What is Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy?
Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (CBH) is a practical, evidence-based approach that combines the structure of CBT with the calming focused relaxation of hypnotherapy. For more detailed information, download my guide to Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy.
Your Questions, Answered
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Yes, completely. You remain aware throughout, you can open your eyes at any time, and you choose what to share. Clinical hypnotherapy is nothing like stage hypnosis.
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Hypnosis is not something done to you, it’s a natural state you enter willingly, like being absorbed in a book or daydreaming.
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That’s completely fine. Guided imagery doesn’t require perfect mental pictures. The idea of a scene, the emotions, or physical sensations are enough. Many people with aphantasia benefit fully from hypnotherapy.
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No. You remain in control of what you say and do. Therapeutic hypnosis is collaborative, not controlling.
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It varies. Single sessions can provide insight, but meaningful change typically unfolds over 6-12 sessions. We will discuss this in your initial conversation. We can also adapt as we go. Clarashi Élan and Clarashi Atelier are structured programmes with a defined number of sessions. Details of each are outlined on the How I Work page.
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The initial conversation will be 30 minutes. The first session is 90 minutes (unless you choose the Clarashi Élan or Clarashi Atelier pathway), to give us a chance to fully understand the difficulties you are experiencing. Subsequent session length depends on the pathway and will be confirmed before we begin.
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Sessions are conducted online, via a secure video platform. I can potentially accommodate in-person sessions in some instances. Please contact me to discuss.
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Yes. Many clients are new to therapy and coaching. I’ll explain everything clearly at each stage and we move at your pace.
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Possibly. We can discuss what didn’t work before and whether I can offer you something different.
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You do not have to be experiencing severe crisis to deserve help. If life feels harder than it should, that’s enough reason to explore whether this could help.
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I’m fully qualified in:
Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (HDIP CBH)
Stress Management and Resilience Building (DIP SMRB)
Integrative CBT (Cert. Int CBT)
Life Coaching (CPC)
Professional HR qualification (Assoc CIPD)
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Yes I do.
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Yes. I adhere to professional standards set by my accredited bodies and work within clear ethical boundaries for confidentiality, consent, and scope of practice.
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Yes, to a point. Everything shared in sessions is confidential, except in rare circumstances where there’s a risk of serious harm to you, or someone else, or where required by law.
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That is completely fine. This is a safe space to feel whatever comes up. Emotion isn’t a problem, it’s often data to inform the process.
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