Hi Dr David Kraft

I have had a history of bipolar disorder ad I have been Duloxetine for some time now. I have taken 30mg an 60mg at various points of the last year. I was initially diagnosed with depression in the late 1980s, and I was referred to a psychotherapist at the Tavistock. Since then, I have seen a consultant psychiatrist in Wigmore Street, and another two in Harley Street. I have been diagnosed with depression, mania and bipolar disorder, but, at present, they all seem to agree, with the twists and turns of my problem, that I have bipolar disorder. Over the last twenty years I have taken Clomipramine hydrochlor., Lithium, Citalopram (this made me worse, and I felt really out of control), Reboxetine, Fluvoxamine, Venlafaxine, Maprotiline, Setraline and various other Tetracyclic and Tricyclic antidepressants, SNRIs (selective noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors) and Lithium salts. But I have never felt better than when I was taken off these drugs and I saw a psychotherapist in Harley Street. I felt that I had his support, and I felt that I was in control; and, in addition, I felt that I was getting to the root of the problem. I also used hypnotherapy, and this was aso a great comfort to me. I would like to see a similar psychotherapist, and one that works near or in Harley Street. I also would like to see someone who uses hypnotherapy, too. Plainly, I would like to see someone who is well qualified and who is similar to the psychotherapist I saw three years ago. He is not available now. Can you help? I have been reading your website and feel that you are independent and Freudian. I do not want to see a Freudian Psychotherapist, a Jungian Psychologist, an Object Relations Psychotherapist or anyone trained and brain-washed by these systems. I want to see someone who is an independent psychotherapist, who is adaptable, and who also uses hypnotherapy.

Andrea

Dear Andrea

Yes I can certainly see you in Harley Street. I regard myself as an independent psychotherapist who also uses hypnotherapy. Please phone for an appointment.

Many thanks

Dr David Kraft  

Dr David Kraft is a specialist psychotherapist and hypnotherapist in private practice. He is a fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine and a member of the Section of Hypnosis and Psychosomatic Medicine. He is also a member of BSCAH and he is on the General Hypnotherapy Register. He has published various articles in both national and international journal–specifically in Contemporary Hypnosis, the official Journal of the British Society of Clinical and Academic Hypnosis and the European Society of Hypnosis, in the Australian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, and he has published an obituary in the British Medical Journal. David has a diploma in clinical hypnotherapy, and an advanced diploma in clinical and strategic hypnotherapy, and has a diploma in Clinical Psychology. He also has been trained by his father, Dr Tom Kraft, psychiatrist, hypnotherapist and psychotherapist.

Dear London Hypnotherapy

I need to talk to someone about my problems. I am ill. I went to a hypnotherapist last year and she made me worse. She gave me lots of things to do between sessions. She called it homework. Homework? I am not at school. She said that my depression was a direct result of my thinking and that I should use positive thinking to help me with my problems. She said that she would use NLP to help me and that I should trust the whole procedure. But I felt stupid. I felt stupid talking to myself and the more I talked to myself the more silly and out of control I felt. I feel out of control. I am sure that hypnotherapy is helpful but I want to go to a proper psychotherapist so that he or she can help me. I really need for you to listen. I have been doing some reading and I chose you because you use psychotherapy in your approach. I had psychotherapy, well, counselling, when I was in my twenties and I found that this was useful and gave me a huge amount of control of my life. I would be most grateful for a session later this month, please.

Thanks Anthony.

Dear Anthony

Thanks for the e-mail. It sounds like you had a bad experience with this hypnotherapist. I am a psychotherapist and I do a tremendous amount of listening in the session. I occasionally make suggestions (homework) but this is a very rare occurrence indeed. My approach is to listen and to provide support; I also try to be unbiased and completely non-judgemental. If you would like to book a session with me please ring my office on 027 467 8564.

Best wishes

Dr David Kraft. Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist

Dr David Kraft (PhD) is a fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine and a member of the British Society of Clinical and Academic Hypnosis (BSCAH). He is also on the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR Reg.), holding the General Qualification in Hypnotherapy Practice (GQHP). He is also a member of the Hypnosis and Psychosomatic Medicine Section of the RSM. David has a diploma in clinical Psychology, a diploma in clinical hypnosis and advanced certificate in clinical and strategic hypnosis. He has written articles on driving phobia, covert sensitization (in the treatment of the addictions), hyperhidrosis, eating disorders (including anorexia and bulimia), sexual disorders, anxiety, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and sleeping disturbances. He has published an obituary in the British Medical Journal and in Contemporary Hypnosis and the Australian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. Dr Kraft has a successful practice in Harley Street, London, UK.

Hi

I am in a terrible state. I have been on Citalopram for several months now, I am now feeling worse, and not only do I feel worse, I feel out of control. I feel that the whole world is passing me by and I have no hope. I had a bout of depression when I was seventeen when my mother died. It feels lie this has happened again. I feel like I am a teenager again. I am out of control and I can’t control my emotions. Also, my boyfriend has left me. That’s when I started to get really bad and I went to see my GP. I hope that hypnotherapy can help me to get out of this cycle of depression. I have read a lot of hypnotherapy and how it works and it sounds right up my street. I want to stop taking the medication and start using hypnosis to help me through this difficult time. I need help. Do you teach self hypnosis as well? Thanks. Vicky

Dear Vicky

The approach that I use combines psychotherapy with hypnotherapy; it is a very powerful and effective form of treatment which has no side effects and it does not use medication. If you would like to book an appointment, please do not hesitate to phone 0207 467 8564.

Dr David Kraft, London Hypnotherapy UK in association with London Psychotherapy

David Kraft has a diploma in clinical psychology (Dip.Cl.Psy), and two diplomas in clinical hypnosis–the DCHyp and the A.Cert.CS.Hyp. He is a fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine and a full member of the British Society of Clinical and Academic Hypnosis (BSCAH). He is also on the General Hypnotherapy Register, and has the General Qualification in Hypnotherapy Practice. Dr Kraft works in private practice in central London.

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 Dr Kraft

Please help me. I have been described citalopram, fluoxetine and paroxetine at various times over the last year and a bit. I was on a massive dose of 60mg a day at one point. I felt that everything was going slowly and that I had no room in my life or energy to care for anyone else, let alone myself. I am now on paroxetine for my depression, I have am taking 20mg a day.

I feel out of control. I lose my way around the place and around the city and I feel terrible. I want to have my senses back; I want to live and be in control again.

Can you help? What are these drugs and can I come off them.

Jeff

Dear Jeff

The first thing that I should point out is that I am not a psychiatrist, and I do not prescribe medication. I also do not want to interfere with what your GP or Psychiatrist is prescribing for you. If you would like to have a consultation with me, what you need to do is to ask your psychiatrist or GP to write to me. I will then see you. I need their permission first.

These drugs are SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). They block the reuptake of serotonin; this increases the amount of this neurotransmitter at the synapses. Serotonergic transmission, therefore, takes place. Compared to tricyclics they generally have less of a drowsy effect and have fewer antimuscarinic effects. However, I believe that it is important to get to the route of the problem and facilitate treatment without the use of medication.

I wish you the best of luck.

David Kraft