Hypnotherapy Blog
Evidence-based articles on conditions, methods and what to expect
These articles look in detail at how hypnotherapy is used for specific conditions, from depression and OCD to grief, anger and public speaking anxiety. Each one is written in plain language and grounded in the available evidence, so you can understand what hypnotherapy can realistically help with and where its limits lie. Where a condition needs medical or psychological care, that is stated plainly rather than glossed over. If you are new to the subject, the hypnotherapy guides cover the fundamentals first, and the FAQ page answers the most common practical questions.
Is Hypnotherapy Recognised by the NHS?
How the NHS and NICE view hypnotherapy, where it is funded (such as gut-directed hypnotherapy for IBS), and why most people access it privately.
Read article →Hypnotherapy for Depression
What the evidence says about hypnotherapy as a complementary approach to low mood, how it is used alongside talking therapy, and its realistic limits.
Read article →Hypnotherapy for OCD
How hypnotherapy is used to support people with obsessive-compulsive patterns, and why it works best combined with established approaches like CBT and ERP.
Read article →Online Hypnotherapy: Does It Work Remotely?
Whether hypnotherapy delivered over video is as effective as in-person sessions, what you need for a good session at home, and who it suits.
Read article →Hypnotherapy for Public Speaking Anxiety
How hypnotherapy addresses the fear of presenting and speaking in public, the techniques involved, and how many sessions people typically need.
Read article →Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy
What happens when hypnosis is combined with cognitive behavioural methods, and why this integrated approach has the strongest research support.
Read article →Hypnotherapy for Anger Management
How hypnotherapy helps people recognise triggers and respond more calmly, and where it fits alongside other anger-management strategies.
Read article →Hypnotherapy for Children
How hypnotherapy is adapted for younger clients, the conditions it is commonly used for, and the safeguards a responsible practitioner follows.
Read article →Hypnotherapy for Grief and Bereavement
How hypnotherapy can support people through loss, the difference between healthy grief and complicated grief, and when to seek specialist help.
Read article →Hypnotherapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder
How hypnotherapy is used to manage low mood linked to the darker months, and how it combines with light therapy and lifestyle changes.
Read article →Stress Management Techniques
Practical, evidence-based techniques for managing everyday stress, including relaxation, breathing and self-hypnosis you can use at home.
Read article →Mindfulness vs Hypnosis
How mindfulness and hypnosis differ, where they overlap, and which approach may suit your goals and temperament better.
Read article →Where to start
Not sure which article is right for you? Begin with what clinical hypnotherapy is, then read about how long hypnotherapy takes to work. If you have a specific condition in mind, choose the matching article above, or get in touch to discuss your situation.