A person experiences a trance state as a deep state of relaxation that relaxes them internally. Sometimes people are afraid that they will do something in this state that they will later regret. But this fear is unnecessary – the hypnotized person, by focusing their attention on the therapist's voice, is actually guiding and controlling their trance state. If the tension becomes too great, they can open their eyes and thus break the trance state.

Research has shown that the brain of a hypnotized person is similar to the brain of a person in a meditative state. In both cases, the hypnotized person is in a state of internal attention and observation of their own thoughts. However, in a trance state, the individual maintains attention to their own thoughts and emotions while following suggestions, which allows them to experience themselves in a new way. 

Medical hypnosis is performed by a qualified professional who is a psychologist or doctor by education and has successfully completed all medical hypnosis courses to obtain the title of medical hypnosis therapist from the Slovenian Medical Hypnosis Society. 

Frequently asked questions about medical hypnosis: 

1. Is it possible to hypnotize everyone?
   People are suggestible/hypnotizable in different ways. Suggestibility is the predisposition of an individual to follow the voice of a hypnotherapist and surrender to a state of trance. Suggestibility can be trained through meditation, mindfulness exercises, and through a positive experience of hypnosis.
2. How many sessions do I need for hypnosis to be effective?
   The number of sessions depends on the complexity of the problem and the client's suggestibility. And of course, partly on the therapist's competence. In general, at least 3-5 visits are recommended for each problem. I always encourage the client to record the hypnosis and listen to it at home. This way, they can contribute to the greater effectiveness of hypnosis. When purchasing a hypnosis package, I send the client a meditation before the first visit, which prepares them for the first hypnosis session.
3. I'm afraid of hypnosis. What now?
   Fear of hypnosis is completely normal. For decades, the media and film industry have portrayed hypnosis in a somewhat mysterious, inaccurate way, which is why people have quite a few misconceptions about hypnosis. Of course, there are certain risks, but they are most often related to the purpose of using hypnosis (e.g. suggestions in advertisements). You can reduce or even eliminate the risks by choosing a qualified therapist who is a psychologist (or doctor, depending on the problem). Medical hypnosis differs from other types of hypnosis in that it is used to relieve mental, physical and chronic problems.
4. When is hypnosis not recommended?
   Hypnosis can help with many problems of psychological and, in some cases, physical origin. However, it is not recommended for clients diagnosed with schizophrenia.
5. Can I test my suggestibility and see how hypnosis would work for me before I decide to purchase a package of sessions?
   Of course. It's best to call for a free consultation, describe your problems, and I'll advise you on which hypnosis would be best for you.

The usefulness of medical hypnosis

Medical hypnosis is becoming an increasingly popular method for treatment purposes. In an altered state, a person can process their emotions, reactions, and change their mental representations. They gain a more objective view of their problems, while in a trance state they have greater control over their physical and emotional responses. 

Medical hypnosis is most often used to treat anxiety, specific phobias (e.g. phobia of flying), and is also very effective as a support in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as in the treatment of pain. More and more individuals are choosing it as a supportive therapy in the treatment of depression, as well as in smoking cessation, eating disorders, and for individuals who are extremely low in self-confidence and would like to strengthen it. 

Hypnosis is also being used by athletes who want to improve their sports results and perceptions of their own performance. More and more research shows that hypnosis is not only an effective method for the independent treatment of mental problems, but its effects are even stronger when the client combines the method of medical hypnosis with one of the psychotherapeutic modalities. 

Hypnosis is effective in treating insomnia, headaches and migraines, as well as increasing motivation for performance. It is used in speech disorders, in the treatment of psychosomatic diseases (asthma, stomach ulcers, allergies, neurodermatitis, chronic inflammation of the colon) and in forensics (e.g. to determine specific circumstances, details of events).

Medical hypnosis is also effective in younger populations. Teenagers most often choose it to overcome the fear of test anxiety, and in children it is most often used to help with bedwetting (enuresis), trichotillomania, and speech disorders, such as stuttering.

Medical hypnosis to boost self-confidence

Medical hypnosis for self-confidence building restores vitality, self-confidence and improves an individual's self-image. Self-image represents one's own ideas about oneself. It affects all aspects of our lives - the quality of our relationships, success at work, even our financial situation. 

