Dr David Kraft
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About me
General
A UKCP Registered psychotherapist and counsellor, I offer one-to-one therapy at two clinics - one in Harley Street and the other in Enfield Town. I also offer sessions online. I have a great deal of experience working with psychological problems and I use a combination of psychotherapy and hypnotherapy in my work, achieving excellent results in a short space of time. I am very friendly and approachable and care about the specific needs of all my clients.
Appointments: 07946 579645
A bit more about me
I am a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine and have written over thirty articles on psychotherapy integration. I treat the full range of psychological problems and I do this by helping my clients come to terms with their issues, while boosting their confidence.
What to expect?
Generally, in the first session, you will be asked to consider your goals for treatment. This will help you to plan your therapy and begin to make behavioural changes in the shortest time possible.
What to do next?
Simply, ring me on 07946 579645 / 0207 467 8564 or email and we can discuss your intrinsic needs and book you in for a session.
Do I need to contact my GP?
One used to have to get a referral from one's GP; however, nowadays, you can self refer and I will only write to your local clinic with your permission.
Training, qualifications & experience
Committees & Societies
- Hypnosis and Psychosomatic Medicine Section, Royal Society of Medicine (2002-2024)
- Member of Council, Section of Hypnosis & Psychosomatic Medicine Section, RSM (2014-2024)
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine (00585870) (2002-2024)
- Member of the British Society of Clinical and Academic Hypnosis (BSCAH) (593)
- Honorary Secretary for BSCAH: London Branch (2003-2020)
- Honorary Treasurer for BSCAH National (2019-2021)
- Fellow of the National Society of Hypnosis & Psychotherapy (4198) (FNSHP)
- Member of The British Psychological Society (MBPsS) (247935) (until 2014)
- Registered Psychotherapist with the UKCP (2011163944)
- Immediate Past President for the Section of Hypnosis & Psychosomatic Medicine Section, RSM
Qualifications
- Middlesex University PhD
- Cambridge University PGCE
- Department for Education (DfE) Qualified Teacher Status QTS
- London School of Management Science Dip. Cl. Psy
- BST Foundation DCHyp
- BST Foundation A.CertCSHyp
- National College of Hypnosis & Psychotherapy (NCHP): Psychotherapy Training
- National College of Hypnosis & Psychotherapy DHP (NC)
- Kingston University MSc Psychology
- National College of Hypnosis & Psychotherapy ADHP (NC)
- Accreditation: British Society of Clinical & Academic Hypnosis BSCAH Accred
Member organisations
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Anxiety
- IBS
- Relationship Issues
- PTSD
- Fibromyalgia
- Hyperhidrosis
- Exam Stress
- Panic Attacks (Panic Disorder)
- Snoring
- Nocturnal Enuresis
- Weight Loss
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 - £170.00
Additional information
*****Reduced prices here at The Counselling Directory (£50)*****
All sessions are 50 minutes.
Harley Street Clinic: £170 (£150 for the retired, students and unemployed)
Enfield Clinic: David Kraft has a special arrangement with the Counselling Directory and offers significantly reduced rates for anyone quoting the following code 'CD-50'. Sessions in Enfield with this code are £50.
Please ring me on 07946 579645/0207 467 8564 or email and we can discuss your intrinsic needs and book you in for a session.
When I work
Monday-Friday 7am-9pm
Saturday-Sunday 1pm-8pm
Further information
Publications
(1) Kraft T & Kraft D (2004). Creating a virtual reality in hypnosis: a case of driving phobia. Contemporary Hypnosis, 21 (2): 79-85.
(2) Kraft T & Kraft D (2005). Covert sensitization revisited: six case studies. Contemporary Hypnosis, 22 (4): 202-209.
(3) Kraft T & Kraft D (2006). The place of hypnosis in psychiatry: its applications in treating anxiety disorders and sleep disturbances. Australian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 34 (2): 187-203.
(4) Kraft T & Kraft D (2007). An integrative approach to the treatment of hyperhidrosis: review and case study. Contemporary Hypnosis, 24 (1): 38-45.
(5) Kraft T & Kraft D (2007). The place of hypnosis in psychiatry, part 2: its application to the treatment of sexual disorders. Australian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 35 (1): 1-18.
(6) Kraft T & Kraft D (2007). Irritable Bowel Syndrome: symptomatic treatment approaches versus integrative psychotherapy. Contemporary Hypnosis, 24 (4): 161-177.
(7) Kraft D (2009). Tribute to Dr Thomas Kraft for BSCAH’ British Society of Clinical and Academic Hypnosis Newsletter,3 (1): 11-12.
