A Better You, Every Day

We are living in a very different world from the one we were prepared for. The pace is faster. The demands are higher. Certainty is rarer. Many people are functioning well on the surface, working, caring, achieving, yet quietly wondering how long they can keep going like this. Stress has become normalised. Burnout is no longer exceptional. Emotional overload has become a shared, global experience. In this new world, coping is no longer enough.

As we step into a new year, it feels right to pause — not simply to announce what is coming next, but to reflect on what has been built, tested, and strengthened over the past twelve months. 2025 was not a year of noise for us at LCCH. It was a year shaped by substance.

Is the mind-body connection real? Explore the science of Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI). Learn how stress suppresses immunity and how Clinical Hypnosis can activate the body's healing response.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is emerging as a critical, evidence-based tool for medical professionals seeking to treat the root cause of "functional" disorders.

What exactly is clinical supervision? It is far more than a chat about difficult clients. It is a formal, collaborative process where a practising therapist meets with a senior practitioner to reflect on their work, ensuring the safety of the client and the development of the therapist.

The "Inner Child" is not merely a metaphor. It represents a distinct, unique, time-frozen aspect of a person's psyche. When a child experiences trauma, neglect, or even significant emotional events, that part of the mind can become "stuck" at that age.

Every person holds within them an Inner Child; the spontaneous, imaginative, and feeling part of the psyche that once experienced the world with openness and wonder. Yet for many, this inner spark becomes dimmed by early experiences of fear, loss, or neglect.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) offers a breakthrough approach that integrates seamlessly into medical care. Developed through rigorous research and endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO), the EMDR technique is recognised globally as an evidence-based therapy for trauma, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation.

I should be happy... but I'm not. - We live in an age where success is measurable in titles, salaries, and afformations. Yet, emotional fulfilment remains elusive.

Artificial intelligence now summarises research in seconds, flags clinical risk, and even estimates the emotional temperature of a conversation. It is dazzling, and genuinely useful. Yet anyone who has sat with a person in distress knows something software cannot replicate.

The Inner Child is not a literal child, but a living emotional imprint of our earlier selves. It carries our early coping strategies, our longing for love and validation, and, at times, our fear and insecurity. When this inner part remains unresolved, it can give rise to recognisable patterns in adulthood that require professional Inner Child Therapy

If you are seeking a career that guides clients toward profound emotional and psychological change using Clinical Hypnotherapy, understanding the required structured training and diverse specialisation pathways is the essential starting point.

Luck is not random; it is a cognitive skill. Explore the science of the Reticular Activating System (RAS), Wiseman's Luck Factor, and how Clinical Hypnosis can reprogramme your brain.

Learn why Inner Child Work is essential. Discover the therapeutic approach of Reparenting to heal trauma, overcome the Adult Child dynamic, and embrace your full potential.

In a recent BFM podcast, Sheila beautifully articulated the science, the progress, and the incredible promise of clinical hypnosis in Malaysia—a country where this field has grown and matured over the last decade, with LCCH Asia at its forefront.

Psychotherapy is a collaborative treatment based on the relationship between a person and a psychologist or another licensed mental health professional. Its foundation is a dialogue that provides a supportive environment to talk openly and confidentially about your concerns. By engaging in this process, you learn to identify and change troubling thoughts and behaviours, and develop healthier coping skills.

What if your closest confidant was an algorithm? In a world increasingly intertwined with technology, this isn't a futuristic fantasy but a present-day reality. A new trend is emerging: the use of AI chatbots as companions and even pseudo-therapists. While marketed as helpful buddies, these "companion AIs" are raising serious concerns, particularly when used by vulnerable individuals in a mental health crisis.

A simple and helpful way to think about it is with a metaphor: psychotherapy is a practice that exists under the larger umbrella of psychology. All psychologists study psychology, but not all of them practise psychotherapy. Similarly, not all psychotherapists are psychologists.

We often find ourselves juggling career ambitions, family responsibilities, and the ever-present pressures of modern life. It's easy to get lost in the hustle and forget about our own well-being. Here is a five-step guide to nurturing your mental and emotional health. It's a journey not of perfection, but of small, intentional actions that can lead to a more balanced and joyful life.

The struggle with obesity is deeply intertwined with psychological well-being. It can lead to a significant decline in self-esteem and confidence, affecting performance in young people and impacting a person's body image. The risk of developing obesity-related diseases later in life is much greater for overweight children, making early intervention critical.