What results can I expect and how quickly?
Hypnosis to boost self-confidence lasts 20-30 minutes, and 3-5 sessions are recommended. Changes can be felt after the first session. Session progress: After entering a trance state, the client receives suggestions to strengthen the ego. With the help of suggestions, his motivation, productive attitude, as well as his image and feelings about himself are strengthened. The individual begins to perceive himself as capable, intelligent, successful and attractive. He feels how his goals become achievable. Suddenly, a path opens before him, leading him to new opportunities. He sees himself weaving strong relationships with people important to him. He achieves results that were previously unattainable for him. He finally sets boundaries and stands up for himself both at home and at work. He easily says “no” and takes time for himself.

***Mateja's case:
Mateja came to her first hypnosis session because of her low self-confidence. She was experiencing mobbing at work and felt that she was approaching a state of burnout. At the time she contacted me, she was on sick leave. She immediately told me that she knew the field of psychology well, as she had attended numerous psychotherapies for years. As a counselor at a kindergarten, she faces numerous challenges every day, which she solves relatively successfully. However, everything got complicated because of a colleague and principal, who could no longer say no to them. Every day she had more work to do, but when physical problems arose, she simply couldn't take it anymore. She dropped everything and went on sick leave. Her situation at home was not rosy either. Her partner lived in another city and they rarely saw each other. She had neither the time nor the energy for a child. When she came to me, she was completely desperate. She didn't quite believe that I could really help her, but something convinced her to try anyway.

Due to the great distance from my office in Ljubljana, we arranged the first session via Zoom (a personal visit is preferred, but it is also possible to arrange it differently). At the first session, we performed ego-strengthening hypnosis, which deeply relaxed her. After a long time, she felt her body again and truly connected with it. She was in a trance for almost half an hour. When she woke up, she told me that feelings of personal power that she had not known for a long time had reawakened in her – as if they were sleeping somewhere deep inside her, but now they had awakened. Within a month, we conducted three more sessions, and each subsequent one strengthened the feelings of power even more. At the last meeting, she told me that she had finally set boundaries for her partner and stood up for herself. She put him in front of the fact that they would either move in together or break up, and his partner decided on the first option. Her relationship with her child had improved greatly, as had his success in school. Relationships at work were also a bit easier, there was no longer a need for sick leave. 

In just four weeks, Mateja radically changed her life. She felt what her mission was and which aspects of herself were not fully expressed. She stood up for herself more firmly and formed more mature relationships. At the last meeting, she said: “I know that this is just the beginning. My life is in my hands and there is still a lot of room for progress. But with your help, I have taken decisive steps in the right direction. Hypnosis helped me feel the strength within myself and get rid of the shackles that held me in place. I am extremely grateful.”

Anxiety and depressive disorders

Are you struggling with anxiety or phobias that make your daily life difficult? Medical hypnosis is an effective therapeutic technique that can help you overcome anxiety and specific phobias (phobia of flying, agoraphobia, phobias of animals, social phobia, phobias of heights, water and the dark), and allow you to live a more relaxed and confident life.

How does medical hypnosis work in treating anxiety and specific phobias?

Medical hypnosis for anxiety and phobias focuses on addressing the root causes of your anxiety and phobias and transforming negative patterns of thought, emotion and behaviour. The hypnotic state is used to achieve a deep state of relaxation, which allows the therapist to access the subconscious. At this level, the therapist can use specific techniques to help restructure fears, eliminate negative associations and create new, positive patterns.

Medical hypnosis can help you with:

1. Understanding and awareness: Hypnosis can help you gain a deeper understanding of your anxiety reactions and phobias. A therapist will help you identify the root causes of your fears and become aware of the thought patterns that trigger them.

2. Anxiety Relief: Hypnotic relaxation techniques allow you to learn to deeply relax your body and mind and reduce the physical and emotional tension associated with anxiety. This will help you manage symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, anxiety, and panic attacks.

3. Reframing Fear: Therapeutic hypnosis can reframe negative thought and emotional patterns associated with phobias. Your therapist will help you build positive associations and beliefs that will help you overcome your fears and face situations that typically trigger anxiety.

