IFS and Hypnotherapy

VANA PAPAGIANNI

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

I am an IFS practitioner (Level 1 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 addictive patterns, providing compassionate, evidence-based support in 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. In March 2022, it ranked in the top 5% of research outputs covered by global news outlets, according to Altmetric, a platform that tracks the reach and impact of academic research. The research was also featured in major publications, including The Telegraph. The full citation is available at https://doi.org/10.1080/24721735.2022.2049103

I have completed the Level 1 Training Program in Internal Family Systems therapy with the IFS Institute, as well as IFS training with IFSCA. I also hold a Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Brief Solution-Focused Psychotherapy from Uncommon Knowledge, one of the UK’s leading hypnotherapy training providers. Additionally, I am a certified Strategic Intervention Coach and have studied Neuro-Linguistic Programming at Master Practitioner level.

With a passion for continuous learning, I actively engage with the IFS and wider therapeutic community through discussions and book clubs, deepening my understanding of a broad range of approaches and topics in psychotherapy, mental health and personal development.