HCBT is an integrative and technically eclectic psychotherapy. It combines classical hypnotherapy with techniques and concepts from cognitive behavioural therapy in a similar way that clinical hypnotherapy (Hypno-Analysis which addresses past issues) traditionally combines hypnotherapy with techniques and concepts from psychoanalytic therapy.
CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) is a psychotherapeutic approach that aims to identify and monitor any thoughts, assumptions, beliefs and behaviours that are accompanied by debilitating negative emotions. In essence those which are dysfunctional, inaccurate, problematic or simply unhelpful. This is done in an effort to replace them with more realistic and useful ones. This technique does not require looking back into the past as it is focusing on the here and now and desirable outcomes of the future.
Hypnotherapy is then used to reinforce gained knowledge and understanding to the stage that insight has been identified and the client demonstrates 100% commitment to believing their new pattern of thoughts, feelings and behaviour. These 'healthy seeds' are then sown into the conscious and unconscious mind with the power of direct positive suggestions from the therapist and focused attention from the client.
Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy is evidence based. The theory and practice of HCBT are fundamentally derived from evidence produced by mainstream psychological research on both hypnotism and psychotherapy. Controlled studies have proved this to be one of the most cutting edge and effective ways of achieving rapid results with 70% of clients experiencing more improvements than when having CBT alone.
HCBT is brief and time limited
HCBT is both system orientated and goal directed (solution focused)
HCBT is collaborative. It values co-operation between the therapist and the client. The therapist's role is to listen, teach and encourage.
Cognitive restructuring, didactic psycho re-education and challenging questioning are all important features of HCBT
Activity based homework assignments are a central feature of HCBT
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