Frequently Asked Questions

Hypnotherapy has two parts, therapy and trancework. The therapeutic part is similar to general counseling and involves a variety of therapies. My work includes, but is not limited to, NLP, CBT, REBT , and Gestalt therapy.

The second part is hypnosis or trancework, which in some ways is very similar to meditation, although it’s different, as different types of brainwaves are involved. It feels similar during the first couple of sessions for most people, and then the trance deepens and can be compared to a dream-like state allowing the suggestions and new learning to take effect and leave a lasting impression.

Because the mind and body have a strong survival instinct, are holistic, and want to get better naturally, if there are any suggestions that are perceived as negative, they will not stick. Hypnosis and hypnotic coaching are very safe and effective therapeutic methods.

Hypnosis is a way to induce a trance. A trance-like state is a very natural altered state of mind. We often drift off to a trance-like state when we are reading a book, daydreaming, or watching TV. During that time, the conscious, critical mind relaxes and sort of drifts off, and the subconscious mind takes charge. Because the subconscious mind is hidden beyond our awareness, it seems like we are running on some sort of autopilot. We drift in and out of trance several times a day, and it’s a very natural and safe state.

It feels great 😊, it’s a very enjoyable, relaxing, and calming experience. Even if the work that needs to be done for some people involves unpleasant memories, because they are  in such a calm and relaxed state, some of the past experiences can finally be processed with relative ease. This is the time when everything is about you, it’s your time to get better.

Most people can be hypnotized, the exceptions would be babies, young children, anyone who doesn’t want to be hypnotized, and anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Everybody experiences a  trance-like state from time to time as a natural state of mind.  

No. Hypnosis is very safe and your critical ability is always present. No one can be made to do anything they don’t want using hypnosis. Whatever your  morals and ethical codes are during your waking state, they will be the same when you are in a trance. If any suggestion is given which conflicts with your value system or which you perceive as negative in some way, that suggestion won’t stick, and you may come out of hypnosis altogether. You are always in control and aware of your surroundings, and you can hear everything. Nothing happens without your consent, and the desired outcomes/goals are discussed extensively before trance work begins.

During the first hypnotherapy session, you and your therapist discuss the presenting issue or issues, set priorities, and define the desired overall outcomes or goals of the therapy. During this first session, a lot of questions are asked to understand the history of an issue and past attempts to resolve it (if there were any), your lifestyle, support groups, and other issues important to the parameters of the particular case. Then, after getting your consent to be hypnotized, you are gradually lead into a relaxing hypnotic trance designed to start the process of improvement and the achievement of the desired goal/s. 

There are times when only one session is required, although the average number of sessions to treat presenting issues is between four and twelve sessions. The follow-up sessions work toward making progress, and each session will be different, targeting different aspects of the issue until it is resolved. 

Both hypnosis audio downloads in any format and one-to-one therapy are very effective. The main difference between them is that one-to-one sessions are highly customized to your world, which can create faster or more profound results. That being said, Self-Help Hypnosis downloads target specific issues and each is designed to help a specific type of personality. So, the majority of people who want to target that same specific issue, and who in general fit the profile of the person that it was created for, can certainly benefit greatly.

One more difference I can mention is that one-to-one sessions normally form one part of an overall course of therapy, which will be malleable and adaptable depending on what is discovered during the therapy sessions, etc. Hypnosis downloads are usually for simple one-off issues or after a specific, well-defined result. One-to-one sessions are ideal for people who have never had hypnotherapy before or for some more complex issues.

Mini-Courses can offer a variation on having a course of therapy with some predictable common obstacles for most people, where adaptability is offered by having audio recordings targeting the same issue from different perspectives and/or different stages of being resolved.

Customized Helpnosis is also a variation of one-to-one sessions where customization to your unique circumstances is applied. Having regular Customized Helpnosis could provide the closest match to one-to-one hypnotherapy sessions as recordings will be adapted to your needs and your  progress as the therapy course goes on. The only downside of this format is that we would only have 20 minutes of Zoom call for every ordered Customized Helpnosis audio recording to get to know you, discuss the issue, give feedback, and decide on the next goal. Sometimes there is a need for you to talk to me while in a trance. Sometimes there is a need to do a session of discovery or a release of some sort, which will be best achieved during a one-to-one session. That’s why this option is ideal for someone who is already familiar with hypnosis, has had therapy before, and would like a budgeted option to experience the benefits of customized hypnosis.   

Results from hypnosis can be experienced immediately or over a period of time. There are many factors that go into a successful course of hypnotherapy. One distinction that needs to be mentioned, hypnosis is not magic, it’s not done at you and suddenly all the problems are gone. You have to make a conscious effort to get better while the hypnotherapist helps with the subconscious. Working on both simultaneously is what gives the most profound and lasting results.

Yes, children from the age of six can be helped using hypnosis, and consent must be given by an adult to treat a child. However, I only treat adults from the age of 18 and above.

While on the one hand, the depth of the trance is important for some people, for most people it has little bearing. You will go into the hypnotic trance as deep as you need to, depending on what is appropriate for you, and still get benefits.

Almost everyone can be hypnotized as trance is a natural state that we all go in and out of throughout the day. Some people may have difficulty relaxing at first, especially people who have an analytical profession or mind, but eventually, almost everyone can relax deeply and benefit from hypnotherapy.