{"id":433,"date":"2026-05-20T22:09:44","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T22:09:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hypnotherapy-service.com\/staging\/8345\/?page_id=433"},"modified":"2026-07-23T21:18:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T21:18:42","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hypnotherapy-service.com\/staging\/8345\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section alignfull alignfull getwid-anim fadeIn getwid-section-content-custom-width\" data-wow-duration=\"1500ms\" data-wow-delay=\"200ms\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__wrapper getwid-padding-left-medium getwid-padding-right-medium\" style=\"margin-left:20px;margin-right:20px\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-wrapper\" style=\"max-width:800px\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background-holder\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__foreground\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__content\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\">Got a question?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions-1\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-da166788 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"the-basics\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Basics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion\" data-active-element=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-wrapper\"><h5 class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-title\">What is hypnotherapy?<br><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-active\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-passive\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hypnotherapy (often simply referred to as hypnosis) is a guided, focused relaxation process that supports change by helping you access inner awareness and self-regulation. It is a collaborative wellness tool for stress reduction, habit change, and intentional personal growth. You remain fully awake, aware, and in control throughout the entire process. For a deeper explanation, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/hypnotherapy-service.com\/staging\/8345\/hypnotherapy-overview\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"34\">How Hypnotherapy Works<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-wrapper\"><h5 class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-title\">What Does a Session Feel Like?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-active\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-passive\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most clients describe hypnotherapy as deeply relaxing \u2014 similar to that calm, drifting feeling just before sleep, while remaining completely aware of everything around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You have already experienced states like this. You may have heard the term \u201chighway hypnosis\u201d \u2014 driving a familiar route for miles and realizing you don\u2019t remember parts of the journey. Or you have simply daydreamed, losing track of time while your mind wandered somewhere pleasant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In each case, your body was present and functioning normally \u2014 but your attention had shifted inward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hypnotherapy uses that same natural ability in a focused, intentional way. The experience feels familiar, safe, and controlled \u2014 and everything proceeds at your own pace.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-wrapper\"><h5 class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-title\">Is hypnotherapy the same as counseling or therapy?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-active\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-passive\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Hypnotherapy is a complementary wellness practice, not psychotherapy or clinical mental health counseling. Paul does not diagnose or treat mental health conditions. That said, hypnotherapy can be an effective partner to licensed medical or mental health care. Some clients are referred by their therapist and work simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>#gspb_button-id-gsbp-f6ad8e5{display:flex;justify-content:flex-start;}#gspb_button-id-gsbp-f6ad8e5 .gspb-buttonbox-text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;}#gspb_button-id-gsbp-f6ad8e5 > .gspb-buttonbox{box-sizing:border-box}#gspb_button-id-gsbp-f6ad8e5 > .gspb-buttonbox{margin-bottom:20px;}#gspb_button-id-gsbp-f6ad8e5 > .gspb-buttonbox{background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast-2,#2c6d73);}#gspb_button-id-gsbp-f6ad8e5 > .gspb-buttonbox:hover{background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast-3,#abc5c3);}#gspb_button-id-gsbp-f6ad8e5 > .gspb-buttonbox{color:var(--wp--preset--color--base-2,#ffffff);}#gspb_button-id-gsbp-f6ad8e5 > .gspb-buttonbox:hover{color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast-2,#2c6d73);}<\/style>\n<div class=\"gspb_button_wrapper gspb_button-id-gsbp-f6ad8e5\" id=\"gspb_button-id-gsbp-f6ad8e5\"><a class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-buttonbox gspb-buttonbox wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hypnotherapy-service.com\/staging\/8345\/booking\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"gspb-buttonbox-textwrap\"><span class=\"gspb-buttonbox-text\"><span class=\"gspb-buttonbox-title\">Book a Consultation<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"common-concerns\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common Concerns<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion\" data-active-element=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-wrapper\"><h5 class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-title\">Is this anything like stage hypnosis?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-active\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-passive\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not at all. What most people picture \u2014 a hypnotist on stage getting volunteers to cluck like a chicken or act out otherwise embarrassing scenarios on command \u2014 is entertainment, pure and simple. It works by selecting highly suggestible volunteers who are willing to play along in front of a crowd. Clinical hypnotherapy is something entirely different. You remain aware, in control, and nothing happens that you haven\u2019t agreed to. The process is collaborative, not performative \u2014 and the only goal is your progress.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-wrapper\"><h5 class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-title\">Is there real evidence that hypnotherapy is effective?