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Dennis John Richards
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Wrexham LL13
I can use hypnotherapy, EMDR, CBT or NLP where appropriate to resolve trauma quickly.
Are you feeling stuck? The only constant is change, yet sometimes change seems so difficult. I will work with you to find what's blocking you changing into who you really are. I won't diagnose or label you. I'll treat you as an individual who has their own unique history. Unpleasant symptoms like anxiety, addictions, phobias and depression are often rooted in early trauma which is surfacing to be healed. I'll help you reprocess any traumatic memories as well as looking at any current circumstances which are keeping you stuck.
I can use hypnotherapy, EMDR, CBT or NLP where appropriate to resolve trauma quickly.
Are you feeling stuck? The only constant is change, yet sometimes change seems so difficult. I will work with you to find what's blocking you changing into who you really are. I won't diagnose or label you. I'll treat you as an individual who has their own unique history. Unpleasant symptoms like anxiety, addictions, phobias and depression are often rooted in early trauma which is surfacing to be healed. I'll help you reprocess any traumatic memories as well as looking at any current circumstances which are keeping you stuck.
01248 661443 View 01248 661443
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New Zen Mind
Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
Worcester WR2
Waitlist for new clients
My approach blends coaching, hypnotherapy, and psychotherapy.
You have a sense of yourself, but is there more to discover? Have you ever genuinely wondered who you truly are, and what experiences shaped the person you've become? Feeling lost and unsure of your true potential? You're not alone. Many of us crave a life filled with purpose and meaning. I'd love to connect with you and hear your story. Together, we can explore what truly matters and create a roadmap to your ideal life. Don't let stress, burnout, or past struggles hold you back. I believe everyone has the power to design a fulfilling future. Let's start that journey today!
My approach blends coaching, hypnotherapy, and psychotherapy.
You have a sense of yourself, but is there more to discover? Have you ever genuinely wondered who you truly are, and what experiences shaped the person you've become? Feeling lost and unsure of your true potential? You're not alone. Many of us crave a life filled with purpose and meaning. I'd love to connect with you and hear your story. Together, we can explore what truly matters and create a roadmap to your ideal life. Don't let stress, burnout, or past struggles hold you back. I believe everyone has the power to design a fulfilling future. Let's start that journey today!
01905 673189 View 01905 673189
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Shaun Noteman
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Preston PR2
As a professional mental health therapist i utilise a range of interventions including counselling, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, CBT, DBT, EMDR. to support and provide therapy. My work and life experience means i am able to relate well and work with sufferers of anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders and developmental disorders such as ADHD, ADD, Spectrum disorders. Additionally, i provide therapy for OCD, phobias and other behavioural issues.
As a professional mental health therapist i utilise a range of interventions including counselling, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, CBT, DBT, EMDR. to support and provide therapy. My work and life experience means i am able to relate well and work with sufferers of anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders and developmental disorders such as ADHD, ADD, Spectrum disorders. Additionally, i provide therapy for OCD, phobias and other behavioural issues.
01772 958120 View 01772 958120
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Lucas Oliver
Counsellor, MHGI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge CB4
With over 20 years of experience in the NHS, addiction services and university counselling/ life coaching, I'm committed to empowering people to build upon their inner resources to achieve the life they want. I offer 'guided imagery' sessions (like hypnotherapy) - a powerful way to practice turning your imagination to your advantage. I have helped many people to overcome addictions (gambling, gaming, sex and/ or porn, drugs and alcohol) and build a new and more meaningful life. Whether it's personal, professional, or academic success that you are looking for, I am keen to offer my behaviour change expertise and experience.
With over 20 years of experience in the NHS, addiction services and university counselling/ life coaching, I'm committed to empowering people to build upon their inner resources to achieve the life they want. I offer 'guided imagery' sessions (like hypnotherapy) - a powerful way to practice turning your imagination to your advantage. I have helped many people to overcome addictions (gambling, gaming, sex and/ or porn, drugs and alcohol) and build a new and more meaningful life. Whether it's personal, professional, or academic success that you are looking for, I am keen to offer my behaviour change expertise and experience.
01223 679969 View 01223 679969
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Remind MK
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Milton Keynes MK19
Having experienced my own mental health challenges I was able to find a way through these, using counselling and hypnotherapy.
