<?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[Sarah Thomson Hypnotherapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarah Thomson Therapy]]></description><link>https://www.sarahthomsontherapy.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:32:30 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.sarahthomsontherapy.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Practice Changes ]]></title><description><![CDATA[From summer onwards, my practice will be expanding to focus on working with adults (18+) - both individual therapy and couples therapy.  I will continue to offer solution focused hypnotherapy exactly as I do now, with some additional services becoming available as my qualifications are finalised.]]></description><link>https://www.sarahthomsontherapy.com/post/practice-changes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69971ab77b02767d8664ad43</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:14:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1fc3b3_fed8dadaad6341f0ac79b55b612b5051~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Can't I Switch Off?  Understanding Anxiety and Overthinking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you ever feel like your mind just won’t stop?



Like no matter how tired you are, your brain insists on replaying conversations, imagining worst-case scenarios, or planning tomorrow down to the last detail… again and again?



If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many of the people I work with describe their minds as “busy,” “spiralling,” or “constantly on.” Often, this comes hand-in-hand with anxiety.



Let’s take a closer look at what’s really going on—and why you’re not broken for ]]></description><link>https://www.sarahthomsontherapy.com/post/why-can-t-i-switch-off-understanding-anxiety-and-overthinking</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6874b425247973b9252436e7</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 07:41:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1fc3b3_38f428a8ad5a4151a04b1e48b2de5d7a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power of a Solution Focused Mindset]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a world filled with challenges and uncertainties, our mindset plays a crucial role in determining how we navigate through life's ups and downs. By shifting our focus from problems to solutions, we can unlock a wealth of benefits that can enhance our mental well-being and overall quality of life. ]]></description><link>https://www.sarahthomsontherapy.com/post/the-power-of-a-solution-focused-mindset</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6613f1151e83a7e10e21289e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 13:29:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_fb41b90fe0844d7a960e511fe09be632~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Essential Role of Sleep in Our Wellbeing]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the fast-paced world we live in today, sleep often takes a backseat to our busy schedules and endless to-do lists. However, a growing body of scientific research highlights the vital

significance of quality sleep on our overall health and wellbeing.



In this blog, we will explore the importance of sleep and why making it a priority should never be underestimated.]]></description><link>https://www.sarahthomsontherapy.com/post/the-essential-role-of-sleep-in-our-wellbeing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65153d587685cff0ad554508</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 08:46:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/de3da7d4ae064cb3888792de5c5053a9.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Anxiety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anxiety is due to an overload of stress in the body. This then affects our thought patterns. We can start to negatively introspect about things that happened in the past (going over and over something that we said 5 years ago!) We can also negatively forecast the future. We play scenarios over and over in our head, start catastrophising and doing the 'what ifs'.]]></description><link>https://www.sarahthomsontherapy.com/post/let-s-talk-about-anxiety</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6512fc45439a3979ee551d1c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 15:44:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1fc3b3_a3801194efa4417aa08495586b828665~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>