What is clinical hypnosis?

Clinical hypnosis is an altered state of awareness, perception or consciousness that is used, for treating a physical problem, behavioral issue, addiction, fear, phobia, anxiety, or address a medical issue. Hypnosis is a highly relaxed state.

In a relaxed state of Hypnosis there is an opportunity for the hypnotherapist to speak to the subconscious mind and clear obstacles in the client’s way of success, or empower the subconscious to overcome and issue or empower the subconscious. Because hypnosis allows people to use more of their potential, learning self-hypnosis is a powerful tool of self-control and change.

What training is required to do hypnosis, and how can I find a qualified professional?

The use of hypnosis is done by certified hypnotherapists who have graduated from a licensed hypnotherapy training, such as our school, Scottsdale Hypnosis Institute.

The hypnotherapist conforms to laws of the State of Arizona and the Code of Ethics that is supported by their Hypnosis Board. Colleen Hitchcock is a member of National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH), International Medical & Dental Hypnotherapists Association (IMDHA), American Council of Hypnotist Examiners (ACHE), Arizona Society of Professional Hypnotists (ASPH) and is a Certified Trainer for NGH and ICBCH.

Is hypnosis a new technique?

Clinical hypnosis is dated from the late 1700’s, with highest acceptance and impact since 1958.

What is hypnosis used for?

Hypnotherapy is used for Anxiety & Stress, Weight Loss, Depression & Sadness, Cigarette, Vaping, Weed, Tobacco Products Cessation, Quit Overdrinking, Rehab Support and Post Rehab Coaching, Success, Prosperity, Luck, Finding Love, Phobias & Overcoming Fears, Sexual issues such as, Erectile Dysfunction, Premature Ejaculation, Failing to Climax, Libido Issues, Tourette's Syndrome, Tinnitus, Pain Management, Age Regression, Past Life Regression.

Also helps Confidence, Self-Esteem/Ego Strengthening, Memory/Concentration improvement and forensic work. In medicine, we do Pre-surgery and Post-surgery issues.

Colleen Hitchcock has assisted with numerous medical issues, such as comatose patients, drug withdrawal, rewiring the brain after head injury and TBI, strokes & cancer and recovery, Its uses include anesthesia and surgery, obstetrics/gynecology, control of bleeding, pain control, burn therapy, dermatology and habit control. Dentistry uses it to control fear, dental surgery, saliva control, gagging, bruxism, control of bleeding, tongue biting and general oral hygiene.

What about the length and cost of treatment?

Our session rate is $150/hour. The length of treatment will vary depending on the issue and severity of the problem. Initial intake sessions are 90 minutes with preferences of 2 hours long for Overdrinking, Smoking Cessation & a client with multiple issues. This allows time for the hypnotherapist to get to know your unique issues and she professionally weaves and customizes your session and future sessions to meet your needs.

After intake the follow-up sessions are 1 hour. In general it will take about 1-5 sessions to change the behavior.

Anxiety & stress, for example, is suggested a 6 hour package including your intake. That would be a 2 hour session, followed by 4 1-hour sessions. You will feel differently after your first session! By booking and prepaying before your first session you receive a 10% discount on all your time, saving you $90, and bringing your cost to $135/hour.

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What are some misconceptions about hypnosis?

You will not be under the control or command of a hypnotist. Your hypnotherapist is bound by a code of ethics that supports your goals and works in collaboration with you to help you achieve your desired outcome.

You will be in charge of your own free will. Your will is not weakened in any way. You are in control and will not do anything against your own free will. It is not a truth serum state. You will not reveal information that you wish to keep secret. You will be conscious and aware during your session.

Hypnosis is not a sleep state. It is a very relaxed state. In this relaxed state it is possible to fall asleep for a short time, but most clients are fully aware during the whole session, and studies have shown that the brain has a great deal of mental and neurological activity going on.

When you see a hypnotist perform on stage to make people from the audience walk like a chicken, pretend they are pregnant, etc. This is a stage performance and is not real. It is meant for entertainment and humor of the audience.

Your Questions Answered

You will have an opportunity during your intake to ask any questions about hypnosis. Your hypnotherapist will make sure that you are comfortable with the procedure before the session takes place.

Refunds

Full refund is given if appointment is cancelled with 2 days notice, unless it is part of a package program that you have purchased, such as a Weight Loss program, Smoking Cessation, etc..

Should you need to reschedule your session, you can go online and reschedule your appointment without any penalty when done at least 24 hours prior to your session.If unable to make an appointment or cancellation in less than 24 hours of the appointment, client will be charged for the time when we were unable to schedule other clients.