The cognitive behavioural therapy was the common approach used before the discovery of hypnotherapy. A combination of these psychology approaches has been effective over the years. The efficiency is attained by aligning the subconscious mind with the conscious one for a better reality understanding. Cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy influences the emotions and behaviour of individuals to bring positive change.

Hypnotherapy for cognitive behaviour is a combination of different theories to influence the desired change. It is combines both modern and traditional techniques to achieve balance. Here are a few of the theories used for cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy:

1.    Evolutionary psychology
2.    Positive psychology
3.    Neuroscience
4.    Neuro-linguistic programming

Benefits of Using Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy as a Form of Treatment

•    Imagery enhancement– Hypnotherapy helps to engage the unconscious mind making it easy to remember the actual occurrence that trigger the unwanted behaviour. Visualization sheds light on the matter for the victim.

•    Results within a short time– Cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy are a combination of two models. It combines the modern behavioural treatments with hypnotherapy for efficiency. Addition of the hypnotherapy procedure enhances treatment. The physician gets to access both the conscious and unconscious mind to solve past and current problems.

•    Deep relaxation– common problems such as anxiety and addiction can be curbed using deep relaxation. The program can be recorded on tape for the affected person to use away from the physician.

•    Psychologist-patient relationship– hypnotherapy helps to create a solid and trustworthy relationship that is essential for the treatment process.

Common Areas of Application

Hypnotherapy for cognitive behaviour can be used in the following areas to alter the way you feel, think or behave:

•    Depression
•    Anxiety disorders
•    Unwanted repetitive habits such as alcoholism
•    Post-traumatic disorders
•    Pain management

Research indicates that cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy is effective. Your physician will recommend if you need the sessions. Kindly note that, cognitive hypnotherapy cannot be used to solve external problems such as family. It focuses on your cognitive functioning. You can combine different treatment approaches if you are dealing with a severe disorder.
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