What Is an Online Hypnotherapy Session Like?

Virtual Hypnotherapy lets you connect with your hypnotherapist wherever you are, most importantly, the comfort of your own home. Instead of driving to an office, you connect directly with your hypnotherapist via teleconference. Being in your own home or a place of comfort gives you the opportunity to mentally prepare for your session and can eliminate unnecessary distractions that might come up from traveling to an in-person session. You will find that you are more relaxed and in tune with your thoughts.

Virtual hypnotherapy starts with a lengthy initital consultation. During your initial consultaiton, your hypnotherapist will listen to you, understand the obstacle that you wish to overcome, and learn about your past. 

Virtual hypnotherapy lets you set aside time during the day where you can silence electronic devices, choose an area of comfort in your home, and detach from distractions of the world. There is no need to worry about aligning your work schedule with your virtual hypnotherapy session, as you can set aside time that you have available. 

How Does Online Hypnotherapy Work? 

A virtual hypnotherapy session functions much like an in-person hypnotherapy session, the only difference being that the interaction takes place online rather than face-to-face. Here's a breakdown of how it works:

1. Setting Up: Prior to the virtual hypnotherapy session, you would need to install a reliable video conferencing software such as Zoom, on your device - a laptop, tablet or a smartphone. To further enhance your experience and focus, it is recommended to use a good-quality headset.

2. Pre-session Communication: After booking your appointment, the hypnotherapist will send a Zoom link for the session to your email address. You would then join the session through this link at the agreed upon time. It’s best to be ready a few minutes prior to the session.

3. Session Duration: Depending on your needs, goals and your therapist's approach, your virtual hypnotherapy session may last a few hours. The first session is an initial consultation where your hypnotherapist discusses the issue you would like to work on and what you hope to achieve from hypnotherapy, as well as a pre-talk to set expectations.

4. The Session: The session will entail some hypnotherapy work that you will take with you after the session. This will help you overcome your desired obstacles. 

5. After the session: After the hypnosis part of the session, there's typically a period of discussion about the experience, answering any questions you may have and planning for future sessions if necessary.

It’s important to ensure you are in a quiet, comfortable and interruption-free space to get the most out of your session. Like face-to-face sessions, the success of virtual hypnotherapy is largely dependent on your openness and willingness to engage with the process.