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Adding Hypnotherapy To Your Existing Counseling Practice<\/h1>\n

Hypnosis and counseling are two potentially complementary approaches to mental health treatment that can work together to provide powerful results. Those with a career in counseling may wish to get certified in hypnotherapy<\/a> and add this to the services they offer.<\/p>\n

Hypnotherapy is a form of therapy that uses hypnosis to help clients access their subconscious minds and make positive changes in their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors through suggestion.<\/p>\n

When combined with counseling, hypnotherapy can enhance the effectiveness of traditional talk therapy and help clients achieve their goals more quickly and effectively.<\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019ll explore how a hypnotherapy counseling approach can be effective, and how to add hypnosis in counseling practices.<\/p>\n

The Role of Hypnotherapy in Addressing Mental Health Issues<\/h3>\n

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Hypnotherapy can be a valuable tool for addressing a wide range of mental health issues. <\/p>\n

According to the American Psychological Association<\/a>, \u201cthere is scientific evidence that hypnotherapy can be applied with some success to a wide range of health problems (e.g., hypertension, asthma, insomnia, bruxism), chronic and acute pain management, habit modification (e.g., overeating, smoking), mood and anxiety disorders (e.g., some phobias), and personality disorders.\u201d<\/p>\n

As Milton Erickson (founder of The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis<\/a>) said, \u201cPatients are patients because they are out of rapport with their own unconscious . . .\u201d Hypnotherapy helps clients get back in rapport with themselves.<\/p>\n

The Difference Between Hypnotherapy And Counseling<\/h2>\n

Counselling and hypnotherapy are two different therapeutic approaches, each with its own goals, techniques, and potential benefits. There is significant overlap, however. Each discipline has a wide variety of techniques, so we\u2019ll be talking mostly in generalities here.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s examine both counseling and hypnotherapy:<\/p>\n

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  • Counseling:<\/strong> Also sometimes known as talk therapy or psychotherapy, counseling involves a verbal communication process between the counselor (therapist) and the client (talk therapy). Counselors help their clients explore and understand their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. They can provide guidance and tools to help clients cope with life challenges, such as grief, stress, addiction, or mental health disorders. Techniques used in counseling include cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, humanistic therapy, and many more. The goals and methods are typically agreed upon by the therapist and the client, based on the client\u2019s needs and preferences.<\/li>\n
  • Hypnotherapy: <\/strong>Hypnotherapy is a type of alternative treatment that uses hypnosis, a state of focused attention and increased suggestibility, to treat a variety of physical and psychological conditions. During clinical hypnotherapy, the therapist guides the client into a relaxed state and makes suggestions to help the client make changes. Hypnotherapy can be used to manage pain, anxiety, phobias, and to change negative habits such as smoking.<\/li>\n

    Here are some key differences between counseling and hypnotherapy:<\/p>\n