I am a Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapist and I use a multi-modal approach to help client’s with sleep problems, stress and anxiety.
You can read about these approaches below.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapy?
Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapy combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approaches with hypnotic mindset skills to create effective and lasting change.
CBT is a solution focused modality that identifies unhelpful thought, belief and behavior patterns that keep you stuck in a negative cycle.
CBT aims to help problem thinking and behaviors by recognizing what is unhelpful and move through difficulties using more helpful tools and coping mechanisms.
It is one of the most researched and evidence-based therapies and is used extensively by therapists around the world.
I almost exclusively use tools and strategies from a “third-wave” CBT modality called Acceptance & Commitment Therapy to look closely at what keeps you stuck in unhelpful patterns and what maintains it. Together, we will break down what you find most difficult and overwhelming, and I will teach you new skills and techniques that help you improve the way you feel about sleep, stress and anxiety.
Hypnotherapy for Sleep
Like CBT, hypnotherapy has a extensive body of research supporting it’s effectiveness. There is a lot of evidence that supports hypnosis as an effective treatment of anxiety and insomnia, particularly when used alongside CBT.
I use hypnosis to help you create a deep feeling of relaxation alongside an increased sense of awareness that will ultimately help you to navigate difficulties and move towards more helpful and beneficial thoughts and behaviors around your sleep, stress and anxiety.
In our sessions, you will learn how to adopt a hypnotic mindset, and how to use self hypnosis to create powerful and lasting effects. For more about what hypnosis is read my FAQs page.
Mindfulness for Sleep
Like hypnosis, mindfulness is an experiential process that must be practiced to receive it’s benefits.
Mindfulness is being aware of your moment-to-moment experience. You will use mindfulness to understand the nature of your mind and to open up to the thoughts and feelings you have about your sleep, and any other stresses in your life, with an attitude of acceptance, kindness, and compassion.
Using mindfulness strategies will learn to drop the struggle of trying to control feelings and maintaining behaviours, so you can allow your body to relax into sleep and deep rest.
Mindfulness can be practiced both formally and informally, both ‘on the cushion’ and when you are going about your day. The skills you learn in our sessions are skills you can use throughout your whole life.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a therapeutic model that helps us understand human behavior within the unique context of each individual’s experiences.
As a "third-wave" CBT approach, ACT is increasingly recognized for its evidence-based, practical, and compassionate methodology. It emphasizes mindful awareness of the present moment, encouraging us to accept thoughts and emotions as they are—without needing to change or suppress them. What sets ACT apart is its focus on aligning behaviors with personal values, fostering meaningful and intentional living.
In our sessions, you'll learn how to pivot toward choices that reflect your values, even when faced with interneal discomfort or challenges. With ACT's supportive and actionable tools, you'll gain the skills needed to take purposeful steps toward then sleep you desire and life you want to create.
Book a discovery call
I offer a free 30-min no-obligation discovery call. This will give us an opportunity to see if my program will work for you and to ensure that we will be a good fit.