4. Building self-confidence: Medical hypnosis helps you build self-confidence and a sense of inner strength in dealing with fears and phobias. Through suggestions and visualization, you will learn to believe in yourself and your ability to overcome fears.

My most important guideline is to tailor therapy to the individual's needs and goals. I offer you support and guidance in treating anxiety and specific phobias through medical hypnosis. Together we will work to discover your inner sources of strength and promote positive change.

If you would like to learn more about using medical hypnosis to treat anxiety and phobias, or would like to schedule a meeting with a therapist, please contact me. Your more relaxed and confident life is just one step away!

Medical hypnosis for the relief and treatment of psychosomatic illnesses

Are you experiencing various physical symptoms such as pain, digestive problems, sleep problems, or other problems that are not clearly related to any physical illness? You may be wondering if there could be a connection between your physical health and your emotional state for these problems. Medical hypnosis is an effective method that can help you understand and treat psychosomatic ailments in a holistic way.

What are psychosomatic illnesses?

Psychosomatic illnesses are illnesses in which physical symptoms are related to emotional and psychological factors. Problems such as chronic pain, migraines, irritable bowel syndrome, dermatological problems and many others can occur in response to stress, anxiety, depression or other emotional causes. Medical hypnosis focuses on treating these illnesses by regulating physical and emotional balance.

How does medical hypnosis work for psychosomatic illnesses?

Medical hypnosis for psychosomatic illnesses works on several levels. Through deep relaxation and mind-directedness, a state of heightened suggestibility is achieved, which allows you to influence emotional and physical responses. The therapist will help you understand the deeper causes of your problems and identify and change negative thought patterns that affect your health.

Hypnosis also allows you to access subconscious sources of power and healing that can help you manage stress, cope with emotional challenges, and strengthen your immune system. This creates an internal balance, which can lead to a reduction in physical symptoms and an improvement in your overall health.

Benefits of medical hypnosis for psychosomatic illnesses:

1. Holistic approach: Medical hypnosis addresses both the physical and emotional aspects of psychosomatic illnesses. The therapist will use hypnosis techniques to help explore and address the deeper causes of your problems.

2. Self-empowerment and self-efficacy: Hypnosis provides you with tools and techniques that you can use on your own to manage stress, anxiety, and other emotional states. This allows you to become more confident and self-efficacious in dealing with your problems.

3. Natural Treatment: Medical hypnosis is a natural treatment method that does not involve the use of drugs or other chemicals. This means you avoid potential side effects and addiction.

4. Long-lasting results: With regular practice and the support of a therapist, medical hypnosis can lead to long-lasting results in managing psychosomatic illnesses. By improving the emotional state and establishing internal balance, a reduction in physical symptoms and an improvement in overall well-being can be achieved.

If you would like to learn more about the use of medical hypnosis to treat and alleviate psychosomatic ailments, or would like to schedule a meeting with a therapist, please contact me. I am here to help you on your journey to better health and well-being.

Medical hypnosis for pain relief

How does medical hypnosis work for pain relief?

By using medical hypnosis, you can achieve several positive changes in your perception and management of pain. While in a hypnotic state, you can focus on reducing the sensation of pain, releasing tension, and increasing your sense of comfort. Hypnosis can help you change your attitude toward pain, making it less intense or even completely free from it.

Medical hypnosis can also affect your awareness of pain. By improving your awareness and understanding of pain, you will be able to develop better coping strategies. With the help of a therapist, you can learn relaxation, visualization, and self-efficacy techniques that will help you manage pain and cope with the stress that may be associated with it.

Examples of using medical hypnosis for pain relief: 

Medical hypnosis can be used as a method to prepare for natural childbirth, to relieve pain in patients with terminal forms of cancer, as well as in patients with fibromyalgia and specific chronic pain.

Benefits of medical hypnosis for pain relief:

1. Natural and safe: Medical hypnosis is a natural and non-invasive method of pain relief. It does not involve the use of drugs or other chemicals, which means a lower risk of side effects.

2. Comprehensive approach: Medical hypnosis addresses both the physical and psychological aspects of pain. It helps you understand pain better and develop strategies for managing it.

