Edmonton hypnosis for life questions and answers

Edmonton Hypnosis for Life Inc. is run by Terri Cooper RSW CCHT, NLP-M, DCH who is a social worker with a doctorate in clinical hypnotherapy. We provide ethical, confidential & affordable hypnosis and hypnotherapy services in Edmonton, Alberta and for guests from surrounding communities.

Utilizing a process of SELF DISCOVERY and REPROGRAMMING you can begin to transform thoughts and behaviors and take charge of your WELL BEING.

Questions and Answers

Q. What is hypnosis?
A. Hypnosis is a heightened state of mental alertness

Q. What is hypnosis NOT?
Hypnosis is NOT:

Sleep
Loss of self-control
Being weak-minded
A state of being like a zombie
Being controlled by someone

Q. Why should I consider hypnosis?
A. People often consider seeing a hypnotherapist because they:

have a holistic mindset towards health and a respect for the power of the mind/body connection
and/or
believe that they have tried everything else to achieve results but without success.

Q. What type of person sees a clinical hypnotherapist?
A. Generally people who come to see a hypnotherapist are open minded, creative and ready to engage in the change process.

People from all walks of life benefit from the process. You can learn more about our client base.

Q. What can I expect during the first session?

A. The first session is used to educate potential clients about hypnosis, neurolinguistic programming and coaching. We determine suitability and develop a collaborative working plan. Clients are often asked to complete an assignment before the next session. .

The work is process oriented. You must come with an openness to explore and learn..Time permitting we can begin to condition a receptive response with brief formal hypnosis.

Q. How many sessions will I need to come to?
A. You will ultimately decide how many sessions are required. Some clients attend one session while others attend up to six sessions or more. Your presenting concern, openness to the process and willingness to complete assignments will be determining factors. As with any other helping professional that you may choose to see:

A hypnotherapist can only determine potential length of involvement after meeting you
Sessions continue until you feel the issue has been resolved and you are able to comfortably maintain attitudinal and behavioural changes independantly.

Q. Can I be hypnotised?
A. Hypnosis will feel familiar; you have done it before. Each of us goes in and out of a "trance" like state regularly. We all daydream, "zone out" or "tune in" at different times during the course of our days. This is how our mind naturally functions; it is normal and healthy. Individuals who are open minded, confident and creative are generally more able to begin work with ease. More analytical and/or tense individuals have to work a little harder but often have the most to gain.

Q. Who is Terri?
A. Terri has been a registered social worker for 20 years. You may read more about Terri in the about section.