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8 Ways to Structure a Hypnosis Session That Gets Results



If you're learning hypnosis or starting your practice, structure matters.A well-planned session builds trust, flow, and transformation.

Here’s the structure we teach—and why it works.


1. Intake: Find the Real Problem

Start with a short conversation. You’re listening for:

  • What they think the issue is

  • What they want instead

  • What language they use to describe it

Ask: “If this session was successful, what would feel different?”


2. Pre-talk: Build Trust and Explain Hypnosis

This part matters more than most people realize. You’re setting the frame.

Cover:

  • What hypnosis is (a heightened state of focus)

  • What it’s not (mind control or sleep)

  • What they can expect (to feel aware and in control)

Clear up doubts before you start.


3. Concentration Test (aka Suggestibility Test)

This helps you:

  • Gauge responsiveness

  • Increase belief in the process

  • Set up success for the induction

Choose one that fits the client’s style—arms rising, hands locking, lemon test, etc.


4. Induction: Guide Them Into Hypnosis

Use a calm, steady pace.

Popular inductions:

  • Progressive relaxation

  • Eye fixation

  • Arm drop or countdown methods

Keep it simple. Comfort and rhythm matter more than fancy technique.


5. Deepening: Go Deeper for Better Results

Once the client is in hypnosis, deepen it.

Use:

  • Counting down

  • Visual metaphors (e.g., going down stairs)

  • Fractionation (bringing them slightly up, then deeper again)

This creates a stronger hypnotic state.


6. Suggestions

Now you get to the change work.

Use what fits the goal:

  • Direct suggestions (confidence, calm, clarity)

  • Metaphor or story

  • Reframing beliefs

  • Inner child or parts work

  • Regression or timeline (if trained and needed)

Tie it directly to what they said they wanted.


7. Emerge: Bring Them Back

Count them up. Use positive language:

  • “Feeling clear and energized…”

  • “Back in your body, bringing all the insights with you…”

Be gentle and grounding.


8. Debrief: Close the Loop

Ask:

  • “What stood out?”

  • “What felt helpful?”

  • “Any questions?”


Then suggest how to integrate:

  • Journaling

  • Audio support

  • Self-hypnosis technique


 
 
 

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