3. Individualized: Each individual is unique, so the approach to medical hypnosis is tailored to your specific needs. The therapist will consider your goals and help you develop an effective pain relief plan.

4. No side effects: Medical hypnosis does not cause any side effects associated with medications. This way, you can avoid the unpleasant consequences that can be caused by certain painkillers.

5. Lasting Results: With regular practice of medical hypnosis, you can achieve long-lasting results in pain management. You will learn techniques that you can use on your own and in a variety of situations.

   If you would like to learn more about using medical hypnosis for pain relief or would like to begin your healing journey, I invite you to contact me. I will help you understand the process in depth and provide support in managing your pain in a natural and effective way. Together we can find solutions that will make your life easier.

Medical hypnosis for overcoming addiction and dependence

Are you struggling with addiction or dependence and looking for effective ways to recover and overcome your behavioral patterns? Medical hypnosis is a unique therapeutic technique that can help you overcome addiction and achieve freedom and a sense of control over your life.

How does medical hypnosis work for addictions and addictions?

Medical hypnosis for addictions focuses on working with the subconscious patterns and habits that are associated with your addiction. Hypnosis allows you to delve deeper into yourself and identify the deeper causes and triggers for your behavior. With the help of a therapist, you can reframe these patterns and form new, healthier habits of thought and behavior.

Medical hypnosis can help you with:

1. Overcoming the desire for addiction: Through hypnosis, you can learn to control the desire to use an illegal substance or engage in problematic behaviors. A hypnotherapist can help you redirect your attention and strengthen your will to overcome your addiction.

2. Reshaping thought patterns: Medical hypnosis allows you to identify and change negative thought patterns that are associated with your addiction. Using hypnotic techniques, you can build a positive self-image, strengthen your motivation to change, and establish healthy thinking patterns.

3. Managing triggers: Hypnosis can help you identify and manage situations or emotions that trigger cravings. By learning new strategies to manage stress and anxiety, you can more easily overcome your triggers and avoid relapse into unwanted behaviors.

4. Increase self-control: Medical hypnosis helps you strengthen your self-control and establish a healthy relationship with yourself and your body. Through relaxation and visualization techniques, you can establish inner balance and a sense of inner strength.

Benefits of medical hypnosis for addictions and addictions:

1. Holistic approach: Medical hypnosis addresses both the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of addiction. It helps you understand the deeper causes of your behavior and deal with them on multiple levels.

2. Withdrawal Support: Medical hypnosis can help you move through withdrawal symptoms more easily and reduce discomfort during withdrawal from addiction.

3. No side effects: Medical hypnosis does not cause the side effects associated with addiction medications. This way, you can avoid the unwanted consequences that some medications can cause.

4. Long-lasting results: With regular practice and the support of a therapist, medical hypnosis can lead to long-term results in overcoming addiction and dependence. By transforming your thinking and behavioral habits, you can achieve lasting change and restore a healthy lifestyle.

If you would like to learn more about using medical hypnosis to support addictions and addictions, or would like to arrange a meeting with a therapist, we invite you to contact us. 

Medical hypnosis for processing traumatic experiences

Traumatic experiences can have a profound impact on our mental and emotional health. Medical hypnosis is an effective therapeutic method that can help you process traumatic experiences, reduce symptoms, and restore inner balance.

How does medical hypnosis work in processing traumatic experiences?

Medical hypnosis in the treatment of traumatic experiences is based on the use of the mind's ability to heal holistically. Through the use of a hypnotic state, access is gained to the subconscious, where traumatic experiences and associated emotional reactions are stored. The therapist helps you transform negative thought patterns, emotions, and physiological responses that result from the trauma.

Medical hypnosis can help you with:

1. Understanding Traumatic Experiences: Hypnosis can help you gain a deeper understanding of your traumatic experiences. A therapist will help you become aware of the causes, symptoms, and consequences of the trauma, which is key to holistic healing.

2. Reducing PTSD symptoms: Medical hypnosis can be used to reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, such as recurring nightmares, hypervigilance, avoidance of triggers, and intense physiological responses to memories of the trauma. Hypnotic techniques can be used to reframe and calm the body's and mind's excessive responses to the trauma.

