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Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic technique that uses guided relaxation, intense concentration, and focused attention to achieve a heightened state of awareness, or trance, to help you explore and address various issues. During a hypnotherapy session, you'll be guided into a relaxed state where your subconscious mind becomes more receptive to positive suggestions and insights, facilitating change in thought patterns, behaviors, and emotions.

Hypnotherapy is legit. It is an evidence-based therapy that has been used by medical and healthcare practitioners for over a hundred years. It has shown some remarkable success in treating smoking, weight-loss, addictions, phobias, anxiety and depression. As science progresses and we are able to more accurately measure and observe how our brain operates, hypnosis is becoming more popular, especially for self-development. While most talking and coaching therapies work with your conscious mind, hypnotherapy similar to deep meditation offers access to your su​conscious mind helping you change those deep ingrained habits and beliefs, making it that much easier to then change them on a conscious level. You can read more about hypnotherapy and how it works in my Sydney Hypnotherapist blog or on my page about hypnosis Sydney.

Based on my personal experience with hypnosis and experience with my clients, I support the statement that all hypnosis is in fact self-hypnosis. It's not something that can be done to you. ​ It's important to understand that you don't become unconscious during hypnosis, nor can you be made to think, say or do anything. A hypnotic trance can be likened to day-dreaming, or at a deeper level, the state between sleeping and waking. You remain in complete control and you can stop a session at any time and communicate your needs and wants to your therapist. ​ If you are committed to healing, you will be able to relax into a trance without too much effort. The more sessions you have, the easier it becomes, and eventually you might find yourself able to sink into a deeper trance.

Hypnotherapy is not expensive when you measure it against the alternatives. Other forms of therapy and coaching generally require many sessions to be effective, sometimes even years. With hypnotherapy, you will begin to see results within a few sessions, and these results will last, which means you won't need to keep returning for more help. You can read more about the average cost for a hypnosis in Sydney here.

No therapy is 100% guaranteed to work. However, the rates of success encountered with hypnotherapy are often much higher than other complimentary therapies. Although these methods are incredibly powerful and effective, it is not a passive process - it requires the participation and cooperation of the person undergoing the treatment. Results from any therapy or coaching are very much a reflection of an individual's desire to change. I can, however, guarantee my competence, care and experience in helping to inspire positive change.

No, I cannot. If hypnotists could do that, the world would be full of Elon Musk and Steve Jobs versions.Hypnotherapy is like any other therapy in that it only helps you to make changes in the areas you want to improve. Hypnosis is safe, effective and works very quickly compared to other types of therapy. But it isn’t magic, even though it may seem this way. Remember, it takes 21 days to create a new habit and then a minimum of 3-6 consecutive (weekly) sessions to yield the best results.

Hypnotherapy can help with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, stress, phobias, smoking cessation, weight loss, chronic pain, insomnia, and enhancing confidence and self-esteem.

Yes, hypnotherapy is safe when conducted by a trained and certified hypnotherapist. It is a natural, drug-free method of therapy with no harmful side effects.

No, you remain in control throughout the session. Hypnotherapy is not the same as stage hypnosis; you will be aware of everything happening and can come out of the trance state at any time.

The number of sessions needed varies depending on the individual and the issue being addressed. Some issues may be resolved in three sessions, while others may require a longer-term approach.

Most people can go into hypnosis, but the depth of trance varies from person to person. Your willingness and ability to relax and follow the hypnotherapist's instructions play a significant role in the process.

While both hypnotherapy and meditation involve deep relaxation, hypnotherapy is a guided process with specific therapeutic goals and techniques to address particular issues. Meditation is typically a self-directed practice aimed at achieving mindfulness and general well-being.

After a session, you may feel deeply relaxed and more positive. You might notice immediate changes in your thoughts, feelings, or behaviors, or it may take several sessions for significant changes to become apparent.

Hypnotherapy can be highly effective for many people, but like any therapeutic technique, it may not work for everyone. Success depends on the individual's openness, the skill of the hypnotherapist, and the specific issue being addressed.

Absolutely! Online therapy sessions follow the same structured approach as face-to-face sessions, and ever since COVID, I have run all sessions with my clients this way. The key factors for success include your comfort with the online format, and your ability to relax in your environment. A systematic review in the Journal of Medical Internet Research (Vol. 14, No. 4) states that “e-therapy seems to be at least equivalent to face-to-face therapy”. Having sessions at home also offers extra advantages, such as saving you time on travel, creating your own relaxing space (a comfortable chair, soft blanket, or essential oils diffuser) and further enhancing the relaxation effects of the session by not having to travel home.

Yes, it is safe. If you have seen how hypnosis is portrayed in film and television, remember this is all about creating drama. There is absolutely no chance of becoming stuck in a hypnotic state, and it’s impossible for someone else to take over your mind. All hypnosis is self-hypnosis, which means you decide if you want to be hypnotised, you remain conscious during your hypnotherapy session, and you can stop it at any time. The most that can happen is that you may doze off, which is very rare.

It is best to use a tablet, laptop or computer for your online therapy appointment rather than a smartphone – something that won’t require you to hold it. You will need a webcam and microphone – built in ones are fine. It is not necessary to create the perfect ambient, peaceful setting for your online hypnotherapy session. It would be beneficial, however, to find a room with minimal disturbance from other household members and pets, and to ensure you have turned off your mobile and all apps on your computer. Find somewhere you can comfortably sit down and where I will be able to see you clearly via your computer’s camera. You need to be visible and comfortable.

I will discuss with you beforehand a plan of action, but rest assured that hypnosis is a wonderfully safe treatment and you remain in control at all times. Should we lose connection, your subconscious will invite you back to full wakefulness and I will contact you via phone, text or email to reconnect.

Good internet connection Headphones with built in mic Comfortable place with a head rest An open mind