Hypnotherapy can help with a range of psychological presentation and problems.

According to the Royal College of Psychiatrists in the United Kingdom, research has shown that the following psychological conditions can be helped by hypnotherapy:

• post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

• depression

• anxiety

• insomnia

• eating disorders

• functional disorders (bodily symptoms and conditions such as headaches, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or backaches which may have a significant psychological component)

• improving memory for people who have experienced a brain injury

They go on, stating that hypnotherapy has also been shown to help in the following medical conditions, often by reducing anxiety but also by reducing other symptoms:

• pain

• medical and surgical procedures

• cancer treatment side effects

• anaesthetic procedures

• burn wound care

• dental procedures

• childbirth

• menopausal symptoms

In my own clinical experience, hypnotherapy can also be helpful with:

• neurodivergence

• working with children and young people

• improving productivity

• goal setting

• breaking through emotional barriers to achieve goals

Not convinced?

1. See what former clients say

2. Discover more information on the NHS website

3. Learn that many are discussing hypnosis. Consider reading articles about the science of hypnosis fromThe New York Times, The Economist, The Financial Times, Psychology Today, The American Psychological Association, Healthline, Cancer Research UK, John Hopkins University, and PubMed Central

4. For scientific readers, consider visiting this pageto view supporting academic studies

5. Listen to podcasts on practitioners of hypnosis, such as the University of Stanford Psychiatrist Dr David Spiegel

To book an appointment, please visit the appointment page. You can do this by clicking anywhere here that is underlined.

Once you have done that, you can fill out the form on that page.

Often what happens is I will arrange a short phone call with you, and then if it’s appropriate we will arrange an initial consultation. free of charge.

If you want to ask any questions beforehand, send an email to:

evan@crookeshypnotherapy.com

I will get back to you as soon as possible, and we can go from there.

Click here to delve deeper into the science of hypnosis.

Do so, and you’ll learn that the scientific research supporting the clinical benefit of hypnotherapy has never been stronger. Truly, it is an evidence-based psychotherapy.

As I discuss in a blog post, hypnosis is better for some things, and less good for others. It is likely to be helpful for people wanting to reduce anxiety, stress, and phobias. It can similarly be useful for people wanting to improve their sleep, productivity, or sports performance - and for those looking to cease smoking.

Prices vary according to your circumstances.

Working adults, £50. Children, young people, and students £40.

Got a question? Then feel free to get in contact.

1. First, I only take on clients who I genuinely believe hypnotherapy could be useful for. I come to this decision prior to or during the initial consultation.

2. For me, it is important that people access therapy services that are right for them, rather than staying with services that clients feel aren’t right for them. I therefore try to ensure all my clients are a fit for my service, and to find the right services for those clients hypnosis is not suitable for.

3. Building on the last point, I am aware that not all problems can be solved by hypnosis - which is why I keep an open mind when working with people. Moreover, therapists are different. So not all therapists are right for all clients. It might be that through no fault of your own we don’t, for whatever reason, connect - and this might mean you should seek another service, since a strong bond with your therapist is very important, research suggests.

4. If I cannot help, I try to think about and research who might be better appropriate to help you. Then, I can signpost you onto a practitioner or service that is better suited to your specific needs

5. I expect clients to feel like they are making progress within 3 sessions. If they aren’t, we can discuss why this is, and I may suggest alternative services or practitioners who may be more suited to their specific circumstances.

The initial consultation is an opportunity for us to get to know each other better.

In general, it has these aims:

1. To determine if hypnotherapy is going to be effective for your circumstances

2. To share basic psychoeducation related to your problem, such as a basic model of how the brain and emotions work.

3. To explain the therapeutic approach and hypnotherapy in more detail

4. To establish therapeutic rapport, which means finding out if we get along, and work together.

If all goes to plan, then I will book you in for our first session after the initial consultation.

To clarify: there is no hypnosis during the initial consultation; only two-way discussion.

In short, so that clients can get a feel for the kind of service that I offer, without yet committing to the process.

Accessing a good mental health service means finding an approach and therapist that feel right for you. Similarly for myself as the therapist, it is important for me that I commit to working with clients I reasonably think I can help. And if I can’t then I can try to signpost them on to services who can help.

Keeping the cost low also helps, I think, to make the service more accessible. While I am of course in favour of the private sector supporting mental health, I am concerned about the high cost of entry many clients may experience, so I want to make my service as accessible as possible.

Keeping my initial consultation free feels like a good way to thus achieve these aims.

Yes and no!

Hypnotherapy, counselling, and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) are all different forms of psychotherapy. They are all evidence-based, meaning they have been subject to different kinds of independent and credible research.

Some approaches may suit some individuals more than others. Some may suit some problems more than others. It also depends on the therapist who delivers the therapy.

Therapeutic skill is, in my view, more important than the specific kind of therapy that is offered. That said, if you have concerns about hypnotherapy, or are not sure if hypnotherapy can help you, please get in touch, and ask a question.

Crookes Hypnotherapy is located in Crookes, Sheffield. Sessions are also available online.

To view the therapy room, please click here.

For most people, it will be difficult to reach out and access mental health services. There is shame. There is stigma. There are many other reasons why doing this may feel difficult.

First of all, don’t worry, The emotions that you are experiencing are completely understandable, even if they feel strong and conflicting.

The best way to move forward, if you feel like hypnotherapy is a good option for you, is to fill out the short form on the appointments page, which can be accessed here.

Most of my clients access the service this way, and they write usually a sentence or two about their circumstances.

For example:

“Really anxious lately. Getting too much.”

After submitting this, I will be notified, and can then respond.

What happens next is that I will get in touch with you, usually by email, and then try to arrange a phone call. Then, we will have a short discussion where I can find a bit more about yourself and your situation.

If it feels appropriate, then we can think about booking in an initial consultation, which can happen either in Crookes, Sheffield, or online. Either way, this is free, and will give you a chance to learn more about me, my service, and the work we would do together.

At all stages of the process your data and story is kept secure, confidential, and is treated wit respect. As someone who has accessed mental health services themselves, and who has witnessed others do so, I am acutely aware of how delicate these early stages can be.

I therefore want to make the process as straightforward and smooth as possible.