{"id":11662,"date":"2024-03-22T17:15:20","date_gmt":"2024-03-22T17:15:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/?p=11662"},"modified":"2026-04-06T11:31:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T10:31:37","slug":"hypnotherapists_help_improve_mental_health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/hypnotherapists_help_improve_mental_health\/","title":{"rendered":"How can hypnotherapists help improve mental health?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 ez-toc-wrap-right counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Blog Contents (Jump to Section)<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0a995f3bd49\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0a995f3bd49\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/hypnotherapists_help_improve_mental_health\/#how-can-hypnotherapists-help-clients-improve-mental-health\" >How can hypnotherapists help clients improve mental health?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/hypnotherapists_help_improve_mental_health\/#mental-health-definition\" >Mental health definition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/hypnotherapists_help_improve_mental_health\/#quality-of-mental-health\" >Quality of mental health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/hypnotherapists_help_improve_mental_health\/#common-mental-health-concerns\" >Common mental health concerns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/hypnotherapists_help_improve_mental_health\/#popular-remedies-to-improve-mental-health\" >Popular remedies to improve mental health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/hypnotherapists_help_improve_mental_health\/#how-hypnotherapists-use-hypnotherapy-to-help-clients-improve-mental-health\" >How hypnotherapists use hypnotherapy to help clients improve mental health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/hypnotherapists_help_improve_mental_health\/#hypnotherapy-to-improve-mental-health-case-study\" >Hypnotherapy to improve mental health - Case study<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/hypnotherapists_help_improve_mental_health\/#benefits-of-hypnotherapy-to-improve-mental-health\" >Benefits of hypnotherapy to improve mental health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/hypnotherapists_help_improve_mental_health\/#conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/hypnotherapists_help_improve_mental_health\/#our-hypnotherapy-course\" >Our hypnotherapy course<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-can-hypnotherapists-help-clients-improve-mental-health\"><\/span>How can hypnotherapists help clients improve mental health?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It may surprise you to know that according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/commonslibrary.parliament.uk\/research-briefings\/sn06988\/#:~:text=1%20in%206%20people%20aged%2016%2B%20had%20experienced%20symptoms%20of%20a%20common%20mental%20health%20problem\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">survey report<\/a> tabled in the House of Commons, 1 in 6 people in the UK aged above 16 have experienced a mental health problem at least once in the past week. The proportion is even higher in women. Prevalence has also been increasing since 1993. Yet it is only in recent years that greater attention has been given to improve mental health.<\/p>\n<p>Mental health concerns are considered a global challenge. This blog delves into how hypnotherapists can help clients improve mental health. Before that, we will provide a brief glimpse into the type of mental health problems individuals commonly face.<\/p>\n<p>To find out more about training with HypnoTC and becoming a professional hypnotherapist, click the button below.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"border-radius:90px\" href=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/hypnotherapy-training-diploma-course\/\" text=\"Find out more about our Hypnotherapy Diploma course\" class=\"elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-md elementor-animation-grow\"><span>Find out more about our Hypnotherapy Diploma course<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"mental-health-definition\"><\/span>Mental health definition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u2018Mental health\u2019 relates to how we think, feel and behave. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/154543\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">A definition<\/a> of mental health is that it is a term given to our cognitive, behavioural and emotional wellbeing. Whether good, or poor, our mental health will influence our physical health, our daily life, and our relationships. It is normal for our mental health to vary, at times feeling brighter, at others less so. Depending on our circumstances, our work, relationships, community or society (as well as many other things) can influence us, as does our genetic makeup and how we were brought up. Just as we are able to improve our own physical health, so we can improve our mental health. For hypnotherapists, they are also able to work with clients to enable them to make positive changes and also learn how they can help themselves.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"quality-of-mental-health\"><\/span>Quality of mental health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealth.org.uk\/explore-mental-health\/about-mental-health\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Good mental health<\/a> generally helps someone feel good about their life. They can have the resilience to cope with challenges and bounce back quicker and\/ or more easily.<\/p>\n<p>Poor mental health can relate to anywhere from feeling a little anxious, stressed or low mood, through to a mental health disorder. Life can see more of a struggle, and new challenges can seem more problematic as a result.<\/p>\n<p>Whilst we may actively work to improve our physical health, such as with a healthy diet, hydration, sleep and exercise, it seems that to improve mental health is not always considered.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mental-health-2019924_1280.