About Simon Bates Cognitive HypnotherapistMNCH(Acc) BSc Cog. Sci. MNLP

I first qualified as a hypnotist in 1995 when I trained with Paul McKenna, Richard Bandler and Michael Neill.  Since that time I have continued to hone my skills, most recently updating them at The Quest Institute, London.  The Quest Institute is the home of Cognitive Hypnotherapy, a modern, evidence-based, brief therapy encompassing a number of NLP shortcuts together with Word Weaving, a fast, highly targeted and bespoke form of hypnosis. This training led to my membership of the National Council of Hypnotherapists in 2013.

To ensure my clients get the service which best meets their needs I also have training Jørgen Rasmussen’s ‘Psychological Illusion Model’ of therapy which is brilliant for reducing anxiety.  I also use methods for reducing trauma including ‘Eye Movement’ work using IEMT (similar to and EMI and EMDR) together with EFT and metaphor work. These additional services often provide the fastest and most permanent turn-around for emotional conditions and are a great addition to a standard hypnosis session when called for.

Freedom Hypnosis

Freedom Hypnosis began in 2013, offering a general Cognitive Hypnotherapy service in London and has since grown into a national and international service via Zoom. 

COVID19

I am very happy to see you face to face in my home office in West Norwood, South London (SW16).  I closed my central London room in Bloomsbury due to COVID and this will remain closed until there is demand again.  Most people seem content to use online services now and I’m happy to provide that or a face-to-face service.

Testimonials

Here are a number of testimonials provided by clients that were successfully treated for a number of different conditions.

University

At Exeter University I received a BSc Hons in Cognitive Science – a joint honours programme offering a Psychology and Computer Science degree with a focus on modelling brain processes. My interest was in computer assisted psychotherapy.

Memberships & Affiliations

I am a member of the National Council of Hypnotherapists (NCH) having qualified in 2016.  (Accredited by CNCH.)
I am a member of the Quest Cognitive Hypnotherapy Practitioners Association (QCHPA) and have helped to train new therapists.
Until COVID I was a volunteer Hypnotherapist for the YMCA’s Positive Health programme (a health programme for people living with HIV and who often struggled with LGBT issues).
I am a member of the IEMT Practitioners Association.
I frequently work within the Psychological Illusion Model (PIM) of therapy, created by Jørgen Rasmussen.