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BACKGROUND INFORMATION - LCCH
Research
The LCCH conducts on-going scientific research into hypnosis and allied fields. We are constantly seeking to advance our knowledge of hypnosis in the therapeutic context, with the aim of improving the efficacy of treatments. We have produced highly original and effective methodologies for the treatment of certain conditions that are intractable to ordinary psychotherapy. A two-stage technique for dealing with obsessive compulsive disorders (OCDs) - usually in just two sessions - has evoked much interest amongst therapists of all persuasions. In addition, some of our studies obtaining normative data from the population on the extent of certain psychological problems, have attracted the attention of the media in this country and abroad.
Reports on an extensive survey of travel phobias, conducted by the LCCH, were published in The Times, The Independent on Sunday, and several tabloid newspapers.
External Affiliations
The LCCH does not belong to any 'Complementary Medical Organisation', because we do not believe that hypnotherapy is a form of medicine, be it traditional or alternative/ complementary. However, we are aware of the government's recent record of legislation for specified professions such as osteopathy, and we are actively campaigning for and will support any governmental attempts to legislate for the hypnotherapeutic profession, in its own right. We do of course recognise that counselling skills are an important element in any hypnotherapeutic session and this view is reflected in the LCCH's organisational membership of the British Association of Counselling (BAC).
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