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11681\" src=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mental-health-2019924_1280-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Improve mental health image tiles\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mental-health-2019924_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mental-health-2019924_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mental-health-2019924_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mental-health-2019924_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"common-mental-health-concerns\"><\/span>Common mental health concerns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Stress<\/h3>\n<p>Stress is described by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mind.org.uk\/information-support\/types-of-mental-health-problems\/stress\/what-is-stress\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mind<\/a> as\u00a0how someone reacts when they feel under pressure or threatened, commonly when they are in a situation that they don&#8217;t feel they can manage or control. The Health and Safety Executive have a different definition, which is particularly useful, talking of \u2018the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed on them\u2019. Each person will have a different limit for stress.<\/p>\n<p>A survey by Statista states that 79% of the people in the UK said that they experience stress frequently. Stress leads to many health problems and costs the nation dearly, with 33% of short-term absences at work being attributed to it, according to the same survey. When clients seek hypnotherapy it tends to be for issues they are experiencing (e.g. physical or emotional symptoms) , yet working to improve mental health will be commonly part of an overall stress management strategy.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Anxiety<\/h3>\n<p>Anxiety is generally described as a feeling of unease, like worry or fear. This can range in intensity from mild to severe. It can very specific or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/generalised-anxiety-disorder\/overview\/#:~:text=Anxiety%20is%20a%20feeling%20of,medical%20test%20or%20job%20interview.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">generalised anxiety<\/a>\u00a0In addition, <a href=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/health-related-anxiety-maslows-hierarchy-of-needs\/\">health-related anxiety<\/a> is becoming more commonly discussed, particularly post-Covid.<\/p>\n<p>Everyone has feelings of anxiety at some point\u00a0in their life. For example, you may feel worried and anxious about sitting an exam, or having a medical test or job interview.<\/p>\n<p>Anxiety is an equally severe problem (to stress), with approximately <a href=\"https:\/\/webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk\/ukgwa\/20171010183932tf_\/http:\/content.digital.nhs.uk\/catalogue\/PUB21748\/apms-2014-full-rpt.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">6.6%<\/a> of people suffering from it. Anxiety, if left untreated, can lead to a whole host of problems like hypertension, digestive, respiratory, and nervous system problems. A hypnotherapist will work with a client to help them develop tools to address their present anxiety and also apply those tools to future concerns, thus developing effective coping strategies and anxiety reduction\/ prevention skills.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/alzheimers-749616_1280.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11674\" src=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/alzheimers-749616_1280-300x212.jpg\" alt=\"Improve mental health- man with anxiety\" width=\"600\" height=\"424\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/alzheimers-749616_1280-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/alzheimers-749616_1280-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/alzheimers-749616_1280-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/alzheimers-749616_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Phobias<\/h3>\n<p>Harvard Medical School suggest that a phobia is a type of anxiety disorder with a persistent, excessive, unrealistic fear of an object, person, animal, activity or situation.\u00a0 Commonly, someone with a phobia either tries to avoid the thing that triggers the fear, or struggles through, but with high levels of anxiety and distress.<\/p>\n<p>According to some estimates by the NHS, the number of people who suffer from some type of phobia in the UK stands at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/illnesses-and-conditions\/mental-health\/phobias\/#:~:text=How%20common%20are%20phobias%3F,age%2C%20sex%20and%20social%20background.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">10 million<\/a>. One reason why phobias are such a big problem is because they affect people across sex, social background, and age. Anyone can experience a phobia. Hypnotherapy is a superb therapy for clients who wish to improve mental health by alleviating a phobia.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Insomnia<\/h3>\n<p>Insomnia is often described as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/insomnia\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20355167\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">common sleep disorder,<\/a> where it can be hard to fall asleep or stay asleep, or someone wakes up too early and not be able to get back to sleep. People report still feeling tired when they wake up. Insomnia can lower energy and affect mood. It also can affect physical health, work performance and general quality of life.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/illnesses-and-conditions\/mental-health\/insomnia\/#:~:text=Insomnia%20is%20difficulty%20getting%20to,it%20difficult%20to%20fall%20asleep\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Insomnia<\/a> may be the primary issue. Or, it can be due to another mental health issue. The result of so many people suffering from mental health problems is that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/illnesses-and-conditions\/mental-health\/insomnia\/#:~:text=Insomnia%20is%20difficulty%20getting%20to,it%20difficult%20to%20fall%20asleep\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">1 in 3 people<\/a> in the UK have experienced insomnia at one time or another. Insomnia has a cascading effect on the individual, leading to more problems like lower productivity, fatigue, mood issues, diabetes, and so on. To improve mental health with hypnotherapy, a client&#8217;s sleeping habits, behaviours and beliefs are considered and appropriate sleep hygiene developed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/man-5522892_1280.