Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation to access your subconscious mind, the part of you that holds memories, beliefs, and patterns formed throughout your life (and potentially beyond).

You're not asleep or unconscious. You remain fully aware and in control throughout the session. Think of it as a deeply focused state, similar to meditation or that moment right before you fall asleep, your conscious mind quiets down enough for us to work directly with the subconscious.

Why the subconscious matters:
Your conscious mind is what you're aware of day-to-day, your thoughts, decisions, logic. But your subconscious runs about 95% of your behavior, reactions, and emotional responses. It's where your childhood conditioning lives, where trauma is stored, where limiting beliefs formed before you had the language to question them.

This is why you can consciously know you're safe in a relationship but still feel triggered. Or understand logically that you're capable, yet still sabotage yourself. The issue isn't in your conscious awareness, it's in the subconscious programming.

What is hypnosis?

Hypnosis is a natural state of focused attention and deep relaxation - like assisted meditation with a purpose. It's that absorbed feeling you get when watching a captivating film, reading a good book, or driving a familiar route on autopilot. Your conscious mind softens and your subconscious becomes more accessible.

In this relaxed state, your attention turns inward - toward feelings, memories, imagery, and inner knowing. We bypass the overthinking conscious and critical mind and work directly where change actually happens: in the subconscious, where your automatic responses and learned patterns live.

Hypnotherapy is a collaborative process - I guide you, but you're doing the inner work. All hypnosis is really self-hypnosis.

You're always in control. You remain fully aware, can hear everything, and can stop at any time. You can't be made to do anything against your will.

You Already Experience Hypnosis Naturally

Have you ever been so absorbed in a film that you forgot you were sitting on a couch? Or driven a familiar route and suddenly thought "wait, how did I get here?" - that's your subconscious on autopilot. Maybe you've gotten lost in a book, daydreaming, or been so focused on something that time disappeared.

These are all naturally occurring trance states. Your conscious mind steps back, and your subconscious takes over. This is why hypnotherapy feels so natural - you're not learning something foreign, you're simply being guided into a state you already know.

Hypnotherapy can address a wide range of emotional, mental, physical, and behavioural issues by working at the subconscious level where these patterns originate.

Emotional & Mental Health:

• Anxiety, panic attacks, and chronic stress

• Trauma and PTSD

• Grief and emotional healing

• Anger management

• Self-esteem and confidence

• Limiting beliefs and self-sabotage

• Obsessive or intrusive thoughts

Fears & Phobias:

• Fear of flying, heights, enclosed spaces, water

• Social anxiety and performance anxiety

• Fear of intimacy or abandonment

Habits & Behaviours:

• Smoking cessation

• Weight management and emotional eating

• Compulsive behaviours (nail biting, skin picking)

• Sleep issues and insomnia

• Procrastination

Physical & Somatic:

• Chronic pain management

• IBS and digestive issues

• Releasing trauma stored in the body

Performance & Creativity:

• Sports performance

• Exam anxiety

• Creative blocks

• Focus and concentration

Relationship & Inner Work:

• Relationship patterns

• Inner child healing

• Understanding triggers

• Life transitions

What Hypnotherapy Is NOT

• Not mind control - You remain in control and cannot be made to do anything against your will

• Not sleep - You're deeply relaxed but fully aware

• Not medical treatment - I'm a facilitator, not a doctor or psychiatrist

• Not magic - It's a collaborative process that requires your openness and participation

When Hypnotherapy May Not Be Appropriate

Please consult with your doctor or psychiatrist before booking if you have:

• Active psychosis or schizophrenia

• Severe dissociative disorders

• Epilepsy or seizure disorders

• Recent heart attack or serious cardiac condition

Hypnotherapy works best when you're:

• Open and willing

• Sober (no drugs or alcohol 24 hours before)

• Rested and alert

• Clear about what you want to work on

Session Structure (2 hours):

1. We discuss what you want to work on

2. Hypnotherapy process - I guide you into relaxation, and we work with your subconscious

3. Integration - we talk about your experience and insights

During hypnosis, you'll:

• Be deeply relaxed (some say it's the most relaxed they've ever felt)

• Remain aware and in control

• Possibly experience emotions, memories, or insights

• Leave feeling lighter and clearer

Sessions can be in-person or online via Zoom.

How Many Sessions?

• 1-3 sessions for specific issues (phobia, recent trauma, habit)

• 4 sessions is the sweet spot for deeper patterns (anxiety, self-esteem, relationship issues, complex trauma)

• 6 sessions for comprehensive transformation work

After your first session, we'll discuss what would serve you best.

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Results & Expectations

While many clients experience significant shifts through hypnotherapy, I cannot guarantee specific results. Your experience depends on many factors including your openness, readiness for change, and commitment to the process.

Hypnotherapy is a collaborative process - your active participation is essential for success.

1-2 Weeks Before:

• Begin a simple daily meditation practice (even 5-10 minutes)

• This helps your mind learn to relax and go deeper

2-3 Days Before:

• Watch your dreams - write them down if you remember them

• Your subconscious may send clues or messages

Day Of:

• Get good sleep the night before

• Eat a light meal 2-3 hours before

• Avoid caffeine 3-4 hours before

• Avoid alcohol and drugs for 24 hours before (they interfere with accessing the subconscious)

• Set a clear intention for what you'd like to work on

For Online Sessions:

• It’s important I can see and hear you and you can hear me

• Find a quiet, private space where you won't be disturbed

• Use headphones if possible

• Have water nearby

• Set up a comfortable place to lie down or recline

• Set up the camera so I can see your face.

