How To Prepare For Successful Hypnotherapy Sessions

Determining Your Success

Imagine you are planning a trip to a destination you have never been to before. Whether it’s your first time traveling or your hundredth time, a certain amount of preparation must take place. Hypnotherapy is a lot like traveling to an unknown destination ‒ a journey into the subconscious mind. My name is Dr. John Souglides, a leading individual and corporate non-hypnotherapist, and I will be your guide.

Before we embark on a journey of self-discovery, there are a few checklist items to tick off in preparation for a successful hypnotherapy session.

Do Your Research

There is seemingly a lot of mysticism surrounding hypnotherapy and, therefore, a lot of scepticism. However, there is a lot of information available on my website that discusses:

  • What hypnotherapy is and how it works
  • Why hypnotherapy works
  • What it can help with
  • How Hypnotherapy evolved throughout history
  • What to expect during a hypnotherapy session
  • Hypnotherapy builds confidence, self-esteem and with focus attention you move into action achieving your goals.

Hypnotherapy is a form of psychotherapy that has been practiced for thousands of years. Today, thousands of medical papers are available online outlining the benefits of hypnotherapy.

By equipping yourself with a practical and realistic understanding, you’ll be ready and more receptive to the profound and life-changing benefits of hypnotherapy.

Get Comfortable

When attempting to achieve a profound state of relaxation, it is essential to eliminate any physical discomfort or distractions. Therefore, I usually advise clients to get a full night’s sleep in order to avoid falling asleep during their session.

Some other important tips:

  • Avoid wearing tightly fitted clothing or uncomfortable shoes.
  • Wear layers so that you can regulate your body temperature if necessary.
  • Avoid drinking caffeine or energy drinks at least 3 hours before your appointment.
  • If you wear contacts, consider wearing glasses for that day to avoid irritation in the eyes.
  • Ensure you are well fed on the day so you won’t be distracted by hunger or thirst during your session.

Be Open and Honest

Remember that despite what you may have heard, hypnotherapists are not mind-readers. On this journey to self-improvement, I have all the knowledge, experience and skills to equip you with the systems and solutions that will enhance the quality of your life. However, these solutions will be specifically tailored to your unique circumstances and life experiences. In these sessions, you need to be prepared to be open and clear about your goals as well as your challenges.

Try To Keep an Open and Positive Mindset

If you let your thoughts flow freely, you’ll be surprised at what you discover about yourself. Humans process information habitually, so if you tend to think negatively, the information you get will have a negative connotation. Try to avoid falling back into these negative thought patterns by keeping an open and positive mindset.

Be Ready and Committed to Change

Being committed to the transformation process will have an impact on the efficacy, speed and sustainability of your transformation. You can’t overcome your resistance to change if you’re not totally committed, no matter how brilliant your hypnotherapist is. You must be willing to put in the effort and embrace your hypnotherapy treatment as a tool for transformation, your positive outcomes.

Your Journey Begins Here…

With these simple guidelines, you’ll align yourself for success during and after your hypnotherapy sessions. You are welcome to contact me if you have any further questions. Have you been feeling trapped in old habits, unable to make the necessary changes to enhance your life or current situation, or as if you lack the power to overcome your life’s challenges?

Allow me to assist you in re-framing your limiting beliefs, supporting you through your obstacles, and lifting you up as you transform your life.

Join me, Dr. John Souglides, leading individual and corporate hypnotherapist, as we embark on a journey of self-discovery and self-development, all starting within the vast and enigmatic landscape called the subconscious mind. Book your hypnotherapy appointment today.