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-active\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-passive\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Hypnotherapy has a well-established and growing body of research behind it. Major universities have studied its effects on the brain and found measurable changes in how people respond to suggestion, pain, habit, and anxiety. It is recognized as a legitimate complementary approach by many in the medical and mental health communities \u2014 and many clients are referred by their doctors or therapists precisely because of its track record. Results vary by person and goal, but for the right candidate it can be remarkably effective and longer-lasting than many people expect.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-wrapper\"><h5 class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-title\">Will I lose control?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-active\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-passive\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. You remain aware and in control at all times. Hypnosis is not sleep, and nothing happens against your will.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-wrapper\"><h5 class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-title\">Is it possible to get stuck in hypnosis?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-active\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-passive\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. You can return to full alertness at any point \u2014 hypnosis has a natural endpoint, much like drifting off and waking up on your own. In a session, Paul always guides you out intentionally and at the right moment. But even if that didn\u2019t happen, you would simply return to awareness on your own. No one has ever been stuck in hypnosis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-wrapper\"><h5 class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-title\">What if I don\u2019t think I can be hypnotized?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-active\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-passive\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of the most common concerns \u2014 and it rarely turns out to be true. Most people who believe they can\u2019t be hypnotized simply haven\u2019t experienced it in a clinical setting. Hypnosis isn\u2019t something that happens to you \u2014 it\u2019s something you allow, and most people are more capable than they expect.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"is-hypnotherapy-right-for-me\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is Hypnotherapy Right for Me?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion\" data-active-element=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-wrapper\"><h5 class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-title\">What concerns can hypnotherapy support?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-active\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-passive\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hypnotherapy can influence just about any area where the mind plays a role \u2014 and that\u2019s most of them. Clients come for all kinds of reasons: stress, habits, performance, fears, and personal growth. If you don\u2019t see your situation on the list, just ask \u2014 chances are good we can help.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-wrapper\"><h5 class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-title\">Is hypnotherapy right for everyone?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-active\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-passive\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hypnotherapy works well for most people. It is generally not recommended for individuals experiencing dementia, active psychosis, or severe dissociative conditions \u2014 but those are exceptions. For the vast majority of people it is a gentle, accessible, and effective process. The consultation is the best place to figure that out together.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>#gspb_button-id-gsbp-01cd419{display:flex;justify-content:flex-start;}#gspb_button-id-gsbp-01cd419 .gspb-buttonbox-text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;}#gspb_button-id-gsbp-01cd419 > .gspb-buttonbox{box-sizing:border-box}#gspb_button-id-gsbp-01cd419 > .gspb-buttonbox{margin-bottom:20px;}#gspb_button-id-gsbp-01cd419 > .gspb-buttonbox{background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast-2,#2c6d73);}#gspb_button-id-gsbp-01cd419 > .gspb-buttonbox:hover{background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast-3,#abc5c3);}#gspb_button-id-gsbp-01cd419 > .gspb-buttonbox{color:var(--wp--preset--color--base-2,#ffffff);}#gspb_button-id-gsbp-01cd419 > .gspb-buttonbox:hover{color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast-2,#2c6d73);}<\/style>\n<div class=\"gspb_button_wrapper gspb_button-id-gsbp-01cd419\" id=\"gspb_button-id-gsbp-01cd419\"><a class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-buttonbox gspb-buttonbox wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hypnotherapy-service.com\/staging\/8345\/booking\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"gspb-buttonbox-textwrap\"><span class=\"gspb-buttonbox-text\"><span class=\"gspb-buttonbox-title\">Book a Consultation<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"session-types\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Session Types<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion\" data-active-element=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-wrapper\"><h5 class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-title\">What is a Suggestion Session?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-active\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-passive\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A suggestion session uses guided relaxation followed by carefully structured language and imagery aligned with your goals. Paul directs the session while you remain relaxed and receptive \u2014 it is a clear, one-directional process. Sessions are recorded so you can reinforce the work between visits. This is the form of hypnotherapy most people are familiar with and is highly effective for habits, cravings, performance, and straightforward behavioral change. Session length: 50 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-wrapper\"><h5 class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-title\">What is an Exploratory Session?