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Curious about hypnotherapy and how it can transform your life?

Our FAQ page provides a clear and accessible introduction to hypnotherapy, explaining how it works, its amazing benefits, and how you can make the most of your experience. Whether it’s through our specially designed hypnotherapy audio recordings or private sessions with Cath, you’ll find tools and practices that help you harness the power of your subconscious, overcome barriers, and nurture emotional wellbeing. With practical tips and guidance on what to expect, this resource is the perfect starting point for exploring the healing potential of hypnotherapy.

 

Each answer is designed to give you practical insights while inspiring you to uncover what’s possible for your growth. Whether you’re curious about session availability, what’s included in our tailored packages, or who our work is best suited for, the FAQ page is bursting with valuable information. It’s perfect for anyone ready to invest in their emotional wellbeing, self-compassion, and personal growth. Head over now and explore how GenZen Healing Hub could be the key to unlocking your potential!

1. What is hypnosis?

Hypnosis is a trance-like or dream-like mental state, that can often affect the whole-body experience, in which people experience increased attention, concentration and suggestibility. While hypnosis is often described as a sleep-like state, it is better expressed as a state of focused attention, heightened suggestibility and vivid visualisations. People in a hypnotic state often appear as though they are in a sleepy or zoned out state, but in actual fact, they are in a hyper-state of awareness.

 

While there are many myths and misconceptions, hypnosis is a very real process that can be used as a highly successful therapeutic tool. It is important to know that although while in the hypnotic state you are more open to suggestions and creating awareness, you do NOT lose control of your behaviour or what suggestions you choose to accept or reject. You are always in control and you cannot be hypnotised against your will. It is a voluntary altering of your own consciousness, and you are always in control. In other words, you are hypnotising yourself.

2. What are the different types of hypnosis?

There are a few different ways that hypnosis can be delivered:

 

1. Guided Hypnosis

At GenZen Healing Hub, our guided hypnosis audios are designed to bring the life-changing benefits of personalised hypnotherapy straight to you. Each recording is carefully curated and customised around specific subject matter and titles, ensuring they meet individual needs as closely as possible. These audios have been created to make hypnotherapy accessible to everyone, regardless of your time schedule or financial budget. Think of them as 'therapy in your pocket'—available 24/7 to support your well-being whenever you need it.

 

What sets our recordings apart is the inclusion of accompanying explanatory audios that go beyond the hypnosis session itself. These explanatory tracks provide a deeper understanding of the related title and themes, helping you engage not just your subconscious but also your conscious mind. This allows you to fully comprehend and integrate the information, enhancing your ability to bring desired changes into your reality. With this unique approach, our recordings offer both the soothing transformation of guided hypnosis and the empowering clarity of conscious understanding, helping you on your personal development journey.

 

 

2. Personalised One-on-One Hypnotherapy

Personalised one-on-one hypnotherapy sessions are a therapeutic way to explore and cultivate personal growth. At their core, they are designed entirely around the individual's specific needs, goals, and challenges. A qualified hypnotherapist works closely with you in a private setting, creating a safe and comfortable space to fully focus on what’s important to you. These sessions are tailored to address areas in your life where you feel you need support, whether that’s easing anxiety, overcoming fears, building confidence, or fostering emotional resilience.

 

Hypnotherapy works by gently guiding your mind into a deeply relaxed yet focused state, often referred to as a trance. While you remain fully aware and in control, this state allows you to access the subconscious mind more easily, tackling underlying patterns and beliefs that may be holding you back. Together with your hypnotherapist, you’ll work on re-shaping these patterns to align with the changes you want to see in yourself. It’s a process based on collaboration and trust, where open communication shapes the direction of each session.

 

The benefits of personalised hypnotherapy can be profound. It offers a space to explore your inner world in a way that feels supportive and empowering. Many individuals find it helpful for reducing stress, improving sleep, or managing habits they wish to change. Others use it as a tool for self discovery and personal development, unlocking inner potential and enhancing their overall sense of well-being.

Each session is as unique as the person taking part, ensuring that the focus always remains on what feels right for you. Through this individualised approach, hypnotherapy can bring clarity, balance, and a renewed sense of confidence into your life.

 

 

3. Self-Hypnosis

Self-hypnosis is a self-directed technique where individuals learn to guide themselves into a state of focused relaxation, often referred to as a hypnotic state. This method allows people to access their subconscious mind in a gentle and controlled way, making it an effective tool for relaxation, stress management, and enhancing overall well-being.

