How Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy Can Help You Beat Workplace Stress
Let’s face it—work can be stressful. Whether it’s tight deadlines, back-to-back meetings, or just trying to juggle everything life throws your way, workplace stress can sneak up on anyone. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to just “cope” with it. There’s a powerful, proven way to manage it—and even feel more in control again. It’s called Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (CBH).
What Is Workplace Stress, Really?
We all experience stress differently. But when work starts making you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or anxious—it’s more than just a “busy week.” Stress can take a toll on your body, your mind, and your motivation. It can creep into your home life too, making it harder to switch off and truly relax. Sound familiar?
So, What Exactly Is CBH?
Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy combines two powerful approaches: CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and clinical hypnosis. Together, they help you understand what’s triggering your stress, shift the way you think about those triggers, and guide you into a calmer, more balanced state. It’s like retraining your brain—with deep relaxation built in.
How CBH Helps You Tackle Stress at Work
- Clear the mental clutter: CBH helps you spot unhelpful thoughts like “I’ll never get this done” or “I’m not good enough”—then gently challenge and change them.
- Reset your stress response: Through guided relaxation, you’ll learn to calm your nervous system—so you’re not stuck in fight-or-flight mode all day.
- Build better habits: Whether it’s saying “no” more confidently or taking regular breaks, CBH supports real-life behaviour changes that make a difference.
- Stay calm under pressure: With tools like visualisation and mental “anchors,” you’ll feel more grounded even in tough situations.
Does It Really Work?
Yes! Studies show that adding hypnosis to CBT can make therapy more effective. In fact, people using both together often see better and faster results than with CBT alone. And the bonus? Many people say they feel more relaxed and empowered after just a few sessions.
How You Can Start Using CBH Today
- Try self-hypnosis: Learn simple techniques to relax your body and focus your mind. You can use it anytime you’re feeling overwhelmed at work.
- Practice mindfulness: Staying present can help you avoid spiralling into “what-ifs” and worst-case scenarios.
- Visualise success: Picture yourself handling that tough meeting or deadline with ease. It really helps build confidence.
- Use calming anchors: Create mental cues—like a word or image—that instantly bring you back to calm when things get hectic.
Real Stories, Real Results
We’ve worked with so many professionals who came to us feeling burnt out or stuck in a stress cycle. Through CBH, they found new ways to relax, manage their workload, and even enjoy work again. One client told us, “I feel like I’ve got my spark back.”
Wrapping It Up
If workplace stress has been wearing you down, CBH could be the reset button you’ve been looking for. It’s not about ignoring stress—it’s about learning to manage it with calm, confidence, and a little help from your subconscious mind.
Want to find out more or see if it’s right for you? Let’s chat. Your wellbeing is worth it.
How I Treat Stress
At Behavioural Freedom, I use a skills-based model for treating stress. During our sessions, I will teach you relaxation techniques and helpful ways in which you can fundamentally and positively change the way you behave, think, act and react. It’s also important to note here that you can’t be stressed when you are in a relaxed state. The skills you’ll learn during your time with me will be vital to both your on-going treatment and perhaps more so as you leave my care.
A combination of Applied Relaxation and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is considered by the British Medical Journal to be one of the most effective therapies to combat stress and put you on a path to having a positive mind-set and being able to live life to the fullest, free of worries. By combining both and adding in the element of hypnosis, I believe this is the most effective, pragmatic and relevant approach to the treatment of stress.
Please contact me today to start the journey back to behavioural freedom.