Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is hypnotherapy?
How will I feel?
How do I know if it will be effective?
Tell me more about PYSCH-K
What are your hours?
What does it cost?
What kind of payments do you accept?

What is hypnotherapy?

Hypnosis is as ancient as the human mind itself. Why?  Because it is a natural state of mind.. albeit one that is  different from most people's every day state.  If you have ever felt totally absorbed in a book or watching a movie or been driving and realized that you weren't consciously aware of the last 5 minutes, you have been in a hypnotic state.  In this state you are both hyper-focused and more relaxed.  When induced in a controlled atmosphere, such as the hypnotherapists office, you will be able to address your subconscious - that 85% of your brain that stores your memories and controls a lot of your actions - in a directed way, allowing you to undo old , no longer valid, patterns of behavior. 

The British Society of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis states:

"In therapy, hypnosis usually involves the person experiencing a sense of deep relaxation with their attention narrowed down, and focused on appropriate suggestions made by the therapist."

These suggestions help people make positive changes within themselves.   Long gone are the days when hypnosis was seen as waving watches and controlling people's minds.  In a hypnotherapy session you are always in control and you are not made to do anything.  It is generally accepted that all hypnosis is ultimately self-hypnosis.  A hypnotist merely helps to facilitate your experience - hypnotherapy is not about being made to do things, in fact it is the opposite, it is about empowerment.

 

How will I feel?

Once hypnosis is induced you will feel relaxed, but aware.  What you communicate is entirely in your control.  You will be aware throughout the session and your will be able to remember everything.  Sometimes when you return to your everyday state of mind you will find that time has passed either more quickly and less quickly than you thought.  Time distortion is a natural byproduct of hypnosis.

How do I know if it will be effective?

You will only be hypnotized if you want to be - you are in control.  Your hypnotherapist is only a knowledgeable guide and facilitator.  Similarly the effectiveness will depend on your motivation to change.  Hypnosis is not a magic bullet.  BUT, particularly if you have tried everything else and really want to change, hypnotherapy IS the way to remove those subconscious blocks.  This is documented in the medical literature.  For example this paper published by The Mayo Clinic.

Tell me more about PSYCH-K

“Rather than genes, it is our beliefs that control our lives. PSYCH-K™ is a set of simple, self-empowering techniques to change your beliefs and perceptions that impact your life at a cellular level.”

~ Bruce Lipton, PhD, cellular biologist best-selling author of The Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter and Miracles, published in 2005

We can use PYSCH-K alone or as an adjunct to hypnotherapy, depending on your desires and needs.  It is a a quick way to change your limiting beliefs.   See more at  PSYCH-K. com

What are your hours?

My regular hours (schedule-able on line) are :
 

  • 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Wednesday and Friday
  • 9:30 am to 12:00 pm every other Saturday
  • Mondays and Saturday afternoons on request

If you are comfortable with it and can fit into my Weds/Friday/Saturday schedule, I encourage you to schedule through on-line scheduling.  No need to play phone tag to confirm a time availability.  Just click on the highlighted text or Online Appointment Scheduling in the sidebar.

Otherwise - Call me! - 884-5031 or email me.  I would LOVE to talk to you about your needs and find a good time for us to get together.

What does it cost?

Regular Sessions

Initial Session - $100 (It may take 30 minutes, it may take 1 hour, but allow up to 2 so we have the luxury of time to process through everything)

Any Subsequent Sessions within 6 months (can be on a different issue) - $70

Follow-Up Session using only PSYCH-K  or EFT  - $40

Special Programs

Preparation for Birthing - $225 (Includes 3 sessions, your partner should come to the 3rd session.  Assistance at birthing can be also arramged. )

Stop Smoking (and other addictions) Program -   Hypnotherapy  $300
Hypnotherapy AND Acupuncture $600
No Pressure Money Back Guaranteed Program $750

Come prepared to quit ! 
(Your program is customized to your situation and craving control follow up sessions for 6 months to 1 year are included (depends on the program.) Go to the Stop Smoking Programs page for more information.

Past Life Regression - $200 (Includes 1 preparatory session, 1 past life session and 1 follow up session)

Lighten Up Victoria ! (LUV) Weight Management Programs   Weekend Workshop $150
Five Session Custom Program $325
Three Session Program with Osoleantm $300
Eight Session Custom Program $500

 Go to the Weight Management Programs page for more information.

Standing Discounts

Student and Senior Discount - 30% 
(bring your id to the session)

What kind of payments do you accept?

I accept cash and local cheque at the time of service.

I accept credit card (Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover) payment in advance over the internet.. please go to my credit card processing page.