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Frequently Asked Questions

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Hypnotherapy â€‹
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What is hypnotherapy?
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Hypnotherapy is a guided, focused state of awareness that softens mental noise, clarifies inner experience, and helps you access your imagination, emotions, and inner resources more easily.

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What does hypnosis feel like?​
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People describe it as a blend of deep relaxation, mental clarity, and gentle inward focus. Some feel very relaxed, others remain alert. Both are valid.

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What can hypnotherapy help with?​
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Hypnotherapy can support:
• stress and overwhelm
• emotional patterns you want to shift
• chronic pain and somatic tension
• fears and phobias
• pregnancy and birth preparation
• perimenopause/menopause symptoms
• confidence, clarity, and major transitions
• sleep difficulties related to stress
• inner calm and self-connection
It complements medical and psychological care but does not replace them.

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What does it feel like?
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During a session, your mind may feel clearer, your breathing slower, and your body more at ease.
Some people experience a sense of warmth or lightness; others simply feel relaxed, focused, and deeply present.

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After a session, people often report reduced stress, greater mental clarity, and a grounded, regulated state.
Some feel immediate shifts, while for others the changes continue to unfold gently over the following hours or days as the nervous system integrates the work.

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How many sessions will I need?

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It depends on your goals. Some people work on a specific intention over 2–3 sessions; others choose a longer process for deeper transformation. There is no pressure and no fixed program.

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SAFETY & CONTROL
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Is hypnosis the same as losing control?​
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No. Hypnosis is a collaboration. You remain fully conscious and in control. Most people describe it as peaceful, clear, and grounding.

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Can hypnosis work even if I have trouble relaxing?​
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Yes. You do not need to feel calm beforehand. Hypnosis simply guides the mind into a different state, even if you start the session tense or distracted.

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What if I can’t be hypnotized?​
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Everyone can experience hypnosis, but not in the same way. Some people feel deeply relaxed; others stay alert. Both are correct. I adjust the style — verbal, emotional, visual, somatic, or logical — so the process fits you naturally.

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CONTRAINDICATIONS

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Who should avoid hypnotherapy?​
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If you have schizophrenia or have experienced psychosis, hypnotherapy is not recommended outside a medical setting.

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LAW 21 (QUÉBEC)
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Is hypnotherapy like psychotherapy?​
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No. Hypnotherapy is not psychotherapy and does not replace psychological or medical care.

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What are your professional boundaries under Loi 21?​
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I do not assess, diagnose, or treat mental-health disorders, and I do not perform any activities reserved for psychotherapists under Quebec’s Loi 21.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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Do you offer online sessions?
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Yes. Online sessions are equally effective and follow the same structure as in-person sessions.

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Do you offer insurance receipts?
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Yes. I am a member of the ANN — Association Nationale des Naturothérapeutes, which allows me to provide receipts depending on your insurance coverage.

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What is your cancellation policy?
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Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice are billed (except in emergencies), to maintain fairness for all clients.

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Do you work in French or English?
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Both.

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© 2025 by Aster J. Haile
Member of ANN — Association nationale des naturopathes â€‹â€‹

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