Bradley Talbot

TL;DR:  The skin and the nervous system are deeply connected (both develop from the same embryonic layer). Stress triggers chemical responses that flare skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. A 2024 scoping review confirms hypnosis can reduce itching, scratching behaviour, and the emotional distress that fuels skin inflammation. Have you ever noticed your skin flares up when you are stressed? This isn't a coincidence. The field of "Psychodermatology" studies the intricate link between the...

TL;DR:  While CBT is a standard treatment for depression, it relies on conscious reasoning. "Cognitive Hypnotherapy" combines CBT with hypnotic techniques to address unconscious negative thought patterns. Meta-analyses suggest this combination can offer faster and more significant symptom relief than talk therapy alone. Depression often involves deeply embedded, automatic negative thoughts (e.g., "I'm worthless," "Nothing will change"). Standard Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) teaches...

TL;DR:  Hypnotherapy is not a "cure" for neurodivergence, but it is emerging as a powerful tool for managing secondary challenges. The Australian Psychological Society notes that the vivid imagination often inherent in ADHD and Autistic individuals makes them excellent candidates for hypnotic techniques to manage anxiety, sensory overwhelm, and social rigidity. There is a growing interest in non-pharmacological support systems for neurodivergent individuals. While neurodivergence is a brain...