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11679\" src=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/man-5522892_1280-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Improve mental health - man yawning\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/man-5522892_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/man-5522892_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/man-5522892_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/man-5522892_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Depression<\/h3>\n<p>Depressive disorder, or depression, is a common mental health condition that can happen to anyone. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/health-topics\/depression#tab=tab_1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">World Health Organisation<\/a> it is characterized by a low mood, or a loss of pleasure or interest in activities or daily life. People might experience changes to the eating habits (eat more or less) and have disturbed or unrefreshing sleep.\u00a0It is estimated that more than 75% of people experiencing mental disorders in low- and middle-income countries receive no treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Depression, is considered by many to be the most widely spread mental health disorder. In the UK, according to the Office for National Statistics, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ons.gov.uk\/peoplepopulationandcommunity\/healthandsocialcare\/mentalhealth\/articles\/costoflivinganddepressioninadultsgreatbritain\/29septemberto23october2022#:~:text=Around%201%20in%206%20(16%25)%20adults%20experienced%20moderate%20to%20severe%20depressive%20symptoms%3B%20this%20is%20similar%20to%20rates%20found%20in%20summer%202021%20(17%25)%2C%20however%20higher%20than%20pre%2Dpandemic%20levels%20(10%25).\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">1 in every 6 adults<\/a> experiences it. This statistic refers to adults who experience moderate to severe symptoms. The percentage is even higher when you take mild symptoms into account. Hypnotherapy is a great approach to improve mental health for those with depression, due to the wide range of approaches a hypnotherapist can choose from. This allows for a gentle yet highly targeted approach that is sensitive to the rate of change that the client can cope with.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd\/overview\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NHS<\/a> consider PTSD to be a mental health condition which results from very stressful, frightening or distressing events. People may have a range of symptoms, such as flashbacks, insomnia and nightmares, and these may have a significant impact on the person&#8217;s quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/agenda\/2019\/03\/1-in-13-young-british-people-have-ptsd-here-s-why\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">World Economic Forum<\/a>, in 2019 1 in 13 people in the UK were suffering from PTSD. The numbers could be higher <a href=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/hypnotherapy-for-post-covid-issues\/\">post-Covid<\/a>. Both hypnotherapy and hypno-EMDR are very helpful in addressing symptoms of trauma and giving the client coping strategies that will help them engage with their daily life.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mental-health-2318329_1280.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11683\" src=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mental-health-2318329_1280-300x215.jpg\" alt=\"Improve mental health - PTSD \" width=\"600\" height=\"430\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mental-health-2318329_1280-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mental-health-2318329_1280-1024x734.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mental-health-2318329_1280-768x550.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mental-health-2318329_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"popular-remedies-to-improve-mental-health\"><\/span>Popular remedies to improve mental health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Counselling<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bacp.co.uk\/about-therapy\/what-is-counselling\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Counselling<\/a> is a talking therapy, focused on exploring thoughts, feelings and behaviours, in order to gain a better understanding of the self and of others. Sometimes the focus is on change, other times, it is about coping with the issues. There are many models of counselling, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychology.org\/resources\/what-is-psychodynamic-therapy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Psychodynamic therapy<\/a>. In the former, the therapist works to help you change how you think and behave through talking. The latter takes a therapeutic approach to discover the connection between a client&#8217;s past and present and change their mindset. Some critics of counselling suggest that insight, once gained, may not be acted upon, and that some talking therapies can also be lengthy in their duration.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/anxiety-8116570_1280.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11675\" src=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/anxiety-8116570_1280-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"improve mental health - counselling\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/anxiety-8116570_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/anxiety-8116570_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/anxiety-8116570_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/anxiety-8116570_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Medication<\/h3>\n<p>Whilst prescribed medication, or over-the-counter remedies, can be used to work on the symptoms of mental health disorders, they don\u2019t necessarily address the disorders themselves. As a result, some clients find them lacking in long-term effectiveness.