Hypnotherapists in Bexley, ENG
![Photo of Wendy Borrett, MBACP Snr. Accred, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cc573c50-69dd-4d94-8298-4a0f039f46f1/2/320x400.jpeg)
My private practice is located in a lovely Edwardian house, in a comfortable room dedicated to providing hypnotherapy and counselling.
I am a BACP Senior Accredited Counsellor and Accredited Supervisor and provide counselling and supervision to individuals and couples. I have helped people with many issues including: anxiety, stress, phobias, panic attacks, low self esteem, depression, bereavement, sexual abuse, sleep disorders, anger, weight management, smoking and past life regression. I am also a Clinical Hypnotherapist and provide Clinical Hypnotherapy from my private practice in Sidcup, Kent where I have worked as a therapist for 23 years.
My private practice is located in a lovely Edwardian house, in a comfortable room dedicated to providing hypnotherapy and counselling.
I am a BACP Senior Accredited Counsellor and Accredited Supervisor and provide counselling and supervision to individuals and couples. I have helped people with many issues including: anxiety, stress, phobias, panic attacks, low self esteem, depression, bereavement, sexual abuse, sleep disorders, anger, weight management, smoking and past life regression. I am also a Clinical Hypnotherapist and provide Clinical Hypnotherapy from my private practice in Sidcup, Kent where I have worked as a therapist for 23 years.
![Photo of Charli Downes - Counselling Matters Bexley, BACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c7bcf677-0792-4698-b2c6-5eefb9f89da1/2/320x400.jpeg)
Additionally we can offer, life coaching, couples counselling and hypnotherapy.
At counselling matters Bexley we work with adults and young people (5-18 years) who are experiencing difficulties such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, self-harm, anger problems and more. Our affordable counselling costs per session are £33 face to face or £28 online/phone. Our affordable CBT sessions cost £40 face to face or £35 online/phone. We also offer affordable sessions with 4th year trainee counsellors for £25 face to face or £20 online/phone. We also offer family therapy at £45 face to face or £40 online. We offer NLP sessions at £40 face to face or £35 online/phone.
Additionally we can offer, life coaching, couples counselling and hypnotherapy.
At counselling matters Bexley we work with adults and young people (5-18 years) who are experiencing difficulties such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, self-harm, anger problems and more. Our affordable counselling costs per session are £33 face to face or £28 online/phone. Our affordable CBT sessions cost £40 face to face or £35 online/phone. We also offer affordable sessions with 4th year trainee counsellors for £25 face to face or £20 online/phone. We also offer family therapy at £45 face to face or £40 online. We offer NLP sessions at £40 face to face or £35 online/phone.
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Jacquelyn Clarke "My philosophy is that limitations and restrictions limit you. There should be no limitations or restrictions in your life. If you have a limitation or restriction, set by yourself or by others, you are not set free to live your life." Jacquelyn Clarke Jacquelyn's Work with Individuals Jacquelyn has 25 years experience of working with thousands of individuals of all ages, ranging from 6 to 93. She has worked with clients presenting a variety of issues: from day-to-day stress, depression, bereavement, relationship difficulties, abuse and anger to drug addiction and destructive behaviour. Jacquelyn likes to bring a feeling of positivity and relief to her clients as each session progresses. She can help you to understand what is happening and re-evaluate the situation to help you make changes to move forwards in your life by working alongside you, supporting you at all times whilst combining different counselling techniques.
Jacquelyn Clarke "My philosophy is that limitations and restrictions limit you. There should be no limitations or restrictions in your life. If you have a limitation or restriction, set by yourself or by others, you are not set free to live your life." Jacquelyn Clarke Jacquelyn's Work with Individuals Jacquelyn has 25 years experience of working with thousands of individuals of all ages, ranging from 6 to 93. She has worked with clients presenting a variety of issues: from day-to-day stress, depression, bereavement, relationship difficulties, abuse and anger to drug addiction and destructive behaviour. Jacquelyn likes to bring a feeling of positivity and relief to her clients as each session progresses. She can help you to understand what is happening and re-evaluate the situation to help you make changes to move forwards in your life by working alongside you, supporting you at all times whilst combining different counselling techniques.
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Hello, warm welcome. I am Charlie and I specialise in working with women who have lived through an abusive relationship and are ready to process and heal the trauma. I have lived experience of domestic abuse and understand that even many years later, the experiences can live on in the body and the mind, leading to anxiety, depression, low self-worth, relationship issues and various physical ailments. I understand that this can leave you feeling hopeless, but I am here to tell you there IS hope.