‍Drink plenty of water (emotional release can be dehydrating)

• Give yourself spacious time - avoid rushing into stressful situations

• Rest if you feel tired (processing can continue energetically)

• Journal about any insights, feelings, or memories that arose

• Be gentle with yourself - transformation can continue unfolding for days or weeks

• Notice dreams, synchronicities, or shifts in how you feel or react

• Some people feel lighter immediately; others process more gradually - both are normal

Q: How should I prepare?

• Get a good night's sleep the night before

• Eat a light meal 2-3 hours before (don't come hungry or too full)

• Avoid caffeine 3-4 hours before

• Avoid alcohol and drugs for 24 hours before

• Wear comfortable clothing

• Set a clear intention for what you'd like to work on

Q: What should I wear? Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. You'll be relaxing deeply, so wear something you'd feel comfortable resting in.

Q: Should I meditate beforehand? If you have a meditation practice, yes! It helps prepare your mind. If you don't normally meditate, don't worry - I'll guide you into the relaxed state you need.

Q: What if I'm nervous? That's completely normal! Many people feel nervous before their first session. The nervousness usually melts away once we start. Just bring your openness and curiosity.

Q: Will I be unconscious or asleep? No. You'll be deeply relaxed but fully aware of what's happening. Some people feel so relaxed they think they fell asleep, but hypnosis is different from sleep - your subconscious is actively engaged.

Q: Will I remember what happens? Most people remember everything or most things from the session. Some people have hazier memories, especially of the deepest parts. Everyone's experience is different, and all are normal.

Q: What if I can't be hypnotized? Everyone can experience hypnosis as long as they're willing and open to the process. If you resist or analyze too much, it can block the process - but that's okay, we can work with that. The key is willingness, not "ability."

Q: Will you make me do embarrassing things? Absolutely not. This isn't stage hypnosis. You remain in control and cannot be made to do anything against your will or values. Hypnotherapy is a collaborative process focused on your healing goals.

Q: What if I need to stop or take a break? You can stop at any time. Just let me know. You're always in control of the process.

Q: Will I reveal secrets I don't want to share? No. You maintain full control over what you say and share. Hypnosis doesn't make you "spill" secrets - you only share what you're comfortable sharing.

Q: What does hypnosis feel like? Most people describe it as:

• Deeply relaxed, like meditation or daydreaming

• Pleasantly heavy or floaty

• Focused inward, less aware of external sounds

• Peaceful and calm

• "The most relaxed I've ever felt"

Some people don't feel dramatically different - they just feel calm and focused. All experiences are valid.

Q: How will I feel afterward? Common experiences include:

• Deeply relaxed and peaceful

• Lighter, like a weight has been lifted

• Clear-headed and insightful

• Slightly tired or spacey (this usually passes quickly)

• Emotional (if we released something big)

• Energized and motivated

Q: What should I do after the session?

• Drink plenty of water

• Give yourself spacious time - avoid rushing into stressful situations

• Rest if you feel tired

• Journal about any insights or feelings that came up

• Be gentle with yourself for the rest of the day

Q: How long until I see results? This varies. Some people notice immediate shifts. Others process more gradually over days or weeks. Patterns we've held for years may take more time and multiple sessions to fully shift.

Q: Will I need more than one session? It depends on what you're working with. Some issues resolve in one session. Deeper patterns typically need 4-6 sessions. After your first session, we'll discuss what would serve you best.

Q: How long is the session? Initial session: 2 hours (includes consultation, hypnotherapy, and integration) Follow-up sessions: 90 minutes

Q: Can I do it online? Yes! Online sessions via Zoom are just as effective as in-person sessions. Make sure you have:

• Quiet, private space

• Good internet connection

• Headphones (recommended)

• Comfortable place to lie down or recline

• Camera set up so I can see and hear you.

Q: What if I have a mental health diagnosis? Please be honest about any diagnoses on your intake form. Most conditions are fine to work with, but some (like active psychosis or certain dissociative disorders) may require clearance from your psychiatrist first. Your safety is my priority.

Q: Can I take my medication before the session? Yes, continue all prescribed medications as normal. Just avoid alcohol and recreational drugs for 24 hours before.

Q: What's your cancellation policy?

Cancellations: If you need to cancel or reschedule, please give at least 24 hours notice with a valid reason. This allows me to offer the slot to someone else.

Late Cancellations & No-Shows:

• Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice: 100% of session fee charged

• No-shows (more than 30 minutes late without notice): 100% of session fee charged

Last-minute cancellations disrupt my schedule and prevent others from accessing that time slot.

Rebooking: You can rebook your session any time within six months of your original payment, with proof of the original payment.

No Refunds: I do not offer refunds for cancelled sessions. However, you can always reschedule within the six-month window.

I trust you understand the importance of honoring your commitment to yourself and respecting the time we've set aside for your healing.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any other questions or concerns, please reach out! I'm here to make sure you feel comfortable and informed before we begin.