IFS and Hypnotherapy

VANA PAPAGIANNI

Hypnotherapist & Life Coach, MSc Psych (Der), DhypPsych(UK), (CHBPP).

I am IFS trained, Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist, and Psychotherapist with a Master of Science in Psychology from the University of Derby. My practice focuses on helping clients manage anxiety, fears, phobias, and addictions, providing compassionate and evidence-based support in both the UK and online.

My research, titled “The Beneficial Effects of a Single Hypnotherapy Session Using Parts Negotiation for Specific Phobias,” was published in a peer-reviewed international journal and has received notable recognition. It ranked in the top 5% of studies covered by global news outlets in March 2022, according to Altmetric, a platform that tracks the media impact of academic research. This work has also been featured in major publications, including The Telegraph. The full citation for my research is available at https://doi.org/10.1080/24721735.2022.2049103.

I have successfully completed IFS training with the IFSCA and hold a Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Brief Solution-Focused Psychotherapy from Uncommon Knowledge, one of the leading hypnotherapy training providers in the UK. Additionally, I am a certified Strategic Intervention Coach and have studied Neuro Linguistic Programming at a master’s level.

With a passion for continuous learning, I actively engage with the IFS community through discussions and book clubs, fostering a deeper understanding of Internal Family Systems therapy, Hypnosis, and Polyvagal Theory, and their applications in mental health.