Hypnosis often raises questions, and that’s natural.
Below are straightforward answers to the most common ones Rodney receives about how hypnosis works, what to expect, and what it can help with.
Each session begins with a short conversation to clarify goals and understand the issue from the client’s point of view.
Rodney then guides the client into a focused, receptive state where the conscious mind relaxes and the subconscious becomes more responsive to suggestion.
It’s a calm, natural experience—most clients describe it as similar to being deeply absorbed in thought.
No. You stay aware and in control throughout the session.
Hypnosis is cooperation, not control. You can accept or reject any suggestion at any time.
What you experience is focus, not submission.
Yes, as long as they can follow simple instructions and want to participate.
Hypnosis depends on willingness and focus, not a special ability.
It feels different for everyone.
Some people feel light, others feel heavy. Some feel deeply relaxed, others simply focused.
What matters is the effect afterward—clarity, calm, and noticeable change in response or behavior.
Not exactly.
Relaxation often occurs during hypnosis, but it isn’t the goal.
Hypnosis is a state of focused attention where the mind becomes more responsive to direction and suggestion.
It depends on the goal.
Some changes happen in a single session. Others develop over two or three sessions.
Rodney discusses this during the consultation so clients know what to expect before beginning.
Yes. Hypnosis is a natural mental state that people enter daily without realizing it—when reading, driving, or absorbed in a task.
In professional settings, it’s used with structure and purpose to help people change thought patterns and behavior safely.
Most sessions are conducted in person by appointment in a quiet, private setting arranged for each client.
Online sessions via Zoom are available for those outside the local area or when travel isn’t possible.
Most sessions last about an hour.
Some issues may benefit from shorter follow-up sessions for reinforcement.
Use the Request Availability form on this site.
You’ll receive a reply with available times and details about preparing for your first session.
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