Frequently Asked Questions
Hypnosis is defined as an altered state of mind that bypasses the conscious mind and allows direct access to the subconscious mind. It is a natural state of transitions between being awake and sleep. The physical body is relaxed and the mind is calm but still aware. In this heightened state of awareness our critical mind filters are at rest which enables us to enter and change the deeply rooted beliefs or habits we carry from a young age.
It is neither magic nor mind control. The hypnotic state is achieved to optimize your efforts, open new pathways for you, align conscious and subconscious mind and to serve your best interest with no conflicts. Your dedication to reap results is part of our work. You are never unaware or unconscious and you cannot be made to do anything you are not willing to do nor are you made to say anything you are not willing to say. We use this state to engage the mind with no resistance.
Yes. And in face we all get into this state naturally at least twice a day! During a session this state is built to a place where the physical body is relaxed and the mind is alert. The depth of the state is determined by the presented issue and type of technique uses. A professional hypnotist can induce hypnosis to enhance the process and to suit the right techniques to how a client best receives suggestions ensuring the best achievements every session.
Hypnosis is a proven therapeutic learning tool with evidence of significant success and benefits in varied areas of life. It dates back to the time of Egypt’s Old Kingdom over 5,000 years ago up through modern western medicine. The impact of the mind and body connection continues to be a successful form of adjunct therapy. Hypnosis is a powerful technique for self development and improvement and is complementary approach for mental support as well.
You should expect improved self esteem, freedom from old beliefs, access your subconscious mind to shift the blocks holding you from being able to attain your full potential. With hypnosis it is much easier to explore memories, feelings and thoughts, overcome and adjust them to fit your will and choice. Hypnotherapy enables you to gain more control, confidence, and awareness in your life. You can also increase your ability to achieve and reach greater capacity to harness and utilize the power of your subconscious mind to your advantage.
Everyone is different. The number of session needed is related to the presented issue and how deeply it is rooted and what is programmed and what limiting beliefs are you may need to deal with. Most people experience shifts and change within 4-6 sessions. We are creating together lasting change. Once we remove, release and overcome an issue it’s gone permanently. Once the mind starts to release it is important to keep the session raw to reach to profound transformation.
Clinical hypnosis is a heightened state awareness and relaxation. The process produces an altered state of consciousness through physical and mental relaxation. The critical faculty of mind can then be by passed meaning the subconscious openly becomes receptive to get new suggestions with no resistance. It achieves a trance state through use of imagery. Each client responds only to suggestions that they are in agreement with. Commitment to the process requires one to be relaxed, have the desire, belief, and with the expectation to change your mindset.
Every state has its own laws regarding the practice of hypnosis. In California the only law that specifically defines the legality and scope of the Hypnotherapist is contained in California’s Business and Professions Code #2908, which says that hypnotic tools and techniques can be used to offer avocational or vocational self improvement. Out of this scope of practice (medical condition, emotional or mental disorder) a referral may be required following the presented issue or client’s condition.
Yes!! The process produces an altered state of consciousness through physical and mental relaxation, heightened sense of awareness when in hypnosis. We use positive suggestions, the critical faculty of mind that activate the mind’s resistance to change, is bypassed and the subconscious openly receives the communication and ideas we present, gain about 23 min of Theta brainwave, will, goals, desires and beliefs are delivered while old ones are released, this is the most powerful and deep process, therefore this kind of mindset lead to profaned change.
As with any aspect of life Hypnotherapy has many applications. Anyone can benefit from Hypnotherapy. Some common areas of application are: feeling stuck, increase clarity, eliminate limiting beliefs, freedom lifestyle, fear of failure, fear of rejection, procrastination, lack of clarity or direction, fear of success, imposture syndrome, self belief, self worth and confidence issues, success, positivity, balance and weight loss. Hypnosis is very effective in dealing with issues around anxiety, depression, past trauma, family and personal relationships, manifestation, insomnia, self issues, stress reduction, pain control, performance enhancement, sexual issues, overcome bad habits.
Online Sessions
With Hypnosis the key is finding a quiet place without any distractions and getting comfortable as much as you can before and after the hypnotic trance. Online hypnotherapy sessions work just as they do in person, giving the same efficiency so you can keep yourself calm and relaxed.
Conducted in your own comfortable space, a few things need to be in place in advance:
- A smart phone or device with a reliable internet connection.
- A charged battery or plugged in for the duration of the session.
- A quiet and comfortable space where you will not be interrupted.
- All electronics turned off or put on Do Not Disturb mode or silent.
- Try to avoid caffeinated beverages 3 hours prior to the session time.
- Do not show up under the influence of any substance, alcohol or drugs.
