Hypnotherapy for a positive mind!

Hi HLB,

My name is Matthew, and I work as part of the Online Community Team. We're the team who work on supporting our Online Community to make sure it stays safe and working well. I saw you hadn't had a reply here yet, so I hope you don't mind me dropping in to say hello!

I can see that your post in the Cancer chat forum hasn't yielded any recommendations at present, so I had a look on the NHS website regarding accessing hypnotherapy practitioners. I followed the link to the Professional Standards Authority, where they list the two main voluntary bodies that practitioners register with:

• Hypnotherapist governing bodies | The Professional Standards Authority

Both of the governing bodies listed have searchable lists of practitioners, so hopefully you may be able to find someone who meets the criteria you're after. You might also find some useful therapeutic services near you by searching for your town or postcode using our In Your Area database:

• Find local cancer support services | Macmillan.org.uk

It's always worth having a chat with your GP or cancer care team about whether using a therapeutic treatment like this will be right for you, so you could ask them if they know of any local practitioners who might be suitable.

You can also talk to our Cancer Nurse Information Specialist team by calling our Macmillan Support Line. You can reach them by calling freephone 0808 808 00 00, or you can get in touch by email or via live webchat.

I hope that helps.

Many thanks for your message Matthew. I appreciate the care and thought, also the information you've shared.

I've actually found a lady I think I can work with and just about to have my first session!

Thanks again and best wishes 

Helen

HLB said:

I've actually found a lady I think I can work with and just about to have my first session!

Hi Helen,

That's brilliant news, I'm glad you found someone. I hope the session goes well, and that it makes a real difference. If you felt comfortable doing so, I'm sure other members would find it interesting to read about your experience. It's totally up to you, of course!