What’s Involved In A Hypnosis Session?

Most hypnotherapists will offer a free initial consultation for many issues, with the exception of the major common issues such as smoking cessation or weight loss. The initial consultation will usually follow the format outlined in our article My Hypnotherapist Offers A Free Initial Consultation – Why?

With or without an initial consultation, a hypnosis session will consist of four parts:

Fact Find – the hypnotherapist will want to talk to you about your history with the unwanted issue. They will talk about the goals you have in mind and the process and may use some visualisation to help the client reduce any negative emotions associated with the issue. There will always be an opportunity for the client to ask any general hypnosis questions as well

Hypnotic Induction – this sounds much scarier than it is. The client is asked to make themselves comfortable, sat in a comfortable chair. The hypnotherapist will talk to them softly, guiding the client gently into hypnosis. Usually, the client is asked to imagine a ‘safe place’ where they can relax. Generally, clients will be asked to close their eyes as it helps them to focus and enter hypnosis

Hypnotherapy – once the client is in hypnosis, the hypnotherapist can give suggestions and help the client to visualise their desired outcomes at a deep, unconscious level, often providing anchors or cues to help the client deal with their issue in their daily life

Ending Hypnosis – the hypnotherapist will gently use imagery to guide the client out of hypnosis. If anything were to happen to the hypnotherapist, the client would come out of hypnosis on their own (see Hypnosis: What If I Don’t Wake Up)

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