About Michael Cohen

With over 22 years of clinical experience, Michael Cohen brings a wealth of knowledge to his practice. Originally a Samaritan, he went on to train in Counseling and clinical hypnotherapy. He sees clients for one-to-one therapy and runs workshops on such topics as stress management, developing a positive attitude and self-hypnosis. He is a registered counselor and Clinical Hypnotherapist Michael is a published author His book Solutions To Stress published in 2001 was very well received. He is currently working on his second book which is due to be published next year.

His corporate clients have included:

•  Dixon's Store Groups PLC
•  Reed Business Publications
•  The Home Office
•  B.U.P.A. psychological services.

His book Solutions To Stress has been very well received.

Professional Memberships

Member of The NHS Directory of Complementary and Alternative Practitioners

Member of The Association for Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy

National Council for Hypnotherapy

The UK Register of I.B.S. Therapists

Seven Good Reasons to Consult a Hypnotherapist

1. Broad Scope
Hypnotherapy can help with anything in which the mind has an influence

2. Scientific Backing
Hypnotherapy is supported by more scientific research than any other complementary Theraphy

3. Fast Results
Using a very light state of trance, similar to day-dreaming, or absorption in a book or TV programme, means that change can take place more quickly than simply through talking. This means treatment is often surprisingly brief.

4. Partnership
Modern, well-trained hypnotherapist’s nowadays use gentle, non-authoritarian approaches, in a spirit of partnership and co-operation with you. Their aim is to guide you to create better choices for yourself

5. To Update your Mind
A hypnotherapist is a "change mechanic". If you are stuck with a habit, a behaviour, feelings or a condition that you cannot sort out yourself, a hypnotherapist can be your mind mechanic, to help you on the right road again.

6. Use the Mind-Body Connection
Today's hypnotherapist’s work from an understanding of the mind and of the mind-body connection that is based on modern neuroscience. This enables them to work successfully with problems such as pain control, IBS, and the stress/anxiety response.

7. Value for Money
With hypnotherapy you learn strategies and it is more empowering than simply talking to someone," The therapies effect continues to multiply long after the sessions have ended. It is like teaching someone to fish instead of handing them a piece of cod.