Frequently Asked Questions

Some answers to many of the questions about Hypnosis and Psychotherapy that people often ask.

Types of Therapy used in Psychotherapy for Anxiety Disorders

Most forms of psychological therapy, such as psychotherapy or hypnotherapy, may be classified as falling into one of two categories...

What is Hypnosis ?

Does such a thing as a 'Hypnotic State' really exist - and how it can help you.

Suggestion Hypnotherapy

Suggestion Hypnotherapy is a form of what is termed a 'counteractive psychotherapy', and entails the administering of correctly worded suggestions to a client whilst the client is in a suitably receptive hypnotic state, with a view to controlling the client's symptoms.

Analytical Hypnotherapy

Analytical Hypnotherapy is a form of 'transformational psychotherapy' that is directed towards achieving effortless and permanent change in a client's thoughts, feelings and behaviors.

Interesting Anxiety Facts

Some interesting facts about anxiety - and how to use them to your advantage.

SSRI Anti-Depressant Side-Effects

A common type of medication prescribed by medical practitioners as an anti-depressant is the Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitor (SSRI). Whilst these drugs can be helpful for some people they can also have adverse or uncomfortable side-effects. Check here to see if the symptoms that you are suffering from might be caused by your SSRI medication.

Memory Reconsolidation in Psychotherapy

Use of the latest evidence and research from the world of neuroscience has resulted in a method that produces profound change – the old neural pathways and synapses are re-written – permanently – in a process known as memory reconsolidation.

IAEBP Post-therapy Research Study - Client Testimonials

As part of a formal research study conducted by the IAEBP, feedback from clients on their therapy was sought from, and kindly volunteered by, a number of clients that had been treated by different therapists at the completion of their therapy...

The Surrey Hypnotherapy Clinic - Client Feedback

Some feedback from clients who have received therapy from Surrey Hypnotherapist Peter Back at The Surrey Hypnotherapy Clinic and who have kindly volunteered their thoughts and comments on Peter and Peter's therapy.

Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy in the News

From time to time the use of Hypnosis or Hypnotherapy appears in the media - here are just a few links to what continues to be a growing list...

Prince Harry is an Advocate of Talking Therapies

People have different DNA and different life experiences. People are different. Prince Harry is correct:

"Everyone is uniquely wired is what I keep saying. There is no one silver bullet, no one cure for everyone."

Everyone is an individual, and talking therapies can provide real effective help that is tailored towards the individual needs of each individual.

Video - The Science of Hypnosis - by SciShow

Short video (9min, 16sec) on YouTube about the Science of Hypnosis, by SciShow, which is both interesting and informative.

Video - The Science of Hypnosis - by TalkScience

Short video (9min, 13sec) on YouTube about the Science of Hypnosis, by TalkScience, which is both interesting and informative.

Video - 9 Groundbreaking Discoveries about Sleep - by SciShow

Short video (10min, 34sec) on YouTube about 9 Groundbreaking Discoveries about Sleep, by SciShow, which is both interesting and informative.

Video - The Truth Behind Hypnotherapy

Short video (8min, 38sec) on YouTube that shows a hypnotherapist using an 'instant/shock' hypnotic induction (not used here at The Surrey Hypnotherapy Clinic).

Video - Mental Health Services Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month (also referred to as "Mental Health Month") has been observed in May in the United States since 1949, reaching millions of people in the United States through the media, local events, and screenings.

Prince Harry is an Advocate of Talking Therapies

People have different DNA and different life experiences. People are different. Prince Harry is correct:

"Everyone is uniquely wired is what I keep saying. There is no one silver bullet, no one cure for everyone."

Everyone is an individual, and talking therapies can provide real effective help that is tailored towards the individual needs of each individual.

Website topic - Welcome from Peter

A letter from Surrey Hypnotherapist & Psychoanalyst Peter Back, welcoming all visitors to this web site.

Website topic - About The Surrey Hypnotherapy Clinic

Background information about Surrey Hypnotherapist & Psychoanalyst Peter Back, and The Surrey Hypnotherapy Clinic.

Website topic - Testimonials

Therapy is potentially a truly life changing opportunity, and what I term a 'watershed therapy', in that a person's life can be changed for the better, permanently, in such a way that they would never ever want to go back to being the person they were before. Read here some feedback from various IAEBP clients after experiencing therapy themselves..

Website topic - Treatments

Overview of the typical symptoms where Surrey Psychoanalyst & Hypnotherapist Peter Back might be able to help you..

The Surrey Hypnotherapy Clinic - Client Testimonials

Some feedback from clients who have received therapy from Surrey Hypnotherapist Peter Back at The Surrey Hypnotherapy Clinic and who have kindly volunteered their thoughts and comments on Peter and on therapy with Peter.

Website topic - Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety Disorders - Best Help, Advice, Therapy & Treatment

Website topic - Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Generalised Anxiety Disorder(GAD) - Best Help, Advice, Therapy & Treatment...

Medication for Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Typical drugs based approaches that you might be offered by your GP.

Web site topic - Panic Disorder (Anxiety Attacks and Panic  Attacks)

Panic Disorder (Anxiety Attacks and Panic Attacks) - Best Help, Advice, Therapy & Treatment...

Self-Help Tips for Anxiety and Panic Attacks

Things that you can do to help cope with Anxiety Attacks and Panic Attacks.

Website topic - OCD (Obessive Compulsive Disorder)

OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) - Best Help, Advice, Therapy & Treatment...

OCD & Anxiety Tip - How to Stop Repetitive & Intrusive Thoughts

Events or situations that provoke anxiety can often lead to repetitive negative thoughts that creat more anxiety - forming a vicious circle. Fortunately, these repeating negative thoughts that increase our anxiety level can be stopped through a technique that is called 'Stopping' !

