For many people who are experiencing anxiety, hypnotherapy is beneficial. Hypnosis is able to alter the mental state which can have a calming effect on those who are dealing with anxiety symptoms. Through the power of suggestion, addressing the subconscious mind directly influencing your neuropathways towards creating new habits of thinking, awareness and checking in.

While there is no exact answer to this question, the frequency of your sessions will be up to you and your levels of resistance to change. Whether you decide that one session a week or twice a month is best, it's best to communicate with your hypnotherapist about how often they feel you should come in for sessions based on what may work best to accomplish the goals you've set out for yourself.

There are different factors that can determine how many sessions you'll need with your hypnotherapist. One major factor is the severity of your anxiety symptoms and how sensitized your nervous system is. For instance, if you have an underlying mental health disorder that has triggered anxiety then this would require more sessions than someone without a pre-existing condition who experiences situational anxiety leading up to important events in life.

The process of hypnosis takes time and dedication on your part. Your hypnotherapist will be able to create the appropriate hypnosis sessions in order for you to see lasting results.

Usually not, but please speak to your insurance provider.

Anxiety can have different effects on different people and how it manifests within them can also vary greatly from person to person. While many individuals feel as though they can't control their thoughts or actions which lead up to feeling anxious, hypnosis therapy offers a safe environment for those dealing with this mental health disorder in which you'll be able to explore any underlying factors that fuel these feelings as well as learn calming techniques which will help you to better manage your anxiety in any given situation.

Hypnosis is not a permanent state and should not be treated as such. You can go into hypnosis and come out of it whenever you feel like you've reached the limits of your comfort zone while feeling at peace and capable of relaxing in any given situation. Depending on what you decide to use hypnosis for, the length of time spent in hypnosis will vary from person to person.

Clinical hypnotherapists use the practice of hypnosis to help you tap into your subconscious mind and recognize patterns that undermine your success in overcoming anxiety. By putting you into a trance-like state, they will be able to get a better understanding of why you behave the way you do when feeling anxious or stressed about certain aspects of life. Many individuals who seek out hypnosis therapy in their battle against nicotine addiction have found great results in this area. Smoking is oftentimes used as a coping mechanism and can lead up to compulsive behaviours such as stress eating when one becomes more conscious of what triggers them to smoke so frequently. Hypnotherapy offers a safe environment in which one can explore the underlying factors which fuel their addiction and learn healthier ways to cope with stress. Addiction is an aspect that many therapists focus on whether that be with alcohol, drugs, or another compulsively-driven behaviour such as gambling or sex addiction. Hypnotherapy has been found to be beneficial for those who wish to stop drinking and become more aware and able to cope with underlying factors which fuel their addiction.