Suzy Dittmar MSc, D.Hyp, PDCHyp A psychotherapist trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Clinical Hypnosis, Suzy has an MSc in CBT and a Practitioner Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis and is a Full Member of the British Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapies ( www.babcp.org.uk ) and the British Society of Clinical Hypnosis ( www.bsch.org.uk ). She works in W1 (Central London), at the White Hart Lane Therapy Centre in Barnes, SW13 (0208 876 9897) and at The Priory Hospital Roehampton, SW15. Suzy also lectures on a course in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy at the LCCH. Tel: 0208 875 0859 or 07768 813 056 Email: suzy@cbt-therapy.net

Emotional issues Unwanted habits Anxiety and phobias Depression OCD
Addictions Confidence and inner strength Motivation and performance Creative blocks
Stress management Anger management Assertiveness Training Eating Disorders



Anyone who wants to make a change, no matter how big or small, in order to live a more satisfying life.



It's a brief, goal-orientated form of therapy in which the therapist works with the client as a team to help bring about lasting, positive change. If you have been thinking/reacting in a certain unhelpful way for a number of years, this is a learnt behaviour. Insight into your problem and the thought patterns perpetuating it isn't enough - once you're aware of a different, more helpful way of thinking/reacting, that new way has to be learned with patience and perseverance. You will achieve your goals faster if you practise the new learning in between sessions in different ways - ranging from constructive, rational self-talk to actively facing your trigger situations until you grow into the new you!



Hypnosis is a naturally occurring state of relaxation. Contrary to popular belief you remain conscious while you are in hypnosis, and many people describe the experience as pleasant and peaceful. You are always in control but become more receptive to beneficial suggestions which can help steer you towards your chosen solution. Hypnosis will only create the effect that you allow it to have.



Not necessarily - that depends on what way of working best suits you and your specific goals. Hypnosis may be used for you to find out more about the roots of your problem, to find inner resources and healing imagery that is unique to you, to help you relax, to strengthen and deepen insights you have reached in the session, or to rehearse new ways of being. You may be taught self-hypnosis so you can make use of this powerful technique in your everyday life.




You can attend just two or three weekly sessions for new insights, a kickstart to a new regime or a confidence boost - or attend regularly to tackle your emotional goals one by one. Many clients feel they have learned enough to continue their self-development without the therapist after six, ten or twelve sessions, others prefer to take change at a slower pace.