Bristol Hypnotherapy Depression Clinic
CBT Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Course
Cognitive behavioral therapy is a flexible approach in changing maladaptive or rigid ways of thinking and feeling. It is not the events themselves, purely the meaning a person gives them. Negative / anxious thought patterns that build over time, become a belief system and fail to change. By identifying these negative or distorted perceptions, the therapist / clinician can evaluate and change the way the patient / client is thinking and ultimately feeling.
Because this therapy is pertaining to the client’s individual needs and focuses on their negative / anxious thought patterns and processes, they will learn to become more flexible and able to accept and adapt new cognitive skills. CBT therefore encourages better coping skills and strategies and more importantly, well into the future creates and maintains a significantly reduced relapse rate.
For example, a person with an anxiety state has learnt to use avoidance tactics to
specific places / things. With CBT they will gradually learn new ways to overcome
this and realize these were not life threatening situations after all. With learning
a new alternative viewpoint, they also realize they have more control, and in the
long term, increases their self-
All humans have the ability to change the way they are able to deal with emotional
issues, by focusing on the way their thoughts, images, beliefs and attitudes they
use. If they hold maladaptive or dysfunctional thought processes, from perhaps negative
learned responses, this often initiates mental health problems such as depression,
which frequently generate co-
During the cognitive behavioural sessions, a plan of action by the therapist is essential. Providing homework for the client is particularly important, as the client is encouraged to participate in their own therapy regime. Their dysfunctional way of thinking is often habitual 24 hours a day, therefore it is essential they record and even change these thinking patterns during this time. This therapeutic structure is valuable, so the client recognizes there is valuable support and a plan of action in progress. This in turn leads to a successful outcome.
Feedback at the beginning of each session is vital, such as what has worked and what has not. The emphasis is on collaborating together and to experiment and explore different ways for the individual client to overcome their difficulties.
As the defined maladaptive cognition's are explored and identified by the therapist, then a flexible approach can be incorporated during the session within hypnosis. I call this internal focused CBT, which leads to a quicker recovery rate.
David Kato PhD has been a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist since 1995 and utilizes these
techniques for the above stated problems with great effect. Since 2004, CBT has become
the first choice of therapeutic modality, encouraged and recommended by GP’s and
the psycho-
This CBT diploma course is accredited by with the Academy For Continued Hypnosis Education, National Register of Advanced Hypnotherapists (NRAH) & Hypnotherapy Control Board Ltd (HCB).
CBT is effective in the following :-
Clinical Depression, Major Depression Disorder, Anxiety States, Panic Attacks, Insomnia, OCD, Anorexia, Bulimia, Sexual Dysfunction, Social Fears
Weight Reduction, Relationships, Besides many other presenting issues.
Please Note; This course is specifically designed for hypnotherapists.
Cost of the 2 day CBT Diploma course is £395. Lunch provided.
The Diploma exam has to be completed and mailed to me within one month of completing the course, plus a £30 fee for marking p&p.
Sat 1st March & Sun 2nd -
Sat 31st May & Sun 1st June -
Course in 2008 at the Bristol Hypnotherapy Depression Clinic
Wed 23rd Jan & Thurs 24th Jan 9.00am -
Wed 11th June & Thurs 12th 9.00am -
Wed 30th July & Thurs 31st 9.00am -
Wed 12th Nov & Thurs 13th 9.00am -
Wed 19th Nov & Thurs 20th 9.00am -
