Meet Alfie

Alfie, Chief Calming Officer

Every good practice needs someone in charge of calm. In mine, that is Alfie, my rescue dog and self-appointed Chief Calming Officer.

Alfie is a reminder of what this work is really about. He does not push through his day braced for the worst. He rests, he settles, and he trusts that he is safe. That state, calm and unguarded, is exactly what we are helping your nervous system and your gut find their way back to.

He turns up in my newsletter and across my social media too, usually to make a gentle point about slowing down, softening, and being kinder to yourself while your gut learns to calm. If you follow along for the science, you will stay for Alfie.

Whatever you decide, I want you to leave knowing your symptoms are real, they are physically grounded, and you can feel calmer and more in control of how you live with them. You do not have to keep shrinking your life to fit them.

Cognitive behavioural hypnotherapist. York and online. [email protected]

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