In a review of effectiveness of different therapies, the average success rate for hypnotherapy was 93% after an average of six sessions. This was compared to a 38% success rate after an average of 600 sessions for psychoanalysis and 72% after 22 sessions for behaviour therapy.

Solution focused hypnotherapy is a type of therapy that I specialise in. It's a goal-oriented approach that focuses on solutions rather than problems. This means that I won't spend a lot of time delving into your past or analysing your problems. Instead, we'll work together to identify your goals and create a plan to help you achieve them. During our sessions, I'll guide you into a relaxed state of hypnosis where your subconscious mind is more open to suggestion. I'll use positive language and visualisation techniques to help you focus on your desired outcome and develop a more positive mindset. This can be especially helpful for issues like anxiety, depression, phobias, and bad habits. One of the benefits of solution focused hypnotherapy is that it tends to be a shorter-term therapy. You may see improvements in just a few sessions, rather than needing to commit to months or even years of treatment. I'll also provide you with tools and techniques to use outside of our sessions to help reinforce the positive changes you're making. Overall, solution focused hypnotherapy can be an effective way to overcome challenges and improve your quality of life. If you're interested in learning more or scheduling a session, feel free to reach out to me.

Hypnotherapy is one of the oldest forms of psychotherapy and has a long and fascinating history. It dates back to ancient times, where it was used for healing and spiritual purposes. However, it wasn't until the late 18th century that hypnosis began to be recognised as a legitimate medical practice. In the 1800s, a physician named James Braid coined the term "hypnosis" and developed a method for inducing a hypnotic state. He believed that hypnosis could be used to treat a variety of physical and mental conditions, and his ideas became widely accepted within the medical community. Throughout the 20th century, hypnotherapy continued to gain popularity as a therapeutic tool. Today, it is used to treat everything from anxiety and depression to chronic pain and addiction.

Hypnotherapy is a type of therapy that uses hypnosis to help people achieve their goals. It's a safe and effective way to overcome various mental and physical health problems such as anxiety, depression, phobias, and addiction. Here's how it works: during a hypnotherapy session, a trained therapist guides you into a relaxed, trance-like state. This state of deep relaxation and heightened suggestibility allows you to access your subconscious mind and make positive changes that can have a lasting impact on your life. The therapist will then suggest positive ideas, images, and feelings that can help you overcome your challenges. This can help you gain greater self-awareness, build confidence, improve relationships, and achieve personal and professional success. Hypnotherapy is a powerful tool that can help you tap into your inner resources and bring about positive change. If you're interested in giving it a try, I highly recommend you get in touch. Trust me, it's worth it!

The answer is that hypnosis probably feels different for everybody. Many hypnotists (researchers & clinicians) use elements of relaxation procedures, so people commonly associate a feeling of relaxation with hypnosis. Different people have all sorts of bodily responses to relaxation instructions - some feel as though their body is very heavy, whereas some can feel very light, almost as if they were floating. Mentally, again people have all sorts of responses. People typically report feeling very focused or absorbed, often effortlessly so. Since instructions for imagery are often used people can have very vivid imaginative experiences - many report feeling 'as if they were there'.

Yes, everybody is hypnotisable to some extent - some more than others. Researchers tend to classify people as 'highs', 'mediums', or 'lows'. About 80% of people are in the 'medium' band - meaning that they can experience hypnotic suggestion, and are likely to benefit from its clinical use if necessary. Approximately 10% of the population are considered highly hypnotisable - meaning that they can readily experience quite dramatic changes in sensation and perception with hypnosis. Roughly 10% are classified as 'low' - meaning that they have not responded strongly to hypnosis (although there are some skills programmes which aim to increase susceptibility to hypnosis). Many people, including me, believe that everybody can be hypnotised but that the hypnotist must modify the style or content of what they do. That being said, if you're considering hypnotherapy, it's important to work with a qualified and experienced therapist who can help determine if it's the right approach for you. There are certain medical conditions and certain medications which may mean hypnotherapy is not the best solution for you, and I can provide guidance on this.

The short answer is no. Although the word hypnosis is derived from the Greek god of sleep, Hypnos, studies have shown that hypnosis and sleep differ. Studies of brain activity have shown that although there are characteristic patterns of brain activity associated with sleep the same has not been demonstrated of hypnosis. To observers hypnosis might appear to be like sleep because suggestions of relaxation are commonly given as part of a hypnotic routine, but hypnotised people are in a state more similar to wakefulness (and hypnosis has even been induced in people riding exercise bicycles - so called 'active alert' hypnosis). Indeed, as part of my hypnotherapy packages, I may use Active Alert Hypnotherapy. This is where you may be listening to me while riding an exercise bike. To learn more, click here.

No, hypnotherapy is not a mystical practice. It is a clinical practice and a well-established form of therapy that uses hypnosis to help individuals access their subconscious mind and make positive changes in their behaviour, thoughts, and emotions. It is based on scientific principles and is recognised as a valid form of therapy by the NHS, British Medical association, British Psychological Society, American Medical Association and American Psychological Association to name but a few.

No, hypnosis cannot make you do things that go against your will or break any moral or ethical boundaries. A hypnotherapist cannot make you do things you don't want to do during hypnosis. Hypnosis is a safe and voluntary process, and you are always in control of your thoughts, actions, and behaviours. As a hypnotherapist, I will only be able to guide you through the process and provide suggestions that you have agreed to beforehand.

Online hypnotherapy works just as effectively as in-person hypnotherapy, but instead of meeting in an office, we will connect through a secure video chat platform. During our online sessions, I will guide you into a state of relaxation and focus, allowing us to work together to address your specific concerns and create positive changes in your life. You will be able to participate from the comfort of your own home or any private location where you feel comfortable. All you need is a reliable internet connection and a device with a camera and microphone. Online hypnotherapy is a convenient and effective way to transform your life, and I look forward to working with you.