What To Expect from Hypnosis

The initial hypnotherapy session is 90 minutes in length, however a typical hypnotherapy session lasts 60 minutes,

In the initial session, I will ask specific questions to better understand the scope of the issue that you are seeking to overcome. I will then take you through two brief hypnotic exercises prior to starting full hypnotherapy.

The reasons for these “pre-hypnosis exercises” include: They give me insight as to how you process information. People process information visually, auditorily or kinesthetically, and knowing this helps me determine which hypnotic techniques will work best for you. The exercises also help me evaluate your willingness to take my suggestion, which is a key factor and the basis for this work. It offers you a brief experience of hypnosis before being guided fully into the hypnotic state.

I will also take time to address any fears, concerns or reservations you may have about going into hypnosis.

I will answer all your questions and ensure you are comfortable with the process. This facilitates the best result possible.

After I have a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of the issues you face and you are comfortable in your understanding of the process, I will gently guide you into hypnosis and begin the process of transformation. Hypnotherapy is cumulative and progressive. Each suggestion, affirmation and image paves the way for the next.

Hypnotherapy is not a panacea, but it is extremely effective in transforming negative emotions and eliminating destructive or defeating behaviors that so many struggle with on a daily basis.

At the end of the initial session, I will estimate how many sessions you will need based upon the complexity of the issue. Everyone is different and while some clients successfully clear an issue in as little as one session, others can take up to six sessions or more. This is still much more cost effective than the other forms of treatment. Check out the following statistics*:

Psychoanalysis: 35% recovery after 600 sessionsBehavior Therapy: 72% recovery after 22 sessionsHypnotherapy: 93% recovery after 6 sessions

*Alfred Barrios, PhD: http://www.stresscards.com/esspsychotherapy.php

You can clearly see that hypnotherapy is a less expensive, faster and more effective option to consider when weighing treatment options. Hypnotherapy will yield measurable improvement and enhance your quality of life because, unlike other treatments, it works where the problem resides…within the subconscious.

Please note: Medical and mental health conditions are only treated by a referral from the appropriate licensed practitioner of the healing arts.

To learn how hypnotherapy can help you, call Kathy at (815) 623-1569