Hypnosis * Coaching * Healing
Karen is licensed in the US state of Washington. Washington is one of the few states in the US to classify hypnotists as mental health counselors. Karen is also certified by the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners, which sets the highest standards for lay hypnotists in the US. Hypnosis is generally considered to be a self-help skill; consequently, most hypnotists practice without government regulation or professional overview. The practice of hypnosis is not regulated in Japan. Therefore, it's best to find a hypnotist through referral or research.
Is information confidential?
Karen is a member of the International Mental Health Professionals of Japan (IMHPJ), which sets ethics standards for its member therapists in Japan. As IMHPJ members include psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers, the ethics standards adhere to those of the most closely regulated professions. Information you provide is strictly confidential.
Hypnosis is a natural yet altered state of deep relaxation and focused concentration. Critical thinking is relaxed, but selective thinking is maintained. As a result, you can choose what to reveal and what to believe, but positive suggestions are more easily accepted than in a normal conscious state.
What does hypnosis
feel like?
Hypnosis is similar to
the way we feel when we focus intently on one task to the exclusion of all
others. You may feel this way while reading, exercising, or daydreaming.
What happens in a hypnosis session?
In the first half of a session, hypnosis is explained, and your issue and concerns are discussed. In the second half of the session, you enter hypnosis to receive positive reinforcement at the subconscious level.
How can you do hypnosis by phone?
The first half of the session is the same as an in-person session; the issue is discussed at the conscious level. The second half of the session can be conducted over the phone if you have a headset or a speaker phone so that you can sit comfortably. If you do not have a hands-free phone, then a customized mp3 file with your hypnotic suggestions will be made and emailed to you.
What is hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy uses hypnosis to uncover self-limiting beliefs at the subconscious level so the beliefs can be released. Once these negative beliefs are released, positive reinforcement is much more easily accepted. Hypnotherapy can also be conducted by phone if you have a headset or speakerphone. However, as hypnotherapy is a deeper process than a hypnosis session, you will feel more comfortable and have better results if you have at least one in-person session to experience the process and establish rapport before scheduling subsequent hypnotherapy sessions by phone. Please see the contact page or join the mailing list to see when Karen is in Tokyo.
What is medical
hypnotherapy?
Medical hypnotherapy (also called medical support hypnotherapy or clinical hypnotherapy) is
used to control pain, accelerate healing, minimize side effects, and treat chronic conditions. Medical hypnotherapy is also used to overcome fear
caused by medical settings or medical procedures and promote acceptance and
positive thinking after diagnosis. Other common uses are:
Have you worked with
(my issue) before?
Even if your issue is
fairly common, such as insomnia, the subconscious belief driving that behavior
varies from person to person. Every mind is unique, so the approach to each
client is also unique.
Where can I get more information?
Please see the following websites or email to schedule a free consultation.
