About Deeper Awareness Hypnotherapy
My Mission
Hi My name is Connie, and I'm a Certified Hypnotherapist.
Trained through Marisa Peer Rapid Transformational Therapy.
About Deeper Awareness Hypnotherapy
"My mission is to help you break free from the thoughts, habits, and patterns that no longer serve you — so you can heal, find peace within yourself, and create a life that feels calm, empowered, and full of purpose.
Through gentle hypnotherapy, subconscious healing, and soul-centred support, I guide you back to your own inner strength — where true freedom lives."
Like any form of healing, hypnotherapy is a partnership. Your readiness to change, combined with my guidance and tools, creates the foundation for deep, lasting transformation.
What is Hypnotherapy?
How your nervous system can gently reset
Hypnotherapy incorporates elements from various therapeutic techniques. Its primary focus is on the client's subconscious mind which encompasses their creative imaginative and emotional aspects. This distinguishes it from traditional therapy, which predominately engages the conscious mind involving thinking analysis and logic. Extensive research has confirmed the many benefits of hypnotherapy. It has been shown to be effective in treating a range of conditions, including stress, anxiety, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and chronic pain. The American Psychological Association (2020) also recognizes hypnosis as a valuable tool for addressing pain, anxiety, and mood disorders. In addition, hypnotherapy offers a practical approach to overcoming unwanted habits such as nail biting and smoking.
Hypnotherapy works by gently guiding your subconscious mind — the part of you that holds your habits, emotions, and deeply rooted beliefs. In a relaxed, focused state (similar to meditation), I gently guide you inward to release blocks, rewrite unhelpful patterns, and plant new, empowering thoughts that align with your goals. You are always in control. This isn’t mind control — it’s mind freedom. Hypnotherapy is safe, effective, and deeply transformative for breaking habits, healing emotional wounds, and stepping into your highest self.
Is hypnotherapy safe?
Yes, hypnotherapy is completely safe when practiced by a trained and certified professional. It’s a natural state of focus that you experience daily — like when you're driving and miss your exit or deeply engrossed in a book or movie. You're always in control and can come out of hypnosis at any time.
Can anyone be hypnotized?
Most people can be hypnotized if they are willing and open to the process. It’s a collaborative effort between the therapist and client. Some individuals go deeper into hypnosis than others, but depth is not necessarily required for successful outcomes.
What does it feel like to be hypnotized?
Being hypnotized feels similar to a deeply relaxed, daydream-like state. You're still aware of your surroundings, but your focus is inward. Some people feel light or floaty, others feel heavy or grounded — it’s different for everyone, but always calm and peaceful.
Is hypnotherapy backed by science?
Yes, numerous studies support the effectiveness of hypnotherapy for issues like pain management, anxiety, quitting smoking, and behavioral change.
Organizations such as the American Psychological Association recognize hypnotherapy as a legitimate therapeutic tool when used appropriately.
If you’re curious about how it can assist with mental health and emotional challenges, exploring your questions with a qualified hypnotherapist can provide clarity, reassurance, and direction.
Understanding the Nervous system
Your nervous system is your body’s built-in safety system.
When it feels safe, you can think clearly, rest deeply, and respond calmly.
When it feels under pressure — from stress, past experiences, or ongoing demands — it can shift into survival patterns such as anxiety, overwhelm, sleep disruption, or unwanted habits.
These responses are not weaknesses.
They are protective adaptations.
Through hypnotherapy, we work gently with your nervous system to restore a sense of safety — creating meaningful change from the inside out.
FAQ
What to Expect After a Hypnotherapy Session
After a hypnotherapy session, many clients walk away feeling lighter, clearer, and deeply relaxed. While some experience immediate shifts, for most, the real magic unfolds gradually. Hypnotherapy is a cumulative process — the subconscious absorbs suggestions over time, and lasting change builds with consistency and intention.
Common Experiences After Hypnotherapy:
A Deep Sense of Calm and Focus
Many clients report a lingering feeling of peace and clarity. This is the result of the deep relaxation experienced during the session, which naturally lowers stress and anxiety. This calm state often carries into daily life, making it easier to stay present, concentrate, and handle challenges with more ease.
Heightened Self-Awareness
Hypnotherapy invites you to connect more deeply with your inner world. As the subconscious mind opens up, you may gain insights into long-held beliefs, emotional triggers, or past experiences. This greater self-awareness empowers you to make more conscious decisions and supports meaningful personal growth.
