscious mind
In this longer video I explain the difference between the conscious mind, which can hold only a handful of things at once, and the subconscious, where habits live. That gap is why you can feel motivated one day and slip…
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An introduction to life coaching
In this introduction I explain what life coaching offers when you feel stuck, unsure about the future or short of confidence: clarity, perspective, accountability and support to turn goals into action. It is a good place to start if you're…
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James, client video
James recorded this in 2016, about six months after he started working with me. He talks about years of yo-yo dieting and a difficult relationship with food, the NLP and hypnosis work in our sessions, and the confidence and self-control…
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Matthew, client video
Matthew recorded this in 2016. He describes smoking cannabis daily from the age of 14, trying counselling, and then three sessions with me that used tapping techniques and hypnosis. He talks about what changed for him afterwards, in his own…
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Ian, client video
Ian talks about finally admitting he had a gambling problem, the money he had lost without noticing, and checking the odds on his phone first thing every morning. He describes the four sessions he had with me and what changed.
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David, client video
David recorded this a couple of years after his wife died, when anxiety and stress had made everyday life feel too much. He talks about the sessions he had with me at Harley Street. If you're grieving, your GP or…
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