
What do I do?
I focus only on areas where hypnotherapy, a cognitive-behavioural and/or mindfulness and acceptance-based approaches have been demonstrated to be safe and effective in the scientific and clinical literature. This is often referred to as using an 'evidence-based approach'.
Problems for which our treatments can be appropriate include:
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Low mood, loss of direction and mid-life malaise
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Procrastination and poor motivation
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Sleep issues and insomnia
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Stress management and relaxation
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Anxiety and worry
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Exam nerves
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Social and public speaking anxiety
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Confidence and assertiveness at work
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Giving up smoking and other substances
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Stopping unwanted habits such as nail biting
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Managing pain and chronic illness
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Weight management, mindless eating and exercise discipline
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Enhancing performance in sports, business, education and your hobbies
However, please do not hesitate to contact me if you are concerned about a problem that is not listed above. I am committed to providing an open and honest approach with my clients and will only recommend a course of treatment that I believe will be effective.
Following on from a thorough assessment in our first session together, we will agree a treatment plan together, which may include one or multiple evidence-based approaches to treatment such as:
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Hypnotic rehearsal, visualisation and exposure
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Systematic desensitisation and stress inoculation training (SIT)
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Mindfulness and acceptance-based approaches
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Resilience coaching
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Values assessment and values-based living
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Relaxation training
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Challenging negative beliefs (or 'cognitive disputation')
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Problem solving therapy
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Assertiveness and authenticity training
"When I first started working with Chris I averaged about 4 to 5 hours sleep a night. Thanks to him I now have a normal sleep pattern and this has had a huge impact on all aspects of my life. I am incredibly grateful"
A. Engineer, Portsmouth
"I was really drawn to the mindful approach Chris uses. After only a couple of online coaching sessions I feel I have regained my confidence, am much happier in how I feel, and much more confident in my goals. In the beginning I was a sceptical about online coaching but now I highly recommend it. "
M. Personal Trainer, Brighton