Do you smoke? Have you tried to give up cigarettes? Have you tried nicotine patches and not managed to give up smoking? David Kraft can help.

David Kraft is a specialist psychotherapist in Harley Street, and he has help many people give up smoking in a short space of time–sometimes in one session.

For an appointment, phone Harley Street on 0207 467 8564.

David is a member of BSCAH and a fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine.

The Royal Society of Medicine runs lectures for psychotherapists, health practitioners, psychologists and other therapists who have a legitimate reason for using hypnosis in clinical practice. There is a section which specializes in the use of clinical hypnosis–the Section of Hypnosis and Psychosomatic Medicine. BSCAH is a Professional organization, again, for people who use hypnosis in a clinical setting. Those accredited by BSCAH are suitably qualified and are registered members of a recognized medical, therapeutic, scientific or academic profession and have a legitimate reason for using hypnosis in their professional work. David is not, as yet, accredited by BSCAH. Individuals who wish to go to a therapist for psychological help should look at the BSCAH website. Both David and BSCAH do not recommend that individuals go to lay hypnotherapists. Hypnosis is not a therapy by itself: it should be use adjunctively by a fully-trained therapist–that is to say, a doctor, nurse, psychologist or registered psychotherapist.

The Harley Street Psychotherapist, David Kraft, has just published a paper on the treatment of a heavy smoker in ONE HOUR.

One can order the paper on line or go to the British Library. Smoking hypnotherapy is a cost effective form of treatment. For an appointment, please phone 0207 467 8564.

Kraft D (2012). Successful treatment of heavy smoker in one hour using split screen imagery, aversion, and suggestions to eliminate cravings. Contemporary Hypnosis & Integrative Therapy, 29 (2): 175-188.

David Kraft is a member of BSCAH and a fellow of the RSM.

The latest series of issues of Contemporary Hypnosis, 27 (1), is devoted to presentations from the last meeting of the European Society of Hypnosis (ESH). The journal, Contemporary Hypnosis, edited by Professor John Gruzelier, is now the official journal the European Society of Hypnosis (ESH), as well as the British Society fo Clinical and Academic Hypnosis (BSCAH).

June 2, 2010

Dear Dr David Kraft

I have been suffering from insomnia for several years now and don’t what to do. It all started when arrived here in the UK having been travelling for three years. I lived in New York for two years working as a teacher and in Washington DC for a further year. When I arrived back home, I developed really bad stomach pains and there was nothing I could do to stop these problems happening. I got cramps and feelings of being bloated all the time, but more so after eating a meal. I couldn’t eat hot curries and I love them so much. I couldn’t drink and I couldn’t sleep at night. I started to think to myself, ‘I have so much work to do and I need my rest so much’. I would lie awake at night, getting more and more tense. I would say to myself, ‘I have three hours to get to sleep and then I have got to get up again.’ Then I would fall asleep just five minutes before the time that I have to get up. It has affected my performance at work and is making me really crazy. My boyfriend complains that I don’t want to have sex with him, too. And when I do want sex, I can’t think about it because I am so tired. I never orgasm anymore because I am so tired. I can only orgasm when I am on my own. I am more ratty at work and my boss often asks me whether I had adequate sleep last night or not.

My colleague, J, at work said that she had problems with her sleeping and said that hypnotherapy was really helpful. She said that the hypnosis was safe and that she was aware of everything that was happening during the process. Can you advise Dr Kraft? I need hypnosis to help me now, but I need to work with a sympathetic hypnotherapist who will understand my problems and help me on my way. Mary

Dear Mary
    

Hypnotherapy is an extremely valuable tool in the treatment of both IBS and sleeping disorders. You might like to look at our paper on the subject on my website which is www.londonhypnotherapyuk.com.

It sounds like you want some reassurance about the procedure. Hypnotherapy is very safe, and the approach that I use here at London Hypnotherapy UK is one that combines support, in the psychotherapy, with the hypnotherapy. I will also teach you self hypnosis which will help you deal with these problems in the future.

If you would like to book a session, please do not hesitate to phone me at 10 Harley Street, The number is 0207 467 8564.