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Self-medicating<\/h3>\n<p>Some individuals will resort to unhealthy coping strategies, such as increasing alcohol consumption, increased reliance on junk food or comfort eating, or the use of recreational drugs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/man-428392_1280.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11678\" src=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/man-428392_1280-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Improve mental health - self medicating\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/man-428392_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/man-428392_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/man-428392_1280-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/man-428392_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Seeking support from friends and relatives<\/h3>\n<p>Talking with friends and relatives about your problems will help you vent your frustration, and they might even offer a suggestion or two, but those are layman&#8217;s suggestions.<br \/>\nTherefore, at best, you can get a short-term reprieve from your mental health problems.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/counseling-99740_1280.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11677\" src=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/counseling-99740_1280-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Improve mental health - seek support from friends \" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/counseling-99740_1280-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/counseling-99740_1280-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/counseling-99740_1280-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/counseling-99740_1280.jpg 853w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Self-Care<\/h3>\n<p>The mental health organisation Mind suggests that increasing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mind.org.uk\/information-support\/tips-for-everyday-living\/wellbeing\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">self-care<\/a> can have a significant impact in enhancing wellbeing and working to improve mental health. Their tips include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Connecting with other people<\/li>\n<li>Doing something creative<\/li>\n<li>Engaging in learning activities<\/li>\n<li>Improving sleep<\/li>\n<li>Paying attention to physical health<\/li>\n<li>Reducing stress<\/li>\n<li>Spending time in nature (also gets exercise)<\/li>\n<li>Taking time to relax<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/self-help\/guides-tools-and-activities\/five-steps-to-mental-wellbeing\/#:~:text=3.%20Learn%20new,connect%20with%20others\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NHS<\/a> also offer some useful wellbeing enhancements suggestions, including promoting the learning of new skills, doing things for others, and having a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/eat-well\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">healthy and balanced diet<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/park-4314817_1280.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11685\" src=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/park-4314817_1280-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Improve mental health - exercise in nature \" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/park-4314817_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/park-4314817_1280-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/park-4314817_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/park-4314817_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Practising mindfulness<\/h3>\n<p>Many mental health issues have some element of excessively delving into the past or worrying about the future. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/mind-body\/what-is-mindfulness\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mindfulness<\/a> can help you take time out of this, by gently focusing on the present and being present in the moment. While this can help reduce the severity of the problem, it may not make the problem disappear.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/singing-bowl-4589417_1280.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11687\" src=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/singing-bowl-4589417_1280-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Improve mental health - mindfulness \" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/singing-bowl-4589417_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/singing-bowl-4589417_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/singing-bowl-4589417_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/singing-bowl-4589417_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-hypnotherapists-use-hypnotherapy-to-help-clients-improve-mental-health\"><\/span>How hypnotherapists use hypnotherapy to help clients improve mental health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hypnotherapy is a brief, strategic, collaborative, solution-focused and goal-focused talking therapy.\u00a0 A hypnotherapist will generally explore the emotional, cognitive and physical aspects of the issue with the client, discuss the client&#8217;s goals and formulate a plan to help the client achieve what they want. Some work will be conducted more in a conversational hypnosis type of working (as though they are chatting) and other work will be in formal, eyes closed, hypnotic trance work.<\/p>\n<p>A range of strategies will be employed, as most appropriate for the client. Some of this may include,<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Resourcing and ego strengthening<\/h3>\n<p>The client is given resources and strategies so that they are better able to cope with a change process.