Some of the most common uses are:

Resolving fear(s) and anxiety

Resolving phobias (A ‘Phobia’ is distinct from fear and anxiety)

Breaking habits

Weight loss

Stress management

Pain management

Improving confidence

Smoking cessation

Performance optimization (in any context)

NB:

Hypnosis (and NLP) can be used for pretty much anything. If there's a will to change something, there's a way.

The working state of hypnosis involves physical relaxation coupled with inward attention that is focused on something specific, or focused on being unfocused and relaxed. How someone experiences this depends on the depth of trance (hypnotic state) and what it is they are working to accomplish.

At times it can feel like you’re relatively present. You could think of it as the unconscious mind working behind the scenes to accomplish what is being asked of it. At other times you’re very immersed in the process of seeking or creating experiences that can be used to make change. When this happens, awareness of the ‘outside’ world will tend to be very diminished as awareness is directed to what's happening in the internal environment (namely, the mind).

-Direct suggestion hypnosis (authoritarian style).

-Ericksonian hypnosis (more conversational; 'artfully vague' to generate a multitude of options and solutions).

-NLP (Neurolinguistic programming). Uses language to clarify language. Similar to hypnosis. Like hypnosis, it involves making change to the sensory experience.

-Energy Medicine: EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)*

Faster EFT (Faster Emotional Freedom Technique)*

TFT (Throught Field Therapy)*

*Each 'energy medicine' technique relies on tapping acupuncture meridian points. Typically used to help resolve emotional trauma.

It depends on what the focus of the session is. If someone is doing something like adding some resources for improved performance, it may only take 20-30 minutes (including a discussion on goals/desired outcome + the actual hypnotic session).

If it is something like freeing oneself from undesirable habits, existing fears, or limiting beliefs, it may require a session of at 60+ minutes or, perhaps, multiple sessions.

Past traumas and other long standing issues are potentially more involved to deal with as it may require gathering more information and a proper understanding of how to fully resolve the situation.

There are some times when multiple session may be required, depending on the complexity. It may take multiple session for the unconscious mind to make progress and discover how to make change.

Some change will happen instantly upon emerging from a state of trance, sometimes it requires becoming acquainted to a new way of being before the unconscious mind can complete the task of changing.

The process of being hypnotized can happen in as little as a minute or two.

Rapid inductions (not generally used in therapeutic hypnosis) can take mere seconds.

It depends on what sort of change someone seeks to achieve.

Something that is long standing may take multiple sessions as (a) long standing issue(s) can mean there is more neuro-circuitry to change. (Think of it as having to 'troubleshoot' more faulty operating software and rewrite commands and programs.)

Weight loss is an example of a situation that will require multiple sessions as there are often a number of factors that need to be addressed.

Some fears and phobias can be dealt with in one session.

There are times when an individual can experience something called an 'abreaction'. An 'abreaction' is a case where a strong emotional reaction takes place. This can be unpleasant.

It is worth noting that an abreaction can be very helpful in achieving resolution for a recurring negative reaction as the emotional charge is allowed to be released through the abreaction when in hypnosis.

If an individual is dealing with more serious issues it is best to seek help from a dedicated therapist, such as a psychologist or psychiatrist.

No, hypnosis is not 'mind control'.

At least, not in the way this common misconception would have you believe.

Every one of us has something known as 'the critical faculty', which is a protective mechanism that filters out and prevents negative or misguided influence from affecting us. It is a crucial component of the multitude of safeguards the body and mind have to keep us secure and prosperous.

(In fact, the critical faculty can be made wiser using hypnosis, should one wish.)

It will accept appealing suggestions in a state of trance (hypnosis) as long as there's benefit and it is appropriate. This allows the unconscious mind to really shine as it takes the suggestion and weaves it into the thoughts and actions mediated by the unconscious that will tend to show up in very beneficial and delightful ways.

If, however, the critical faculty senses a suggestion is either inappropriate and or ill-intended in any way, it will be rejected and a suitable response will follow.

The critical faculty, along with common sense, prevents someone in a trance from doing something they're unwilling to do.

$120.00 per hour ($2.00 per minute)

I am a 'Consulting Hypnotist'. I perform hypnosis based on what is asked of me.

Although my work is generally very helpful, I am not a 'therapist'.

I am unlicensed; I work as a consultant. (I can be of great assistance to licensed therapists of various kinds.)

I am trained in hypnosis and how to use it to help people give themselves better options, abilities, and mindset.

I am NOT trained to give help as a therapist (psychologist/psychiatrist)

I am not a licensed therapist. It would seem unlikely. However, check with your insurance provider.