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-active\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-passive\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An exploratory session is a deeper, client-directed form of hypnotherapy. Rather than delivering suggestions, Paul guides the process through carefully chosen questions while you explore your own responses, memories, and insights. The process is guided \u2014 but the direction comes from you. This approach is used when surface-level change isn\u2019t enough, or when understanding the root of a pattern is important before it can shift. What emerges varies widely by person \u2014 some revisit earlier experiences or memories, others gain unexpected clarity about current patterns, relationships, or decisions. This type of work requires more specialized training and is approached with care and structure. Sessions run longer to allow the work to unfold at its own pace. Session length: 110 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-wrapper\"><h5 class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-title\">What is the Perform With Confidence Session?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-active\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-passive\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Performance coaching combines hypnotherapy with structured coaching to help remove mental interference and improve focus, confidence, and execution in high-stakes situations. Ideal for executives, managers, athletes, professionals preparing for high-stakes presentations, exams, public speakers, and anyone who wants their best performance to become their default setting. These sessions are designed for highly skilled individuals looking to remove mental interference and perform at their true level \u2014 with greater clarity and confidence. Session length: 50 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-wrapper\"><h5 class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-title\">Will I learn self-hypnosis?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-active\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-passive\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paul has instructed public and private group classes and one-on-one self-hypnosis training sessions. If you would like to learn, you can schedule a training session. This is an excellent way to reinforce your progress between sessions and do some of the work yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hypnotherapy-service.com\/staging\/8345\/self-hypnosis\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"44\">View<\/a> and download &#8211; A Simple Self-Hypnosis Procedure<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-wrapper\"><h5 class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-title\">Which session type is right for me?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-active\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-passive\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many clients have a general sense of what they\u2019re looking for based on the descriptions above. If you\u2019re unsure, that\u2019s completely fine \u2014 that\u2019s exactly what the consultation is for. We\u2019ll figure it out together.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"session-types\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><br><strong>Ready to Take the Next Step?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion\" data-active-element=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-wrapper\"><h5 class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-title\">Why is a consultation required?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-active\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-passive\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every new client begins with a consultation. The consultation is a focused planning conversation to understand your goals, answer questions, and determine the best approach for your situation. If you decide to move forward, your sessions are then scheduled separately based on the plan we outline together. There is no pressure to continue beyond the consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>#gspb_button-id-gsbp-6d047fd{display:flex;justify-content:flex-start;}#gspb_button-id-gsbp-6d047fd .gspb-buttonbox-text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;}#gspb_button-id-gsbp-6d047fd > .gspb-buttonbox{box-sizing:border-box}#gspb_button-id-gsbp-6d047fd > .gspb-buttonbox{margin-bottom:20px;}#gspb_button-id-gsbp-6d047fd > .gspb-buttonbox{background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast-2,#2c6d73);}#gspb_button-id-gsbp-6d047fd > .gspb-buttonbox:hover{background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast-3,#abc5c3);}#gspb_button-id-gsbp-6d047fd > .gspb-buttonbox{color:var(--wp--preset--color--base-2,#ffffff);}#gspb_button-id-gsbp-6d047fd > .gspb-buttonbox:hover{color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast-2,#2c6d73);}<\/style>\n<div class=\"gspb_button_wrapper gspb_button-id-gsbp-6d047fd\" id=\"gspb_button-id-gsbp-6d047fd\"><a class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-buttonbox gspb-buttonbox wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hypnotherapy-service.com\/staging\/8345\/booking\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"gspb-buttonbox-textwrap\"><span class=\"gspb-buttonbox-text\"><span class=\"gspb-buttonbox-title\">Book a Consultation<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-wrapper\"><h5 class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-title\">Can I ask a quick question before scheduling?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-active\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-passive\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. If you have <strong>one brief question<\/strong> that isn&#8217;t answered elsewhere on this website, you&#8217;re welcome to <strong><a href=\"mailto:paul@pauldifrancohypnotherapy.com\">EMAIL ME.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;m happy to answer a simple question that will help you decide whether hypnotherapy may be right for your situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your question requires a discussion of your history, symptoms, goals, or whether hypnotherapy is the right approach for your specific circumstances, I recommend scheduling a consultation. That gives us the time to explore your situation thoughtfully and determine the best next steps for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If I don&#8217;t believe hypnotherapy is likely to be helpful for your situation, I&#8217;ll tell you. If another approach or professional would better serve your needs, I&#8217;ll be happy to let you know.