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Behavioural change work<\/h3>\n<p>This works with a client&#8217;s behaviours and actions. During this form of therapy, the hypnotherapists help the client enter a hypnotic state in which the subconscious mind becomes more receptive. The therapist helps the client to modify certain behaviours through suggestions to change their habits or actions. The results are faster since the therapist communicates with the subconscious mind instead of the conscious one in the trance state. Mental rehearsal during this process enables the client to practice their new responses whilst in hypnosis.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Cognitive change work<\/h3>\n<p>Clients&#8217; distorted ways of thinking, their limiting beliefs and unhealthy thinking strategies are examined and the therapist works together with the client to develop (and practice) new, healthier ways of thinking.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/successful-2668386_1280.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11688\" src=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/successful-2668386_1280-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Improve mental health - cognitive \" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/successful-2668386_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/successful-2668386_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/successful-2668386_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/successful-2668386_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Analytical change work<\/h3>\n<p>Another approach which a hypnotherapist can take is to explore the client&#8217;s memories in a trance state to find the start of the problem and gain insight. This insight enables the client and therapist to work together to find new ways of responding, without the original dsyfunctional ways of being.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Hypnotherapy to improve mental health &#8211; Case study<\/h2>\n<p>Rather than just sharing the theoretical ways in which hypnotherapists help clients to improve mental health, we will also share a case study.<\/p>\n<p>According to a case covered in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6876801\/#fn-group-a.h.atitle:~:text=From%20this%20case%2C%20it%20can%20be%20found%20in,treatment%20or%20combined%20with%20other%20non%2Dpharmacological%20methods.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">National Library of Medicine<\/a>, a client suffering from anxiety disorder was treated using hypnotherapy without the use of medicines. The 45-year-old client insisted on not taking medication to deal with anxiety caused by stomach issues. After multiple hypnotherapy sessions, the client indeed experienced relief from anxiety and other symptoms of anxiety like palpitations, cold sweat, and the root cause of abdominal pain.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mental-health-7323725_1280.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11692\" src=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mental-health-7323725_1280-300x214.png\" alt=\"Improve mental health - anxiety \" width=\"600\" height=\"429\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mental-health-7323725_1280-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mental-health-7323725_1280-1024x732.png 1024w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mental-health-7323725_1280-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mental-health-7323725_1280.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"benefits-of-hypnotherapy-to-improve-mental-health\"><\/span>Benefits of hypnotherapy to improve mental health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Solution-focused approach<\/h3>\n<p>Hypnotherapy focuses more on creating long-term solutions for clients, working through the problem, understanding its&#8217; origin and purpose,\u00a0 and finding a desired and achievable solution. As the direction of therapy is forward-focused, this helps avoid a client feeling immersed, regularly, in their problem state.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Faster results<\/h3>\n<p>Compared to other talking therapy options like counselling, the number of hypnotherapy sessions required to experience improvement can be significantly less. By working in a strategic and solution-focused way, and giving clients resources and strategies to employ outside of the session, clients can often feel that they are already moving forward after the very first session.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/arrow-153644_1280.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11691 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/arrow-153644_1280-271x300.png\" alt=\"Improve mental health fast \" width=\"450\" height=\"499\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/arrow-153644_1280-271x300.png 271w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/arrow-153644_1280-924x1024.png 924w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/arrow-153644_1280-768x851.png 768w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/arrow-153644_1280.png 1155w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Effective habit change<\/h3>\n<p>According to an article in <a href=\"https:\/\/sloanreview.mit.edu\/article\/are-habits-more-powerful-than-decisions-marketers-hope-so\/#:~:text=It%E2%80%99s%20a%20fascinating%20topic%3A%20habits%2C%20rather%20than%20conscious%20decision%2Dmaking%2C%20can%20shape%20as%20many%20as%2045%20percent%20of%20the%20choices%20we%20make%20every%20day%2C%20according%20to%20a%20study%20%5Bpdf%5D%20from%20Duke%20University.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MIT<\/a>, 45% of our daily actions are initiated through habits. Consequently, most mental health problems that people suffer from are also initiated through habits, albeit bad ones. The reason why hypnotherapy is so effective is because it can effect habit change. There are numerous advantages of changing bad habits like:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 When you <a href=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/how-to-change-a-habit\/\">alter habits for improvement<\/a>, the results are long-lasting.<br \/>\n\u2022 It&#8217;s possible to eliminate unwanted responses, behaviours and actions by replacing bad (undesirable) habits with good ones.