You are tired. You want to sleep. But the harder you try, the more alert you seem to become. A restless night can affect your mood, energy, concentration, and confidence the next day.
Start with one appointment. We'll discuss your concerns, what you have tried, and how hypnosis might help with the part of the experience I work with.
$150 for a 50-minute session. Book and pay online. No package required.
Sleep difficulties are not always simply a matter of needing to relax. Sometimes the anticipation of another difficult night becomes part of the problem. I want to understand what happens when you go to bed, what makes it worse, and what you have already tried.
When bedtime becomes a struggle
For some people, the bedroom becomes a place of effort and frustration. For others, one awakening turns into an hour of worrying about whether sleep will return. Hypnotherapy can help address those learned reactions and reduce the struggle around rest.
What does research say about hypnosis and sleep?
Studies have examined hypnosis for sleep onset, sleep quality, and the way sleep responds to suggestion. The results are promising, but they are mixed and the methods vary. Hypnosis is not a proven replacement for established insomnia treatments.
What the best studies tell us
A systematic review published in 2023 examined 44 studies. About half reported positive findings, while others were mixed or showed no effect. Studies that specifically recruited people with sleep difficulties and used sleep-focused suggestions tended to have better results. [1]
A 2015 review of randomized trials found some evidence for falling asleep sooner. However, many studies were small or methodologically weak; hypnosis did not consistently outperform sham comparisons. That is why I do not promise a particular number of hours of sleep. [2, 3]
Sleep-laboratory studies have measured changes after hypnotic suggestions. Certain participants showed changes in deep-sleep measures. These experiments are interesting, but they do not mean everyone with insomnia will respond in the same way. [5, 6, 9]
Published results are averages or group comparisons, not guarantees. Study protocols and participant groups differ from an individualized appointment.
What we can work on together
- The worry that starts as bedtime approaches
- The frustration of lying awake or waking during the night
- Anticipating exhaustion before the next workday
- Learned tension and alertness associated with the bedroom
- Developing a calmer response when sleep is unpredictable
What matters to you matters to me. I will listen carefully, identify a useful goal with you, and use individualized hypnosis when appropriate. I have practiced hypnosis since 1996 and conducted more than 44,000 sessions. I will not promise a cure or a particular outcome, but I can help you work on the distress and learned responses that are within the scope of this practice.
What happens at your first session?
We begin with one 50-minute working appointment, not a sales consultation. I want to understand your goals, the situations that bring on your difficulties, and what you have already tried. When appropriate, we begin hypnosis that day. I recommend a follow-up after the first hypnosis experience, generally within 72 hours, to review your response and decide whether more sessions would be useful.
My approach moves through discovery, focused transformation, and integration into everyday life. The goal is progress, reassessment when needed, and an endpoint—not indefinite appointments. Read about the process.
Hypnosis works alongside your healthcare
Sleep apnea, restless legs, medication effects, pain, hormonal changes, and other medical conditions can disturb sleep and may need assessment. If insomnia persists, evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is a first-line treatment. My service addresses associated stress and learned responses through hypnotherapy; I do not diagnose or medically treat sleep disorders, provide psychotherapy, or ask you to stop prescribed treatment.
Questions you may have
Do you treat sleep apnea or other sleep disorders?
No. Medical sleep disorders need assessment and treatment by an appropriate healthcare professional. My work addresses the stress, worry, and learned responses that may occur alongside them.
What if I already use medication or CBT-I?
You can discuss hypnosis as complementary support. Do not change prescribed medicine or stop recommended treatments without guidance from your clinician.
Will hypnosis put me to sleep during the session?
That is not the objective. Hypnosis is a focused experience used to work with your response to sleep-related stress; you do not need to fall asleep during our appointment.
Do I need to commit to a package?
No. Each appointment is $150 for 50 minutes and is prepaid when you book online. There is no required package.
Can a healthcare professional refer me?
Yes. I welcome referrals and respect your practitioner's medical role. Information for referring healthcare professionals.
A practical place to begin
There is no need to decide on a long course of sessions today. If the stress, anticipation, or learned responses are getting in the way of your life, we can start with one appointment and see what is appropriate for you.
$150 per 50-minute session. No package required.
Selected References
Ten selected peer-reviewed research papers and professional guidelines. Reviews, studies of specific populations, and clinical recommendations are identified separately in the descriptions above. Some studies examine protocols or settings different from the service offered here.
- Wofford N et al. Systematic Review of Hypnotherapy for Sleep and Sleep Disturbance. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. 2023. Read publication ↗
- Chamine I et al. Hypnosis Intervention Effects on Sleep Outcomes: A Systematic Review. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. 2018. Read publication ↗
- Lam TH et al. Hypnotherapy for insomnia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 2015. Read publication ↗
- Lam TH et al. Hypnotherapy for insomnia: A randomized controlled trial comparing generic and disease-specific suggestions. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 2018. Read publication ↗
- Cordi MJ et al. Deepening sleep by hypnotic suggestion. Sleep. 2014. Read publication ↗
- Cordi MJ et al. Hypnotic suggestions given before nighttime sleep extend slow-wave sleep as compared to a control text in highly hypnotizable subjects. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. 2020. Read publication ↗
- Elkins G et al. Hypnosis Intervention for Sleep Disturbance: Determination of Optimal Dose and Method of Delivery for Postmenopausal Women. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. 2021. Read publication ↗
- Elkins G et al. Hypnosis Intervention for Sleep Disturbances in Individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Randomized Pilot Study. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. 2024. Read publication ↗
- Beck J et al. Hypnotic Suggestions Increase Slow-Wave Parameters but Decrease Slow-Wave Spindle Coupling. Nature and Science of Sleep. 2021. Read publication ↗
- Elkins GR et al. Clinical hypnosis in the treatment of postmenopausal hot flashes: a randomized controlled trial (including sleep outcomes). Menopause. 2013. Read publication ↗
The papers support consideration of hypnosis in specified clinical contexts; they do not establish that an individual appointment will reproduce a trial's outcomes or replace medical diagnosis and treatment.