Website topic - Phobic Disorders (Phobias)

Phobic Disorder (Phobias) - Best Help, Advice, Therapy & Treatment...

The 10 Most Common Phobias

Identifies the 10 most commonly reported phobias in the UK, according to a survey by Anxiety UK.

Website topic - Stress

Stress - Best Help, Advice, Therapy & Treatment...

The 10 Best Ways To Reduce Stress

The keys to good stress management are building emotional strength, being in control of your situation, having a good social network and adopting a positive outlook. Find out more...

Website topic - Smoking and Vaping

Smoking and Vaping - Best Help, Advice, Therapy & Treatment...

Nicotine Addiction - The Facts

Examine the evidence and decide for yourself just addictive nicotine is - or isn't.

Triggers To Smoke - and How to Beat them

Smoking is a habit that is prompted by triggers. Know what they are - and avoid them.

How to Stop Smoking - The Best Way !

There are many techniques that smokers have used over the years to quit smoking, including cold turkey, nicotine replacement therapy, medication and acupuncture. Whatever works is good ! But a great approach is to first help people to break their own 'belief system' so that they first understand that their 'addiction' to nicotine is not really an adddiction - and then follow the simple stop smoking procedure outlined in this article!

E-cigarette Health Warning

E-cigarettes are safe, right ? Maybe that's just want they want you to believe ? Discover for yourself the likely predictable and disasterous health consequences of switching from smoking nicotine to vaping nicotine.

E-Cig Research - Are E-Cigs Harmless ?

Some research has been carried out about e-cigarettes and the industry. The situation appears to be that large powerful businesses are heavily promoting their products by marketing them as being safer and healthier than tobacco cigarettes when clearly no long term clinical tests of 20-30 years or so can have been made. Many physicians doubt that e-cigarettes are as safe as they are presented...

High School Track Star Sean Marsee Killed By Unsmoked Nicotine

High School Track Star Sean Marsee, an Oklahoma teenage High School athletics track star, born in 1965, was 'too smart to smoke', so he got his nicotine fix by chewing tobacco - to avoid the 'deadly smoke'. Oral cancer was diagnosed at 18 years old. Despite radical facial surgery Sean died 25th February 1984 aged just 19 years old. RIP Sean Marsee.

Continuing Health Care for Current & Former Smokers

Ok. You've stopped smoking. That great. And you haven't switched to vaping e-cigarettes either. Even better! But please note that the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends yearly lung cancer screening with LDCT (Low Dose Computed Tomography) for people who were, or still are, heavy smokers. Find out more...:

Website topic - Insomnia

Insomnia - Best Help, Advice, Therapy & Treatment...

Self-Help Tips for Insomnia

Insomnia can often be improved by changing your daytime and bedtime habits or by improving your bedroom environment. Making even just a few small changes may help you to get a good night's sleep. Try some of the methods here for a few weeks to see if they help.

Causes of Insomnia

Insomnia can be triggered by a number of possible factors, including worry and stress, underlying health conditions, and alcohol or drug use. Sometimes it's not possible to identify a clear cause.

Hypnotherapy can help Insomnia

Listening to a recording of a hypnotic relaxation at bedtime can help improve your sleep pattern.

Sleep Well And Live Longer

Many of us don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis. It might be due to a sleep disorder, busy social life, new baby, long working hours, shift work or just staying up too late binge-watching Netflix. But not getting enough quality sleep can have significant implications for health.

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The Surrey Hypnotherapy Clinic TM

For professional, caring and confidential help, adviice, therapy or treatment for, or about, any of the above issues or topics, or similar, just contact Peter, preferably by e-mail, to arrange an appointment for your free initial consultation.

Addictions, Alcohol Abuse, Anger Management, Anorexia, Anxiety Disorders, Binge Drinking, Binge Eating, Bulimia, Blushing, Bruxism, Childbirth, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Compulsions, Compulsive Behaviour, Depression, Drug Abuse, Eating Disorders, Emotional Problems (e.g. Anger, Rage, Sadness, Jealousy, Suspicion, Paranoia, Grief, Guilt, Shame, Trauma), Exam Stress, Fear of Flying, Food Addiction, Gambling Addiction, Gastric Band Hypnotherapy, Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Habits, Insomnia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Low Self Confidence, Low Self Esteem, Obsessions, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), Pain Management, Panic Disorder (Anxiety Attacks or Panic Attacks), Phobic Disorder (Phobias), PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), Public Speaking, Smoking or Vaping, Relationship Issues, Relaxation, Sadness, Sex Addiction, Sexual Issues, Sleep Disorders, Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia), Sports Performance, Stress, Stuttering, Tinnitus, Weight Loss - or see Treatments for more general information.

For Hypnosis therapy and Hypnotherapy in Surrey, the Surrey towns of: Addlestone, Aldershot, Bracknell, Byfleet, Camberley, Epsom, Farnborough, Godalming, Guildford, Knaphill, Leatherhead, Staines, Sunbury, Walton, West Byfleet, Weybridge and Woking are all within a short 30 minute drive from Woking Hypnosis Hypnotherapist Peter Back at the Surrey Hypnotherapy Clinic.

If you would like to find out more about how Surrey Hypnotherapist Peter Back might be able to help you, or if you are simply looking for the best help, advice, therapy or treatment, from a highly qualified and experienced Psychoanalyst, Psychotherapist, Hypnotherapist or Hypnotist, just contact Peter by e-mail, at the Surrey Hypnotherapy Clinic, Woking, to arrange an appointment to learn more about Hypnosis and Peter's own unique form of specialist, evidence based, Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy.