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Fast, Effective Anxiety Therapy in Glasgow: How Piece of Mind Can Help

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Anxiety can feel overwhelming. If you’re struggling, it’s common to wonder whether you’ll ever truly feel better, especially when traditional methods like NHS services or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) haven’t worked for you. At Piece of Mind in Glasgow, we understand anxiety deeply—it’s what we specialise in. This guide explains everything you need to know […]

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CBT Didn’t Work for My Anxiety—How Does Your Therapy Work?

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If you’ve ever tried Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for anxiety and felt like it didn’t work, you’re not alone. Many people come to me frustrated because they’ve been through weeks or months of CBT only to find their anxiety is still there, still overwhelming, still running their life. So, if CBT didn’t work for you,

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Is The Piece of Mind Hypnotherapy Course in Glasgow Accredited?

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Is The Piece of Mind Hypnotherapy Course in Glasgow Accredited? If you’re thinking about training as a hypnotherapist here at Piece of Mind in Glasgow, one question you’ll likely ask is, “Is your course accredited?” And it’s a good question! Accreditation is important, especially if you’re planning to invest your valuable time, energy, and money

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Will I Actually Feel Confident Enough to Work with Clients After Training?

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Will I Feel Confident Working with Clients After Hypnotherapy Training?   If you’re thinking about training as a hypnotherapist, you’ve probably asked yourself: “What if I don’t feel confident enough to work with real clients?” This is a very real fear, and many students worry about feeling unprepared after their course. So, let’s break down

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Is This Hypnotherapy Course Accredited? What You Need to Know

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If you’re considering hypnotherapy training, one of your biggest concerns might be: Is this course accredited? Accreditation can feel like a stamp of legitimacy, but what does it actually mean in the hypnotherapy industry? And is an accredited course always the best choice? In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about

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Hypnotherapy vs. CBT – Which One is Right for You?

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https://vimeo.com/1063809552 Introduction: Understanding Your Options   If you’re considering therapy, you might be wondering: What’s the difference between hypnotherapy and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)? Both have their strengths, but they work in very different ways. Understanding how each method works can help you decide which one is best suited for your needs. Whether you’re struggling

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How Much Does Therapy Cost?

How Much Does Therapy Cost? (And Why It’s an Investment in Yourself)

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Introduction: The Real Cost of Therapy Many people hesitate to start therapy because of the cost, but the truth is, therapy isn’t just an expense—it’s an investment in your well-being, mental clarity, and long-term happiness. Understanding why therapy costs what it does and how it compares to other options can help you make an informed

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Why do I have Anxiety?

Why Anxiety Makes Intrusive Thoughts Worse

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When you’re anxious, your brain is constantly scanning for potential dangers. It’s in a heightened state of alertness, looking for anything that could be a threat. This is why anxiety disorders—such as Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)—are often associated with intrusive thoughts. Here’s why anxiety and intrusive thoughts go hand in hand:

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Will I Ever Get Better? Understanding the Journey to Healing

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Why do I still feel stuck? Will I ever truly get better?” If you’ve ever had these thoughts, you’re not alone. Healing isn’t a straight line—it’s messy, frustrating, and full of moments where you feel like you’re making no progress at all. You might have tried therapy, read self-help books, or done everything ‘right’—and yet,

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Does Hypnotherapy Work for Anxiety?

Does Hypnotherapy Work for Anxiety? The Truth You Need to Know

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Let’s be real—if you’re struggling with anxiety, you’ve probably tried everything. You’ve read all the self-help books. You’ve done the breathing exercises. Maybe you’ve even tried therapy, but somehow, the anxiety keeps creeping back in. And now you’re wondering—Could hypnotherapy actually help? Or is it just another thing that sounds good but doesn’t actually work?

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Ian Young

Ian Young

Training & Development

Tagline: Grounded, real and genuinely hard to forget.

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Ian is an experienced therapist whose work spans trauma, addiction, anxiety and recovery. His approach is shaped as much by lived experience as by professional training and that combination makes him exceptionally relatable to the people he works with.

People who’ve worked with Ian consistently say the same thing — he gets it in a way that goes beyond what most trainers can offer. He doesn’t just understand the subject. He understands people.