 

The process of self-hypnosis typically involves creating a calm environment, focusing your thoughts inward, and using techniques like visualisation, affirmations, or deep breathing. By entering this state of heightened awareness and relaxation, you can work on shifting patterns or beliefs that may no longer serve you. The beauty of self-hypnosis is that it puts the control entirely in your hands, giving you the flexibility to practise whenever and wherever it feels right for you.

 

The benefits of self-hypnosis can be wide-ranging and deeply personal. For some, it’s a gentle way to alleviate stress or find moments of calm in a busy life. Others use it to nurture a positive mindset, improve focus, or support personal goals such as boosting confidence or improving sleep. Because it’s self-led, self-hypnosis can be tailored entirely to your needs, empowering you to engage with your own well-being on your terms.

 

This practice can become a valuable part of your self-care routine, offering a cost-effective and flexible approach to achieving balance and cultivating a sense of inner peace. Over time, self- hypnosis can help foster a deeper connection with yourself, encouraging clarity, resilience, and a renewed sense of control over your mental and emotional state.

3. What can hypnosis help with?

Hypnosis is increasingly becoming more widely accepted and mainstream as a complimentary therapy. It offers relief and support in every area of your life and is most often used to help you gain control over undesired behaviours, to help with stress release, increase relaxation and wellbeing, pain relief and much more.

 

We all have the ability to re-wire the neural pathways within our brain, all we need is the right tools and a little know how. Hypnosis is a highly functional and deeply transformational way to release and realign attitudes, patterns, behaviours and “emotional baggage”, rather than suffer a lifetime of emotional disease to the inability of the conscious mind to make the required changes to achieve inner peace.

 

It is important to acknowledge that hypnosis is one of many therapeutic approaches to support people to overcome challenging areas of life and to increase wellbeing, however, it is not the right fit for everyone.

 

Hypnosis can be a useful way to assist with the relief of many afflictions and ailments that are physical, mental or emotional.

 

This is a brief list of some of the most common applications:

 

  • Emotional regulation and creating a calmer, balanced state of mind
  • Improved sleep quality and establishing healthier sleep patterns
  • Reduced stress and identifying ways to manage daily pressures
  • Alleviation of anxiety, frustration, anger, and other overwhelming emotions
  • Building healthier, more effective relationships through improved communication
  • Quit smoking and overcoming other addictive habits or behaviours
  • Weight management and developing a healthier relationship with food
  • Pain relief, including support for chronic pain, injuries, illnesses, or ailments
  • Enhancing performance in work, sports, or creative pursuits
  • Releasing emotional pain or trauma in a safe, supportive way
  • Facilitating positive behavioural changes for personal growth
  • Focussing on achieving life goals with greater confidence and clarity
  • Boosting self-esteem and nurturing a positive self-image
  • Addressing phobias or irrational fears to regain control over your life
  • Strengthening resilience and fostering emotional well-being during challenging times
  • Supporting grief or loss and providing tools to process difficult emotions
  • Cultivating a deeper connection with your subconscious for self-awareness
  • Overcoming procrastination and improving focus or motivation
  • Managing physical manifestations of stress, such as tension or headaches
  • Encouraging relaxation and moments of calm in a busy lifestyle

 

Hypnosis is a flexible, adaptable tool that can be customised to help with whatever area of life you feel needs attention, offering profound and meaningful results.

4. what does hypnosis feel like?

Most people are often unaware that they are in a hypnotic trance state, because there is no one thing
that occurs to say “You are now hypnotised!”.

 

However, there are common feelings and sensations that are commonly associated with a therapeutically induced state of hypnosis. For many people, hypnosis is a deeply relaxing experience and it invokes a whole-body relaxation.

 

The way people typically describe the feeling of being hypnotised during hypnotherapy is to be in a calm, physically, and mentally relaxed state. In this state, they are able to focus deeply on what they are consciously thinking about and discover what sub-conscious and un-conscious patterns have been the force behind their life experiences.

 

It is often referred to meditation with a goal. It is a state of focused attention to specifically create awareness with the aim of integrating and realigning to a consciously desired outcome.

5. How does hypnosis work?

 

THE HYPNOTIC STATE

The brain has different levels of consciousness, or awareness, ranging from fully alert to drowsy to fully asleep, with variations in between. Hypnotic states occur naturally and spontaneously.

 

Everyday examples include:

 

  • Daydreaming
  • Being absorbed in a pleasant task and losing track of time
  • Doing a mundane task (such as washing the dishes) while thinking about
  • something else, to the degree that you can’t actually remember performing the task
  • Getting lulled into a dreamy state by boredom, for example, when listening to a dull speech.

