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Choosing a hypnotherapist in Toronto Ontario
By Donald Currie, Consulting Hypnotherapist and NLP Practitioner

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Information to help you choose the best hypnotherapist for you.

I have done a web search in my area and hundreds of listings come up for Hypnotherapists. How do I choose a good hypnotherapist?

First I would suggest searching through some of the sites and choose a few hypnotherapists’ sites that resonate with you. Go by your feeling of what seems right for you. Call these hypnotherapists and get more information about them on the phone. You should be able to ask to speak with them directly if you request. There are some important questions that you should ask them to make sure they are right for you.

• How long have they been in practice?
• Are they full time, Part time, or is it just a hobby?
• Where did they study and what certifications do they have?
• Are they a member of one of the major hypnosis associations?
• Are they trained in using hypnosis for the area of your life that you would like to work on?
• Have they worked with many clients in that area and what was their success rate like?
• What is their fee schedule? (Prices)
• An estimate of how many sessions will be required?
• Do they provide a free consultation?

All of these questions will enable you to get a better understanding of the hypnotherapist. Make sure they take time answering these questions and that they don't rush you. A good hypnotherapist will never rush a potential client. You have the right to ask these questions and should feel comfortable doing so. There are usually testimonials on most hypnotherapists’ websites that show past successes. It is my own personal belief that a free 15-30 minute consultation should be offered to new clients. This provides an opportunity for the client to get a better understanding if the hypnotherapist is right for them. Talking on the phone is fine, but meeting in person is another. You want to make sure you feel safe working with this individual and that the chemistry is right. People rarely go to a hypnotist just one time. Usually there are a minimum of 3 sessions and upwards. You want to make sure you feel safe, comfortable and are able to talk openly with the hypnotherapist. The free consultation can give an opportunity for the potential client to talk about their issue for a while and ask any further questions they have. The hypnotherapist can provide feedback on how hypnosis can help with the issue. From time to time, it might be discovered during the consultation that hypnotherapy might not be the best choice of complementary treatment for the issue or that it is beyond the hypnotherapists’ realm of training. The hypnotherapist will most likely provide some names and numbers of organizations or individuals who are trusted and trained experts in the area the client needs. A good hypnotherapist will have a network in place and would never leave someone hanging without the help they require. If after discussing the issue and it is decided that hypnosis is an appropriate form of complementary treatment, then usually the session begins at that moment unless otherwise discussed.

What is a reasonable fee for a hypnosis session?

This depends on many different factors. A hypnotherapist in a large city and one in a small town will have a big difference in pricing. Small towns average $65-100 an hour. On average
Hypnotherapists in large city centers charge anywhere from $100-200 per hour session but it can be even higher. It is not uncommon to come across people who charge $200+ for hour long sessions. Make sure you choose someone with a rate that you feel comfortable paying and that you know you can afford. Some hypnotherapists will provide a package of sessions, if you pay upfront. This may be a better option for someone receiving hypnosis for weight loss as it will save them money in the end. An example of a package would be purchase 5 sessions and get one free. If the session rate is $100 then that would be $100 saved in the long run.
What about guarantees?
Most hypnotherapists do not offer guarantees. Doctors will never guarantee a patient will heal. How can they with something that is beyond their control. I believe that someone should be 100% committed to making a change in their life and make sure they are truly ready. This is when hypnosis works. Any money spent on hypnosis can be seen as an investment in a brighter, happier future. And when you think about it, a guarantee plants a thought in the mind that hypnosis might not work or for example that they have an easy way out if they want to start smoking again.
I hope if you choose hypnosis as a treatment to make change in your life, you choose someone that you feel comfortable with and are confident that they are the right person for you.

If you have any further questions about hypnosis or hypnotherapy you can contact me.