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Gabbi jones
09:43 30 Jan 25
My daughter was struggling with debilitating anxiety, and after only two sessions, she has become the happy, friendly person she once was! Highly recommend Dr John!
Response from the owner 18:36 05 Feb 25
Hi Gabbi,Thank you for your review and feedback. Much appreciated
M F
16:32 19 Dec 23
Dr John is absolutely amazing. He goes above and beyond what you would expect in order to help you achieve your goals. It has been an absolute privilege to be able to work with him. Highly recommend his services.
Response from the owner 11:04 21 Dec 23
Hi Maddalena,Thank you for your review, much appreciated. Wishing you all the very best for your journey. From my heart to yours.
Gabrielle Dos Santos
05:41 02 Aug 23
Dr John is awesome- great way to take a step back and see life with a new perspective. In the sessions Dr John makes the sessions very comfortable. Highly recommendable
Response from the owner 06:02 02 Aug 23
Hi Gaby,Thank you for your review, much appreciated. Wishing you all the very best for future.
Alicia Bornman
07:24 25 Jul 23
Thank you for giving me my life back and for always listening when i thought no one did.
If you are going through anything please make use of Dr John , you won't regret it . I will continue my journey but i feel so much better already when i thought there was no Hope this gave me my hope back in life!
Response from the owner 14:14 25 Jul 23
Hi Alicia,Thank you for your review, wonderful to receive. Life is about living life to the fullest and reaping the successes. You have done so wonderfully well am very proud of you. Thank you for allowing this journey to unfold and achieve your goals. Wishing you all the very best, the exciting start to all your wonderful beginnings.
Millicent Gaetsosiwe
19:14 13 Jul 23
Dr John's methods are unique and I saw an improvement and growth in myself from the 1st session. It has been an extremely enlightening experience
Response from the owner 06:09 14 Jul 23
Hi Millicent,Many thanks for your review. Wishing you all the very best for journey going forward. Thank you for allowing the process to unfold. Gratitude and blessings.
Ceri Grenfell
05:55 05 Jul 23
Dr Souglides is one of the best therapist I have been to, his knowledge and compassion are by far the best I have experienced. I have been to many Dr’s and the approach of Hypnotherapy was my last resort and by far the best resort I took. Thank you to Dr Souglides for all my sessions and for getting me on the right track in my life and the happiest I have ever been.
Response from the owner 05:50 05 Jul 23
Hi Ceri-Leigh,Many thanks for your review. Thank you for allowing this wonderful process to unfold and achieve your goals, well done, so very proud of you. From my heart to yours.
Taryn Macintosh
07:12 29 Jun 23
I have been blessed to know Dr Souglides for a number of years now. Dr Souglides has assisted me in many phases of my life and has guided me through some of my most challenging experiences and choices. I cannot recommend Dr Souglides enough - his patience, wisdom and the manner in which he conducts his hypnotherapy is life changing. Thank you Dr Souglides for all that you do and all that you are.
Response from the owner 17:58 29 Jun 23
Hi Taryn,Thank you for allowing me to journey with you to achieve your goals and successes, so proud of you. Wishing you all the very best on the new chapter in your life. From my heart to yours, blessings and gratitude.
Dr GC Macintosh
06:43 28 Jun 23
Dr. John Souglides is a phenomenal hypnosis practitioner. I am fortunate to know him for over 20 years. He is a highly skilled and qualified hypnotherapist, life coach and mentor.His skills, knowledge and application within each therapy session is unique and specific to every individual client. He is kind, compassionate and caring with all clients. He works with the utmost integrity, honour and love for his work and his clients. I whole-hearted recommend him to anyone seeking help physically, mentally and spiritually. Thank you for all the wonderful work you do for everyone.
Response from the owner 07:51 28 Jun 23
Hi Dr Macintosh,Thank you for your words and comment, much appreciated. The journey has been wonderful, productive and special in achieving your successes. Wishing you all the very best for the future and new ventures, take care.
Cheryl Redelinghuys
18:29 25 Jun 23
I have been very fortunate to have known Dr John for a good number of years and have had the privilege of benefitting from his incredible expertise in his field when it was required, with great results!
I recently went back to him with a matter that seemed to be insurmountable to me and after only one session, this was broken down in simple terms to something quite manageable, with the correct mindset and tools, which Dr John willingly equips one with.
I have been back for clarity in certain areas which Dr John unselfishly and patiently gave in detail, so that I feel empowered to move on in a positive manner independently