 

Clinical hypnosis deliberately induces this kind of relaxed state of awareness. Once the mind is in a relaxed state, any therapeutic suggestions can have great effect on attitudes, perceptions and behaviours. The way that this occurs isn’t fully understood. Some researchers believe that hypnosis promotes particular brain wave activity that allows the mind to take in and adopt new ideas, while others suggest that hypnosis accesses the ‘unconscious mind’, which is more open to new ideas than
the rational ‘conscious mind’.

6. what are the brain waves in hypnosis?

To better understand the mysteries of “how” hypnosis works, it is important to understand a little bit of science about the different brain-wave frequencies and how they are measured.

 

Hypnosis takes place in the Alpha and Theta brain wave state which are described in order below.

 

1) Beta (14-40Hz)– The Waking Consciousness and Reasoning Wave

Beta brain waves are associated with normal waking consciousness and a heightened state of alertness, logic and critical reasoning. This is the state we are in while we work, have conversations and interactions in our daily lives.

While Beta brain waves are important for effective functioning throughout the day, they also can translate into stress, anxiety and restlessness. The voice of Beta can be described as the voice in our head or our constant stream of thought.

 

2) Alpha (7.5-14Hz)– The Deep Relaxation Wave

During deep relaxation Alpha brain waves are present. This occurs usually, when the eyes are closed.
This is when you are drifting into a calm mental space of pleasant day-dream or light meditation. It is the prime-time to realign the neural pathways for success. This brain-wave also heightens your imagination, visualization, memory, learning and concentration.

 

It is the gateway to your subconscious mind and lies at the base of your conscious awareness. When you consciously connect with the Alpha brain-waves you are able to directly connect with your inner guidance. The voice of intuition becomes clearer and more profound the closer you get to 7.5Hz. This is an optimal state for hypnotherapy. This is a time when the constant chatter of the Beta state monkey-mind diminishes significantly and the subconscious mind is open to suggestion.

 

3) Theta (4-7.5Hz)– The Light Meditation And Sleeping Wave

The realm of your subconscious mind is accessible when you have achieved Theta brain waves. This most commonly occurs during deep meditation and light sleep, including the all-important REM dream state. This is an allusive window as you only have access to it for a short time in the moments before you drift off to sleep from Alpha and wake from deep sleep (from Delta).

Your most foundational patterns and programs are able to be accessed when you achieve Theta brain-waves. During this state you are able to experience vivid visualisations, profound inspiration, amazing creativity and exceptional insight.

 

It is at the Alpha-Theta precipice, from 7Hz to 8Hz, where the optimal range for visualization and hypnosis or re-aligning of your neural pathways begins. This is an extremely potent state for creation.
It is the mental state which you consciously create your reality. At this frequency, you are conscious of your surroundings however your body is in deep relaxation. This is the description of what hypnosis is. 

It isn’t sleep, it isn’t a magic trick, it’s simply a relaxed brain wave state.

 

4) Delta (0.5-4Hz) – The Deep Sleep Wave

The Delta frequency is the slowest of the frequencies and is experienced in deep, dreamless sleep.
Delta is the realm of your unconscious mind, and the gateway to the collective unconscious, where information received is otherwise unavailable at the conscious level.

Among many things, deep sleep is important for the healing process – as it’s linked with deep healing and regeneration. When people don’t get enough deep sleep it is detrimental to their health in more ways than one. Once a person is in the Delta state even though their subconscious mind is very active, hypnosis would not be effective because the person would not be able to hear the suggestions given. This is a time when the subconscious is like a computer sorting, filing, organizing and discarding data.

 

5) Gamma (above 40Hz) – The Insight Wave

This range is the most recently discovered and is the fastest frequency at above 40Hz. While little is known about this state of mind, initial research shows Gamma waves are associated with bursts of insight and high-level information processing.

7. how do i get the best results?

To ensure that you are maximising your opportunity to achieve the best results it is important for you to follow these guidelines:

 

  1. Ensure you are not going to be interrupted or disturbed
  2. Turn all devices off and mute notifications
  3. Go to the bathroom prior to commencing your session
  4. Make sure the space you are going to be in while you are in hypnosis is comfortable, quiet and private
  5. Ensure that you are sitting or laying comfortably with your head and back fully supported
  6. Commit to yourself the regular time needed to achieve the desired outcome
  7. Be as specific as you can about your intended goal or outcome
  8. Go with the flow
  9. Be ready for change
  10. Trust what comes, it is your process, you are in complete control
  11. Commit to regular listening for a minimum of 7 days to achieve the best results for yourself
  12. Have fun!

