Unlocking Clinical Hypnotherapy: An Evidence-Based Guide to Healing and Transformation

What Is Clinical Hypnotherapy?

Clinical hypnotherapy is a professionally governed form of hypnosis that uses scientifically supported techniques to guide you into a deeply relaxed, yet highly focused state, often described as a “trance.” In this state, your subconscious mind becomes more receptive to positive suggestions and cognitive restructuring, making it an effective treatment for anxiety, pain management, smoking cessation, insomnia and other health concerns. Unlike stage hypnosis, clinical hypnotherapy is delivered by qualified practitioners who adhere to strict ethical standards set by organisations such as the British Society of Clinical Hypnosis (BSCH). Research consistently supports its efficacy: a 2019 meta-analysis published in the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis found that clinical hypnotherapy achieved an average success rate of 75% in treating conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and 60–70% efficacy in reducing anxiety and stress levels. By combining relaxation, focused attention and therapeutic suggestion, clinical hypnotherapy offers a powerful, evidence-based approach to achieving lasting change.

What Happens During My Clinical Hypnotherapy Session?

During your clinical hypnotherapy session, your trained therapist will use various techniques to gently guide you into a relaxed hypnotic state. Once you have reached this state, your therapist will help you to identify and address any underlying issues that may be contributing to the challenges you find yourself facing. These issues could include past traumas, negative thought patterns or perhaps unhealthy behaviours. Your therapist will use various techniques to help you overcome your issues. These may include suggestion therapy, which involves making positive suggestions to your subconscious mind to bring about positive change, or regression therapy, which involves you exploring past experiences in order to identify and address the root cause of your problems. 

What Can Clinical Hypnotherapy Be Used For?

Here at OLIP Therapy, clinical hypnotherapy is used to help individuals with a wide range of conditions, including anxiety, stress, weight loss, depression, dependency, chronic pain, phobias and sleep disorders. Typically, clinical hypnotherapy is used in conjunction with other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) or psychotherapy, to provide a holistic approach to treatment.

Where Can I Access Clinical Hypnotherapy?

We are able to offer Clinical Hypnotherapy sessions seven days a week either in-person from our beautiful Hampshire offices or Online, wherever you are in the world! All of our therapists are qualified, experienced and specialise in various hypnotherapy techniques to support you on your journey towards the life you both want and deserve. 

Contact us today for a friendly no-obligation call with one of our therapists and start living the life you want and deserve.