Strategic clinical hypnotherapy refers to both the diagnosis of problems, and the application of hypnotherapeutic approaches to treat clients within a clinical and structured framework.

It is estimated that 85% of people will respond at some level to strategic clinical hypnotherapy and it may even succeed where other more conventional methods of treatment have not produced the desired result. When conducted by a professionally trained strategic clinical hypnotherapist the benefits can be long lasting and often permanent.

The measurable success of strategic clinical hypnotherapy has led to its recognition as a mainstream therapy offering a unique approach to the treatment of both psychological and physical problems. Clinical Hypnotherapy Wales practitioners include consultant doctors, psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, counsellors and teachers. It is natural and safe, with no harmful side effects.

Strategic clinical hypnotherapy is medically accepted to benefit the following and more: smoking cessation, nail biting, weight control / healthy eating, improve work / study / sporting performance, boost self-confidence and achieving potential, phobias, compulsions, emotional problems, sleep problems, inhibitions, worries, stress management, tension and blood pressure, stomach problems, IBS, gynaecological problems - PMT, psychogenic infertility, obstetrics (painless childbirth), skin problems, pain control, minor surgery, dentistry, arthritic pains, aches and pains, and some sexual problems. Click here for our A-Z

You do not have to go be referred to Clinical Hypnotherapy Wales by your GP. However, if you are hoping to get hypnotherapy on the NHS, you will need to discuss this with your doctor. Some Primary Care Trusts are prepared to use funds for strategic clinical hypnotherapy, but not all.  

The majority of appointments are made privately. However, if appropriate, Clinical Hypnotherapy Wales practitioners will liaise with other healthcare professionals who are supporting patients.

Yes, children can respond well to strategic clinical hypnotherapy when ethically utilised to help with a number of problems. Clinical Hypnotherapy Wales practitioners have been trained on how to work with children and many have work with children in a variety of contexts.

There is nothing either mysterious or magical about strategic clinical hypnotherapy.  Strategic clinical hypnotherapy allows the client to access deeper levels of awareness than in normal day-to-day functioning.  A lot of unwanted behaviour is rooted in anxiety. The strategic clinical hypnotherapeutic process alters the patient’s state of consciousness by encouraging, for the duration of the session, a dominance of the parasympathetic nervous system.  The result is that the body and mind can relax and the subconscious mind becomes accessible.  Since the subconscious mind is a deeper-seated, more instinctive force than the conscious mind, storing memories and habits, regulating all bodily functions (including breathing, blood pressure, circulation, sleep patterns and tissue repair) this is the part where changes in perception should occur for the patient’s physical state, behaviour and habits to alter.

Whatever the context, the strategic clinical hypnotherapist consistently treats each client with respect and complete regard for their dignity at all times.  The principal therapeutic aim is to offer clients’ goal directed strategic clinical hypnotherapy for the rapid treatment of a range of physical and psychological issues.

Clinical Hypnotherapy Wales conducts the ‘CHW No Butts Smoking Cessation Approach’ in a single session.

For other issues, including complex anxiety conditions, Clinical Hypnotherapy Wales practitioners would commonly expect significant behavioural change to occur in between 1 and 3 sessions. For certain conditions with a specific etiology that has physiological manifestations more sessions may be required. Clinical Hypnotherapy Wales provides service users with a more specific treatment plan during the initial enquiry / session.

Contacting a hypnotherapist to establish fees will give you an idea of price but not of quality. You can be sure of the quality of Clinical Hypnotherapy Wales practitioners so call us to find out more on 01443 827 619