(8) Kraft D (2009). Obituary: Thomas Kraft. British Medical Journal, 338: b265.
(9) Kraft T & Kraft D (2009). The place of hypnosis in psychiatry, part 3: the application to the treatment of eating disorders. Australian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 37 (1): 1–20.
(10) Kraft D & Kraft T (2010). Use of in vivo and in vitro desensitization in the treatment of mouse phobia: review and case study. Contemporary Hypnosis, 27 (3): 184-194.
(11) Kraft D (2010). A tribute to Tom Kraft (1932-2008): psychiatrist, integrative psychotherapist, and teacher. Contemporary Hypnosis, 27 (3): 221-224.
(12) Kraft D (2011). The place of hypnosis in psychiatry, part 4: its application to the treatment of agoraphobia and social phobia. Australian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, Vols 38 (2) & 39 (1): 91-110.
(13) Kraft D (2011). Sharing experience: the waiting room. British Society of Clinical and Academic Hypnosis Newsletter, 5 (2): 22-24.
(14) Kraft D & Hawkins PJ (2011). Eating disorders. In Les Brann, Jacky Owens, Ann Williamson (eds.) The Handbook of Contemporary Clinical Hypnosis: Theory & Practice (pp425-440). Wiley-Blackwell: Chichester.
(15) Kraft D (2011). Counteracting resistance in agoraphobia using hypnosis. Contemporary Hypnosis & Integrative Therapy, 28 (3):235-248.
(16) Kraft D (2012). Panic disorder without agoraphobia. A multi-modal approach: solution-focused therapy, hypnosis and psychodynamic psychotherapy. Journal of Integrative Research, Counselling and Psychotherapy, 1 (1): 4-15.
(17) Kraft D (2012). Successful treatment of heavy smoker in one hour using split screen imagery, aversion, and suggestions to eliminate cravings. Contemporary Hypnosis & Integrative Therapy, 29 (2): 175-188.
(18) Kraft D (2012). Comment on Zimmerman’s use of the river metaphor in irritable bowel syndrome treatment. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 55 (2): 160-167.
(19) Kraft D (2013). The place of hypnosis in psychiatry part 5: treatment of specific phobias—animal and situational subtypes. Australian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 40 (2): 88-113.
(20) Kraft D (2013). Open Access Publishing. British Society of Clinical & Academic Hypnosis Newsletter, 7 (3): 12-13.
(21) Kraft D (2014). BSCAH Twitter. British Society of Clinical & Academic Hypnosis Newsletter, 8 (2): 17.
(22) Kraft D (2015). Successful treatment of snoring using hypnosis. Contemporary Hypnosis & Integrative Therapy 30 (4): 179-188.
(23) Kraft D (2015). Psychodynamic psychotherapy and hypnosis in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: a case report. International Journal of Psychotherapy, 19 (3): 5-12.
(24) Kraft D (2016). The place of hypnosis in psychiatry part 6: treatment of specific phobias—natural environment type, blood-injection-injury type, and other types. Australian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 41 (1): 1-15.
(25) Kraft D (2016). The relevance of Gestalt Therapy to clinicians who use hypnosis today. Journal of Integrative Research, Counselling and Psychotherapy, 2 (1): 1-12.
(26) Kraft D (2016). The unique selling point of BSCAH from the perspective of a psychotherapist. British Society of Clinical & Academic Hypnosis Newsletter 8 (8): 5.
(27) Kraft D (2016). The now deepener. British Society of Clinical & Academic Hypnosis Newsletter, 8 (9): 18-20.
(28) Kraft D (2017). Student Fairs. British Society of Clinical & Academic Hypnosis Newsletter, 8 (12): 19.
(29) Kraft D (2018). Dr Assen Alladin: a personal note. British Society of Clinical & Academic Hypnosis Newsletter, 9 (1): 3.
(30) Kraft D (2018). Treatment of severe dental phobia with systematic desensitization: case study. Contemporary Hypnosis & Integrative Therapy 33 (1): 14-24.
(31) Kraft D & Naish PLN (2020). An interview with Peter Naish. Contemporary Hypnosis & Integrative Therapy, 34 (1): 54-66.
(32) Kraft D (2021). Origins of the Section of Hypnosis and Psychosomatic Medicine—Part1. Contemporary Hypnosis & Integrative Therapy, 35 (1): 37-53.
(33) Kraft D (2022). Origins of the Section of Hypnosis and Psychosomatic Medicine—Part 2. Contemporary Hypnosis & Integrative Therapy, 36 (1): 23-32.
