Frequently Asked Questions
Cognitive Hypnotherapy
Question
Does hypnosis really
work for anxiety?
How successful is Cognitive Hypnotherapy for anxiety?
Answer
Since 2011, I have been a member of the Quest Institute Research Team using outcome measures that are standard within the NHS to evaluate the effectiveness of Cognitive Hypnotherapy compared to other talk therapies such as CBT.
The pilot study demonstrated our effectiveness (71%) for treatment of anxiety and depression is greater, compared with other talk therapies such as CBT (42%) used within
the NHS.
Question
Can hypnotherapy help with
fear of public speaking?
Answer
Cognitive Hypnotherapy can
help with a fear of public
speaking using a variety of
techniques to help train your
mind to stay calm and
relaxed while doing
presentations, performances
and public speaking etc.
Question
How does Hypnotherapy work?
Answer
Hypnotherapy works by identifying the thought processes that have got stuck in the unconscious mind creating unwanted feelings and behaviour. Using treatments that are bespoke to every individual client, I can help you to unravel the causes, resolve the internal conflict, gain a new perspective and enable you to move forward.
Question
Will Hypnotherapy work for me?
Answer
Cognitive Hypnotherapy works for nearly everyone, however I always recommend that we have a conversation before starting sessions so that we can explore if working together is likely to be successful.
Question
How many sessions of
hypnotherapy are needed
for anxiety?
Answer
Anxiety is different for everyone and each person responds to therapy differently, so I recommend you book a free online discovery call with me
and together we can explore
how many sessions are likely
to be needed.
Question
Will I be susceptible to Hypnotherapy?
Answer
Most people are susceptible to hypnotherapy because it isn't stage hypnosis which requires
a “deep sleep” state of mind
to make you do things you wouldn’t normally do like
cluck like a chicken etc.
Hypnotherapy helps reconcile your unconscious mind with your conscious decisions and so only needs a relaxed state of mind.
Question
Will I lose control under hypnosis?
Answer
You won’t lose control during
hypnosis sessions because I
cant make you do or say
anything you don’t want to.
Question
What can Hypnotherapy help with?
Answer
Hypnotherapy can resolve clashes between conscious and unconscious thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
If you consciously want to stop doing something but you keep doing it or if you want to do something but you feel you can’t then Hypnotherapy can probably help you.
The list of problems Hypnotherapy can help you with is long but a few examples are:
Addictions - Lack of confidence
Anxiety - Depression - OCD
Question
Can Hypnotherapy help with
weight loss?
Answer
Good Hypnotherapy can change
the thoughts, feelings and
emotions that drive over-eating
or food addictions. These
feelings can include boredom, loneliness, sadness, fear,
and guilt.
Losing weight by dieting alone
is very hard because it’s driven
by negative unconscious
emotions and thoughts. When
the triggers are released a normal healthy lifestyle can be restored.
Question
Can Hypnotherapy work for Depression?
Answer
Yes, I use Cogntive hypnotherapy because it’s an evidence based approach.
In a pilot study for the treatment of Anxiety and Depression published in the Mental Health Review Journal in September 2015 of 118 cases, Quest Cogntive Hypnotherapy Clients improved by 71% compared to clients using other talking therapies including CBT who improved by 42%
Question
What is the success
rate of hypnotherapy?
Answer
Since 2011, I have been a member of the Quest Institute Research Team using outcome measures that are standard within the NHS to evaluate the effectiveness of Cognitive Hypnotherapy compared to other talk therapies such as CBT.
The pilot study demonstrated our effectiveness (71%) for treatment of anxiety and depression is greater, compared with other talk therapies such as CBT (42%) used within
the NHS.
Question
What does a Cognitive
Hypnotherapist do?
Answer
A Cognitive Hypnotherapist
uses a relaxed state of mind,
combined with a variety of
psychological techniques to
resolve emotional and
psychological problems.
Question
Is Hypnotherapy Safe?
Answer
Hypnotherapy is considered
to be a safe therapy when
practiced by a qualified and
experienced practitioner.
The HPD Qualification (Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma) is considered to be the gold standard.
Look out for membership of the CNHC (Complementary and National Healthcare council) who are the independent UK regulator set up with the government to protect the public.