Hypnotherapy with SinWhat is RTT?
Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) is an approach created by the British therapist Marisa Peer. This page gives a short, general introduction to what it is and how a session typically works.
A hybrid approach
According to Marisa Peer's RTT organisation, RTT combines hypnotherapy with elements of other approaches, including psychotherapy, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Marisa Peer developed it over many years of practice, and her RTT School has trained practitioners since 2015.
The idea behind it is to explore the beliefs and patterns behind what someone would like to change, rather than only the situation as it shows up today.
How a session typically works
Every practitioner works a little differently, but RTT sessions commonly follow a similar shape:
- A conversation first. The session usually begins with a talk about what you'd like to work on.
- Hypnosis. You're guided into a relaxed, focused state. You stay aware throughout and can speak or stop at any time.
- Regression. In that relaxed state, the practitioner may guide you back to earlier memories to explore where a belief or pattern may have started.
- Reframing. Together you look at those beliefs with the understanding you have now, and work on new, more helpful ways of thinking about them.
- A personalised recording. Afterwards you're usually given an audio recording made for you. Practitioners typically suggest listening to it regularly for a set period, often around 21 days, to reinforce the work done in the session.
How it differs from traditional hypnotherapy
Traditional hypnotherapy generally uses relaxation and suggestion to help people work on habits or ways of thinking. RTT uses hypnosis too, but combines it with techniques drawn from other therapies, puts particular emphasis on regression to look for the root of a belief, and adds a personalised recording to listen to after the session.
Why people are drawn to RTT
People commonly seek out RTT because they want to understand where their patterns and beliefs come from, rather than only working on them as they are now. Some like the idea of a structured session combined with a recording they can keep listening to at home. Others come to it wanting to work on things such as confidence, everyday stress or habits they'd like to change.
Experiences vary from person to person, no particular outcome can be promised, and research into RTT is still developing.
Is it a substitute for medical care?
No. RTT isn't a substitute for medical or psychological care. If you have a health concern or are taking medication, please speak to your GP.
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