THE RISE OF THE HYPNOTHERAPY PROFESSION IN THE UNITED KINGDOM (1950-1997) This is an article I published shortly after being awarded my Masters Degree in Education Studies from Liverpool John Moores University. My dissertation was (I believe) the first university … Continue reading →
A New Hypnosis Game Show…..Just what the public and profession doesn’t need! I have recently read that there is to be a new hypnosis “game show” called “You’re back in the room” (an obvious reference to the Mark Lucas character … Continue reading →
Ego States in Transactional Analysis One of the key concepts from transactional analysis is the model of ego states. This can be used in work with clients in analysing problem relationships, and here we look at how these are created … Continue reading →
Reframing in Therapy The basis of reframing is to separate intention from behaviour. Two Major Types of Reframes: CONTEXT REFRAME:  “Iâm too ….” -or- “Heâs too …. ” Think of a different context in which the person will respond differently … Continue reading →
What is Motivation? Welcome to the return of my regular blog. This is a project which is designed to assist practitioners with additional information to help them be better at their work as well as for clients to learn more … Continue reading →
Introduction to Cognitive Behavioual Therapy (CBT) This is a short introduction to cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). It is designed to help you understand the basics of the model and apply some useful techniques in your practice. It does not qualify you as a … Continue reading →
Acknowledging in Therapy Acknowledging in therapy leads on from unconditional positive regard in that it is one step beyond. UPR sees the client in a positive light and communicates this, acknowledging is more specific. For example, UPR might be saying … Continue reading →
Deep Listening Skills Deep Listening Skills are at the core of all therapeutic change work. Without good listening skills a client will not FEEL heard, and this feeling of being heard is vital. We all know people who appear to listen, but … Continue reading →
The Definition of NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming Many clients ask me if I do NLP Neuro Linguistic Programming. I often find the question interesting as it is not one of the more traditional modalities of psychotherapy that people are exposed … 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 →
