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 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... 
by Matt Krouwel | Feb 20, 2026 | Functional digestive disorder, gut-directed hypnotherapy, hypnotherapy, irritable bowel syndrome
The ideas of treating IBS with hypnotherapy has been around for decades with serious medical research starting in the 1980s. Early research by Professor Peter Whorwell At the University Hospital of South Manchester was very positive. This led to the development of... by Matt Krouwel | Jan 15, 2026 | confidentiality
Confidentiality in hypnotherapy is a fundamental of the therapeutic relationship, but what does that mean in practice? In this blog we examine the reasons for confidentiality, what a hypnotherapists will and won’t do with your information. Why is confidentiality...