Book Review: Freddy Jacquin – Hypnotherapy
Many people I meet are intrigued by hypnosis, hypnotherapy and what initially drew me to this area. Many of their questions take similar form and these ongoing blogs will, hopefully, answer any questions you may have about this fascinating field and maybe even inspire a bit of study or research on your own part.
One question I was asked by a lovely friend really set me thinking, perhaps deeper than any other more complex or technical question I had been asked before. The question was:
“Is there a book about Hypnotherapy you’d recommend to someone who knows nothing about it, that covers interesting material yet is easy to read.”
After puffing my cheeks out trying to think of an answer, one came to me surprisingly quickly. My answer was “Hypnotherapy: Methods, Techniques and Philosophies of Freddy Jacquin.”
Firstly, let me tell you a bit about Freddy and why he is eminently qualified to write this book. He initially trained as a hypnotherapist in the 1990’s and just before the century’s end he founded the UK Hypnotherapy Training College, subsequently renamed the Jacquin Hypnosis Academy. Over this time Freddy has created his own innovative techniques for the application of hypnosis in therapeutic interventions and with his son Anthony has taught and lectured all over the world. Anthony’s book “Reality is Plastic” is also regarded as a ‘must read’ and I will review it at a later date.
I first discovered the audiobook version, narrated by Freddy himself. This was in the days of Covid lockdown in the UK, so Freddy became my company on regular walks around Mote Park in Maidstone. One of the great features of this was I was when talking about how he delivers interventions you can hear in the way he would say them, so I was able to note the inflections, pauses, tonality and overall delivery style of a highly-regarded practitioner in this field and it really helped me understand a whole host of concepts I had previously studied and subsequently influenced my delivery. After listening through it several times, I felt the need to buy the hard copy, which I then read whilst listening and scribbling copious notes.
So, what do I like most about this book? It is SO easy to read. Freddy’s enthusiasm and belief shines through all of the writing. He cleverly talks about concepts and explains them in a way even a novice would feel confident to have a go at them. He also intersperses the practical explanations with a range of inspirational and often witty anecdotes from his years as a practicing Hypnotherapist.
In summary, I regard this as the perfect start for anyone interested in discovering what hypnotherapy truly is, especially if you are thinking of learning skills in this particular area.
