Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapy
What is Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy is a focused technique with research indicating potential to reduce stress, enhance mental clarity, and support behavioural change. It's particularly helpful in situations where learning to manage internal responses with greater ease and consistency is beneficial.
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Hypnosis is not about losing control, it’s a skill of narrowing attention, helping your mind become more responsive to targeted, therapeutic suggestions. In sessions, you'll be guided into a state of relaxed, intentional concentration, which can support reinforcing insights relevant to your personal and professional goals. You remain fully in control at all times and can adjust or pause the process whenever needed.
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You remain in charge at all times. Hypnosis is a collaborative process, and you’re free to stop or adjust at any point.
While completely optional, research suggests that integrating hypnosis with CBT can improve outcomes compared with CBT alone (Kirsch et al., 1995).
Mindfulness
Mindfulness-based approaches are now widely backed by neuroscience and clinical research, particularly for managing stress, anxiety, and emotional overload. While rooted in ancient traditions, these techniques have proven highly effective in modern, high-demand environments.
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These techniques can increase pause between stimulus and response, supporting clearer thinking and emotional regulation during challenging moments. Mindfulness-based approaches are supported by neuroscience and clinical research, particularly for reducing stress and anxiety (e.g., Kuyken et al., 2013; Hofmann et al., 2010).
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In our work together, mindfulness techniques are introduced gradually and in a way that fits your pace and context. You’ll learn how to apply them practically whether in the middle of a crisis, a boardroom meeting, or simply in daily life to build focus, reduce reactivity, and improve mental clarity.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is among the most strongly supported forms of psychotherapy (e.g., Butler et al., 2006; NICE guidelines, 2018) and has proven effectiveness in reducing symptoms of anxiety and stress in adult populations.
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CBT helps you understand how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours interact, especially under stress. In our sessions, we’ll use proven techniques to identify patterns that may be affecting your wellbeing or performance, and develop practical strategies to help you respond more effectively.
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The focus is on insight and action to equip you with tools that are not only grounded in research but also relevant to the demands of your professional life.
Evidence, References, and Further Reading
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Kirsch I., Montgomery G., & Sapirstein G. (1995). Meta-analysis: CBT with hypnosis improves outcomes vs CBT alone NCBI
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Alladin A. & Alibhai A. (2007). RCT: Cognitive hypnotherapy reduced depression more than CBT alone Cambridge University Press & Assessment
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Cochrane review and systematic analyses indicate hypnosis may benefit chronic pain and sleep when combined with other approaches Cambridge University Press & Assessment
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Hofmann, S. G., Sawyer, A. T., Witt, A. A., & Oh, D. (2010). Mindfulness-based therapy efficacy: A meta-analysis. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology.
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Butler, A. C., Chapman, J. E., Forman, E. M., & Beck, A. T. (2006). The empirical status of cognitive-behavioral therapy: A review in adults. Clinical Psychology Review.
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NICE (2018). “Depression in adults: Treatment and management.” National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.