Is hypnosis right for me?
Hypnosis is a natural state of mind that people experience daily, and is nothing like the spell-bound experiences perpetuated by the media. One example is a hypnotic driving trance. Have you ever been behind the wheel and arrived at your destination only to become aware that you have no recollection of the journey? The experience of getting into the car and driving a familiar route is so relaxing that our subconscious takes over and does the work for us. We are in “the zone” wherein we accomplish familiar, everyday activities without thinking.
Hypnotic therapy is this mechanism, simply applied to challenges we face in our lives. We work together to uncover limiting subconscious patterns of thinking — and then change, those patterns by stimulating and affecting the subconscious mind — therefor unlocking your ability to function differently. Some say it feels like becoming “un-stuck.”
FAQ
What does a session look like?
Hypnotic coaching sessions run from 1 to 2 hours. We will discuss your goals and anything new in your life, and Larisse will use a variety of hypnotic coaching techniques to help you take advantage of unconscious learning and move towards achieving those goals.
What if I’ve never been hypnotized?
You have nothing to worry about! Larisse is an expert at guiding participants through their first hypnotic experiences. Larisse has a variety of protocols available to her, ranging from conversational guidance (conversational hypnosis) to meridian tapping, NLP and formal trance.
Is there any science to support this type of therapy?
Absolutely! To get started, read:
Study Identifies Brain Areas Altered During Hypnotic Trances
How can I begin
Work with Larisse starts with a free phone consult, at which point you can book your first session. Book your consult here!
Where are you located
Larisse is located in beautiful Vancouver, BC, and primarily works via Skype or Zoom with clients all over the world. It is also possible to see her in-person in her Vancouver office.
Can you bill to MSP?
While coaching and therapy services (including hypnotherapy), are typically not included in standard MSP, some extended coverages do include allotments for such services. If this is the case, you may be able to submit your receipts for reimbursement after paying for your sessions.
what sorts of issues do you work with?
The techniques at my disposal are applicable and useful to almost any issue, both internal — gaining self-awareness and overcoming obstacles within yourself, and external — coping with your environment, past, present, or future. Here are a few examples of the types of issues I have helped clients overcome:
Personal development, relationships, career development, anxieties, phobias, chronic pain, illness, end-of-life, PTSD and trauma, anger, self-esteem, confidence, smoking cessation, grief, loss, addiction recovery.
About Larisse
Larisse has worked with clients of every imaginable variety, ranging from career development to end-of-life. She enjoys helping people navigate life transitions and acquire the perspective they need to achieve their full potential. Her work has kept her constantly seeking additional tools and learnings from the field so that she can help as wide a variety of people as possible.
Larisse is a registered clinical counselling hypnotherapist (RCCH), is certified in EFT and Faster EFT, and has a BA in education.