Within Piece of Mind Training, Ian also plays a key role in business and strategic development, bringing a practical, grounded perspective to how the organisation grows and evolves.

David

David Gowans

Training & Development

Tagline: He’s seen mental health crisis at its most acute. And he knows what actually helps.

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David’s background is probably unlike anyone else you’ll meet in a mental health training room.

Twenty-three years on the frontline of emergency services first as a police officer, now as an HCPC-registered practising paramedic. He hasn’t studied stress, trauma and burnout from a distance. He’s carried them, in uniform, responding to people at the absolute worst moments of their lives. He understands the culture that makes asking for help feel like the hardest thing in the world because he’s lived inside that culture.

That frontline experience sits alongside his clinical practice as a qualified hypnotherapist and accredited EFT practitioner. David works with real people navigating real challenges every single week. What he brings to Piece of Mind Training isn’t theoretical. It’s current, grounded and built entirely from the inside out.

As part of the team, David delivers training, practises as a therapist and plays a key role in the development and direction of the organisation making sure that everything Piece of Mind produces is professionally rigorous and genuinely human.

David is responsible for development and ensures that Piece of Mind Training programmes are grounded in real-world application. Not what the textbook says should happen. What actually works when it matters.

Iona

Iona Russell

Growth & Partnerships

Tagline: She’s written the book. Literally.

Iona has spent more than twenty years working at the intersection of human potential and real-world impact — across psychology, coaching, education, broadcasting, the charitable sector and social policy, in both the UK and the USA.

She is a Master Positive Psychology Coach and twice bestselling author who has supported hundreds of people through coaching qualifications and worked alongside some of the most respected names in positive psychology and personal development. As a keynote speaker and leadership advisor, she helps organisations rethink what success and human flourishing actually look like.

But what drives Iona’s commitment to mental health work goes deeper than her professional background. She lost her brother to suicide. That experience — and everything it taught her about the gap between what people are going through and the support available to them — shapes everything she brings to Piece of Mind Training.

At Piece of Mind, Iona leads our partnerships, builds community impact and drives our growth across Scotland and beyond. She brings commercial insight, deep human understanding and a personal reason for being here that no CV can fully capture.

Ann

Ann Stewart

Head of Training

Tagline: The person who makes sure the learning delivers every time.

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Ann has spent her career helping people make sense of the things that are weighing on them and finding a way forward when everything feels tough.

Her background is genuinely rare. A qualified teacher, certified hypnotherapist, coach and First Aid for Mental Health practitioner, Ann brings together an understanding of how people learn with a deep, practical knowledge of how people struggle. She still works directly with adults and young people every week supporting those experiencing anxiety, low confidence, emotional distress and the kind of quiet difficulties that don’t always have a name but make everyday life feel impossibly hard.

As a trainer, Ann knows that the best mental health training doesn’t just inform people, it changes how they see themselves and the people around them. She brings that belief into every session she delivers, whether she’s working with a room full of HR professionals or a team who’ve never talked about mental health at work before.

As a therapist, trainer, teacher and mum of three, Ann understands that most people are dealing with far more than anyone around them realises. That understanding is the foundation of everything she does.

At Piece of Mind Training, Ann leads on training quality and consistency, making sure that what we promise is what every learner experiences, every time.

Andy Griffiths

Andy Griffiths

Founder

Tagline: The man who built this because he needed it himself.

Qualifications include:

Clinical Hypnotherapy

NLP

Psychotherapy

CBT Coaching

Trauma-Informed Practice.

Andy is a practising therapist, clinical hypnotherapist and the founder of Piece of Mind Training. He’s spent over a decade working with clients across anxiety, trauma, panic disorder and complex mental health presentations not as a theorist, but as someone who has experienced many of these challenges himself.

His personal journey through mental health struggles, panic disorder and years of pretending everything was fine is the reason Piece of Mind Training exists. He built what he wished had existed when he needed it most.

As a trainer, Andy is known for his directness, his warmth and his ability to make people feel genuinely seen. He doesn’t stand behind a slide deck and talk at people. He brings the subject into the room.

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