Best of luck, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Dr David Kraft, Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist

Dr David Kraft (PhD) is a member of the Hypnosis and Psychosomatic Medicine Section of the Royal Society of Medicine; he is also a fellow of the society. Dr David Kraft has been researching in the field of hypnotherapy and psychotherapy integration for many years now and has published several articles in both national and international journals. He has published in Contemporary Hypnosis and in the Australian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, and has written an obituary in the British Medical Journal. Dr Kraft is a full member of the British Society of Clinical and Academic Hypnosis (BSCAH) and is also on the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR). He is also a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS). He is currently working as a private psychotherapist and hypnotherapist in central London.

Hi. Sir.

I need a hypnotherapist in London who can help me with my problems. I started worrying about getting into a car and driving anywhere. I don’t drive, but I found it difficult getting into any cars, taxis. I then started to avoid public transport and refused to get on a bus, or travel on London Underground. I started to go on the train to work even though it was a longer journey. I then stopped going on the train, and stopped work altogether. My phobia got worse at this point. I seem to be punishing my parents for the way that they have treated me recently, I have shout at them all the time, and then make up the next day. I am very anxious around other people and I only have two friends. I heard that hypnotherapy is used in order to help people with claustrophobia. I have other problems too, though. Can hypnosis be used to help me with my fear of travelling, and my fear of cars and trains. I have been to a hypnotherapist before and he help me to give up smoking. I am still off the cigs, but now I have bigger problems. Thanks. Natalie

Dear Natalie

It sounds like you need some time to work through some of these issues with a psychotherapist or counsellor. My approach combines psychotherapy–specifically psychodynamic psychotherapy–with hypnosis. I feel that hypnotherapy is not a therapy on its own andit should be combined with another form of treatment–nursing, dentistry, psychotherapy, CBT, NLP, cognitive or behavioural approaches. As I say, I use psychotherapy and feel that the support that give is critical in treatment. I should be happy to see you in town. All you need to do is to ring the following number–0207 467 8564.   

David Kraft

Dr David Kraft (PhD) is a private hypnotherapist and psychotherapist, and is based at the following address: 10 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF. David trained in hypnosis at the BST Foundation in Russell Square, London. It was here that he received the Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis (DCHyp), and the Advanced Certificate in Clinical and Strategic Hypnosis (A.Cert.CSHyp). He also has a Diploma in Clinical Psychology (Dip.Cl.Psy) from the London School of Management Science. David is a fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine and a full member of BSCAH. He has also publsihed nationally and internationally; he has, for example, written four papers in Contemporary Hypnosis, which is the journal for BSCAH. Dr David Kraft uses psychodynamic psychotherapy combined with hypnosis.

Key Words: Agoraphobia, Claustrophobia, Anxiety

Dear hypnotherapist

I need some help. I am so anxious and this gets worse when I am near lots of people. When I am in the underground station, I am at my worst. Now, I avoid undergrounds and traffic and noisy places. I heard that hypnotherapy can deal with anxiety, and that hypnosis deals with problems without medication. Is hypnosis safe? I am looking for a specialist hypnotherapist. Can you provide some info about you too. 

Thanks very much

Jenny

Dear Jenny

Thank you for your e-mail. Yes hypnotherapy is a very safe procedure that does not require medication. If you would like to book a session, please ring 0207 467 8564, and we will book you an appointment. I am principally a psychotherapist and I use hypnotherapy to enhance and accelerate my approach.

Best wishes

Dr David Kraft

Dr David Kraft is a psychotherapist and hypnotherapist working in the centre of London. He trained at the BST Foundation in London and obtained both the diploma in clinical hypnosis and the advanced diploma. David also has a diploma in clinical psychology. He is a fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine and belongs to the Hypnosis & Psychosomatic Medicine Section. David is also on the General Hypnotherapy Register and is a full member of BSCAH. He has also published articles on hypnosis and psychotherapy integration in Contemporary Hypnosis, the official publication for BSCAH, and in the Australian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. Dr David Kraft is based in Harley Street where he works privately.  For more information, please see my website on http://www.londonhypnotherapyuk.com/index.asp or my psychotherapy website on http://www.londonpsychotherapy.co.uk/

Dear hypnotherapist

I am in great need of support. I am Slovenia. I try to work with friend but no help. I need hypnotherapist to help end depression to help make feel better. I ok in Slovenia but no ok in england. Can please help find hypnotherapist and make me better. Thank you much. G

Dear G

I can certainly help you with your depression. You are welcome to give me a ring on 0207 467 8564. One of my secretaries will take your call, and she will immediately take a message from you. I will then contact you within 24 hours. Sometimes, I can get back to you in a couple of hours. Hypnotherapy is an extremely valuable tool for the treatment of depression; however, I will be combining the use of hypnosis with psychotherapy to provide you with support. Hypnotherapy is a very safe form of treatment: it does not require medication, and there are absolutely no side effects. If you have any questions about hypnosis, please feel free to e-mail me back. I look forward to your phone call.

