Therapeutic Techniques I use as a Hypnotherapist

I work with solution focused brief therapy incorporating CBT and humanistic aspects within it enabling effective treatment of anxiety disorders, depression, phobias etc. The SF approach focuses on empowering the client and strengthening positive aspects of their life; it discovers areas that are malfunctioning and gives the tools and resources needed to regain control allowing them to achieve their goals. It gives positive instructions consciously and subconsciously and helps construct solutions rather than investigating problems.

Aspects of CBT involved in SFBT;

• relating to how change occurs rather than the development of problems
• making practical, realistic solutions
• establishing clear goals for the future
• developing strategies to achieve goals
• setting homework- listening to the CD

Aspects of the humanistic approach in SFBT;

• positively developing the client/therapist relationship
• everyone can achieve and reach their full potential
• concentrating on clients strengths and resources
• accepting patients already have solutions
• focusing on the present and future, not the past
• achieves self-actualisation for the client

In my practice I utilise CBT within the SFBT framework, e.g. I use scaling and the miracle question to establish realistic goals for the client to progress towards, and help them find strategies to reach the goals by suggestion work during trance. I also set homework by requiring that the client listens to my CD everyday. The humanistic approach also plays a large part in the sessions with regard to my interaction with a client, creating rapport and the therapeutic alliance.

Karen Taylor Hypnotherapy
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