Hypnosis CDs vs Hypnosis Consultations

You’ve probably heard how hypnosis can help someone quit smoking, lose weight and reduce stress as well as tons of other issues. If you’re thinking about using hypnosis yourself, you may be wondering how to go about it. Should you buy that hypnosis CD that you saw on the internet or are you better off seeing a Professional Hypnotherapist in person.

As a Hypnotherapist, I’m often asked “Which is better Hypnosis CDs or one-on-one Consultations?”. Now, there are pros and cons for both, so lets explore those then you can make up your own mind.

For specific issues CDs can be remarkably powerful. The main benefit of Hypnosis CDs is the decreased cost and the opportunity to listen to them as many times as you like. The subconscious mind is extremely complex and the repetition of a Hypnosis Program can increase the Program’s effectiveness dramatically. You also have the convenience of using the program where you want to, when you want to (unless you’re driving or operating heavy machinery, of course!). And if privacy is important to you, then this is a great option.

While they are inexpensive and convenient, an “off the shelf” Hypnosis CD will not take into account your personal situation and specific needs. And in some cases you will require more personalised attention and guidance to help you resolve your issue.

Of course, the most effective way to use Hypnosis to address issues is with a Clinical Hypnotherapist in person. They can design a program that suits your particular goal and fine turn it based on your feedback. During the consultation, they can respond to your reactions and adjust the hypnosis session accordingly to achieve the best possible results.
However, a good Clinical Hypnotherapist can be expensive and, in most cases, you will need more than one session to resolve an issue. You also have to find time to travel to their consulting room and, if they don’t see clients out of business hours, you may need to take a couple of hours off work.

A great compromise is to have a Hypnotherapist create a customised hypnosis recording for you. This way, you can have the recording tailored to your specific needs, while saving money and time. However, not all issues are suitable to this format of personal work. For example, with issues such as severe depression or drug addiction, it’s better to see a Clinical Hypnotherapist in person who can work in conjunction with the appropriate Health Care Professional to ensure the client’s safety and well being.

So, which is better? It depends entirely on you. Make your decision based on your particular situation and the issue you want to address with Hypnosis.