About Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy

We employ “cognitive-behavioural hypnotherapy” (CBH), which is a modern evidence-based approach to clinical hypnosis similar in some respects to Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT).  This form of hypnotherapy is derived from current research on the subject and adopts a “common sense” interpretation of how hypnosis works.

We now know that hypnotism can be an effective aid to psychological therapy for a number of different problems, and that some people respond particularly well to it.  For some individuals, hypnosis is a powerful way of enhancing the effects of CBT and reducing the number of therapy sessions required, when it is used appropriately.

Misconceptions about Hypnosis

Unfortunately, there are many popular misconceptions about hypnosis, which are contradicted by research on the subject.  The internet contains many absurd claims and a great deal of misleading information about hypnosis and hypnotherapy.

• Hypnosis is no more dangerous than any other psychological therapy. 
• Hypnosis cannot be used to make people do anything against their will.
• Hypnotism does not require a “trance” or “altered state of consciousness.”
• Hypnotism does not require any form of relaxation, although relaxation can sometimes be useful in therapy it is not essential.
• More or less anyone can be effectively hypnotised.
• Hypnotherapy is just another form of psychological therapy, similar in many respects to certain forms of CBT.
• There is a large body of research on the nature and effectiveness of hypnotism, the main research journals have existed for over half a century.
• There are more scientific journal articles on hypnotism than any other psychological therapy, apart from CBT.

Blog Articles About Hypnosis

• Four Books by Donald Robertson May 3, 2012
  Brief description of four recent books by Donald Robertson on hypnosis, CBT, and philosophy. Continue reading → […]
  Solutions: London Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Recording: Tension-Release Relaxation (Short Version) August 26, 2011
  This post contains an embedded application that will play one of our relaxation CDs for (imagination-induced) tension-release muscle relaxation. Continue reading → […]
  Solutions: London Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Self-Hypnosis CD: Fractional Relaxation (Short Version) August 26, 2011
  This post contains an embedded application that will play one of our self-hypnosis CDs for general relaxation and well-being. Continue reading → […]
  Solutions: London Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Hypnotic Relaxation Script (Traditional Style) February 4, 2011
  This is the full script of a standard hypnotic relaxation exercise, for use either with individuals or groups. Continue reading → […]
  Solutions: London Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• How to do Self-Hypnosis January 22, 2011
  This is a brief introduction to the practice of self-hypnosis, with some basic instruction on how to approach the initial practical skills. Continue reading → […]
  Solutions: London Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• The Practice of Cognitive-Behavioural Hypnotherapy December 23, 2010
  This is an outline of the forthcoming book The Practice of Cognitive-Behavioural Hypnotherapy by Donald Robertson, due for publication in 2011. Continue reading → […]
  Solutions: London Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Self-Hypnosis MP3 for Assertiveness July 4, 2010
  This is a link to an MP3 version of our old self-hypnosis CD for assertiveness and emotional authenticity. Continue reading → […]
  Solutions: London Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)