Confronting your mental health, accepting you need support and reaching out for help is a courageous step. I completely understand that the first step can be daunting and we will work together at a pace that suits you. I will spend as much time as you need explaining how I work and the methods I use. Your initial consultation will be about us getting to know each other, the emotions you’re experiencing; how they make you feel and how they are affecting your life and well-being. We will complete an assessment together which will allow an individually tailored treatment programme to be planned specifically for you.
Having experienced my own mental health challenges I was able to find a way through these, using counselling and hypnotherapy.
Confronting your mental health, accepting you need support and reaching out for help is a courageous step. I completely understand that the first step can be daunting and we will work together at a pace that suits you. I will spend as much time as you need explaining how I work and the methods I use. Your initial consultation will be about us getting to know each other, the emotions you’re experiencing; how they make you feel and how they are affecting your life and well-being. We will complete an assessment together which will allow an individually tailored treatment programme to be planned specifically for you.
01908 103092 View 01908 103092
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Matthew Hopkins
Counsellor, MSc, MHGI
Verified Verified
Leigh WN7
As a fully qualified human givens therapist, I use methods proven to work from other models (cognitive therapy, behavioural therapy, interpersonal therapy, solution focused approaches, motivational interviewing, reflective listening and hypnotherapy) whilst incorporating unique insights and techniques which make a world of difference in what is achievable.
Are you seeking peace of mind and relief from your current emotional challenges? Whatever it may be that you are struggling with, I can help you. If you are struggling with stress and uncomfortable emotions, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties or any problems that come with challenging life situations, please get in touch. As a specialist in stress management I can help you start to get your life into the right balance. Together, we can find the right solutions for you. I can assure you that it is my aim to provide you with the best experience possible and give you the help you need in the fewest number of sessions possible.
As a fully qualified human givens therapist, I use methods proven to work from other models (cognitive therapy, behavioural therapy, interpersonal therapy, solution focused approaches, motivational interviewing, reflective listening and hypnotherapy) whilst incorporating unique insights and techniques which make a world of difference in what is achievable.
Are you seeking peace of mind and relief from your current emotional challenges? Whatever it may be that you are struggling with, I can help you. If you are struggling with stress and uncomfortable emotions, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties or any problems that come with challenging life situations, please get in touch. As a specialist in stress management I can help you start to get your life into the right balance. Together, we can find the right solutions for you. I can assure you that it is my aim to provide you with the best experience possible and give you the help you need in the fewest number of sessions possible.
01942 559608 View 01942 559608
Photo of Mac Andrews in Newark-on-Trent, England
Mac Andrews
Verified Verified
Huntingdon PE28
After more than three decades of working with people I have a very big bag of tools - not just hypnotherapy, powerful as that can be.
Life is tough. The world can be a very harsh and unforgiving place indeed. Above all I work with kindness, acceptance and understanding - successful therapy always depends upon a partnership between you and me, both/all of us working purposefully together to solve the issues that are in your way - let's face it, there is simply not enough of those three qualities around these days. It is never a failure to reach out for help - never. It takes courage. So please reach out: I promise to take your hand, keep you safe, and together we'll walk the path to better days.
After more than three decades of working with people I have a very big bag of tools - not just hypnotherapy, powerful as that can be.
Life is tough. The world can be a very harsh and unforgiving place indeed. Above all I work with kindness, acceptance and understanding - successful therapy always depends upon a partnership between you and me, both/all of us working purposefully together to solve the issues that are in your way - let's face it, there is simply not enough of those three qualities around these days. It is never a failure to reach out for help - never. It takes courage. So please reach out: I promise to take your hand, keep you safe, and together we'll walk the path to better days.
01697 927020 View 01697 927020
Photo of Adam Rothwell, Counsellor in Newark-on-Trent, England
Adam Rothwell
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Manchester M16
I offer Clinical Hypnotherapy which is focused on solutions and is effective for a range of concerns.
Are you looking to overcome anxiety, OCD or phobias? Perhaps you want to conquer insomnia, stress or IBS symptoms... The fact you are researching therapists is a great first step to creating the life you want. I know it can be overwhelming looking for a therapist but is also a rewarding and life-changing experience. It is because of this that I am committed to providing you with an informative, supportive and professional experience. My aim is to provide you with a safe space to reflect on your life and to help you create solutions that will get you to a place of feeling more confident, balanced and content.
