Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic technique that utilizes a state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility to access the subconscious mind. By working with the subconscious, hypnotherapy can help you overcome limiting beliefs, reduce anxiety, and develop healthier habits.

Through hypnotherapy, you can:

  • Reduce stress and anxiety: Learn relaxation techniques and stress management strategies.
  • Overcome phobias and fears: Confront and overcome deep-seated fears and anxieties.
  • Break bad habits: Develop healthier habits and behaviors, such as quitting smoking or losing weight.
  • Improve self-esteem: Build self-confidence and self-worth.
  • Enhance creativity and problem-solving skills: Tap into your subconscious mind to unlock your full potential.

Our experienced hypnotherapists will guide you into a state of deep relaxation, where you can access your subconscious mind and make positive changes.

Many clients pay little or nothing out of pocket — we direct bill Pacific Blue Cross, SunLife, Telus Health / Canada Life, GreenShield, and more. See all insurance & funding options → Direct billing available

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Meet your hypnotherapist

Hypnotherapy at MasterMind is delivered exclusively by Maryam Mills, our clinic director, who holds Hypnotherapy Level 1 & 2 training and integrates it with neurofeedback and EMDR for targeted, holistic treatment. Sessions available in North Vancouver and West Vancouver.

Maryam Mills

Maryam Mills

MA, RCC-ACS, CCC, BCN, EMDRIA-Consultant — Clinic Director

“My aim is to guide clients toward realizing their highest potential — drawing on EMDR, neurofeedback, and a deeply holistic understanding of what shapes each person's experience.”

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Hypnotherapy — Frequently Asked Questions

Clinical hypnotherapy is very different from stage hypnosis or what's typically depicted in entertainment. You remain fully conscious and in control throughout — hypnotherapy is better understood as a deeply focused state of relaxed attention that makes the mind more receptive to working through patterns, fears, and behaviours. You cannot be made to do anything against your will and you can come out of the state at any time.
At MasterMind, hypnotherapy is used to support clients dealing with anxiety, phobias, persistent feelings of being stuck, sleep difficulties, and addiction. Maryam Mills has trained in Hypnotherapy Levels 1 and 2 and integrates it with neurofeedback for targeted support where appropriate.
This varies considerably by issue. Some clients experience meaningful shifts in just a few sessions — phobias in particular can sometimes respond quickly. More complex issues like anxiety rooted in long-term patterns typically benefit from a series of sessions alongside other therapeutic work. Your counsellor will discuss a realistic expectation after an initial assessment.
At MasterMind it's almost always integrated with other approaches rather than used in isolation. It works particularly well alongside EMDR for trauma-related work, and with neurofeedback for clients working on sleep, focus, or addiction. Your counsellor will discuss whether and how hypnotherapy fits into your overall treatment plan.