What Actually Happens in an Online Hypnotherapy Session (and How to Prepare for One)
If you’ve ever been curious about online hypnotherapy, but felt unsure about what to expect, you’re not alone.
Taking that first step toward healing or growth often begins with clarity. Knowing what a session actually looks like (and how to get the most from it) can help you feel grounded, safe, and empowered before you even log on.
Whether you’re working through limiting beliefs, overcoming anxiety and burnout, or you're simply craving more ease and alignment in your day-to-day life, online hypnotherapy is designed to meet you where you are - literally and emotionally. Here's what you need to know before your first session.
First Things First: What Is Online Hypnotherapy?
Online hypnotherapy is a therapeutic process that uses guided hypnosis to help shift subconscious patterns that may be keeping you stuck. Sessions are conducted via video call, so you can experience deep inner work from the comfort of your home or office.
Through gentle, focused guidance, you’ll enter a relaxed, meditative state - one where your subconscious mind becomes more open to positive suggestion and healing. This is where the real magic happens: when outdated beliefs begin to loosen their grip, and new, more empowering narratives take their place and create lasting change.
It’s not about losing control. In fact, you’ll have control the entire time. A hypnotherapist simply acts like a guide - much like a trainer at the gym. They help you to understand where you want to go, and help you to get there.
What Actually Happens in a Session?
All practitioners run their sessions a little differently but here are some commonalities you should find:
You will sit and chat with the practitioner to uncover and understand your goals and what success is going to look like to you after your sessions. (They may even ask you to fill out an intake form prior to the session - if so, give yourself plenty of time to do this and do it thoughtfully and openly. It will really help enhance your results.)
After you’re able to establish your goals for the session, the practitioner will lead you through a guided meditation that is right for you. This can vary person to person and also based on what the goals are but your practitioner will use techniques that are right for you.
At the conclusion of the session, you will review your experience with the practitioner. There is no right or wrong to experience a session. It will differ for everyone. Some people may remember every word said to them, others may not remember anything. And either way is good. When you are open to the process and belief in the modality, major and lasting change is possible.
How to Prepare for Your Online Hypnotherapy Session
Showing up for yourself is already the biggest step. But there are a few simple things you can do to create a calm, supportive environment that sets the tone for your session.
Give yourself some time and space before and after your session. Don’t book meetings or need to go somewhere immediately after and give yourself a cushion of time before the session starts. Coming in calmly and leaving knowing you have some time and space will help relax the mind and body to fully receive.
Be sure to find a quiet place for your hypnotherapy session, free of distractions and where you can freely talk and express your emotions out loud should you choose.
I always recommend the use of headphones, to fully immerse yourself in the session.
Your device should be set up where it will not be disturbed and where it will not disturb you. You can be seated or laying down, whatever is most comfortable for you, but you do not want to be holding your device. Also, be sure to shut off any alerts or alarms that may go off on your device
Test your equipment and internet connection before the call (sound settings - speaker and microphone) and be sure to have devices charged or plugged in.
Tips to Get the Most Out of the Experience
The shifts from hypnotherapy are often subtle at first - like mental decluttering. To support lasting change, here are a few ideas:
Make sure to work with an experienced and certified practitioner that you feel safe and connected to. If you’re feeling unsure about them or the modality, it’s going to limit your results.
Be open and ready to receive. When you are fully open to the experience and truly understand how powerful a modality this is, your results are limitless!
Ask as many questions as you need leading up to and during your session. Remember, this is your time and investment, not only in money but most importantly, yourself. Do whatever you need to make you feel confident going into the session.
Who Can Benefit from Hypnotherapy?
One of the most beautiful things about hypnotherapy is its versatility. Whether you're navigating a major life transition or just feeling a little stuck, this work meets you where you are.
Online hypnotherapy is especially powerful for those who:
Struggle with anxiety, overwhelm, burnout or persistent stress.
Feel held back by limiting beliefs or self-doubt.
Experience low self-worth, imposter syndrome, or perfectionism.
Want to shift unhelpful habits or thought patterns.
Are craving more clarity, confidence, or emotional freedom.
Are ready to level-up their performance - be it career, business, sporting or otherwise.
Have “tried everything” but still feel stuck in the same patterns and have been unable to create lasting change.
Because hypnotherapy works with the subconscious mind - the part responsible for 95% of your thoughts, habits, and emotional responses - it can create real, lasting change even when traditional mindset work hasn’t clicked.
You Deserve a Space to Heal, Reset, and Grow
Online hypnotherapy isn’t about a temporary fix that doesn't last — it’s about building lasting change from the inside out at the deepest levels of the subconscious mind. Whether you're based in Boston like me, elsewhere in Massachusetts or the US, or worldwide, you're invited to experience this work in a way that feels safe, easy, and tailored to you.
When you’re ready to shift from surviving to thriving, this tool is here for you.
Curious what this could look like for you?
Book a free call with me and together we’ll explore your goals, uncover what’s been holding you back and see whether 1:1 online hypnotherapy is the next right step for your growth. We will talk through your goals, what’s been getting in the way, and how I can support you with a personalized, subconscious-first approach to create lasting change.