Hello, warm welcome. I am Charlie and I specialise in working with women who have lived through an abusive relationship and are ready to process and heal the trauma. I have lived experience of domestic abuse and understand that even many years later, the experiences can live on in the body and the mind, leading to anxiety, depression, low self-worth, relationship issues and various physical ailments. I understand that this can leave you feeling hopeless, but I am here to tell you there IS hope.
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Hypnotherapy for: - Anxiety, Phobias, Panic Attacks, Stress, Relationship Issue, Childhood Problems, Sleep Probelms, Sexual Problems, Weight Issues, Addictions, Drinking, Smoking, Career Issues, Guilt, Relaxation, Pain control, Skin Problems, Hair growth, Self Esteem, Confidence, Motivation, Achieving Goals, Procrastination, Memory, Concentration In Exams.
I am an experienced accredited BACP Therapist currently working in the priory hospital with conditions such as anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, self destructive behaviours, bipolar, relationship issues etc.... I also draw upon DBT skills which focuses on managing emotions, distress tolerance, mindfulness and interpersonal skills within relationships. You may find you react in certain situations which then leave you feeling misunderstood. My way of working allows the individual to cope with inner conflict, manage emotions/impulsiveness thus responding differently and leading a healthier life.
Hypnotherapy for: - Anxiety, Phobias, Panic Attacks, Stress, Relationship Issue, Childhood Problems, Sleep Probelms, Sexual Problems, Weight Issues, Addictions, Drinking, Smoking, Career Issues, Guilt, Relaxation, Pain control, Skin Problems, Hair growth, Self Esteem, Confidence, Motivation, Achieving Goals, Procrastination, Memory, Concentration In Exams.
I am an experienced accredited BACP Therapist currently working in the priory hospital with conditions such as anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, self destructive behaviours, bipolar, relationship issues etc.... I also draw upon DBT skills which focuses on managing emotions, distress tolerance, mindfulness and interpersonal skills within relationships. You may find you react in certain situations which then leave you feeling misunderstood. My way of working allows the individual to cope with inner conflict, manage emotions/impulsiveness thus responding differently and leading a healthier life.
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With Hypnotherapy the results show more quickly, usually between 8 -12 sessions.
As an individual or within a relationship, sometimes life can feel really difficult. Whether it's a temporary phase, distress in overcoming a difficult experience or unresolved problems from the past, we have all, at some point in our lives and relationships, experienced difficulty in understanding and making sense of our lives. This can leave us feeling anxious, depressed, angry or frustrated and questioning our ability or our confidence to cope. Counselling has many benefits and over time can help you make sense of feelings and difficulties leading to greater self awareness.
With Hypnotherapy the results show more quickly, usually between 8 -12 sessions.
As an individual or within a relationship, sometimes life can feel really difficult. Whether it's a temporary phase, distress in overcoming a difficult experience or unresolved problems from the past, we have all, at some point in our lives and relationships, experienced difficulty in understanding and making sense of our lives. This can leave us feeling anxious, depressed, angry or frustrated and questioning our ability or our confidence to cope. Counselling has many benefits and over time can help you make sense of feelings and difficulties leading to greater self awareness.
![Photo of Brid Scanlon-Johal - Scanlon Psychotherapy, MBACP, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fbbca7da-9731-4406-b148-ea588c01a03d/3/320x400.jpeg)
Using modern fast and effective psychotherapeutic techniques, including Psychotherapy, NLP, CBT and Hypnotherapy we will uncover what it is that is holding you back so that you can take control of your life with greater focus energy and confidence.
Are you a successful professional woman who doubts your own accomplishments? Do you sometimes feel that you are worthless or not good enough, or that you are somehow going to be found out? Do you think that you easily put others needs above your own? Would you like to have more confidence and self belief in who you are and what you do? Just imagine for a moment what your life would look like if you did feel more confident within yourself! Imagine what life would look like if you changed any negative belief for a new empowering positive belief!
Using modern fast and effective psychotherapeutic techniques, including Psychotherapy, NLP, CBT and Hypnotherapy we will uncover what it is that is holding you back so that you can take control of your life with greater focus energy and confidence.
Are you a successful professional woman who doubts your own accomplishments? Do you sometimes feel that you are worthless or not good enough, or that you are somehow going to be found out? Do you think that you easily put others needs above your own? Would you like to have more confidence and self belief in who you are and what you do? Just imagine for a moment what your life would look like if you did feel more confident within yourself! Imagine what life would look like if you changed any negative belief for a new empowering positive belief!
