Plain-English guides

What each kind of therapy is, what happens at a first appointment, what it usually costs, and how to choose a properly trained practitioner.

HypnotherapyWhat hypnotherapy is, what happens in a session, what people use it for, what it costs, and how to choose a pr

Counselling and psychotherapyWhat counselling and psychotherapy are, what happens in a first session, what people come for, what it costs,

Reiki and holistic therapiesA plain guide to reiki and other holistic therapies, including Bowen, kinesiology, craniosacral therapy, the A

CoachingWhat life, career and confidence coaching is, what happens in a session, how it differs from therapy, what it

Massage and reflexologyA plain guide to massage (including sports massage, Indian head massage and hot stones), reflexology and aroma

Stop smoking and weightHow practitioners help people stop smoking or vaping and manage their weight, what happens at a session, how i

NutritionThe difference between a dietitian, a nutritionist and a nutritional therapist, what happens at a first appoin

Physical therapiesWhat osteopaths, physiotherapists and chiropractors do, plus acupuncture, sports therapy and podiatry: what ha

TrichologyWhat trichologists do, what happens at a hair and scalp consultation, what people come for, what it costs, and

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