Overcome Addictions

Addiction occurs when a person takes a substance or engages in an activity, for example alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex or shopping, that can be pleasurable but which over time becomes compulsive and interferes with work, relationships, and physical and mental health.

Physical addiction means that the body has become accustomed to the presence of either a particular external chemical (e.g. alcohol) or an internally produced chemical (e.g. adrenalin). The brain then creates a false need for the presence of this chemical as well as forming associative cues which prompt cravings for the chemical.

Unfortunately, addiction is not so simple; people use drugs, drink, gamble, or shop compulsively, nearly always in reaction to emotional stress, whether positive or negative, regardless of physical addiction or not. This is why people frequently change addictive behaviours from drug to drug or from compulsive behaviour to compulsive behaviour.

Very often the type of addiction is not important, but it is the need for the addictive/compulsive behaviour under certain kinds of stress that needs to be addressed. At The Hypnotherapy Practice we use Clinical Hypnotherapy to identify and resolve the reasons for that need for the addictive/compulsive response. This may mean identifying an initial sensitising event and re-perceiving it from a healthier/neutral perspective or resolving the unconscious reasons for that addictive response that have developed over time. We will also use Neuro Linguistic Programming techniques to help break the associative cues that have been formed.

Our approach means that once the root cause of the addiction/compulsive behaviour is resolved any physical and psychological need for the addictive behaviour is eliminated permanently.

To find out more about our therapists at The Hypnotherapy Practice click About Us.

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Testimonials

Karl Baxter

“…With a handful of sessions with David I saw a dramatic improvement in my outlook. I’ve no hesitation to recommend him for either smoking cessation or more deep rooted issues around mental wellbeing ” -Karl Baxter. Read more...Read more...
2014-07-04T13:23:13+00:00
“…With a handful of sessions with David I saw a dramatic improvement in my outlook. I’ve no hesitation to recommend him for either smoking cessation or more deep rooted issues around mental wellbeing ” -Karl Baxter. Read more...

Kate Cooke

“I have got that control back, have stopped comfort eating and have even managed to lose weight (over Christmas too). I don't really feel like I'm depriving myself…” -Kate Cooke. Read more...Read more...
2015-09-25T13:40:51+00:00
“I have got that control back, have stopped comfort eating and have even managed to lose weight (over Christmas too). I don't really feel like I'm depriving myself…” -Kate Cooke. Read more...

Aren Deu

“I have managed to curb my anxiety and have found a new lease of life… I have also managed to curb my binge eating habits…I am now in control of the important aspects of my life once again” -Aren Deu. Read more...Read more...
2015-09-25T13:38:12+00:00
“I have managed to curb my anxiety and have found a new lease of life… I have also managed to curb my binge eating habits…I am now in control of the important aspects of my life once again” -Aren Deu. Read more...

Linda Prince

“I have suffered from a cat phobia… There were at least three hotel cats who I could almost say were quite cute and attractive. Without the treatment sessions this holiday would have been a bit of a nightmare”-Linda Prince . Read more...Read more...
2015-09-25T13:34:15+00:00
“I have suffered from a cat phobia… There were at least three hotel cats who I could almost say were quite cute and attractive. Without the treatment sessions this holiday would have been a bit of a nightmare”-Linda Prince . Read more...

Pindi Kaur

“…I was suffering severe depression and anxiety for many years until June 2013 when I became very poorly …Having only 3 sessions for depression and anxiety I was a different person, I got my life back ”-Pindi Kaur. Read more...Read more...
2015-09-25T13:31:09+00:00
“…I was suffering severe depression and anxiety for many years until June 2013 when I became very poorly …Having only 3 sessions for depression and anxiety I was a different person, I got my life back ”-Pindi Kaur. Read more...

Sue Strudley

“For many years I have suffered with lack of or disturbed sleep…this lead to me feeling consistently tired…(now)I fall asleep within minutes and wake up energised after a good 7-8 hours sleep ”-Sue Strudley. Read more...Read more...
2015-09-25T13:29:36+00:00
“For many years I have suffered with lack of or disturbed sleep…this lead to me feeling consistently tired…(now)I fall asleep within minutes and wake up energised after a good 7-8 hours sleep ”-Sue Strudley. Read more...

