Susan Boggon-Smith  - Professional Clinical Hypnotherapist

How do you choose a Hypnotherapist?      

Check that they have trained with a recognised centre, and hold recognised quailifications such as the Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy. Additionally it is important that they are registered with independent professional bodies and receiving regular CPD. Some therapists have more experience and may work in a professional clinic alongside other psychotherapists.   I work at the Eastlands Clinic in Newcastle.   (see the links section).

Qualifications -  SRN.RGN.HND.(Dist)ABPI.(Dist) Coach/training. Dip Hyp. Adv Dip CBH. NLP. Stress and phobia management, Stress in M.S. Tranceformational Specialist. Weight Mgt, Gastric Band Hypnosis, Smoking Cessation Masterclass. Inner Child Hypnotherapy, Conscious Analytical Therapy.  Conversational Decoding Practitioner, psychometric testing for Motivation and Attitude at work.  Teacher Training (June 2011).

Also recent CPD updates with the ICH and APHP in London, Coaching Revision and Professional Hypnotherapy Training updates.

Professional memberships - RGN, APBI, MAPHP REBHP, UKCHO, NRCP, MENTALINE, Durham Business Club, Networking Angels, STBN, Mussel Club.

Additional none evidence based (clinically) qualifications include Advanced DNA2 Theta Healing, TFT and EFT.  I Practice 'Mindfulness' a combination of techniques I have been trained in. 

WHY CHOOSE SOMEBODY REGISTERED WITH PROFESSIONAL BODIES ?

The APHP is not merely a general hypnotherapy register, or simply a directory of hypnotherapists in the Uk.  Each of the members is known to have received thorough training in hypnosis and hypnotherapy, is competent and concientious and abides by the code of ethics set by the association.  These organisations are also committed to members receiving ongoing training.

REBHP The Register for Evidence-based Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy adhere to strict entry criteria for qualified hypnotherapists.

UKCHO  (Confederation of Hypnotherapy Organisations)  in consultation with the Prince's Foundation for Integrated Health are working towards promoting the profession and practice of Hypnotherapy in the UK.   The APHP is listed on the UKCHO member organisations site at UKCHO

NRCP  National Register of Psychotherapists and Counsellors

Sue participates in regular supervision updates with the Croft Academy,   and has been mentored and trained by the following institutions:-

Christian Pankhurst who won the U.K Coach of the year award in 2009, Donald Robertson at the UK College of Hypnotherapy, Steve Burgess Lionheart training, Carole Wan and Alan Cooper Life Solutions, Terence Watts from the Essex Institute, Devin Hastings Institute of Advanced Communication Skills Minnesota, and Professor Keith Hearne from the European College of Hypnotherapy.      Home Page

 Evidence

  1. Hypnotherapy is recognised by the British Medical Association, the American Medical Association and the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE)
  2. Always use fully qualified members of these professional organisations, so you will be receiving the best possible professional help and support.
  3. Unique National Registration Number on the ukcho site is:-   80196.  CNCH reg: 000485-L10
  4. "Research Evidence consistently favours a combination of hypnotherapy and cognitive therapies, and eclecticism over other modalities of psychotherapy".   (Smith & Glass 1980 Smith et al. and review of research literature by Irving Kirsch 1995 review of 18 different studies involving 577 participants).
  5. In total there are over 11,000 studies showing positive benefits using hypnotherapy as an intervention.
  6. "CBT combined with Hypnotherapy has a synergistic effect and showed even greater benefit".  (Kirsch et al. 1999:4)
  7. More information about stress from the UK Health and Safety Executive and Acas: -

Left untreated Stress can lead to depression. There were 250,000 claims costing over £600m for stress related illnesses in 2006. Currently 530 companies a day go to tribunal. In some cases a trip to the G.P or counselling can help, but your staff can now choose this confidential service including, hypnotherapy, CBT or EFT which are none invasive methods, with great success. This gives your company the diversity required in offering your staff support in this area and protection from expensive litigation. Use of the iWAM test can help detect stress and conflict in an organisation or at a personal level. Hypnotherapy combined with CBT is proven to be twice as effective as all other forms of psychotherapy with most psychological problems. • “Hypnotherapy and CBT combined have superior rates of success compared to any other method in well conducted published studies”. • "All Organisations should develop a mental health policy". (Royal College of Psychiatrists) • "Organisations should provide for not only the physical safety but mental well being of staff to avoid costly litigation". (House of Lords in recent years). • "All employers should have policies and procedures in place necessary to address work-related stress", (Dr James Wallace from the National Health & Safety Co.)

Let's get and keep our work force healthy

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