 

You are ready to nurture yourself and improve your wellbeing. Take this commitment seriously and
give yourself the time and environment that this commitment requires to achieve the best results.

It is important to remove all distractions during this time and to find a space that is comfortable for
you to be in and that you won’t be interrupted.

 

It is recommended to use headphones to reduce any further distractions and to achieve the best
results. However, listening to the audios through speakers will also work.

 

You can listen to these recordings as many times as you feel drawn to. To support the realignment of neural pathways it is recommended to listen for at least a minimum of 21 days, however, you will
know what is right for you.

 

You have these recordings to keep, so you can re-visit them any time you like

8. is hypnosis safe during pregnancy?

Natal hypnosis, often called hypnobirthing, is a technique that uses the power of focused intention & positive suggestion to alleviate fears of women preparing to journey through pregnancy, birth & beyond in order to make their experience of pregnancy, labour & deliver less stressful & in some cases, less painful. 

The technique taps into a part of the brain that helps you cope with fear and anxiety.

 

It is important during pregnancy for a woman to be able to easily & effortlessly maintain a sense of calm & wellbeing. The physical, mental, emotional & spiritual relationship between a mama & her child is symbiotic in nature. This simply means, that the health & wellbeing of one naturally affects the other. When the mama is in balance with her wellbeing it encourages & supports optimum growth, development, health & wellbeing of her child.

 

When the body is experiencing stress, fear, worry or anxiety it will naturally respond by producing higher levels of adrenaline & cortisol. Adrenaline & cortisol are hormones that make the body’s muscles tense & tight. When these hormones are elevated, the body is preparing for it’s natural reflex of fight, flight or freeze – survival mode. This state is not conducive to relaxing & allowing the body to do what it needs to do when it comes to making the experience of birth & delivery as easy & effortless as possible.

 

If a woman is stressed, unhappy, angry or distressed, this adversely affects her ability to conceive & the development of the child. Due to this symbiotic relationship, if a mama is adversely affected by stress, unhappiness, anger or distress chances are her child will react by having difficulty with sleeping, feeding, temperament & tend to cry more.

 

Hypnosis is increasingly becoming more common as a natural support for women to address any stress, fear, worry or anxiety that may arise during their pregnancy journey to encourage them to balance & harmonise your physical, mental, emotional & spiritual health & wellbeing.

 

The technique of hypnotherapy can be helpful in addressing morning sickness, energy levels, improved sleep & over all preparing your body, mind & energy for the journey of becoming a mama throughout pregnancy, birth & beyond.

 

There is much current research showing that hypnosis is a useful application for supporting the woman physically, mentally, emotionally & energetically as it assists in the overall health & wellbeing of the woman, which encourages optimum development, health & wellbeing of the child.

 

So, in short, the answer is YES. Hypnosis during pregnancy is a safe complimentary therapeutic approach to supporting overall health & wellbeing, while giving the woman an opportunity to be nurtured through any challenges that may arise throughout her experience of pregnancy, birth & beyond.

9. is hypnosis safe for everyone?

Hypnosis is a safe and natural process for most people, offering a range of therapeutic benefits when guided by a trained professional or practised responsibly through self-hypnosis. It is non-invasive, and individuals remain in control throughout the experience. However, there are some cases where hypnosis may not be the most suitable option.

 

While rare, the following situations or conditions might make hypnosis inappropriate or require
careful assessment by a qualified professional beforehand:

  • Severe mental health conditions, such as psychosis or schizophrenia, where reality                           perception may already be impaired
  • Epilepsy, due to the unpredictable nature of seizure triggers
  • Significant trauma history, where hypnosis may need to be approached with extra caution to       avoid distress
  • Cognitive impairments that hinder understanding or focus, making it difficult to fully                     engage with the sessions

If you have any concerns or a known condition, it’s always best to consult a medical professional or
your hypnotherapist beforehand to ensure this approach is right for you.

10. How Can I Book a Private Session?

Yes, private sessions with Cath are available, but they are by application only.

 

Cath works with a maximum of 20 clients each year to provide a deeply personalised and high- quality experience. Her exclusive 6-month “Total Transformation” package is designed for those who are ready to invest in themselves and their transformation. Here's what the package includes:

 

  • 12 x 90-minute fortnightly sessions
  • Voxer messaging support between sessions for ongoing guidance
  • Tailored workbooks to complement your growth
  • Hypnotherapy audios designed to reinforce your progress
  • Comprehensive PDF resources
  • Access to mini-courses to deepen your understanding

 

The total investment for this 6-month private experience is $5,995 (AUD).

