by Matt Krouwel | May 15, 2026 | hypnosis, hypnotherapy, hypnotic direct suggestion, technique
Hypnotic direct suggestions are one of the cornerstones of hypnosis. they are used by most practitioners at some time or another, and this is true for both hypnotherapists and hypnosis entertainers, so what is direct suggestion? Hypnotic direct suggestions Put simply... 
by Matt Krouwel | May 9, 2026 | hypnotherapy, inner child, psychodynamic, psychodynamics in hypnotherapy, technique
What is an inner child in hypnotherapy? Many hypnotherapists will use versions of what is called inner child work. There are several formal definitions of the Inner child. Few hypnotherapists use these definitions rigidly. Within the context of hypnotherapy, the inner... by Matt Krouwel | Apr 30, 2026 | hypnotherapy, psychodynamic, psychodynamics in hypnotherapy, regression, technique, Uncategorized
Hypnotic regression is a psychodynamic technique which allows the client to mentally travel back to an earlier stage of their life. There are two basic types of regression: In life regression – This is where a person revisits an earlier point in their life. Esoteric... by Matt Krouwel | Apr 25, 2026 | hypnotherapy, Parts therapy, psychodynamic, technique
Parts therapy is a psychotherapeutic approach in which a client is guided by the therapist to engage with a particular ‘part’, or parts, of their mind. The therapist then helps to negotiate change with the part allowing the client to adopt new behaviours. What is a... 
by Matt Krouwel | Apr 4, 2026 | Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), EMDR, hypnotherapy, hypnotherapy for relationship breakup, relationship breakup, Systematic desensitization
In my 26 year career I have used hypnotherapy many times to help people with their breakup. Everyone’s breakup is unique and therapy reflects this by personalising work to the individual. However, there are some common elements. Understanding relationships It is... 
by Matt Krouwel | Mar 21, 2026 | anxiety, hypnotherapy, phobia, public toilet anxiety
As a hypnotherapist who specialises in anxiety I have encountered a lot of people with toilet anxieties over the years. Often these are secondary to other problems such as IBS, overactive bladder or social anxiety. Whatever the reason, people who with public toilets...