What happens during a hypnotherapy session?
Initial Consultation 🤝: The session begins with a friendly chat to establish rapport and discuss your goals, concerns, and expectations.
Preparation 🧘♂️: You may sit or recline in a comfortable chair or on a couch to help you relax.
Relaxation 😌: I will guide you through relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, to help calm your mind and body.
Induction 🌀: I use a soothing voice and imagery to induce a state of heightened focus and suggestibility. This is often referred to as the hypnotic induction.
Deepening 🌌: You'll be led deeper into a state of relaxation, which can be compared to drifting into a daydream or a meditative state. 🌟
Suggestion🧚♂️: I will provide positive suggestions related to your goals. These suggestions can address issues like anxiety, weight loss, or stress management.
Exploration 🔍: You may explore your thoughts, emotions, and memories within the hypnotic state. This can help uncover and address underlying issues.
Problem-Solving 🧠: Together with the myself, you'll work on problem-solving and coping strategies. This can be helpful for addressing specific issues like phobias or anxiety.
Reprogramming💡: I will assist in reprogramming negative thought patterns or behaviours’ to reinforce positive change. 🔄
Reawakening 🌅: The session concludes with a gradual reawakening, making you feel refreshed and alert.
Debriefing and Discussion 🗣️: We will discuss your experience, any insights gained, and strategies to apply outside of the session.
Follow-Up 📅: Depending on your goals, you may schedule follow-up sessions to track progress and make further adjustments. On average you will need 3 to 6 sessions.
Remember that the hypnotic state is a natural state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility, and you're always aware of what's happening. Hypnotherapy is a collaborative process, and I act as a guide to help you access your inner resources for positive change. 😊