'WHEN YOU CHANGE THE WAY YOU LOOK AT THINGS, THE THINGS YOU LOOK AT CHANGE.'
Dr Wayne Dyer
What is Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy?
Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (CBH) combines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with evidence-based hypnotherapy. This combination is designed to give you the keys to your own mind.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is an evidence-based therapy which focuses on how our thoughts, feelings and behaviours are interlinked, and provides tools and techniques for making desired improvements in our lives. It is currently considered the gold standard in its field, predominantly because it is the most researched form of Psychotherapy. This means that we employ evidence-based techniques that have been developed as a result of clinical studies and empirical research.
In Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy we combine this style of therapy with evidence-based hypnotherapy. This integrated approach has been proven to lead to even greater results in many areas of people's lives.
Hypnosis has many prevailing myths and misconceptions, many of which have been exaggerated by stage and screen over the years. However, what contemporary research has come to demonstrate is that by using our focus, attention and imaginal absorption on a strategic set of ideas in a systematic way, we are able to build new implicit memories.
These new memories, associations and ideas begin to unconsciously inform our habitual thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Therefore, utilised as part of a integrative treatment plan, hypnosis can be extremely effective at boosting the effects of Cognitive Therapy, and increase the positive effects of many CBT techniques.
Why are my thoughts so important?
At the root of every action you take, every reaction you have, every word you speak and every decision you make lies a thought.
Some of our thoughts are conscious, which means we are able to observe the thought as it happens. However, many of our thoughts are unconscious and have become ‘automatic’, arising without our conscious awareness. These unconscious thoughts include some of our core beliefs and perspectives, and are responsible for many of our habits and emotional responses. It is these more elusive thoughts we aim to target and improve in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy.
How many sessions will I need?
Although many people report improvements after just one session, it is recommended you have a minimum of four sessions. Around then we review your treatment goals and you can decide whether you would like to take further sessions. On average it takes 6-8 sessions to make lasting change.
FAQs
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