It combines traditional concepts and techniques from Victorian hypnosis, of a cognitive or behavioural nature, with modern cognitive-behavioural theories of hypnosis, and certain elements of CBT.

Cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy (CBT with hypnosis) is a type of therapy which offers powerful techniques to help with a wide range of both emotional issues and physical ailments. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy and looks at current problems rather than past traumas or events.