I offer Clinical Hypnotherapy which is focused on solutions and is effective for a range of concerns.
Are you looking to overcome anxiety, OCD or phobias? Perhaps you want to conquer insomnia, stress or IBS symptoms... The fact you are researching therapists is a great first step to creating the life you want. I know it can be overwhelming looking for a therapist but is also a rewarding and life-changing experience. It is because of this that I am committed to providing you with an informative, supportive and professional experience. My aim is to provide you with a safe space to reflect on your life and to help you create solutions that will get you to a place of feeling more confident, balanced and content.
0161 524 2865 View 0161 524 2865
Photo of Jonathan Livingstone, Psychologist in Newark-on-Trent, England
Jonathan Livingstone
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
Stourbridge DY8
For individuals, therapies include REP to identify and resolve the biographical origins of problems; EMDR for PTSD; energy kinesiology; and hypnotherapy.
I have 25 years’ experience as a solution-focused therapist, psychologist and coach: helping couples to communicate effectively and let go of resentments; and helping individuals to overcome trauma, anxiety, childhood abuse, OCD, ADHD and other problems. I will help you to clarify your goals; identify what it is within you that is blocking achievement of your goals; find out where this comes from in your biography; and help you to process the experience to permanently resolve your problem. This person-centred therapy enables you fully to overcome your problem, not simply to understand or manage it, enabling swift transformation.
For individuals, therapies include REP to identify and resolve the biographical origins of problems; EMDR for PTSD; energy kinesiology; and hypnotherapy.
I have 25 years’ experience as a solution-focused therapist, psychologist and coach: helping couples to communicate effectively and let go of resentments; and helping individuals to overcome trauma, anxiety, childhood abuse, OCD, ADHD and other problems. I will help you to clarify your goals; identify what it is within you that is blocking achievement of your goals; find out where this comes from in your biography; and help you to process the experience to permanently resolve your problem. This person-centred therapy enables you fully to overcome your problem, not simply to understand or manage it, enabling swift transformation.
01562 543351 View 01562 543351
Photo of Cotswold Hypnotherapy in Newark-on-Trent, England
Cotswold Hypnotherapy
Verified Verified
Cheltenham GL50
Clinical Hypnotherapist DHP, DSFH, AfSFH, NCH, SUP(Hyp) Watch my free consultation video series that explains exactly how hypnotherapy can help you, so you can decide if the therapy is right for you. Please visit my website for more info. Why cope when you can understand. The lesson they didn't teach you in school, how your brain works & how it naturally tries to protect you but in doing so can prove a hindrance rather than a help. I'm a experienced clinical hypnotherapist & registered supervisor. I specialise in helping people with anxiety, weight loss, depression & smoking cessation
Clinical Hypnotherapist DHP, DSFH, AfSFH, NCH, SUP(Hyp) Watch my free consultation video series that explains exactly how hypnotherapy can help you, so you can decide if the therapy is right for you. Please visit my website for more info. Why cope when you can understand. The lesson they didn't teach you in school, how your brain works & how it naturally tries to protect you but in doing so can prove a hindrance rather than a help. I'm a experienced clinical hypnotherapist & registered supervisor. I specialise in helping people with anxiety, weight loss, depression & smoking cessation
01242 395231 View 01242 395231
Photo of Bryn Higgott, Psychotherapist in Newark-on-Trent, England
Bryn Higgott
Psychotherapist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
Wellingborough NN8
My private practice work involves psychodynamic counselling enabling me to use many different analytic therapies and hypnotherapy.
Everyone has a way of looking at the world, its events, and their place in it that is personal to them. Consequently, there is no one size fits all in therapeutic approach. Psychotherapy can be a powerful, life changing experience in the right hands. It focuses on understanding how you see the world and interpret the life you have, and want. Good mental health affects so many aspects of life. For example studies on the interaction between the mind, nervous system and the immune system illustrate that there is a connection between relieving stress and related immune processes.
My private practice work involves psychodynamic counselling enabling me to use many different analytic therapies and hypnotherapy.
Everyone has a way of looking at the world, its events, and their place in it that is personal to them. Consequently, there is no one size fits all in therapeutic approach. Psychotherapy can be a powerful, life changing experience in the right hands. It focuses on understanding how you see the world and interpret the life you have, and want. Good mental health affects so many aspects of life. For example studies on the interaction between the mind, nervous system and the immune system illustrate that there is a connection between relieving stress and related immune processes.
