Question 1

What is your cancellation/reschedule policy?

Accepted Answer

We understand that things happen. However, we must request **at least** 24-hours notice that you need to cancel or reschedule. If you cancel with less than 24-hours notice and we unable to rebook your timeslot, we reserve the right to charge you for the session.

We also request that you be on time for your sessions. If you arrive late, there may not be enough time for your session and we may be forced to apply the cancellation policy.

Question 2

Why do you record sessions?

Accepted Answer

I record sessions so that I can review the recordings as session notes.

All recordings are completely confidential and subject to the same [confidentiality guidelines](https://hypnotechs.com/about/confidentiality/) as all other client materials.

Question 3

What types of hypnosis do you use?

Accepted Answer

I tend to use Kappasinian ""Emotional/Analytical & Physical" assessments as well as inductions, especially for the first session. Beyond that, I lean heavily into Ericksonian methods, but I am happy to choose, a la carte, as needed to ensure you respond as well as is possible.

The right kind of hypnosis is the kind that works

Question 4

Are some people better at hypnosis than others?

Accepted Answer

Most certainly.

There is a natural ability inherent in hypnosis, but willingness goes a long way toward overriding that.

I would rather work with a willing participant who is low on the hypnotizability scale than someone with a ton of natural ability who won't do the work.

There are people who are naturally gifted at hypnosis. They are known as "somnambulists" or "sleepwalkers". While somnambulists have a natural ability to experience hypnotic trance, it is a skill that can be learned and improved by anyone who is so inclined. Practice, practice, practice.

Question 5

What and when is "World Hypnotism Day"?

Accepted Answer

"World Hypnotism Day is celebrated on January 4th of every year and a day designated by the hypnosis community for demystifying hypnosis and celebrating the possible positive effects.

Hypnotechs celebrates this day each year by booking free ""Introduction to Hypnosis"" sessions all day.

You can read more here: [Hypnotechs World Hypnotism Day](https://hypnotechs.com/whd/)

Question 6

Will you teach me "Self-Hypnosis"?

Accepted Answer

As a rule, I teach my clients self-hypnosis after a couple of sessions. But that is just a timeline I have found to be particularly effective. If you don't need to work on anything specific and want to learn right away, I am completely okay with that.

Just to note; I depart from the company of some of my peers in this respect. Some hypnotherapists believe that by teaching self-hypnosis they cutting of their own revenue stream by teaching you to do what you used to need them for. I don't see it that way.

It's your mind, learn how to use it!

Question 7

Are you accepting new clients?

Accepted Answer

If new client introductory appointments are available for you to book, then we are glad to have you!

[Click HERE to visit the booking page.](https://booking.hypnotechs.com)

Question 8

What is an "induction"?

Accepted Answer

"Induction" just means an "entry point". Dictionary.com defines it as: "the process or action of bringing about or giving rise to something".

A hypnotic induction is just a technique to transition a subject into a hypnotic trance. There are hundreds of techniques that work.

Some inductions happen slowly, relying on relaxation to ease the subject into a trance. Others use the "startle reflex" to surprise the client into transitioning into a trance. Still, others use a monotonous action, like a pocket-watch swinging to bring about a trance.

The best induction is the one that works for you. Some people react better to one method than another and it's my job to figure that out before we start.

Question 9

Who or what is Hypnobot?

Accepted Answer

"Hypnobot" is the A.I. (artificial intelligence) assistant that indexes the Hypnotechs site and offers quick answers to questions. Hypnobot reads and re0reads every word on every page of the Hypnotechs site, then creates an index and a collection of responses. When you ask Hypnobot a question, it's able to use that prebuilt index to find the answer and show you the answer and links where you can find more.

Programming Hypnobot is an ongoing process, so it's constantly improving. When it has difficulty finding a satisfactory answer to a question a user has asked, it logs both the question and it's response so that it can be reviewed and either guidance given about how it should have responded or a new FAQ or content piece created to cover the question.

Need to find something on Hypnotechs.com? Try Hypnobot. It's located in the lower, right-hand corner of every page.

Question 10

What if the hypnotherapist makes a suggestion I don't like?

Accepted Answer

As a rule, the content of a session has been discussed in advance, but it can happen where the hypnotherapist is using imagery you aren't seeing or don't like.

In most cases, if the hypnotherapist keeps saying "green" and you are seeing "blue", you will simply see blue and go on. For most things, the exactness of the image is not the point. If you find it jarring or the hypnotherapist is using an image you can't deal with, you will simply open your eyes and correct what is being said.

I had one client who didn't reveal a phobia to me. With her in a trance, I was using a flock of birds moving in formation in the sky as an image. She opened her eyes and asked if could skip the birds because birds are "too pecky". I changed images and she was back under, more deeply than before.

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