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Hypnotherapy is a practical and natural technique which effectively and quickly prepares your unconscious for therapy.
I am an analytical hypnotherapist and psychotherapist and have been in private practice since 2015. Finding the right therapist plays a crucial role in how successful therapy can be, so I encourage you to make that first step either by phone, text or email to see if I am the right fit for you.
Hypnotherapy is a practical and natural technique which effectively and quickly prepares your unconscious for therapy.
I am an analytical hypnotherapist and psychotherapist and have been in private practice since 2015. Finding the right therapist plays a crucial role in how successful therapy can be, so I encourage you to make that first step either by phone, text or email to see if I am the right fit for you.
As our group of experienced psychotherapists, counselorsPsychotherapists and psychotherapists who work in the field of psychotherapy We are able to provide support for our customers with our trained, professional and accredited staff that is simply not found elsewhere in the Central London area. Philippe Jacquet has an extensive resume in the field of psychotherapy, hypnotherapy and working with clients with a range of different issues and concerns. Mr. Backgammon, and all the therapists and counselors Philippe Jacquet & Associates Offices in Central London are fully committed to using the best practice options with every custom
As our group of experienced psychotherapists, counselorsPsychotherapists and psychotherapists who work in the field of psychotherapy We are able to provide support for our customers with our trained, professional and accredited staff that is simply not found elsewhere in the Central London area. Philippe Jacquet has an extensive resume in the field of psychotherapy, hypnotherapy and working with clients with a range of different issues and concerns. Mr. Backgammon, and all the therapists and counselors Philippe Jacquet & Associates Offices in Central London are fully committed to using the best practice options with every custom
![Photo of Margaret Mary Bell - Maggie Bell, Counsellor, Hypnotherapist & EMDR, MBACP Accred, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1b7774c1-9240-4968-aea8-e6eb6a148b02/2/320x400.jpeg)
Maggie Bell, Counsellor, Hypnotherapist & EMDR
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Bromley BR1
Working within the 8-phase model of EMDR I offer Integrative Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy, Internal Parts Therapy, NLP and of course EMDR.
BACP Accredited Counsellor, Registered GHR Master Hypnotherapist, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing with Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Internal Parts Therapy. Over 25 years NHS experience; inpatient, outpatient, community and Private Practice. Complimentary telephone consultation to discuss your therapeutic pathway forward. An integrative therapist with multi-modalities; extensive qualifications, specialisms and experience working with you with all issues. More information can be found on my website; an evolution of many many years.
Working within the 8-phase model of EMDR I offer Integrative Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy, Internal Parts Therapy, NLP and of course EMDR.
BACP Accredited Counsellor, Registered GHR Master Hypnotherapist, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing with Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Internal Parts Therapy. Over 25 years NHS experience; inpatient, outpatient, community and Private Practice. Complimentary telephone consultation to discuss your therapeutic pathway forward. An integrative therapist with multi-modalities; extensive qualifications, specialisms and experience working with you with all issues. More information can be found on my website; an evolution of many many years.
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Using hypnotherapy in conjunction with psychotherapy can help you be and feel better.
At sometimes in our lives we just need someone that will listen and can help you.
Using hypnotherapy in conjunction with psychotherapy can help you be and feel better.
At sometimes in our lives we just need someone that will listen and can help you.
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Psychotherapeutic services offered include Psychotherapy CBT, NLP, Timeline Hypnotherapy Coaching, EMDR, Therapeutic Shamanism .
‘We all need someone to talk to some of the time’ and across the multi-dimensional layers of personality and global connectedness, to be human means we will be faced with situations and events during our lifetime that we believe a hundred percent, we will have little or no chance of sorting out or finding solutions to. The truism is there are always solutions, some more easily achievable and likeable, others less so. Nonetheless these too are solutions and place ALL at the doorway of all possibility. The wisdom then is to stand in the doorway to commence the healing transformations of finding answers and pathways towards resolution.
Psychotherapeutic services offered include Psychotherapy CBT, NLP, Timeline Hypnotherapy Coaching, EMDR, Therapeutic Shamanism .