 

Sessions availability is Monday to Friday, with appointments offered at 9 - 10:30am AEST or 2:30-
4:00pm AEST each day, operating in the Australian Time Zone.

 

Please note, applicants must be 18 years or older to be eligible for this programme.

 

Private sessions are conducted exclusively online via video call, making them accessible to clients from anywhere in the world.

 

Who Is This Package For?

This private programme is for someone who is truly ready to commit to their transformation and do the inner work needed to achieve profound results. If you are someone who seeks to explore and expand your emotional wellbeing, embrace self-compassion, and cultivate self-acceptance, this is for you. It’s perfect for individuals who are ready to step into their potential, unlock self-actualisation, and take ownership of their growth.

 

This is not for everyone—it’s for those who are willing to invest the time, energy, and resources to create real, lasting change. If you feel called to begin this powerful journey, now is the time to take inspired action.

 

To get started, fill out the application form to express your interest, and Cath will be in touch to discuss next steps. Are you ready to take this bold step toward a more empowered version of yourself?

APPLY HERE

11. How is a private one-on-one session different from a hypnotherapy audio?

While all of our audio hypnotherapy sessions will absolutely help you create deep and profound transformation, there is simply no substituting the power of a private session that is tailored directly to your specific needs.

 

The recordings are designed to be generic so that they can be accessible and relatable to a wide and varied audience with the aim that they will be able to open a door way to allowing transformation by regular and frequent listening. They are also excellent companion tools to support you while you are doing the deep, inner work that is able to be achieved with the support that the private one-one-one sessions can offer.

12. Are there any hidden costs?

No! All our Hypnotherapy Audios and Private One-On-One Packages are transparent with pricing.
You can see exactly what you are purchasing and how much it costs prior to finalising your purchase.

13. What is Your cancellation and refund policy?

Due to our products being a digital download or a consultation service, these products and services do not come with an option for a refund. However, if you have an issue or question, or you are having difficulty with your products please reach out to us. We are happy to help you.

 

All private one-on-one sessions are required to have 48 hours’ notice if rescheduling is required. If less than 48 hours’ notice is given rescheduling will be at the discretion and availability of the service provider. If no notice is given and you are a no-show to the scheduled appointment then there will be no reschedule offered.

14. Where Can I Find Out More Information  About The Efficacy Of Hypnotherapy?

If you’re curious about the science behind hypnotherapy and want to explore its effectiveness, there is a growing body of research to support its benefits. Studies have investigated its applications for managing pain, reducing anxiety, improving sleep, and supporting behavioural changes like quitting smoking. These findings demonstrate how hypnosis engages the mind’s ability to focus and reframe thoughts, often leading to positive outcomes.

 

For those seeking evidence-based answers, reputable journals and research platforms such as PubMed or medical libraries offer a wealth of information. To help you get started, we’ve provided a small list of publications below that highlight the effectiveness of hypnosis in various contexts. These can guide you towards a better understanding of the science behind hypnotherapy.

 

Feel free to reach out if you’d like further recommendations or guidance on exploring these resources—your curiosity is always welcome!

 

 

The efficacy of hypnosis as an intervention for labor and delivery
pain: a comprehensive methodological review

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21762655/#:~:text=Hetero%2Dhypnosis%20and%20self%2Dhypnosis,
and%20shorter%20Stage%201%20labor.

 

Hypnosis for pain management during labour and childbirth

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23152275/

 

Hypnosis-based interventions during pregnancy and childbirth and
their impact on women's childbirth experience: A systematic review

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32087396/

 

Group hypnosis for stress reduction and improved stress coping: a
multicenter randomized controlled trial

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7664040/

 

New uses of hypnosis in the treatment of posttraumatic stress
disorder

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2211565/

 

Clinical Hypnosis, an Effective Mind–Body Modality for Adolescents
with Behavioral and Physical Complaints

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5406678/

 

Long term benefits of hypnotherapy for irritable bowel syndrome

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14570733/

 

Controlled trial of hypnotherapy for weight loss in patients with
obstructive sleep apnoea

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9539198/

 

Hypnosis Intervention Effects on Sleep Outcomes: A Systematic
Review

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29198290/#:~:text=Overall%2C%2058.3%25%20of%20the%20included
,reviewed%20the%20patterns%20were%20similar.

 

Neurophysiology of hypnosis in chronic pain: A review of recent
literature

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34748463/#:~:text=Clinical%20research%20has%20demonstrated%2
0a,have%20benefited%20from%20hypnosis%20learning.

 

Clinical hypnosis in the treatment of postmenopausal hot flashes: a
randomized controlled trial

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23435026/

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