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>#gspb_button-id-gsbp-065a6ba{display:flex;justify-content:flex-start;}#gspb_button-id-gsbp-065a6ba .gspb-buttonbox-text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;}#gspb_button-id-gsbp-065a6ba > .gspb-buttonbox{box-sizing:border-box}#gspb_button-id-gsbp-065a6ba > .gspb-buttonbox{margin-bottom:20px;}#gspb_button-id-gsbp-065a6ba > .gspb-buttonbox{background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast-2,#2c6d73);}#gspb_button-id-gsbp-065a6ba > .gspb-buttonbox:hover{background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast-3,#abc5c3);}#gspb_button-id-gsbp-065a6ba > .gspb-buttonbox{color:var(--wp--preset--color--base-2,#ffffff);}#gspb_button-id-gsbp-065a6ba > .gspb-buttonbox:hover{color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast-2,#2c6d73);}<\/style>\n<div class=\"gspb_button_wrapper gspb_button-id-gsbp-065a6ba\" id=\"gspb_button-id-gsbp-065a6ba\"><a class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-buttonbox gspb-buttonbox wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hypnotherapy-service.com\/staging\/8345\/booking\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"gspb-buttonbox-textwrap\"><span class=\"gspb-buttonbox-text\"><span class=\"gspb-buttonbox-title\">Book a Consultation<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-wrapper\"><h5 class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-title\">Are sessions in person or virtual?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-active\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-passive\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most sessions are available both in person at Paul\u2019s office and virtually (by phone or video). In-person is often recommended for initial sessions involving deeper or more exploratory work, though exceptions are made based on individual circumstances and distance. Virtual sessions are equally effective for suggestion-based work, and many clients choose phone or online sessions for convenience. First-time clients often opt to begin in person.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"session-types\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>During a Session<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion\" data-active-element=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-wrapper\"><h5 class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-title\">What happens in a session?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-active\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-passive\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each session begins with a brief discussion of your goals. From there, the process follows the structure and plan for the session type you selected and is always tailored to you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"session-types\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Practical &amp; Logistics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion\" data-active-element=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-wrapper\"><h5 class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-title\">How many sessions will I need?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-active\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-passive\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The number of sessions depends on your goal and how you respond to the work. Most habits are addressed in a structured three-session approach, while some concerns require fewer sessions, and others may benefit from additional work. This is something Paul will outline clearly during the consultation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-wrapper\"><h5 class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-title\">Are sessions confidential?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-active\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-passive\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes \u2014 what\u2019s shared in session stays in session, with standard legal exceptions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-wrapper\"><h5 class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-title\">What does a session cost?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-active\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-passive\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For current pricing, please visit the Services Menu. ????<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-wrapper\"><h5 class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-title\">Does insurance cover hypnotherapy?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-active\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-passive\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hypnotherapy is generally not covered by insurance \u2014 but HSA and FSA funds may apply. Check with your provider to be sure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-wrapper\"><h5 class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-title\">Are group sessions available?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-active\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-passive\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For group sessions, workshops, demonstrations, and speaking engagements, please contact Paul directly \u2014 rates vary based on content, context, length, and location. Paul has held group sessions for work groups on their Health &amp; Wellness retreat days.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.gspb_container-id-gsbp-92a16f1{flex-direction:column;box-sizing:border-box;}#gspb_container-id-gsbp-92a16f1.gspb_container > p:last-of-type{margin-bottom:0}#gspb_container-id-gsbp-92a16f1.gspb_container{position:relative;}#gspb_container-id-gsbp-92a16f1.gspb_container{margin-top:30px;margin-right:auto;margin-bottom:20px;margin-left:auto;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;}#gspb_container-id-gsbp-92a16f1.gspb_container{border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;}#gspb_container-id-gsbp-92a16f1.gspb_container > .gspb_backgroundOverlay{border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;}#gspb_container-id-gsbp-92a16f1.gspb_container{background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#f2f4f4);}#gspb_container-id-gsbp-92a16f1.gspb_container{box-sizing:border-box;}#gspb_container-id-gsbp-92a16f1.gspb_container{width:400px;max-width:400px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-container gspb_container gspb_container-gsbp-92a16f1\" id=\"gspb_container-id-gsbp-92a16f1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-icon is-aligned-center\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-icon__wrapper getwid-animation has-text-color has-contrast-2-color\" style=\"font-size:50px;padding:0px\" data-animation=\"pulse\"><i class=\"far fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"ready-to-get-started\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">Ready to Get Started?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><em>Still have questions? 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