‘We all need someone to talk to some of the time’ and across the multi-dimensional layers of personality and global connectedness, to be human means we will be faced with situations and events during our lifetime that we believe a hundred percent, we will have little or no chance of sorting out or finding solutions to. The truism is there are always solutions, some more easily achievable and likeable, others less so. Nonetheless these too are solutions and place ALL at the doorway of all possibility. The wisdom then is to stand in the doorway to commence the healing transformations of finding answers and pathways towards resolution.
![Photo of Ellie Faye Rowland-Callanan, MNCPS Acc., Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9934735e-55ae-41a7-ad85-365537187214/2/320x400.jpeg)
I can also incorporate hypnotherapy into our work on request.
Hello, pleased to meet you. I'm Ellie Rowland-Callanan, Psychotherapist. My role is to provide a safe place and guidance to support you, the client, in your self-discovery, facilitating you in examining your life and making meaningful choices within it. I take an empathetic, person-centred approach, providing affirmation and non-judgement. Our sessions together can be accessed flexibly and reviewed throughout our time together. I can offer face-to-face appointments in Bow, east London. I also work UK-wide providing online/telephone appointments.
I can also incorporate hypnotherapy into our work on request.
Hello, pleased to meet you. I'm Ellie Rowland-Callanan, Psychotherapist. My role is to provide a safe place and guidance to support you, the client, in your self-discovery, facilitating you in examining your life and making meaningful choices within it. I take an empathetic, person-centred approach, providing affirmation and non-judgement. Our sessions together can be accessed flexibly and reviewed throughout our time together. I can offer face-to-face appointments in Bow, east London. I also work UK-wide providing online/telephone appointments.
![Photo of Jacqueline Samuel, MUKCP, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8baf0e83-18fc-40f2-9b8c-fdb12c8db6b8/2/320x400.jpeg)
Whether you feel weighted down by depression, or churn with anxiety at the thought of everyday activities; or you are grieving the loss of a loved one or beloved pet, or you are grappling with your sexuality or religion, trauma or a life-stage concern, many clients over the last 20 years found attachment therapy with hypnotherapy enormously effective.
If you find yourself stuck in repetitive patterns, and your relationships, (at home or work) are falling into the "same old, same old" self-defeating groove, attachment-based therapy may help make the difference in your life that you are looking for. Together, in the safe, empathic space of an attachment therapy, we look "under the bonnet" of your life, to help you gain more self-awareness and a stronger sense of self. We will make meaning out of your story and help you get unstuck and find ways to start living in a more personally fulfilling way.
Whether you feel weighted down by depression, or churn with anxiety at the thought of everyday activities; or you are grieving the loss of a loved one or beloved pet, or you are grappling with your sexuality or religion, trauma or a life-stage concern, many clients over the last 20 years found attachment therapy with hypnotherapy enormously effective.
If you find yourself stuck in repetitive patterns, and your relationships, (at home or work) are falling into the "same old, same old" self-defeating groove, attachment-based therapy may help make the difference in your life that you are looking for. Together, in the safe, empathic space of an attachment therapy, we look "under the bonnet" of your life, to help you gain more self-awareness and a stronger sense of self. We will make meaning out of your story and help you get unstuck and find ways to start living in a more personally fulfilling way.
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Hypnotherapy achieves outstanding, lasting outcomes very quickly.
I am a qualified integrative Counsellor. I work from my therapy room in a converted woodshed on a farm in Writtle, my home in Westcliff or online via zoom. My main aim is to provide you with a confidential, warm and safe environment so that you will feel at ease and be able to talk to me about whatever is concerning you. In our 1st session together we will explore your reasons for seeking counselling/therapy and whether we can build a mutual relationship of trust and respect. We can then work towards you developing strategies and coping skills, bringing about effective change to resolve difficulties and enhance your wellbeing.
Hypnotherapy achieves outstanding, lasting outcomes very quickly.
I am a qualified integrative Counsellor. I work from my therapy room in a converted woodshed on a farm in Writtle, my home in Westcliff or online via zoom. My main aim is to provide you with a confidential, warm and safe environment so that you will feel at ease and be able to talk to me about whatever is concerning you. In our 1st session together we will explore your reasons for seeking counselling/therapy and whether we can build a mutual relationship of trust and respect. We can then work towards you developing strategies and coping skills, bringing about effective change to resolve difficulties and enhance your wellbeing.
![Photo of Cristina Zorat, MBACP Accred, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fc0e264c-ff26-46a3-93cc-b26896db4e74/3/320x400.jpeg)
Whatever the difficulty you are going through right now, you are not alone. All feelings and thoughts you may be experiencing are valid. We can explore together what may feel very confusing and overwhelming, make sense of it and find the best way to go forward.