3. Changing negative thought patterns: Medical hypnosis allows you to reframe negative thought patterns and beliefs associated with trauma. Your therapist will help you develop positive thought patterns, self-esteem, and a sense of security that will support your holistic healing.

4. Establishing inner balance: Medical hypnosis helps to establish inner balance and a sense of security. With the help of therapeutic hypnosis, you can learn techniques for relaxation, stress management, and increasing your sense of control over your life.

As an experienced therapist, I offer you professional support and guidance in using medical hypnosis to process traumatic experiences. Together we will work to discover your inner sources of strength, restore your mental health, and promote holistic recovery.

If you would like to learn more about using medical hypnosis to process traumatic experiences or would like to arrange an introductory meeting, please contact me. Your holistic health and well-being are my top priority.

Medical hypnosis for children

Medical hypnosis is an effective and safe therapeutic method that can also be used with children to treat a variety of problems and improve their mental and physical health. Children have a natural ability to use their imagination and experience the hypnotic state, which allows therapists to help them deal with problems in a positive and supportive way.

How does medical hypnosis work on children?

With children, medical hypnosis is performed in an adapted and child-friendly way. Through the use of play, imagination and visualization, the therapist establishes a hypnotic state in which the child becomes more relaxed and focused. In this state, the therapist can communicate with the child's subconscious and transform negative patterns, strengthen self-confidence, promote a sense of security and facilitate healing.

The use of medical hypnosis in children can be beneficial in:

1. Managing Fear and Anxiety: Children often face fears and anxious feelings, such as fear of medical exams, fear of the dark, fear of separation, and more. Medical hypnosis helps them manage these feelings by reframing negative thoughts and replacing them with positive and calming images.

2. Physical pain relief: Medical hypnosis can be helpful in relieving physical pain in children, such as from toothaches, injuries, or uncomfortable procedures such as blood draws. Using hypnotic techniques, children learn to relax their bodies, shift their attention away from the pain, and reduce feelings of discomfort.

3. Improving self-esteem and self-image: Medical hypnosis can help improve self-esteem and self-image in children who are facing problems such as school problems, social problems, or self-esteem issues. The therapist helps the child reframe negative thoughts and beliefs and replace them with positive and constructive thoughts.

4. Coping with sleep problems: Many children struggle with sleep problems such as insomnia, nightmares, or sleep terrors. Medical hypnosis can help calm the mind and body and promote deep, restful sleep.

5. Bedwetting: Many children struggle with enuresis, which can lead to feelings of shame and low self-esteem. Medical hypnosis can be used as a complementary therapeutic method to treat enuresis in children, focusing on changing negative thought patterns and behavioral habits associated with bedwetting.
6. Trichotillomania: Medical hypnosis can be used as an effective therapeutic method in the treatment of trichotillomania in children, which is a disorder in which a child constantly pulls or plucks their hair, eyebrows, and other body hair.

Alternative use of hypnosis – exploring past lives

Past life exploration is an approach that stems from the belief that our soul passes through multiple incarnations and that our current experiences are connected to events and experiences from past lives. Using a hypnotic state, a therapist can guide the client through an experience where memories of past lives can be released, along with emotional and energetic blockages.

The following steps are used when researching past lives with hypnosis:

1. Relaxation: The therapist helps the client achieve a state of deep relaxation and calm, which facilitates access to subconscious memories.

2. Guided Experiential Therapy: The therapist guides the client through visualizations and suggestions that encourage recollection and exploration of past lives. This includes describing the environment, people, events, and emotional experiences the client experiences while in a hypnotic state.

3. Understanding and Integration: After completing the past life exploration experience, the therapist helps the client understand and interpret these memories. The goal is to gain insight into patterns, lessons, and connections that the client can use for their growth and development in the present life.

Exploring past lives through hypnosis can be an interesting experience that can bring a deeper understanding of yourself, your relationships, and life challenges. However, it is important to understand that this approach is based on the beliefs and experiences of the individual and is not scientifically proven. Everyone has their own unique experience exploring past lives and can gain personal growth and insights.

If you are interested in exploring past lives through hypnosis or would like to speak with a therapist who practices this method, I invite you to contact me. Together we will create a safe and supportive environment for your past life exploration and help you with your personal development.