Would a reputable NHS trained CBT practitioner use hypnosis?
The short answer is yes, if the technique is decided on as being potentially useful by both client and CBT practitioner. This is always after an assessment of the presenting problem. The technique of hypnosis is a useful and powerful one that can give clients an extra edge to help overcome issues that clients have. Hypnosis is used by me within the wider framework of CBT, never on its own. It is felt by most mental health professionals, and supported by the research, that hypnosis on its own does not produce enduring and lasting positive change. Hypnosis integrated into CBT is very effective. The CBT part of therapy needs to be of course from a properly trained and qualified CBT practitioner. Hypnosis is useful in embedding and consolidating new thinking and behaviour patterns for clients and also for deep relaxation. Hypnosis is a technique that is used by health care professionals (such as doctors, dentists, psychologists, nurses) within their own field of practice. In the UK however