Whatever the difficulty you are going through right now, you are not alone. All feelings and thoughts you may be experiencing are valid. We can explore together what may feel very confusing and overwhelming, make sense of it and find the best way to go forward.
![Photo of Pauline Roberts, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/488837da-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hi my name is Pauline and I am a qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist (full member of BSCH) and Counsellor (registered member of BACP) specialising in Addictions and the issues related to the addiction and the probable cause. When we are at the stage where we are googling Counsellors then this is usually because we are hoping to get the right person we will gain rapport with. The right Counsellor will allow us to open up completely about issues that we have been bottling up inside us for whatever reason. We want to be able to talk freely and easily without being judged by that comment or look that straight away makes us close up and squash those unwanted feelings and thoughts back down into their box again because, maybe, we feel ashamed and guilty. We want the issue to be dealt with in a non judgemental manner. We want that someone who will enable us to feel that we are OK. That it's not all our fault and will help us find a solution.
Hi my name is Pauline and I am a qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist (full member of BSCH) and Counsellor (registered member of BACP) specialising in Addictions and the issues related to the addiction and the probable cause. When we are at the stage where we are googling Counsellors then this is usually because we are hoping to get the right person we will gain rapport with. The right Counsellor will allow us to open up completely about issues that we have been bottling up inside us for whatever reason. We want to be able to talk freely and easily without being judged by that comment or look that straight away makes us close up and squash those unwanted feelings and thoughts back down into their box again because, maybe, we feel ashamed and guilty. We want the issue to be dealt with in a non judgemental manner. We want that someone who will enable us to feel that we are OK. That it's not all our fault and will help us find a solution.
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I am committed to providing individual and relationship therapy and/or group support in a safe and non-biased environment, where clients can feel free to be open and share any puzzles or dilemma in their lives, knowing that they will be supported to unpack, explore and formulate an understanding, with action(s) for moving things forward. My work is either on an open-ended basis or for an agreed time period, with the ultimate aim to enable clients to enhance and enrich their life, so that they can live a more fulfilled and satisfying one.
I am committed to providing individual and relationship therapy and/or group support in a safe and non-biased environment, where clients can feel free to be open and share any puzzles or dilemma in their lives, knowing that they will be supported to unpack, explore and formulate an understanding, with action(s) for moving things forward. My work is either on an open-ended basis or for an agreed time period, with the ultimate aim to enable clients to enhance and enrich their life, so that they can live a more fulfilled and satisfying one.
Welcome! I am Lina Kelly and I work with clients in the UK and globally to help them to get 'unstuck', whether it's your stress levels, career, anxiety, phobias, addiction, low mood, setting goals or something else. I guarantee to help you to get back on track, fast. As a professionally trained Psychologist and experienced NLP practitioner, hypnotherapist and life coach, I have the tools and understanding to help you to create the life you imagine and get a renewed sense of self and to make those changes that you have been thinking of for so long.
Welcome! I am Lina Kelly and I work with clients in the UK and globally to help them to get 'unstuck', whether it's your stress levels, career, anxiety, phobias, addiction, low mood, setting goals or something else. I guarantee to help you to get back on track, fast. As a professionally trained Psychologist and experienced NLP practitioner, hypnotherapist and life coach, I have the tools and understanding to help you to create the life you imagine and get a renewed sense of self and to make those changes that you have been thinking of for so long.
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Amanda has a natural connection with children and young adults, some of whom are on the autism spectrum and has been working for nearly 3 years with various levels of severity of different autistic levels - she also has working with clients with ADHD, helping them with anxieties, Executive dysfunction and Emotional Regulation - she was diagnosed last year so is acutely aware of the needs of neurodivergent clients and works to help with daily challenges - Amanda works with the LGBTQAI+ community and specialises in helping those through transition and works with those at all stages of transition - www.ajwebstertherapies.co.uk
Amanda has a natural connection with children and young adults, some of whom are on the autism spectrum and has been working for nearly 3 years with various levels of severity of different autistic levels - she also has working with clients with ADHD, helping them with anxieties, Executive dysfunction and Emotional Regulation - she was diagnosed last year so is acutely aware of the needs of neurodivergent clients and works to help with daily challenges - Amanda works with the LGBTQAI+ community and specialises in helping those through transition and works with those at all stages of transition - www.ajwebstertherapies.co.uk
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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.