Hypnosis

Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A. Call several hypnotists before you decide on one. A good match between hypnotist and client is as important as the hypnotist's skill and experience.

Hypnosis is all about communication, so go ahead and ask some questions when you call. A competent hypnotist should be able to talk about what he/she does in a way that helps you make up your mind.

Q. If you were a customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to share?

A. Some hypnotists take a "new age" or metaphysical approach to their work. Others don't. One isn't necessarily better than the other, but most people are more comfortable knowing if their hypnotist is working from a specific belief system that might not be compatible with their own.

Q. What questions should a consumer ask to hire the right service professional?

A. Ask a hypnotist how many different people they've trained with. The names probably won't mean anything to you, but a hypnotist who has trained with more than one person is likely to be more versatile and flexible in their approach to helping you achieve your goals.

Ask what sort of client they wouldn't take. A hypnotist who doesn't have boundaries might not be the best choice.

Q. What important information should buyers have thought through before seeking you out?

A. What is the problem you want help with, and how will you know when you've achieved your goal? For some things -- smoking or weight loss, for example -- the answer to these questions is probably very clear to you. But when you want help with motivation or any sort of personal development, it's helpful to have some measurable goals in mind. Your hypnotist can help you make your goals clear and specific, but you should have some ideas about these goals before your first session.