'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) helps people to make positive changes by adapting their conscious and unconscious thinking habits. CBH is a multi-modal combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Hypnotherapy. This means that we combine the psycho-therapeutic techniques of CBT with evidence-based hypnotherapy.
‘Evidence-based’ means that we use tools and techniques based on the relevant fields of scientific study, including; Psychology, Cognitive Science, Behavioural Science, Neuroscience and Neurophysiology.
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.
What does a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy session involve?
In these sessions we combine the use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions with hypnosis. CBT 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. In Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (CBH) we combine this style of therapy with evidence-based hypnotic techniques. This particular combination has been proven to lead to even greater improvements and positive therapeutic outcomes (positive, measurable and lasting change) in many areas of peoples lives.
What role does relaxation play in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy?
Relaxation plays a fundamental role in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy. Both as a standalone intervention (such as Applied Relaxation) and also as an integral tool within other techniques. For example, shifting your nervous system into its relaxation/safety response is an essential first step in Cognitive Restructuring, because this helps to optimise your mind to accept and digest new ideas and new ways of thinking.
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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