I have recommended Dr John to others, without hesitation, who could benefit from time with him

It really is quite remarkable how Dr John can empathise with any individual on all levels and with his perception break down any problem one would feel overwhelmed by

Highly recommended for self empowerment, peace as well as clarity of mind in order to move forward in a positive manner
Response from the owner 04:52 26 Jun 23
Hi Cheryl,Many thanks for your review. Thank you for taking the opportunity to work together to resolve what you came to see me about. I love seeing the results unfold. I am passionate to utilise my decades of experience for those coming to me to achieve their goal in a faster time than anticipated. I am so pleased your new journey has begun and the adventure of life has emerged.Congratulations on your success, I look forward to hearing more unfolding for you. Wishing you all the very best on your new ventures. From my heart to yours.
Stephanie Heagney
12:40 27 Mar 23
Dr John makes you feel so safe as he uses techniques to help you achieve your goals. Highly recommend!!!
Response from the owner 19:08 27 Mar 23
Hi Stef,Thank you for your review, much appreciated. Wishing you all the very best on your future. Thank you for allowing me to walk this journey with you, so proud of you, well done.
Kelisha Naidoo
07:27 10 Jul 21
Dr. John is simply incredible! He is so thorough, his sessions are personalized and you leave every session feeling a new zest for life. His work is truly remarkable and such a blessing! Thank you for giving me a new and fresh start in life.
I feel free from my past traumas and stresses and a sense of determination and confidence that I lacked for most of my life, before this. I feel and see the difference in the way I interact with others and how I face life's challenges with a new sense of courage.
The healing and growth that comes from his hypnotherapy is amazing! Thank you thank you Dr. John!
Gabbi jones
09:43 30 Jan 25
My daughter was struggling with debilitating anxiety, and after only two sessions, she has become the happy, friendly person she once was! Highly recommend Dr John!
Response from the owner 18:36 05 Feb 25
Hi Gabbi,Thank you for your review and feedback. Much appreciated
M F
16:32 19 Dec 23
Dr John is absolutely amazing. He goes above and beyond what you would expect in order to help you achieve your goals. It has been an absolute privilege to be able to work with him. Highly recommend his services.
Response from the owner 11:04 21 Dec 23
Hi Maddalena,Thank you for your review, much appreciated. Wishing you all the very best for your journey. From my heart to yours.
Gabrielle Dos Santos
05:41 02 Aug 23
Dr John is awesome- great way to take a step back and see life with a new perspective. In the sessions Dr John makes the sessions very comfortable. Highly recommendable
Response from the owner 06:02 02 Aug 23
Hi Gaby,Thank you for your review, much appreciated. Wishing you all the very best for future.
Alicia Bornman
07:24 25 Jul 23
Thank you for giving me my life back and for always listening when i thought no one did.
If you are going through anything please make use of Dr John , you won't regret it . I will continue my journey but i feel so much better already when i thought there was no Hope this gave me my hope back in life!
Response from the owner 14:14 25 Jul 23
Hi Alicia,Thank you for your review, wonderful to receive. Life is about living life to the fullest and reaping the successes. You have done so wonderfully well am very proud of you. Thank you for allowing this journey to unfold and achieve your goals. Wishing you all the very best, the exciting start to all your wonderful beginnings.
Millicent Gaetsosiwe
19:14 13 Jul 23
Dr John's methods are unique and I saw an improvement and growth in myself from the 1st session. It has been an extremely enlightening experience
Response from the owner 06:09 14 Jul 23
Hi Millicent,Many thanks for your review. Wishing you all the very best for journey going forward. Thank you for allowing the process to unfold. Gratitude and blessings.
Ceri Grenfell
05:55 05 Jul 23
Dr Souglides is one of the best therapist I have been to, his knowledge and compassion are by far the best I have experienced. I have been to many Dr’s and the approach of Hypnotherapy was my last resort and by far the best resort I took. Thank you to Dr Souglides for all my sessions and for getting me on the right track in my life and the happiest I have ever been.
Response from the owner 05:50 05 Jul 23
Hi Ceri-Leigh,Many thanks for your review. Thank you for allowing this wonderful process to unfold and achieve your goals, well done, so very proud of you. From my heart to yours.
Taryn Macintosh
07:12 29 Jun 23
I have been blessed to know Dr Souglides for a number of years now. Dr Souglides has assisted me in many phases of my life and has guided me through some of my most challenging experiences and choices. I cannot recommend Dr Souglides enough - his patience, wisdom and the manner in which he conducts his hypnotherapy is life changing. Thank you Dr Souglides for all that you do and all that you are.
Response from the owner 17:58 29 Jun 23
Hi Taryn,Thank you for allowing me to journey with you to achieve your goals and successes, so proud of you. Wishing you all the very best on the new chapter in your life. From my heart to yours, blessings and gratitude.
Dr GC Macintosh
06:43 28 Jun 23
Dr. John Souglides is a phenomenal hypnosis practitioner. I am fortunate to know him for over 20 years. He is a highly skilled and qualified hypnotherapist, life coach and mentor.His skills, knowledge and application within each therapy session is unique and specific to every individual client. He is kind, compassionate and caring with all clients. He works with the utmost integrity, honour and love for his work and his clients. I whole-hearted recommend him to anyone seeking help physically, mentally and spiritually. Thank you for all the wonderful work you do for everyone.
Response from the owner 07:51 28 Jun 23
Hi Dr Macintosh,Thank you for your words and comment, much appreciated. The journey has been wonderful, productive and special in achieving your successes. Wishing you all the very best for the future and new ventures, take care.
Cheryl Redelinghuys
18:29 25 Jun 23
I have been very fortunate to have known Dr John for a good number of years and have had the privilege of benefitting from his incredible expertise in his field when it was required, with great results!
I recently went back to him with a matter that seemed to be insurmountable to me and after only one session, this was broken down in simple terms to something quite manageable, with the correct mindset and tools, which Dr John willingly equips one with.
I have been back for clarity in certain areas which Dr John unselfishly and patiently gave in detail, so that I feel empowered to move on in a positive manner independently