Natural Shifts in Thoughts and Behaviours
One of the beautiful outcomes of hypnotherapy is noticing subtle but powerful changes in how you think and behave. These may show up as more compassionate self-talk, healthier habits, or more balanced emotional responses. With time, these shifts become second nature, leading to lasting transformation.
Vivid Dreams as the Mind Processes Change
It’s not uncommon to experience vivid or symbolic dreams after a session. These dreams are part of your subconscious integrating new suggestions and healing. They often reveal hidden fears, desires, or breakthroughs, providing additional opportunities for insight.
Greater Emotional Resilience
As emotional blocks are released, many clients find they’re better equipped to handle life’s ups and downs. Hypnotherapy strengthens your emotional foundation, allowing you to respond with more confidence, calm, and control — even in challenging situations.
Improved Sleep Quality
Relaxation during hypnotherapy can have a ripple effect on sleep. Many notice they fall asleep more easily, stay asleep longer, and feel more refreshed upon waking. With the mind at ease, rest becomes more restorative.
Physical Relaxation and Ease
The benefits aren’t just mental — they’re physical too. Clients often describe a release of tension in areas like the neck, shoulders, or jaw. This sense of physical ease can last well beyond the session, leaving the body feeling lighter and more comfortable.
Strengthened Mind-Body Connection
As you tune into the subconscious, the link between your thoughts, emotions, and physical health becomes clearer. You may begin to notice how stress or anxiety shows up in your body — and learn how to respond with greater care and intention.
Renewed Motivation and Mental Clarity
With subconscious blocks cleared, a fresh wave of motivation and clarity often follows. You may feel more empowered to take action, set boundaries, pursue goals, or make positive changes that once felt out of reach.
"transformation doesn't happen by force. It happens when the nervous system feels safe enough to change. When the body softens, mind follows. and what once felt heavy begins to move." Work with your nervous system - not against it.
Deeper Awareness Hypnotherapy
Work with your nervous system - not against it.
Overcome Anxiety
Boost Focus and Productivity
Overcome Anxiety
Our hypnotherapy program is designed to help you overcome anxiety and related disorders such as panic attacks, phobias, and social anxiety. Let us help you regain control of your life.
Improve Sleep
Boost Focus and Productivity
Overcome Anxiety
If you struggle with falling or staying asleep, our sleep hypnotherapy program can help you improve your sleep quality and establish healthy sleep patterns. Wake up feeling refreshed and energized.
Boost Focus and Productivity
Boost Focus and Productivity
Boost Focus and Productivity
Do you have trouble staying focused and productive? Our hypnotherapy program can help you increase your concentration, improve your work efficiency, and achieve your goals.
Improve Sports Performance
Boost Focus and Productivity
Our hypnotherapy program can help you improve your sports performance by enhancing your mental focus, increasing your confidence, and reducing performance anxiety. Whether you're a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, we can help you achieve your goals.
Quit Smoking
Through gentle, effective hypnotherapy, I help you disconnect from the subconscious triggers that keep you reaching for a cigarette — and replace them with clarity, calm, and control. You’ll learn to feel peace without needing to puff it into your lungs.
No shame. No guilt. Just real transformation from the inside out.
It’s time to breathe deeply again — smoke-free, empowered, and in charge of your future.
And much more ........
Transform Your Life with Deeper Awareness Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy
Our hypnotherapy sessions can help you overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, and other emotional issues. We use a personalized approach to ensure you get the best possible results.
Stop Smoking
Our stop smoking program combines hypnosis with behavioral therapy to help you quit smoking for good. You'll learn new coping strategies and relaxation techniques to help you manage cravings and stress.
Weight Loss
Our weight loss program uses hypnosis to help you change your relationship with food and exercise. You'll learn to make healthier choices and develop a positive self-image, so you can achieve your weight loss goals.
Pain Management
Our hypnotherapy sessions can help you manage chronic pain and improve your quality of life. We use a combination of relaxation techniques, guided imagery, and positive suggestion to reduce pain and promote healing.
Insomnia
Our insomnia program uses hypnosis to help you improve your sleep quality and quantity. You'll learn to relax your mind and body, develop healthy sleep habits, and overcome any underlying issues that are contributing to your insomnia.
Stress Management
Our stress management program uses hypnotherapy to help you reduce stress and anxiety, and improve your overall well-being. You'll learn relaxation techniques, mindfulness strategies, and other coping skills to help you manage stress more effectively.