01933 829074 View 01933 829074
Photo of Steven Price, Counsellor in Newark-on-Trent, England
Steven Price
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Liverpool L2
I work mainly from a Cognitive Behavioural Approach and also have trained and gained experience utilising hypnotherapy, person centred, transactional analysis, solution focused and NLP approaches. Initial experience working in the field of domestic abuse included working with complex co-existing issues. I have also gained experience with dependency issues and duel diagnosis. I volunteered with the Liverpool Hearing Voices Group for three years, this has allowed me to gain invaluable experience working with more challenging Mental Health and Emotional issues.
I work mainly from a Cognitive Behavioural Approach and also have trained and gained experience utilising hypnotherapy, person centred, transactional analysis, solution focused and NLP approaches. Initial experience working in the field of domestic abuse included working with complex co-existing issues. I have also gained experience with dependency issues and duel diagnosis. I volunteered with the Liverpool Hearing Voices Group for three years, this has allowed me to gain invaluable experience working with more challenging Mental Health and Emotional issues.
0151 318 0890 View 0151 318 0890
Photo of Paul Hughes, Psychotherapist in Newark-on-Trent, England
Paul Hughes
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Oxford OX4
I offer warmth, empathy and a professional skill in combining hypnotherapy with other psychotherapeutic interventions to help people to make the best of themselves.
I see clients from across all ages, ethnicities and with an extremely wide range of issues. I help clients to come to grips with substance abuse, depression, all forms of anxiety and much more besides. I help my clients to summon the strength to put their issues behind them. I help them to find new ways of feeling, thinking and behaving. Whatever their goals might be, I help them to realise that they're strong enough, good enough and able to achieve them. I particularly specialise in working with clients on the high functioning end of the autistic spectrum.
I offer warmth, empathy and a professional skill in combining hypnotherapy with other psychotherapeutic interventions to help people to make the best of themselves.
I see clients from across all ages, ethnicities and with an extremely wide range of issues. I help clients to come to grips with substance abuse, depression, all forms of anxiety and much more besides. I help my clients to summon the strength to put their issues behind them. I help them to find new ways of feeling, thinking and behaving. Whatever their goals might be, I help them to realise that they're strong enough, good enough and able to achieve them. I particularly specialise in working with clients on the high functioning end of the autistic spectrum.
01865 600970 View 01865 600970
Photo of Gerry Ritchie, Counsellor in Newark-on-Trent, England
Gerry Ritchie
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Evesham WR11
I have trained in a broad range of counselling and psychotherapy methods including Emotional Therapeutic Counselling (ETC), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP), Hypnotherapy and Coaching.
Hi, I'm Gerry. If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, bereavement, anger, shame, guilt, stress, addiction or just feeling that life is too much to cope with then I’m here to help. I am an integrative counsellor with a broad range of counselling and psychotherapy qualifications and experience. I am also BDSM/Kink aware and have experience of working with clients from this community without assuming that their Kink is a pathology. I work in partnership with my clients to find the best way to deal with the problem. Above all, the focus is on you, the client, and what you need to help you feel better.
I have trained in a broad range of counselling and psychotherapy methods including Emotional Therapeutic Counselling (ETC), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP), Hypnotherapy and Coaching.
Hi, I'm Gerry. If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, bereavement, anger, shame, guilt, stress, addiction or just feeling that life is too much to cope with then I’m here to help. I am an integrative counsellor with a broad range of counselling and psychotherapy qualifications and experience. I am also BDSM/Kink aware and have experience of working with clients from this community without assuming that their Kink is a pathology. I work in partnership with my clients to find the best way to deal with the problem. Above all, the focus is on you, the client, and what you need to help you feel better.
01242 395274 View 01242 395274
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Milo Brandon - Online Hypnotherapy For Trauma
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
St Albans AL1  (Online Only)
Are traumatic experiences holding you back? Do you want to process the disturbing things that have happened to you and not been processed? Maybe you do not even fully know what happened to you. This is quite common with trauma. Some events are either pre-verbal or have been dissociated. If any of this is you, then we can work together to manage anxiety, PTSD and C-PTSD. I use a mix of talk therapy, EMDR, NLP, parts work - all in combination with hypnotherapy to help clients. Hypnosis is important to the work as a state of very light trance enables you to access your thoughts and feelings more effectively.