I have recommended Dr John to others, without hesitation, who could benefit from time with him

It really is quite remarkable how Dr John can empathise with any individual on all levels and with his perception break down any problem one would feel overwhelmed by

Highly recommended for self empowerment, peace as well as clarity of mind in order to move forward in a positive manner
Response from the owner 04:52 26 Jun 23
Hi Cheryl,Many thanks for your review. Thank you for taking the opportunity to work together to resolve what you came to see me about. I love seeing the results unfold. I am passionate to utilise my decades of experience for those coming to me to achieve their goal in a faster time than anticipated. I am so pleased your new journey has begun and the adventure of life has emerged.Congratulations on your success, I look forward to hearing more unfolding for you. Wishing you all the very best on your new ventures. From my heart to yours.
Stephanie Heagney
12:40 27 Mar 23
Dr John makes you feel so safe as he uses techniques to help you achieve your goals. Highly recommend!!!
Response from the owner 19:08 27 Mar 23
Hi Stef,Thank you for your review, much appreciated. Wishing you all the very best on your future. Thank you for allowing me to walk this journey with you, so proud of you, well done.
Kelisha Naidoo
07:27 10 Jul 21
Dr. John is simply incredible! He is so thorough, his sessions are personalized and you leave every session feeling a new zest for life. His work is truly remarkable and such a blessing! Thank you for giving me a new and fresh start in life.
I feel free from my past traumas and stresses and a sense of determination and confidence that I lacked for most of my life, before this. I feel and see the difference in the way I interact with others and how I face life's challenges with a new sense of courage.
The healing and growth that comes from his hypnotherapy is amazing! Thank you thank you Dr. John!