London School of Clinical Communication and Hypnosis

23/01/2026

The nature of private practice is inherently solitary.

Therapists are trained to provide psychological containment for the distress of their clients. However, it is functionally impossible to sustain this indefinitely without a release valve.

The accumulation of vicarious trauma is often silent. If left unchecked, it gradually erodes the resilience required for effective clinical judgement.

We regard supervision as a form of professional hygiene rather than an administrative obligation. It allows the practitioner to metabolise the residual emotional content of their caseload.

21/01/2026

19/01/2026

Clinical precision demands that we distinguish between the velocity of a thought and the validity of its structure.

Rumination is an issue of regulation. It is the repetitive cycling of content. It represents a nervous system that is stuck in a high-arousal loop.

A cognitive distortion is a failure of logic. It is the specific architectural flaw in how a client interprets reality.

Whether it is "all-or-nothing" thinking or "emotional reasoning", the error lies in the framework itself.

This understandingdictates the modality. We address the momentum of rumination with somatic pacing and mindfulness. We address the structural error of a distortion with the analytical challenge of CBT.

14/01/2026

There is a persistent misconception that clinical hypnosis is an exercise in control. In practice, it is an exercise in collaboration.

The practitioner does not impose a solution. Rather, we act as a catalyst. We utilise a robust understanding of neuroplasticity and linguistics to help the client navigate their own internal landscape.

The objective is not to create dependency on the therapist. It is to restore autonomy to the individual.

12/01/2026

We frequently observe clients who respond well to cognitive restructuring yet struggle when the physiological symptoms of anxiety inevitably return.

The error here is often in the expectation. The client believes that recovery equates to the permanent absence of discomfort.

This is the specific focus of Emotional Schema Therapy.

We work to identify the rigid beliefs that demand perfect emotional regulation. The goal is to help the client understand that difficult feelings are temporary states rather than permanent failures.

Resilience is not the absence of feeling. It is the capacity to endure it without collapse.

09/01/2026

Research suggests Bilateral Stimulation mimics Rapid Eye Movement sleep, which is how the brain naturally processes events.

When trauma overwhelms this natural cycle, the memory remains frozen in the nervous system. By replicating this stimulation clinically, we manually restart the stalled processing system. This allows the brain to integrate the isolated trauma with adaptive information.

We are effectively helping the mind to finish its own work.

07/01/2026

Our understanding of what constitutes a "skilled therapist" is changing.

It is no longer sufficient simply to know the theories. In 2026, excellence is defined by how we apply those theories in a world that feels increasingly unfamiliar. With AI and digital tools now firmly embedded in standard practice, the human element, your empathy and intuition, is the true mark of value.

What sets the exceptional hypnotherapist apart?

05/01/2026

As the festivities recede, many of our clients—and perhaps even we ourselves—experience a distinct emotional weight.

It is easy to dismiss the "January Blues" as a cliché, but the brain is responding to a very real shift. We are often navigating a sudden withdrawal of dopamine following the high-stimulation period of the holidays. Coupled with the disruption of routines and, for many, the circadian impact of reduced daylight, the nervous system enters a state of recalibration.

This heaviness is not a sign of failure or a lack of discipline. It is a biological request for rest.

As therapists, our role in January is often to validate this pause. We must help our clients understand that their lack of motivation is not a character flaw, but a neurochemical reset. By normalising this experience, we replace self-criticism with self-compassion, creating a safer foundation for the year ahead.

Let us approach this month with patience, not pressure.

04/01/2026

On World Hypnosis Day, it is time to reclaim the narrative.

In the past, the public perception of hypnosis has been clouded by stage theatrics and misconceptions about mind control. As practitioners, we know the reality is far more profound.

Modern clinical hypnosis is a state of focused attention and heightened receptivity. It is a collaborative partnership where the patient remains the architect of their own healing, guided by the skilled voice of the therapist.

It is neuroplasticity in action. It is the quieting of the critical faculty to allow for new, adaptive perspectives to take root.

Today, we celebrate the science, the safety, and the empathy that define our practice. We celebrate a discipline that respects the complexity of the human mind and offers a gentle, evidence-based path to relief.

Let us continue to educate, to demystify, and to heal.

01/01/2026

As the calendar turns to 2026, we find ourselves reflecting not on the numbers, but on the moments.

For those in the helping professions, the past year was likely measured in quiet breakthroughs. It was measured in the deep breaths taken by your clients, the silences you held with patience, and the safety you constructed within your practice.

To our community of therapists, medical practitioners, and students: thank you for the work that you do.

You are the custodians of empathy in a world that often feels rushed. As we step into this new year, we wish you not just professional success, but personal restoration. We hope that you extend the same compassion to yourself that you so freely offer to others.

The world needs your skills, your intuition, and your presence more than ever. Let us make 2026 a year of profound connection.

Happy New Year from all of us at the LSCCH.

25/12/2025

As mental health practitioners, we spend our year holding space for others. This Christmas, our wish for you is to find a safe space for your own reflection and rejuvenation.

May the festive season reignite the spark that drew you to this healing profession. Wishing you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas.

24/12/2025

Kindness is neurobiology.

When a client experiences genuine, non-judgmental compassion from a skilled practitioner, their brain releases oxytocin, the chemical foundation for trust and safety. The PDCH grounds you in the evidence, teaching you how to intentionally facilitate these powerful biological shifts. You go beyond just talking; you are guiding genuine, measurable brain chemistry toward healing.

Learn the science behind why your compassionate presence is their medicine.

Link: https://www.lscch.co.uk/practitioner