Brief Introduction to Cognitive-Behavioural Hypnotherapy

This is a brief article introducing the cognitive-behavioural approach to hypnotherapy in plain English and answering some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the nature and history of cognitive-behavioural hypnotherapy and doing training courses in the subject. Continue reading

Hypnosis & Problem-Solving Therapy

Problem-Solving Therapy (PST) is a brief evidence-based cognitive-behavioural therapy that attempts to help clients improve their skill and confidence with regard to solving their life problems in general. This article explores the potential for combining PST with hypnotherapy. Continue reading

Conversion Diploma in Cognitive-Behavioural Hypnotherapy for Hypnotherapists

Information on the final presentation of the UK College Fast-track Conversion Diploma in Cognitive-Behavioural Hypnotherapy – for practising hypnotherapists. Continue reading

CBT for Intolerance of Uncertainty and Chronic Worry

Recent advances in the cognitive therapy of generalised anxiety disorder have focused on the role “intolerance of uncertainty” plays in triggering and maintaining chronic worry, this article provides a brief outline of the approach. Continue reading

Being AWARE in Cognitive Therapy for Anxiety

This short article describes the AWARE acronym used by Aaron Beck in his cognitive therapy for anxiety and phobias, in the form of self-help advice to clients at the outset of therapy. Continue reading

Hypnotic Sleep Therapy: Some Basic Instructions

This short excerpt from the Coping with Noise project self-help manual, provides very simple advice on using relaxation techniques and hypnotic methods to overcome insomnia and other sleep-related problems. Continue reading

Cognitive-Behavioural Hypnotherapy for Anxiety and Phobia (Morton Rubin)

This article reviews an early cognitive-behavioural hypnotherapy approach for phobia and anxiety, Morton Rubin’s multi-component hypnotic desensitisation method from the 1970s. Continue reading