As part of my training to become a hypnotherapist, I had to choose a mentor. All the teachers at HMI were available as mentors, it was part of their job as teachers. I took a while to decide. When I finally did, I chose Cheryl because she was the teacher I could most closely relate to. We are about the same age, she had had another career before becoming a hypnotherapist and she genuinely liked helping others. I liked how she treated her students, her calm, gentle manner was very inviting.
Personal transformation is a common goal these days. Changing what you think and what you do can bring about transformation. Sounds simple but it is not that easy to achieve. A hypnotherapist can help by accessing your subconscious mind (80% of your mind) and helping you to focus it on your conscious goals. This makes achieving those goals much easier.
How do you choose the best hypnotherapist for you? Here some items to consider:
Where did they go to school? How long was the training?
There are many “hypnotherapy schools” some offering a certificate in as short a time as a weekend. Hypnosis Motivation Institute, where I went to school is a yearlong program with almost 800 instructional hours, including an internship program. It includes classes on counselling as well as an introduction to many different modalities.
What additional training do they have?
I am trained and certified in many different techniques and areas: Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), Therapeutic Imagery, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Weight Management, Coping with Loss, Hypnotherapy for Clients with Cancer, Preparing for Surgery, PTSD, Sports Performance, Fears and Anxieties, Smoking Cessation, and Hypnosis and the Special Needs Child.
What is their certification?
I am a certified hypnotherapist, certified by Hypnotherapist Union of the AFL/CIO #472. I am on the board of the Union and we are very careful to only certify hypnotherapists who have extensive training. We have a code of ethics and continuing education requirements.
What is their specialty?
While I do see clients for a variety of issues, I specialize in weight management, anxiety, insomnia, test preparation and sports performance.
How are they rated on Yelp, Google and LinkedIn?
Ratings can be an important tool with objective ways to rate performance.
What is their website like? Does it include testimonials, areas of experience and a blog?
Again, one more tool to help you understand more about the person you are choosing.
Do they offer a free consultation?
Choosing a hypnotherapist is a very personal decision. Getting the chance to know, like and trust them before engaging with them is important. You want to be able to relate to the person you will be working with. Are they able to listen and really hear what you are saying?
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