Best of luck

Dr David Kraft. London Hypnotherapy UK & London Psychotherapy

Dr David Kraft is a member of the Royal Society of Medicine–specifically, he is part of the Hypnosis and Psychosomatic Medicine Section. He is also on the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR Reg.); further, he is a full member of The British Society of Clinical and Academic Hypnosis (BSCAH). Dr David Kraft has trained extensively in the field of hypnosis: he has a diploma in clinical hypnosis and an advanced diploma in clinical and strategic hypnosis. He also has a diploma in clinical psychology (Dip.Cl.Psy). Dr David Kraft has published in the field of hypnosis abroad and in this country; he has published four articles in Contemporary Hypnosis which is the official publication of BSCAH.

Dear hypnotherapist

I have been suffering from depression for some time, and I don’t know it is genetic or whether I have had bad experiences in the past. All I can say is that sometimes I feel dreadful, I feel useless, and can’t get out of bed. I feel that I don’t want to do anything, and that everything is useless. I first went to my GP and she gave me beta blockers. I then went for a one off session to see a psychiatrist and he worried me. He said that I had clinical depression and he prescribed me Allegron. I was taking 25mg for some time and this made me feel out of control. I felt that my emotions were numbed and that I didn’t care about what was going on around me. Please help me.

I heard that hypnotherapy was usefull and can help people get out of depression. I also read that it provides support and that one can use hypnotherapy to boost you at your time of need. Can you help? Two of my friends said that they have used hypnosis. Is hypnotherapy the same thing as hypnosis? Please help.

H

Dear H

Thank you for your enquiry. The first thing that I should say is that I don’t want to interfere with anything that your psychiatrist has said; I should also point out that I am not a psychiatrist and I do not prescribe medication. If you would like to see me for a consultation, that is fine, but you would have to get a referral letter from your psychiatrist. I wold then be happy to see you. Allegron is the trade name for Nortriptyline and it is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCAD). They work by blocking the reuptake of serotonin and noradrenaline into the neurons: they prolong the effects of these neurotranssmitters. I tend not to user labels in therapy. I find that labelling someone is unhelpful, and many people have been affected by false or generalized labelling. I use hypnosis in my practice to augment the work that I do in the psychodynamic psychotherapy. Essentially, the term hypnotherapy is a misnomer. Although I often use the term for convenience, hypnotherapy refers to a form of treatment in which the therapist uses hypnosis; however, I believe that hypnosis should only be used with another existing therapy such as CBT, psychotherapy, dentistry, clinical psychology etc. Perhaps, it is not worth getting bogged down with terminology. If you would like to book a session, please feel free to ring the number below. Hypnosis, used in conjunction with psychotherapy, which is the approach that I take, is a very powerful and effective form of treatment which has no side effects, and it is a programme which does not use medication.

The best of luck

Dr David Kraft, London Hypnotherapy UK & London Psychotherapy

David Kraft (PhD) is a member of the British Society of Clinical and Academic Hypnosis (BSCAH), and a fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine; he is also a member of the Hypnosis and Psychosomatic Medicine. Section of the Royal Society of Medicine, and on the General Hypnotherapy Register. He has published articles in’ Contemporary Hypnosis which is the official publication for BSCAH. He has also written articles in the Australian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. He has also written two obituaries–one in  the BSCAH newsletter and one in the British Medical Journal (BMJ).  He has a diploma in Clinical Psychology, a diploma in clinical hypnosis and advanced diploma in clinical and strategic hypnosis. Dr David Kraft works as a psychotherapist and hypnotherapist in private practice.

Address–10 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF

Phone Number–0207 467 8564.