Are traumatic experiences holding you back? Do you want to process the disturbing things that have happened to you and not been processed? Maybe you do not even fully know what happened to you. This is quite common with trauma. Some events are either pre-verbal or have been dissociated. If any of this is you, then we can work together to manage anxiety, PTSD and C-PTSD. I use a mix of talk therapy, EMDR, NLP, parts work - all in combination with hypnotherapy to help clients. Hypnosis is important to the work as a state of very light trance enables you to access your thoughts and feelings more effectively.
020 8138 8872 View 020 8138 8872
Photo of Graham Williams, Psychotherapist in Newark-on-Trent, England
Graham Williams
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Manchester M18  (Online Only)
I offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness (MBCT, MBCT-L, MBSR), Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, EFT and Person Centred Counselling.
Hi, I'm Graham. I'm an open-minded, experienced and qualified therapist. I've worked in mental health for 20 years, and was a therapist, and clinical supervisor, in the NHS for 14 years. I am now in private practice. I have had the privilege of seeing many people's lives change through therapy. Perhaps, you are struggling in some of these areas: stress, anxiety, low mood, confidence, self esteem, sleep, limiting beliefs, traumatic experiences, or something else. Sometimes people aren't sure what the 'problem' is and they need to explore. All is fine, we can explore and find what will work for you. I have a range of approaches to use
I offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness (MBCT, MBCT-L, MBSR), Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, EFT and Person Centred Counselling.
Hi, I'm Graham. I'm an open-minded, experienced and qualified therapist. I've worked in mental health for 20 years, and was a therapist, and clinical supervisor, in the NHS for 14 years. I am now in private practice. I have had the privilege of seeing many people's lives change through therapy. Perhaps, you are struggling in some of these areas: stress, anxiety, low mood, confidence, self esteem, sleep, limiting beliefs, traumatic experiences, or something else. Sometimes people aren't sure what the 'problem' is and they need to explore. All is fine, we can explore and find what will work for you. I have a range of approaches to use
0161 524 1271 View 0161 524 1271
Photo of Kieran Lee, Psychotherapist in Newark-on-Trent, England
Kieran Lee
Psychotherapist, MHGI
Verified Verified
Chester CH1
Mental health doesn't have to be scary! I want to take the fear out of mental health and first help you understand your own...what makes you tick and what's stopping you from ticking? When we understand how to manage our mental health, we can structure our lives to fulfil us in the long and short term. Whatever you're struggling with right now, we will work to uncover that sense of self you might have lost.
Mental health doesn't have to be scary! I want to take the fear out of mental health and first help you understand your own...what makes you tick and what's stopping you from ticking? When we understand how to manage our mental health, we can structure our lives to fulfil us in the long and short term. Whatever you're struggling with right now, we will work to uncover that sense of self you might have lost.
01244 662324 View 01244 662324
Photo of Luigi Giuseppe Sciambarella, Psychotherapist in Newark-on-Trent, England
Luigi Giuseppe Sciambarella
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Darwen BB3  (Online Only)
If you experience daily stress, anxiety, self-esteem, procrastination, phobias and existential issues without really knowing why, there’s a good chance that you can better understand your emotional and behavioural patterns and resolve these inner difficulties in a positive way. I can help you do this. I have a deep understanding of the waking, dreaming and sleeping mind and the phenomena of lucid dreaming, out of body experiences, sleep paralysis, night terrors, insomnia and various other parasomnias that disturb a good night’s sleep and can make you feel tired and drained in the daytime. I can help you to sleep and dream better.
If you experience daily stress, anxiety, self-esteem, procrastination, phobias and existential issues without really knowing why, there’s a good chance that you can better understand your emotional and behavioural patterns and resolve these inner difficulties in a positive way. I can help you do this. I have a deep understanding of the waking, dreaming and sleeping mind and the phenomena of lucid dreaming, out of body experiences, sleep paralysis, night terrors, insomnia and various other parasomnias that disturb a good night’s sleep and can make you feel tired and drained in the daytime. I can help you to sleep and dream better.
