The Practice of Cognitive-Behavioural Hypnotherapy: A Manual for Evidence-Based Clinical Hypnosis

by Donald J. Robertson

This is a comprehensive evidence-based clinical manual for practitioners of cognitive-behavioural hypnotherapy.Cognitive-behavioural hypnotherapy is increasingly becoming the dominant approach to clinical hypnosis. At a theoretical level, it adopts a research-based cognitive-behavioural model of hypnosis. At a practical level, it closely integrates traditional hypnotherapy and cognitive-behavioural therapy techniques. This is the first major treatment manual to describe a fully integrated cognitive-behavioural approach to hypnotherapy, based on current evidence and best practice in the fields of hypnotism and CBT. It is the product of years of work by the author, Donald Robertson, a cognitive-behavioural therapist and specialist in clinical hypnosis, with over fifteen years' experience in the therapy field. This book should be essential reading for anyone interested in modern evidence-based approaches to clinical hypnosis. It's also an important resource for cognitive-behavioural therapists interested in the psychology of suggestion and the use of mental imagery techniques.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction

464 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 2012

About the author

Donald J. Robertson is the author of seven books including "How to Think Like a Roman Emperor"; the graphic novel "Verissimus", about the life and philosophy of Marcus Aurelius; a philosophical biography, "Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor"; and "How to Think Like Socrates", a guide to applying Socratic wisdom to modern life, based on the story of his life.

Donald is a cognitive-behavioural psychotherapist, writer, and trainer, specializing in the relationship between ancient philosophy and modern self-improvement psychology. Donald is known for his work on Stoicism and evidence-based psychotherapy. He was born in Ayr, Scotland, but now lives in Quebec and Greece.

Reviews

[Malini Devar · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have had the pleasure of reading this book and have found it to be what the title suggests. The first chapter is full of information that is supported by evidence and research. Like any good book on a practice it is full of thoughts, ideas, research that support the central theory but it also gives arguments for and against linking it to other well known theories, backed up again by evidence. Everything within this book denotes evidence based practice making interesting connections between Hypnosis and CBT. I think people who have a background in psychology, hypnotherapy or CBT will find this book useful,even if it is to simply stimulate the thought cells and widen theoretical knowledge. It provides clear guidance for practitioners in this field providing helping practical ways to utilise CBH and to do it well, exploring assessment, hypnotic skills and even self hypnosis. I think it's a really valuable source of information, and an essential manual to have at your work place or on your shelf at home which you can dip in and out of for reflection, direction and enhancing your work through evidence based practice in this field.
My professional background is in psychology and hypnotherapy.

[Cécile · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very useful book and easy to use as a reference book to check on cases based on needs.
Well written and clear!