How Many Sessions Of Hypnosis Will I Need?
The number of hypnotherapy sessions a person needs will depend on the individual, and what issues they want to address.
Generally speaking, it is recommended to work on one issue at a time. People can work with me on a sessional basis, or they can do a 3-session package.
The Number of Sessions Required to Quit Smoking
On my quit smoking page, I explained that there are 2 types of smokers. The first type of smoker is the habit smoker.
These people tend to smoke as a response to triggers such as first thing in the morning. after meals, or while driving.
Habit smokers are often able to quit fairly easily and in just one session, because the unwanted habit doesn’t necessarily serve as emotional crutch for them.
The second type of smoker is the emotional smoker. These people tend to use smoking to fulfil a deeper need.
If you are someone who smokes when you’re stressed, anxious or angry, or if you use smoking to deal with other unpleasant emotions, you may need more than one session.
The Number of Sessions Required to Lose Weight
You’re pretty much wasting your time and money if you only have one session of hypnosis for weight loss. The minimum number of sessions required for weight loss program is 3 sessions.
This is because we have to take into consideration the various emotional and subconscious factors that can contribute to weight problems.
Some of these include:
- Negative beliefs and subconscious pay-offs;
- Negative body image;
- Low self-esteem;
- Being overwhelmed ;
- Difficulty setting boundaries
So, as you can see the subject of weight loss is multifactorial and needs to be addressed and customised to suit each individual.
What’s The Average?
The average number of times people see me for any given issue is about 3 sessions.
If I wasn’t starting to see positive progress after the end of the third session, then I would be suggesting to the client that either:
- Hypnotherapy might not be the right approach for them, or;
- I may not be the right hypnotherapist for them
Occasionally I have a long-term client who sees me for more than ten sessions, but they usually want to work on a number of different issues, one after another.
Some other conditions that can be successfully treated with hypnosis include:
If you’d like to talk to me about how I may be able to help you, feel free to call me or contact me via my website.