A Simple Guide to How Hypnosis Works

Hypnosis feels very much like a guided meditation or having someone read you a calming bedtime story. It is an intention-based form of meditation, focused on specific goals or areas you want to work on.

For those who have never experienced hypnosis, your only reference may be what you’ve seen on TV or in movies, where it appears as though someone’s free will is being taken away. In reality, that would require superpowers, and unfortunately, we don’t have those. If we did, we probably wouldn’t need to work at all.

Hypnosis is a natural state of deep relaxation where your subconscious mind becomes more open and receptive to positive suggestions. You remain fully aware and in control the entire time.

A helpful comparison is watching a movie. A film can make you laugh, cry, or feel deeply moved—even if the story is fictional or animated. The emotions you experience are real. You’re not “pretending” to feel them. Hypnosis works in a similar way, helping create meaningful impressions at a deeper level of the mind.

By working at this level, hypnosis supports you in making changes aligned with what you want help with—whether that’s emotional healing, habit change, confidence, or personal growth.

Like learning any new skill, reinforcement matters. The more you practice and strengthen what we work on together, the faster and more effectively you’ll reach your goals. Think about learning to drive: at first it takes focus and effort, but over time it becomes second nature. Eventually, you’re on autopilot.

To support this process, we offer an MP3 recording with each session. These recordings help reinforce the work we do together, allowing you to continue strengthening positive change between sessions.

If you’re curious about hypnosis or feel drawn to creating positive change in your life, you’re invited to take the next step. When you’re ready, hypnosis can be a gentle, powerful tool to support your journey toward greater ease, clarity, and confidence.