<br \/>\n\u2022 Better habits improve your life overall; improving habits has a cascading positive effect on the client&#8217;s life.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Aids self-development<\/h3>\n<p>Apart from better habits, hypnotherapy can help you eliminate a self-limiting mindset, elevate your self-esteem, and increase your self-confidence. When someone is able to enhance their general mental health, not only can this benefit mental health issues, it can also improve their life holistically. Thus boosting resilience and reducing the impact of any future challenges, helping to maintain good mental health.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/self-care-4899284_1280.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11686\" src=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/self-care-4899284_1280-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Improve mental health - self care \" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/self-care-4899284_1280-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/self-care-4899284_1280-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/self-care-4899284_1280-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/self-care-4899284_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Long term results<\/h3>\n<p>As per a study published in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1773844\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">National Library of Medicine<\/a>, even for complicated health problems like irritable bowel syndrome, hypnotherapy can provide long-term benefits. The study concluded that the beneficial effects of hypnotherapy lasted for at least 5 years in most patients, which speaks volumes about the effectiveness of hypnotherapy.<\/p>\n<p>Another <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/264382321_Better_long-term_outcome_for_hypnotherapy_than_for_CBT_in_adults_with_ADHD_Results_of_a_six-month_follow-up#:~:text=However%2C%20the%20hypnotherapy%20and%20CBT%20groups%20differed%20statistically%20significantly,regulation.%20The%20generalization%20of%20the%20results%20requires%20further%20studies.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">study<\/a>\u00a0 compared the long-term benefits of hypnotherapy and CBT among ADHD patients. It found that patients who used hypnotherapy experienced better improvement. The study concluded that hypnotherapy provided long-term relief to patients from core symptoms of ADHD.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Communication with subconscious mind<\/h3>\n<p>Within hypnotherapy, clients are able to engage fully, both with their conscious mind and their subconscious mind, thus working more broadly. This helps a client gain greater insight into how they function, and leads to more choice for the client about how they care for themselves.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Has a calming effect<\/h3>\n<p>Talking to a hypnotherapist about a traumatic experience or personal problems can be uncomfortable for many individuals. Uncomfortable situations can stress any individual. On the contrary, hypnotherapists can talk with a client both in and out of hypnosis. Working in a hypnotic state can help people remain calm and relaxed.<\/p>\n<p>Not only that, hypnotherapy helps you develop better habits and behaviours, which further help you gain more control over your life, which further reduces anxiety. Thus, hypnotherapists have a calming effect on client&#8217;s lives, leading to improved physical and mental health.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/superhero-450419_1280.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11690\" src=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/superhero-450419_1280-300x232.jpg\" alt=\"improve mental health - calm \" width=\"600\" height=\"464\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/superhero-450419_1280-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/superhero-450419_1280-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/superhero-450419_1280-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/superhero-450419_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As seen from these benefits, hypnotherapists can help improve the client&#8217;s mental health in more ways than one. That&#8217;s the reason why hypnotherapists are in great demand. An increasing number of people who are suffering from such mental health issues are also taking the help of hypnosis to deal with their problems and lead a better life.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"our-hypnotherapy-course\"><\/span>Our hypnotherapy course<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you would like to help others make positive enhancements to their lives and become a professional hypnotherapist,\u00a0\u00a0we recommend you check our awesome Professional<a href=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/hypnotherapy-training-diploma-course\/\">\u00a0Hypnotherapy Diploma course<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Finally, if you would like to find out more about the awesome Professional Hypnotherapy Diploma that HypnoTC , do please visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/hypnotherapy-training-diploma-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diploma page<\/a> and have a browse through the information about our world-class, award-winning training.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><a style=\"border-radius:90px\" href=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/hypnotherapy-training-diploma-course\/\" text=\"Find out more about our Hypnotherapy Diploma course\" class=\"elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-md elementor-animation-grow\"><span>Find out more about our Hypnotherapy Diploma course<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8211; written by Dr Kate Beaven-Marks and the HypnoTC team<br \/>\n(HypnoTC Director)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Kate-Circle-for-Blogs-Small-New-2018.png\" alt=\"Dr Kate Beaven-Marks HypnoTC the Hypnotherapy Training Company\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How can hypnotherapists help clients improve mental health? 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