What happens in your first hypnotherapy session?

People like to know what happens in your first hypnotherapy session. Here is an overview of what we do.

Please remember, everyone has a different goal, so while this list is general, I use this as a framework to design your personalized treatment plan.

30 minute discovery call:

The purpose is to get to know one another, and discover:

  • the answer to, “What do you want?”
  • your suitability to hypnosis
  • can you follow instructions?
  • explain hypnotherapy and answer your questions
  • I follow up with sending you an intake form to be completed and  submitted prior to 1st session

Session 1 – up to 90 minutes

  • review intake form and expand for greater clarity
  • medical history
  • ethical rules I follow re:
    • privacy
    • confidentiality
    • data storage and security
  • discuss treatment plan with your participation
  • introduce a hypnotic experience
  • teach you self-hypnosis
  • homework (what to practice)

Session 2 – up to 60 minutes

  • review homework
  • review goals of treatment plan in case something else has come up
  • do deeper change work
  • homework 

Session 3 – up to 60 minutes

  • review homework
  • review goals of treatment plan in case something else has come up
  • do more change work as required
  • future plans and follow up plan

This is a generalized outline, and I hope you find it helps you feel comfortable with what to expect.

hypnotherapy for stress relief and relaxation
Cheryl Gregory