Solution focused hypnotherapy is a form of psychotherapy that has been developed over recent years. It uses practical, modern and well researched strategies to help people make positive and significant changes in their lives in a relatively short period of time. It is important to note that solution-focused hypnotherapy aims to work on a person's preferred future rather than going over past events or experiences. The idea of this type of hypnotherapy is to move from  negative thought patterns  to a more positive outlook on life. It combines elements of cognitive behavioural therapy with traditional hypnotherapy.