David Kraft is a specialist psychotherapist and hypnotherapy in private practice: he is based in Harley Street, London. He is a fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine and a member of the Hypnosis and Psychosomatic Medicine Section. He is also on the General Hypnotherapy register holding the General Certificate in Hypnotherapy Practice. David has published many articles in the field of psychotherapy and hypnotherapy and continues to research on a weekly basis. He is also a member of BSCAH and has given three lectures at the Royal Society of Medicine.

David Kraft’s publications to date are as follows:

(1) ‘Creating a Virtual Reality in Hypnosis: A Case of Driving Phobia’ Contemporary Hypnosis (2004), 21, (2): 79-85

(2) ‘Covert Sensitization Revisited: Six Case Studies’ Contemporary Hypnosis (2005), 22, (4): 202-209

(3) ‘The Place of Hypnosis in Psychiatry: its Applications in Treating Anxiety Disorders and Sleep Disturbances’ Australian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis (2006), 34, (2): 187-203.

(4) ‘An Integrative Approach to the Treatment of Hyperhidrosis: Review and Case Study’ Contemporary Hypnosis (2007), 24, (1): 38-45.

(5) ‘The Place of Hypnosis in Psychiatry, Part 2: its Application to the Treatment of Sexual Disorders’ Australian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis (2007), 35, (1): 1-18.

(6) ‘Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Symptomatic Treatment Approaches versus Integrative Psychotherapy’ Contemporary Hypnosis (2007), 24, (4): 161-177.

(8) ‘Obituary: Thomas Kraft’ British Medical Journal (2009) 338: b265.

(9) ‘The Place of Hypnosis in Psychiatry, Part 3: the Application to the Treatment of Eating Disorders’ Australian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis(2009), 37, (1): 1-20.

(10) ‘Use of in vivo and in vitro desensitization in the treatment of mouse phobia: review and case study’ Contemporary Hypnosis, (2010) 27 (3): 184-194.

(11) ‘A tribute to Tom Kraft (1932-2008): psychiatrist, integrative psychotherapist, and teacher’ Contemporary Hypnosis, (2010) 27 (3): 221-224.

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Dear hypnotherapist

I have had terrible anxiety for years now. I went to see a hypnotherapist in Australia and she help me in the short term, but I need to meet someone who had listen so that it will never come back. The anxiety is severe. I have panic attacks. My mother used to beat me and now every time I enjoy myself or think about going out and enjoying myself I get anxiety attacks. I think to myself, ‘I really want to enjoy myself’, and,’I really want to go out and have a good time.’  I also think to myself, ‘I hope I don’t get anxious’ and, ‘I hope that I can go out and see my friends’. And then it happens. I get stressed and anxious. I can’t breathe. My heart feels heavy and I begin to sweat. It is anxiety and I can’t stop it. I am out of control.  need a good hypnotherapist and psychotherapist or psychologist who is trained to help me. I thought that I would go to you because I know that my friend really improved after seeing you. Please help because I am really scared and I want to continue with my life!!

Debra23Baby

Dear Debra

I am certain that the combined use of psychotherapy and hypnotherapy will help you with your anxiety. If you would like to book an appointment, please ring 0207 467 8564.

Dr David Kraft

Dr David Kraft is a private psychotherapist and hypnotherapist and is based in central London: his offices are based at 10 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF, UK. David is a fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine and a member of the British Society of Clinical and Academic Hypnosis (BSCAH). He has published papers in the field of psychotherapy integration and hypnosis. His papers are on the following topics: driving phobia, anxiety, sleeping disorders, sexual disorders, addiction and the use of covert sensitization in treatment, hyperhidrosis, eating disorders (anorexia and bulimia) and IBS. He has published in The Australian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis and in Contemporary Hypnosis which is the official publication of  the British Society of Clinical and Academic Hypnosis (BSCAH) and the European Society of Hypnosis (ESH). Dr Kraft has a diploma in clinical hypnosis, an advanced diploma in clinical and strategic hypnosis as well as a diploma in clinical psychology. David is also on the General Hypnotherapy Register, holding the General Qualification in Hypnotherapy Practice. He is also a member of the Hypnosis and Psychosomatic Medicine Section of the RSM.