Effective Types of Linguistic Binds Used in Therapy There are a variety of effective types of linguistic binds used in therapy which offer a free choice of two or more comparable alternatives-that is, whichever choice is made leads behavior in … Continue reading →
Clients’ Metaphors in Therapy It is not only therapists who use metaphors, it is essential for the practitioner to listen for clients’ metaphors as well. Furthermore, the presenting issue itself may be the clients’ metaphor for the clients’ unconscious experience. … Continue reading →
The Rationale Behind Metaphor in Therapy The rationale behind metaphor in therapy is at least one step removed from the client’s conscious focus of an intervention and, thus, is a potential avenue for bypassing resistance. According to Zeig( 1980), a … Continue reading →
Introduction to Metaphor in Therapy The use of metaphor in therapy is not new. Deriving from Greek roots and meaning, literally, to “carry overâ, metaphor involves describing or explaining something in terms of something else. Erickson is the generally recognised … Continue reading →
Listening Skills I am often asked by practitioners and other non therapy bods what is required to be a good therapist. One of the key components for me is that a therapist needs to have astute listening skills. I outline … Continue reading →
More than One in Four Britons Seeking Therapy In a recent MORI Poll published by the Independent shows an increase of Britons presenting for therapy 28%, with the highest user group being between the ages of 35 and 40. If … Continue reading →
Stress Reduction with Hypnosis This is the third of my S’s a hypnotherapist needs to master (Smoking Cessation and Slimming being the other two). This is an exceptionally common form of treatment that people seek from hypnotherapists. According to Herbert … Continue reading →
Causes of anxiety Anxiety is a normal and natural process. Actors often refer to the fact that being nervous before going on stage improves their performance, and certainly it is the case that a reasonable level of anxiety befor a … Continue reading →
Misconceptions About Hypnosis As a Hypno-Psychotherapist, I have found that the general public has some very interesting ideas about hypnosis. Most of this “knowledge” is misunderstanding. It is important that a practitioner understands what misconceptions exist regarding hypnosis and how best to … Continue reading →
Beliefs in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy We all have a huge number of beliefs about ourselves and the world. It can be difficult to draw the line between a fact and a belief. Individual clients will be coming to therapy with … Continue reading →
