Lee Walker also joins the UKHC speaker line-up for the first time this year. His presentation is entitled ““I’m Just Not the Creative Type”: Why Creative Self-Belief Matters More Than Ability.”
The Presentation:
Evidence-based strategies to boost client confidence and hypnotic response
Have you ever heard the client objection: “I just don’t think I have a good imagination”? As hypnotherapists, we know hypnosis is a natural ability, but your client’s belief about their own creativity might be the biggest barrier to their success. What if you could predict a client’s openness to hypnosis before the session even begins?
Based on my Master’s degree research, this presentation explores the powerful psychological construct of Creative Self-Belief (CSB). My research study found that a person’s confidence in their creative potential—specifically “little-c” everyday creativity—is a significant predictor of positive attitudes towards hypnosis. Crucially, this is distinct from artistic talent; it is about the belief in one’s capacity to imagine and problem-solve.
Moving beyond statistics, this session translates academic findings into the therapy room. We will explore practical strategies to assess and boost your client’s Creative Self-Belief during the intake process. You will learn how to help clients reframe “I’m not creative” into a resource for change, fostering the “effortless experiencing” often associated with deep trance. Whether you are a researcher or a hypnotherapist, you will leave with a fresh perspective on the pre-talk and a new toolkit for navigating client resistance. Join me to discover why a client’s belief in their creativity is so important, and how to harness the power of psychology to enhance therapeutic rapport and outcomes.
Full details of the schedule and tickets can be found here at this website (see main toolbar for 2026 event).