CBT & Hypnotherapy
Ready to break the cycle once for all? The Cognitive Behavioral approach
We all know what we should be doing, or how we should be feeling about ourselves, but often we don’t know HOW to bring those ideas and concepts into life.
In cognitive behavioral hypnotherapy (CBH), we don’t spend months talking about how your childhood experiences affect you today—you already know it. You know very well where your low self-esteem and other issues come from. We can’t change the past; what happened, happened. So let’s move on!
Of course, we acknowledge earlier experiences, but the focus is on the present moment and what you can do today to move forward. We train your nervous system, challenge your old, unhealthy beliefs and assumptions, change your behavior and automatic responses, and we create new patterns, new pathways, and new ways of going through life.
The focus is always on now and what we can do today to make change happen. You can’t reprogram yourself or create new neural connections and pathways by focusing on the past. Unfortunately, that won’t solve your issues. The only way to move forward is why CBH is so rapid and effective: we focus on the here and now, providing solutions rather than excuses that keep you in a victim mentality.
Why combine Hypnosis & CBT?
CBT & Hypnotherapy can be considered the two methods of treatment most supported by clinical research on psychological therapy for a range of challenges, including stress, phobias, habits, and self-esteem issues.
Research indicates that Cognitive Behavior Hypnotherapy is highly effective, with some studies showing success rates comparable to or even exceeding traditional CBT. For instance, the success rates for anxiety treatment with hypnotherapy range from 70% to 90%, particularly when paired with cognitive strategies.
Why? CBT focuses on identifying and reframing unhelpful thoughts, while hypnosis taps into the subconscious mind to deepen those changes, creating stronger emotional connections and habits. For example, if you often feel anxious before a presentation, your brain creates an emotional connection between presenting and feeling nervous.
Hypnosis can help change this by encouraging new, positive emotional responses, so you feel calm instead of anxious. And this is just the beginning.
You'd be surprised to find out how much you can achieve when you're in an altered state of consciousness.
There are no limits to hypnosis.
Besides, research shows that the hypnotic state enhances neuroplasticity, allowing the brain to rewire itself more effectively.
How fascinating is that?
Pairing CBT with hypnosis creates a synergistic effect, making it easier to replace limiting beliefs, break unwanted patterns, and achieve goals with greater speed and resilience. It’s an innovative blend of science and practice for profound and lasting transformation.
Whether you’re aiming to overcome stress, conquer fears, improve self esteem, or achieve personal breakthroughs, this integrated approach accelerates results.
Take the first step today and experience the transformation yourself!
What is Hypno-CBT® therapy like?
In Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapy, you and I work together as a team. You are the expert in you, so we work together to help you reach your goal. In every session, we’re not just scratching the surface. We’re diving deep into the beliefs that have been holding you hostage, and together, we change them.
During our sessions I'll be modelling a style of your thinking, but the goal is for you to take my voice with you outside the sessions, and become your own therapist. The treatment usually starts with emotional regulation and then progresses modularly through other domains.
The effectiveness of the treatment depends on your motivation and willingness to work between the sessions (in the most comfortable way for you). CBH provides you with all the necessary tools and strategies, and practical solutions to create a change, instead of just talking about your issues with you "paid friend". However, it requires a high level of commitment and hard work. It isn’t some magic trick or easy fix. You need to be willing to put in the effort and actually work on yourself. But if you’re able to do this, you will benefit from the treatment, and will be able to achieve a lasting change, maybe even greater than you imagine.
With each session, we will track progress towards your goals and use different therapeutic interventions to help you on the way, and develop a plan to help you maintain and continue your progress.
How does CBH differ from traditional CBT?
While traditional CBT primarily focuses on addressing cognitive distortions and modifying behaviors through conscious awareness and rational analysis, CBH incorporates hypnotherapy techniques to access the subconscious mind and facilitate deeper, more rapid change. By combining cognitive restructuring with hypnotic suggestions, CBH can target underlying beliefs and habits more effectively.
Hypnosis in CBH involves inducing a trance-like state of deep relaxation, where the conscious mind becomes more receptive to suggestions and imagery. During hypnosis, you can access the subconscious mind, where deeply ingrained beliefs and patterns are stored, and reprogram them. We use hypnotic suggestions to challenge negative beliefs, promote positive change, and facilitate inner transformation.