FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need to live in your area to work with you and where do the sessions take place?

Sessions take place online via Zoom. This means we meet virtually live so they can be done from anywhere in the world as long as you have access to stable wifi. I am currently based in Amsterdam, NL. In-person sessions can be an option if you live or if you are traveling in my area. Please, contact me to discuss the possibility for us to meet.

Does Rapid Transformational Therapy really work?

Yes. Read what my clients say here.  

I’ve never done hypnosis, what is it and how does it feel like?

While there are many myths and misconceptions, hypnosis is a very real process that can be used as a therapeutic tool. Hypnosis has been shown to have medical and therapeutic benefits, most notably in the reduction of pain and anxiety. Hypnosis is a trance-like mental state in which people experience increased attention, concentration, and suggestibility. While hypnosis is often described as a sleep-like state, it is better expressed as a state of focused attention, heightened suggestibility, and vivid fantasies. People in a hypnotic state often seem sleepy and zoned out, but in reality, they are in a state of hyper-awareness. The experience feels different for different people. Some people feel a floating sensation, some do not. Others may feel sleepy, some do not. Most people feel relaxed and at ease. What’s most important is to know that how you feel isn’t an indicator of how effective it is. Regardless of what it feels like – it’s working.

Am I assured of confidentiality?

Absolutely. All clients are assured of confidentiality about any disclosed material, in accordance with professional codes of ethics. I do not contact other practitioners or doctors who the client may also be under, without the client’s permission. I destroy inactive files after three years in order to assure clients total confidentiality.

What if I go back to scenes that are painful or scary?

If you go back to scenes from your life that are related to things like sexual or physical abuse, or other trauma, it’s important to remember that you are not reliving that scene, you are simply reviewing it and that you are safe. I will support you and create a safe space for you to express your emotions and heal – you’ll be OK.

When will I start to see changes?

There are three types of change from Rapid Transformational Therapy – every person is different:

Immediate: You feel a massive shift right away – immediate changes in your physiology, thoughts, and behaviors right in the session.

Incremental: You see consistent shifts every day, or overtime.

Retroactive: You don’t see the shifts right away and then one day you suddenly look back and see all of the things that are different in your life.

Can I get “stuck” in hypnosis?

No! That’s an old wive’s tale. You have complete control the whole time. You can talk, move your body, get a tissue, even get up and leave (I’ve had clients who had to stop to pee before!). If the session is over Skype and our call gets disconnected you may drift into sleep if you’re really relaxed, but eventually, you’ll notice that you’re not hearing my voice and open your eyes.  

How does it work?

Hypnosis is not magic – it’s science! It works by creating a burst of brain waves that are the same as when you’re in REM. That’s what allows you to access the subconscious mind. It’s very easy and anyone can do it, you’ll see for yourself when you do it too!

Will you take control of my mind?

No. You are in charge. You cannot be made to do anything and you cannot be taken into hypnosis against your will. It is your experience, I simply facilitate you.

How can it work in just one session?

Hypnosis allows direct access to the 'reasons' we do what we do and react the way we react, saving you hours even years in talk therapy, searching for the source. The source of our issues is usually based on an age-appropriate understanding. When you're able to observe yourself and these understandings with your adult understanding and compassion, it's relatively easy to let them go and move onto rewiring new beliefs that will help you move forward.

Sometimes it can take more than one session per issue but as a rule, most issues only take one session. I don't want to waste my time or yours which is why I treat this way.

*Please note long-term depression & anxiety can take several sessions.

Is there regression involved?

Yes. Regression is an invaluable way to discover the source of an issue. You will not re-experience anything, you will simply observe events or experiences you have had in your past. What you see may make you sad or joyful but either way, you will feel completely safe as you observe.

What if I think I already know the reasons behind my issue?

Even if you think you know the reason, you see it in a completely new way. That’s what allows you to change the meaning and ultimately, change your beliefs. Many clients go back to scenes that are totally different than what they expected. Just relax and trust that your subconscious mind will show you exactly what you need to see. Remember: if you did know the real reason behind your issue, you probably would have fixed it by now.