As a clinical hypnotherapist it is essential to continue training in all the new aspects of the phenomenon of hypnotherapy and its affiliated disciplines. As an effective clinical hypnotherapist you have to take care of the client in a holistic way. This means the clinical hypnotherapist deals with the whole person. A good clinical hypnotherapist will take into account the clients history - including childhood traumas or events that have played a particular reference to their clients attitudes. The clinical hypnotherapist also gains an insight into any elements of the individual’s beliefs, behaviours and expectations. Once the clinical hypnotherapist has a good idea of the clients needs and has established a rapport with the client then they are able to move onto the idea of positive outcomes.

The clinical hypnotherapist can work by getting the client to access their negative emotions, whether these are ones from the past or the present, as they believe that it is necessary for the individual to bring these to a conscious level. Then on the other hand the clinical hypnotherapist, I include myself in this category, believe that there is a more profound way to let go of these debilitating emotions by allowing the unconscious part of the mind to release them. It is a much gentler and often more effective way for the client to move on.

The clinical hypnotherapist usually works with their client over a number of sessions. The clinical hypnotherapist will determine the number required by the individuals needs. As a clinical hypnotherapist I usually suggest that the client allows for 3 or 4 sessions to start with. These take place over a period of weeks and sometimes months. As a clinical hypnotherapist I have found that often after the initial 3 or 4 sessions the client is able to function in a much more confident, relax and positive way.

As a clinical hypnotherapist I do suggest to my clients that they have some follow up sessions in the future as a maintenance program. Just as you would go to the hairdresser to enhance your outward appearance so hypnotherapy helps to maintain your sense of wellbeing on the inside.