It all depends. An initial session can last 1 ½ -3 hours depending on the issue being addressed, its cause or causes, and the specific technique being used.

How many sessions are required?

Many issues can be explored in a single session but sometimes a follow-up session may be required. Smoking cessation or weight management is conducted in a series of 3-4 sessions which—after the initial session—are usually about an hour long.

Will I give up control?

Absolutely not! During hypnosis, your conscious mind is merely relaxed--it is never disconnected. You remain fully in control and aware of everything that is happening throughout the session. Although it’s always better that I bring you out of your relaxed state, you can do it yourself at any time.

Can I be made to do things under hypnosis that I don’t want to do?

Once again, absolutely not! Your subconscious mind will only accept suggestions which are healthy, reasonable, and appropriate.

What about those stage acts where people are made to do silly things like remove articles of clothing or quack like a duck?

Remember that a stage hypnotist always asks for volunteers. Therefore, they are willing, to a certain extent, to perform certain acts on stage while under hypnosis. Even so, they would never do anything which violated their personal code of conduct. For instance, most participants would be unwilling to engage in a crime such as robbery or assault under hypnosis even if they might be willing to quack like a duck.

What’s it like to be in a hypnotic state?

Have you ever read a book or watched a movie and lost all track of time? Have you ever driven somewhere and when you arrive, you can’t remember making each specific turn along the route? Chances are you were in a light hypnotic state during these times. Under hypnosis, your conscious mind becomes relaxed and you are then able to focus your attention on communicating with your subconscious mind. However, your conscious mind is always present and available if you ever feel that you need it. For instance, if you were deep in hypnosis and smelled smoke, you would immediately react the same way as you normally would, i.e., you would stand up and leave the building.

Most people find the mind/body relaxation they experience to be a very pleasant experience.

Could I get stuck in hypnosis?

No. While it's always better that I bring you out of your relaxed state, you can always open your eyes and become fully conscious on your own.

Will I involuntarily reveal secrets or information that I consider too personal?

No. Once again, you are in control! Your conscious mind, although relaxed, is always present. You never have to disclose information that you consider too personal. You should always feel comfortable telling me that you don't want to disclose certain information and I will always respect your feelings.

Is hypnosis the same as sleep?

No. Your conscious mind is always present (although relaxed) during hypnosis. If you were asleep, your conscious mind would be turned off and you would be unable to communicate me and I would be unable to guide you. However, you are so relaxed that if left alone, you would most likely drift off to sleep and wake up naturally.

Can anyone be hypnotized?

Although some people are more easily hypnotized than others, all it requires for most people is a willingness to accept hypnosis and to relax the conscious mind.

Do you have to be a certain age to be hypnotized?

There is no specific age. All it requires is the maturity to allow your conscious mind to relax. School-aged children, who experience the same issues of stress, anxiety, fear, and pain as adults do, can benefit from hypnosis in the same way and to the same extent as adults.

Is hypnosis dangerous?

No. Hypnosis is completely safe when conducted by a qualified hypnotherapist.

Why hypnosis?

Hypnosis provides the ability to undergo fast and dramatic changes in a safe, relaxed, and comfortable environment. Under hypnosis, clients are able to identify causes of their issues which may be deeply hidden in their subconscious and are otherwise very difficult to access.

How will I feel after I come out of hypnosis?

Apart from the calm or sometimes euphoric feeling experienced by most people from successfully dealing with difficulties that have plagued them for weeks, months and even years, clients often report that all of their muscles feel so relaxed that it is almost as if they had a full body massage!

What if I don’t want a past life or a life between lives regression or don't believe in reincarnation?

The decision to have a past life or life between lives regression is yours alone. Your session is personalized for you based upon your particular beliefs and issues. You would only have a regression if you requested it and felt completely comfortable with the process.

Why would anyone want a past life or life between lives regression?

It is believed, and I have witnessed, that in many cases a person's physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual issue began in a prior lifetime or lifetimes. Memories of all past lifetimes are stored in the subconscious mind when you reincarnate into the present. By having a past life regression, a person can re-experience a past life where they often recognize the same mistakes they making in the present. They may also choose to forgive others and themselves for harm suffered in a past lifetime, which can lead to tremendous healing on all levels. Experiencing a past life can provide a unique perspective on life and its lessons, helping people to become better centered mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Do I need to believe in reincarnation to experience a past life regression?

No. What your conscious mind believes and what information is stored in your subconscious mind are not necessarily the same thing. Many people have had wonderful past life regression experiences even though they were raised in a particular religion which does not teach reincarnation and even though they come from various ethnic, social, geographical, and cultural backgrounds.

What is a life between lives regression and how can it help me?

A life between lives regression involves being regressed back to a past lifetime and then being moved forward in that lifetime to the point right after your death. You do not re- experience the death itself. You then experience your soul's movement into Spirt/Heaven. You will have a chance to meet with your Spirit Guide/Guardian Angel and review that most recent life, its purpose, and lessons. You might also experience other aspects of Spirit/Heaven such as meeting with advanced souls to learn more from your past lifetime as well as ask questions of more current interest to you. You can also communicate with the souls of loved ones and others you have known in this lifetime who have passed on.

Most people report feeling an overwhelming sense of love while in Spirit/Heaven and are reluctant to leave that loving environment at the end of the session. There are no judgments there--only loving guidance.

While immersed in this loving environment, people are able to release long held emotional and spiritual issues. They are able to forgive others and themselves and feel a great sense of peace and calm. Many times this release results in physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing that is felt right away.

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