This page should really be called "About Me", because I'm the one who writes it, after all. Onwards!
Far from the Svengali-type stage hypnotist, or the slick personal development guru, I'm just a normal guy, albeit a bit of a nerd when it comes to hypnosis and finding out what makes people "tick." Besides my training and experience, it really doesn't take any special ability to do what I do - just a natural curiosity and ability to learn.
If you're looking for a therapist, you probably won't find that here either. The truth is, I'm not interested in being a therapist, a counselor or anyone else who might try to 'fix' you. Why? Because you're not broken! Instead, I prefer to think of myself as a coach. As your coach, my job is to expect and appreciate more of you than you do of yourself; to be a reflective mirror so you can clearly see what's been holding you back, and to be a bit of a guide when you're ready to make a change for the better. While it's true that some issues may take longer than others to resolve, it's also true that it only takes an instant to have the sudden shift in awareness that reconnects you to your own power and potential. The work that we'll be doing is meant to facilitate this shift, and after it happens, you don't need me anymore to remind you of what you already know. Don't expect me to just use hypnosis during our time together. As your coach, I'm committed to using whatever methods I have available to help you live with greater purpose, passion and freedom, and to support you in creating a natural harmony and balance within yourself, your family, your workplace and your community.
Over the past 5 years as a hypnotist and coach, I've helped my clients through every challenge imaginable. To put it in perspective for you: I've had clients walk into my office on the brink of suicide and walk out with a new lease on life, I've had pack a day smokers go on with their lives after a 90-minute session and never want to smoke a cigarette ever again, chronically compulsive eaters and yo-yo dieters develop a new sense of freedom and control about the foods they eat, obsessive compulsive 'germ phobics' being able to relax in their home for the first time in many years, clients previously terrified of flying being happy, willing and able to fly anywhere they want, people stricken with chronic anxiety for most of their lives finally finding lasting, natural relief, entrepreneurs and business owners blasting past previous limitations, families reunited after years and years of conflict, and so many more amazing cases and people I've had the pleasure of working with that I haven't mentioned here. I'm not telling you this to brag, but rather to let you know that whatever you're dealing with, if you feel blocked or if your struggling to make progress, even if you've tried everything and nothing seems to work, there is a way to move forward and to have the quality of life you want.
I know that making the decision to begin any kind of private change work is not one that is made lightly, and that allowing someone to help you with your challenges may be a big step for you. Most of my clients start off with these types of hesitations and after a casual meeting, most of them decide to move forward. At least 90% of my clients have never experienced hypnosis before and most have never done personal coaching before either. I'm always aware of this, so I do my best to make the experience a comfortable and enjoyable one.
That's about all for now. Please enjoy the rest of this website - I've spent a great deal of time making it what it is. Thanks for taking the time to read through this little introduction to myself, I hope you've enjoyed it and I'd be great to meet you in person one day!
Take care,
P.S... If you haven't already, go back to the main page and sign up for "The Secrets of Deep Relaxation" audio program. It's completely free, and it's meant as a bit of an introduction to self-hypnosis. It'll teach you how to relax the "right" way...something we could all use more of!
As a more integrated delivery branch of the work that I've been doing for most of my life (and something like a first-born child) Rethink Hypnotherapy Inc. was brought into this world on May 12, 2008. As the little coaching business grew up, it's name changed to The Hypnotic Coach. There's been a variety of other changes over the past few years, but the mission remains the same: to help you resolve your challenges quickly and naturally, while remaining true to your own values and purpose in life.
It's not just about hypnotizing all your problems away - although that would be great, it's about understanding on a deep level that any difficulties you may be dealing with have a cause and when the cause is resolved, just like pulling out the roots of a tree, the rest of the problem collapses as well.
You are unique, and so are the challenges you are dealing with. As such, the causes of each are unique also; it could be an internal conflict that blocks you from thinking, acting or feeling how you want, it could be a conflict in your close relationships, or it could be in the community you live in. No man or woman is an island and you didn't get here by accident; unseen and often unknown forces have molded you into the person you are today, for better and for worse. You are part of a larger system and by understanding this, you'll also begin to understand that the difficulties you face are often systemic in nature - relating to body/mind systems, relationship systems, organizational systems and societal systems. Systemic problems are best solved by getting clear on what you really want and then applying strategic, systemic solutions.
