The following links are provided in order to give the potential client more information about hypnosis and hypnotherapy, and also about some of the issues which they may be facing.

INFORMATION ABOUT HYPNOSIS AND HYPNOTHERAPY

www.general-hypnotherapy-register.com
This site gives access to one of a number of registers of qualified hypnotherapists practising in the United Kingdom. It is allied to the General Hypnotherapy Standards Council (www. GHSC.co.uk) which sets training standards for a number of organisations providing training for hypnotherapists. This site also provides some general information about hypnosis and the benefits to be obtained from hypnotherapy.

www.ichypnosis.com
The Institute of Clinical Hypnosis is one of the leading training organisations in hypnotherapy. The graduates of the Institute are bound by its Code of Ethics.

www.hypnotherapy-direct.co.uk
A useful directory of hypnotherapists practising in different locations.

www.shared-care.com
Community driven guidebook to help users to find relevant information about complementary medicine. Provides lists of therapists.

www.naturalhealthdirect.com
Publishers of a free directory of complementary therapists called Holistic Insights.

www.hypnos.co.uk/hypnomag
This site provides articles written by practising hypnotherapists. While it is intended mainly for practitioners it may be of interest to clients also.

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT PROBLEMS TREATABLE WITH HYPNOTHERAPY

www.uncommonforum.com
This site provides a discussion forum for practitioners and clients on topics such as depression, anxiety and panic attacks, anger management, addictions, self-esteem and self-confidence. A decision to view this site will depend on whether you are encouraged or discouraged by finding that other people have the same problem as you. There is a hypnosis forum which contains comments on topical issues. There is also a hypnosis link which takes you to a site where you can buy self hypnosis downloads.

PHOBIAS

www.phobics-society.org.uk
This is the website of the National Phobics Society and it provides a very helpful source of information for anybody suffering from a phobia.

www.social-anxiety.org.uk
Helpful site for those with a fear of people, making everyday tasks an ordeal. Sufferers may also have physical symptoms such as trembling, blushing or sweating

www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Brief comments on both agoraphobia and social phobia as well as being a source of other medical information.

SMOKING CESSATION

www.ash.org.uk
Smokers who are thinking of stopping already know about their reduced life expectancy and the medical misery which lies ahead for them if they do not stop. However, if they are short of information this website points the way.

www.comiccompany.co.uk/interactive/sexandsmoking.html An entertaining and informative site.

OVEREATING

www.oagb.org.uk
A self-help group for overeaters in the UK.

EATING DISORDERS

http://www.eating-disorders.org.uk/ The National Centre for Eating Disorders provides both information and help.

www.pale-reflections.com
This site is sponsored by a chain of US treatment centres but it also provides useful background information on anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

The Hungry Cyclist
Not a hypnotherapy link, but I am delighted to be sponsoring Tom Kevill-Davies on his long American cycle ride in search of the perfect meal. For those of you seeking to control your weight this website may inspire you to take more exercise!

INSOMNIA

www.counselling.cam.ac.uk/insom.html
Informative site from Cambridge University's counselling service.

DERMATOLOGICAL DISORDERS

www.eczema.org
Useful information from the National Eczema Society

www.psoriasis-help.org.uk
Information and discussion forum on psoriasis.

www.alopeciaonline.org.uk
Information and discussion forum on hair loss.

PANIC ATTACKS

www.phobias-awareness.org
Information about phobias, anxiety, depression together with a good section on panic attacks.

CANCER

www.cancer-resource-centre.org.uk
Based in Battersea, this centre (established in 1983) helps anyone who has been affected by cancer. A range of complementary therapies is available.

www.bristolcancerhelp.org
The leading holistic cancer charity.

www.cancerhelp.org.uk
Information service about cancer and cancer care for people with cancer and their families.

OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDERS

www.ocduk.org
Information and bulletin board.

GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS


www.ibstales.com
Information and forum for sufferers from irritable bowel syndrome.

www.nacc.org.uk
Information for sufferers from colitis and Crohn's disease.