What is HypnoCBT? | Evidence-Based Anxiety Therapy | The Holistic Clinic

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What is HypnoCBT?

HypnoCBT is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that combines the structured techniques of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with the transformative power of clinical hypnotherapy. It’s designed to create faster, deeper, and more lasting change than either approach alone.

If you’ve tried talk therapy and felt like you understood your problems but couldn’t change them — HypnoCBT might be the missing piece.

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How Does HypnoCBT Work?

Traditional CBT works at the conscious level. It helps you identify unhelpful thought patterns, challenge them logically, and develop healthier responses. It’s effective — but sometimes change feels slow, or insights don’t translate into real-world shifts.

Hypnotherapy works at the subconscious level — where habits, beliefs, and emotional responses are stored. By accessing this deeper layer of the mind, we can update the “programming” that drives automatic reactions.

HypnoCBT brings both together:

1. Identify — We use CBT techniques to understand your thought patterns, triggers, and goals
2. Access — Through guided hypnosis, we reach the subconscious mind in a relaxed, focused state
3. Rewire — We introduce new perspectives, beliefs, and responses at a deeper level
4. Reinforce — You leave with practical tools to maintain progress between sessions

The result? Change that feels natural, not forced. Insights that stick. Relief that lasts.

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What Does Hypnotherapy Actually Feel Like?

Forget what you’ve seen on TV. Clinical hypnotherapy isn’t about losing control or clucking like a chicken.

During a session, you’ll be:

• Fully aware and in control
• Deeply relaxed but alert
• Able to speak, move, and stop at any time

Most clients describe it as similar to that pleasant, drifty state just before falling asleep — or being so absorbed in a book that you lose track of time. Your conscious mind quiets down, allowing us to work with the subconscious directly.

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What Can HypnoCBT Help With?

We use HypnoCBT to address a wide range of challenges, including:

Anxiety & Panic Generalised anxiety Social anxiety Panic attacks Health anxiety	Confidence & Self-Worth Low self-esteem Imposter syndrome Fear of judgment Negative self-talk
Stress & Burnout Chronic stress Overwhelm and exhaustion Minority stress (for LGBTQI+ clients) Work-related burnout	Phobias & Fears Public speaking Flying, heights, enclosed spaces Medical/dental anxiety
Habits & Behaviours Procrastination Perfectionism Unhelpful coping mechanisms

Demystifying Hypnotherapy and HypnoCBT

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Why Choose HypnoCBT Over Traditional Therapy?

Traditional Talk Therapy	HypnoCBT
Works primarily at conscious level	Works at both conscious and subconscious levels
Change can feel slow	Often produces faster results
Insight doesn’t always lead to change	Insight is embedded at a deeper level
May require many months	Typically 6-12 sessions

HypnoCBT isn’t about replacing other therapies — it’s about going deeper, faster. Many of our clients have tried counselling or CBT before and found HypnoCBT to be the breakthrough they needed.

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Is HypnoCBT Evidence-Based?

Yes. Both CBT and clinical hypnotherapy have strong research support:

• CBT is recommended by NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) for anxiety, depression, and many other conditions
• Hypnotherapy has been recognised by the British Psychological Society as an effective therapeutic tool
• Combined approaches show enhanced outcomes in multiple studies, particularly for anxiety and habit change

We’re not interested in pseudoscience. Everything we do is grounded in evidence and clinical best practice.

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HypnoCBT for LGBTQI+ Clients

As an LGBTQI+-affirming practice, we understand that anxiety and stress often have roots in experiences specific to our community:

• The cumulative weight of minority stress
• Hypervigilance from navigating unsafe spaces
• Internalised shame or self-doubt from years of external messaging
• Coming out anxiety and identity-related stress

HypnoCBT allows us to address these issues at a deeper level — not just managing symptoms, but updating the core beliefs and responses that drive them.

You can read more about our approach and your therapeutic journey here.

You won’t need to explain what it’s like to be queer. We get it. We’ll spend our time on solutions, not education.

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What to Expect in a Session

First session (55-90 minutes):

• We’ll discuss your goals, history, and what you want to change
• You’ll experience a gentle introduction to hypnosis
• We’ll create a tailored plan for your sessions

Follow-up sessions (55 minutes):

• Brief check-in on progress
• Targeted HypnoCBT work on specific issues
• Practical tools and techniques to use between sessions

Most clients see meaningful progress within 6-12 sessions — though some issues resolve faster.

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Ready to Try HypnoCBT?

If you’re curious whether HypnoCBT could help you, we offer a free 15-minute consultation. No pressure, no commitment — just a chance to ask questions and see if we’re a good fit.

Book Your Free Consultation

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