Louise Malley

“…The hypnotherapy itself has taught me to relax with ease in stressful situations. I definitely recommend it to anyone who suffers with anxiety issues...”- Louise Malley. Read more...Read more...
2015-09-25T13:28:17+00:00
“…The hypnotherapy itself has taught me to relax with ease in stressful situations. I definitely recommend it to anyone who suffers with anxiety issues...”- Louise Malley. Read more...

Nicola Walker

“I have suffered with IBS for over 10 years time…I felt I couldn’t control any aspect of my life …now I feel like I have complete control and can enjoy life again ”-Nicola Walker. Read more...Read more...
2015-09-25T13:05:57+00:00
“I have suffered with IBS for over 10 years time…I felt I couldn’t control any aspect of my life …now I feel like I have complete control and can enjoy life again ”-Nicola Walker. Read more...

Chloe Middleton

“….By the end of the third session I felt much better, more confident and was no longer feeling anxious…” -Chloe Middleton . Read more...Read more...
2015-09-25T13:04:24+00:00
“….By the end of the third session I felt much better, more confident and was no longer feeling anxious…” -Chloe Middleton . Read more...

Leigh-Anne Higgins

“Thank you for taking away that horrible black cloud that hung over me most days…the old Leigh-Anne seems to be back ”-Leigh-Anne Higgins. Read more...Read more...
2015-09-25T12:56:41+00:00
“Thank you for taking away that horrible black cloud that hung over me most days…the old Leigh-Anne seems to be back ”-Leigh-Anne Higgins. Read more...

Pippa Dixon

“All my life and for as long as I can remember I have been petrified of dogs…(post treatment) … My friends and family cannot believe the change in me. The results are incredible, I now feel comfortable being with dogs, the picture is evidence! ” -Pippa Dixon. Read more...Read more...
2015-09-25T12:53:57+00:00
“All my life and for as long as I can remember I have been petrified of dogs…(post treatment) … My friends and family cannot believe the change in me. The results are incredible, I now feel comfortable being with dogs, the picture is evidence! ” -Pippa Dixon. Read more...

Steve Rollinson

“….helped me in controlling my stress and anxiety….helped me control my anger and frustrations. I am sleeping so much better and longer and can face the daily problems head on ” -Steve Rollinson. Read more...Read more...
2015-09-25T12:50:27+00:00
“….helped me in controlling my stress and anxiety….helped me control my anger and frustrations. I am sleeping so much better and longer and can face the daily problems head on ” -Steve Rollinson. Read more...

Mita Patel

“…So many anxieties and thoughts were making life very difficult (to get through and even waking up each morning was a struggle itself). I wish I had known about the hypnotherapy clinic sooner it truly has changed my life…” -Mita Patel. Read more...Read more...
2015-09-25T12:47:12+00:00
“…So many anxieties and thoughts were making life very difficult (to get through and even waking up each morning was a struggle itself). I wish I had known about the hypnotherapy clinic sooner it truly has changed my life…” -Mita Patel. Read more...

Debbie Jennings

“To date I have lost 22lb’s, have not felt the need to use food as a comforter once during this time and actually enjoy exercising…” -Debbie Jennings. Read more...Read more...
2015-09-25T12:41:16+00:00
“To date I have lost 22lb’s, have not felt the need to use food as a comforter once during this time and actually enjoy exercising…” -Debbie Jennings. Read more...

Victoria cook

“Hi David. Just got back from Australia and I had absolutely no problems at all on any of the flights. We had 6 flights over the last 3 weeks and all of them were hassle and stress free so thanks ever so much.” -Victoria cook. Read more...Read more...
2016-08-19T13:36:07+00:00
“Hi David. Just got back from Australia and I had absolutely no problems at all on any of the flights. We had 6 flights over the last 3 weeks and all of them were hassle and stress free so thanks ever so much.” -Victoria cook. Read more...