01254 946692 View 01254 946692
Photo of Matt Taylor, Counsellor in Newark-on-Trent, England
Matt Taylor
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Huntingdon PE28
At some point in life, most of us long for new ways of being. This can be brought on through a period of depression, anxiety, traumatic past events, relationship problems, or grief and loss. Many of my clients have never seen a therapist before and I recognise that choosing to do so is a big decision. It often comes from a realisation that now is the time to take a pause, to reflect and to invest in oneself. For couples counselling, I know that navigating the complexities of our relationships can be challenging - humans are complex - two of us together is more complex! Having space to talk and be heard is a good place to start.
At some point in life, most of us long for new ways of being. This can be brought on through a period of depression, anxiety, traumatic past events, relationship problems, or grief and loss. Many of my clients have never seen a therapist before and I recognise that choosing to do so is a big decision. It often comes from a realisation that now is the time to take a pause, to reflect and to invest in oneself. For couples counselling, I know that navigating the complexities of our relationships can be challenging - humans are complex - two of us together is more complex! Having space to talk and be heard is a good place to start.
01480 773566 View 01480 773566
Photo of Andy Flack, Psychotherapist in Newark-on-Trent, England
Andy Flack
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Cheltenham GL51
If you are worrying more than usual, having nightmares or flashbacks to a traumatic event, suffering from disturbed sleep or are more feeling irritable and hyper-vigilant than usual, you may be suffering from a reaction to trauma. If this strikes a cord, visit the website for more information or get in touch by email or phone. I have spent the last twenty years helping clients resolve trauma and anxiety problems and intend to spend the next twenty doing the same. I may be able to help you in London, Cheltenham or worldwide online.
If you are worrying more than usual, having nightmares or flashbacks to a traumatic event, suffering from disturbed sleep or are more feeling irritable and hyper-vigilant than usual, you may be suffering from a reaction to trauma. If this strikes a cord, visit the website for more information or get in touch by email or phone. I have spent the last twenty years helping clients resolve trauma and anxiety problems and intend to spend the next twenty doing the same. I may be able to help you in London, Cheltenham or worldwide online.
020 3870 4638 View 020 3870 4638

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Hypnotherapy Counsellors

How does hypnotherapy work?

Hypnotherapy works by using guided hypnosis to help you reach a state of focus and concentration through mental imagery and soothing verbal repetition. The state is somewhat like being absorbed in a book, a film, or your own thoughts. You are not under a therapist’s “control,” but they can help you relax and turn your attention inward to discover the resources to achieve behaviour change or better manage psychological concerns. Therapy sessions may involve guiding you through recognising a problem, releasing problematic thoughts about it, and considering and accepting more productive alternatives before returning to normal awareness. Hypnotherapy is typically used by a therapist along with traditional forms of talk therapy. Eventually, your therapist can help you learn hypnotherapy techniques yourself, so you can establish a stronger sense of control on your own in stressful or challenging moments.

Is hypnotherapy the same as hypnosis?

Hypnotherapy, which is sometimes called hypnotic suggestion, is a therapeutic technique in which a therapist uses hypnosis to help patients. It is not the kind of hypnosis portrayed in stage shows, or in movies or on television. You will not be unconscious or asleep during hypnotherapy, you will not lose control of yourself, your thoughts, or your free will, and you will be able to fully recall your experience. And while you will hear your therapist’s suggestions, it is always up to you to decide whether to act on them. Hypnosis by a trained mental-health professional is not a form of mind control, which is impossible to achieve anyway.

Can everyone be hypnotised?

The most common challenge of hypnotherapy is that as many as one in four people cannot be hypnotised. Brain imaging has confirmed differences in patterns of brain connectivity between those who respond to hypnotism and those who do not. Other people who could potentially be hypnotised may not respond to the technique because of their scepticism or resistance to entering a hypnotic state. If a therapist’s “post-hypnotic suggestion” is effective, it’s because they are suggesting something you want to achieve.

Does hypnotherapy work?

Through hypnotherapy, you can achieve changes that are real and sustainable. Like other talk therapy techniques, when hypnotherapy succeeds, it’s a case of mind over matter. Effective hypnotherapy involves self-healing because you access resources you need to change inside of yourself and learn how to tap into them whenever you need. Hypnotherapy has been shown to be an effective therapy for anxiety, phobias, stress, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress disorder, sexual dysfunction, and undesirable behaviours like smoking. It can be used to help improve sleep or to address relationship challenges, and to aid with pain management, digestive disorders, skin conditions, and the gastrointestinal side effects of pregnancy or chemotherapy.