Psychotherapy and Hypno-psychotherapy

Most of the time, we can deal with most of our problems, habits and anxieties ourselves. However, there may come a time when things are such that we need a bit of help. Many psychotherapeutic techniques have been developed to find a way to assist during times of difficulty, when answers and solutions are difficult to find

It is worth paying for the service of a professional registered skilled therapist who has such specialised knowledge, training, skills and experiences to help. A registered professional therapist will

• adhere to a professional code of ethics and practice and complaint procedure.
• will regularly have supervision to ensure practice is professionally regulated.
• be happy to provide opportunities for qualification verification.
• give clear workable guidelines regarding therapy and what to expect.
• encourage you that you are responsible, and the one to make choices, and will not tell you what to do or think.

You should be aware that there are people practicing as Hypnotherapists who have had as little as one week’s training, so please check. On the Training and Qualifications part of our website, you will find much more information on our background and training.

Psychotherapy

Psychology is the study of human behaviour. It seeks to look at the motivational drives within an individual and offer an explanation to the behaviour that is demonstrated.

Psychotherapy is the use and application of psychological knowledge to help people understand themselves and begin to make appropriate changes, or to be comfortable with who they are.
Psychotherapy has several different theoretical models that have developed over time, including psycho-analysis, Gestalt therapy, Jungian Analysis, Rational-Emotive Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural therapy amongst others

At the Advanced Therapy Partnership, we have adapted some of the best ideas from these differing schools of thought in order to help people achieve not only a rapid rate of improvement but also a lasting one.

Frequently, we use a cognitive–behavioural model that seeks to look at the process behind thought, and understand how it has developed, and of course how to change negative thought processes into positive ones. We will also use Hypnosis as a therapeutic tool in appropriate cases.

Hypnosis

Hypnosis is a very effective method of treatment.  It is a state of altered consciousness with increased and heightened awareness, usually accompanied by deep relaxation; this in itself can be beneficial. It is not unconsciousness or sleep, and control is not handed over to the therapist.

You cannot be hypnotised against your will, or made to do or to reveal anything which is against your wishes or moral code.
Hypnosis or "trance" as it is often referred to is similar to the experience of day dreaming, when you lose a sense of time and may without thought continue a task that routinely requires concentration, such as driving from one place to another but not actually remembering the journey. This is an example of an altered state of consciousness that we experience every day of our lives.

What is Hypno-psychotherapy?

Hypno-psychotherapy is the practice of psychotherapy with incorporating hypnosis being. The United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy, the lead body for the provision of Psychotherapy in the United Kingdom, recognises the practice of hypno-psychotherapy, as does the European Association for Psychotherapy.

Is there a difference between just Hypnotherapy and Hypno-psychotherapy?

Both utilise hypnosis in a therapeutic form, but hypnosis in and of itself is mainly a tool that enables direct, positive suggestion to be effective. However, when combined with other psychotherapeutic techniques, there is a synergy in the relationship that often enables much more rapid progress to be made than if either approach was used on its own

What Can Hypno-Psychotherapy Achieve?

Clinical Hypnotherapy can be used for many purposes, and it is estimated that 85% of all people will readily respond to hypnosis.
It is often successful when other more conventional methods of medicine and treatment have failed.


Hypno-psychotherapy is indicated as a practical treatment for:

• Stress & relief from anxiety symptoms
• Weight control
• Depression
• Obsessive –compulsive disorder
• Unwanted habits (smoking, nail biting)
• Phobias, compulsions, insomnia, inhibitions, guilt and anxiety.
• Obtaining relief from symptoms such as migraine, IBS, eczema, also pain control for dentistry, arthritisand many other conditions
• Substance abuse
• Improving confidence for examinations and public speaking
• Improving personal growth and self development.
• Increasing mental awareness.
• Enhancing sporting performance

There are certain clinical indications when hypnosis is an unsuitable form of treatment, and therefore you should ensure your own safety always ensure that your therapist has recognised registered qualifications. You should also note that before we will use hypnosis for pain relief, we will need to be satisfied that there is no underlying medical condition which could cause problems if the symptoms were removed.

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