The Hypnotic Coach is committed to providing these strategic solutions to all who live in the greater Edmonton area and to provide exceptional value and service to each client so that they may be made aware of their own potential and personal power. The foundational belief is that all positive change takes place first at the personal level and ripples outward to family, friends and society as a whole. This is accomplished by:
My privacy policy is simple. I will never divulge your personal information, or anything shared in session, to any person or organization without your explicit written consent. The one exception is if your client records are requested by court order in the process of a criminal investigation.
It is very important to me that you are 100% comfortable with this privacy policy. I take my clients' privacy very seriously. If you have any questions about this policy, please feel free to contact me.
Hypnosis can help …a growing body of research supports the ancient practice as an effective tool in the treatment of a variety of problems, from anxiety to chronic pain.”
-Newsweek, 9/04
“In [hypnosis], you can attain significant psycho-physiologic changes.”
-New York Times, 6/02
“Though often denigrated as fakery or wishful thinking, hypnosis has been shown to be a real phenomenon with a variety of therapeutic uses…”
“…hypnosis is not mind control. It's a naturally occurring state of concentration; It's actually a means of enhancing your control over both your mind and your body.”
Stanford University School of Medicine,
-Jane Pauley Show 9/04
“Hypnosis has gained credibility in the past five years because of research using the latest brain-imaging technology…. Studies show hypnosis can help treat a multitude of disorders...”
“Hypnosis can actually help you lose weight.”
“The technique has been accepted by the American Medical Association, the American Psychiatric Association and the American Psychological Association”
“Hypnosis: A safe and potent pain reliever”
“The purpose of hypnosis as a therapeutic technique is to help you understand and gain more control over your behavior, emotions or physical well-being.”
“Hypnosis is the most effective way of giving up smoking, according to the largest ever scientific comparison of ways of breaking the habit.”
“On hypnosis…His total loss, 35 pounds.”
-Dateline NBC 1/04
“… hypnosis often is used to modify behavior and overcome phobias and bad habits -- it can help you make changes that you've been unable to make otherwise.”
“With weight loss the evidence is conclusive...hypnosis does help people reduce.”
-Smithsonian Magazine, 3/99
“I should have done it years ago…It's amazing I didn't even want cigarettes any more.”
“…throughout the medical mainstream, it's common to be used for addiction…and psychotherapy.”
“…today it's considered a respected therapeutic tool, a well-established method of reaching the subconscious mind. Many patients have tried it and successfully cut back on smoking or overeating…”
“Hypnosis seems helpful in treating addictions, and the depression and anxiety associated with them…”
“Want to lose weight? Kick a bad habit? Well you might want to try hypnosis! … no longer regarded as mere hocus-pocus, it's been shown as an effective means of helping people quit smoking, shed pounds, reduce stress, and end phobias.”
“Approved as a valid treatment by the American Medical Association in 1958, hypnotism has become increasingly accepted by the medical community. Its use for chronic pain was approved in 1996 by the National Institutes of Health.”
“There's entrancing news about hypnosis; it's gaining credibility as a treatment for a multitude of troubles, from nicotine addiction to post-traumatic stress disorder.”
“It is employed today to combat phobias, control bad habits and enhance performance.”
“Can Hypnosis Help You Lose Weight? I'm 32 Pounds Lighter.”
“…hypnosis can help adult patients control other forms of pain, relieve gastrointestinal problems, stimulate weight loss, clear up skin problems, and accelerate the healing of bone fractures and surgical wounds.”
The information presented on this website is for educational purposes only and is is not intended to replace the advice or recommendation of any
qualified doctor or mental health professional. If you would like any clarification on any of the subjects covered, please feel free to contact me personally.
© 2010 Rethink Hypnotherapy Inc., #126 6104 172 Street, Edmonton AB, T6M 1G9