RTT and Hypnotherapy Questions Answered

Online therapy on Zoom

 

Is online hypnotherapy as good as in person?

In my experience, it's better. Your subconscious mind is always looking to protect you. It works like a fight-or-flight animal. If you have to travel to an office and lie down in a room with a stranger, the part of your brain that scans for danger, the amygdala, stays on alert.

Even I'm part of that. My eyes are at the front of my head, so to that ancient part of your brain, I'm classed as a predator. When you're in a room with a predator, it's much harder for your mind to relax and concentrate, and that affects your results.

I've trained thousands of therapists around the world, and I always tell them the same thing: the best results happen when you're not in the room. On Zoom, you rest at home, in the room where you sleep, a place your mind already knows is safe. So it's far more receptive. And if you have anxiety, you haven't just arrived in a heightened state after the drive, the parking and the waiting room.

And let's be honest, I'm all about results. If online didn't work better, I wouldn't do it, and the therapists I train and mentor wouldn't do it either.

 

Does RTT work on Zoom?

Yes. All my RTT sessions are on Zoom, for clients across the UK and around the world. You're relaxed in your own home, and you go straight to bed or the sofa afterwards instead of driving home.

 

What do I need for an online session?

A laptop, tablet or computer with a camera, a good internet connection, and a quiet, private room where you won't be disturbed. Somewhere comfortable to sit back or lie down, and a glass of water. That's it.

 

Can I have sessions if I live outside the UK?

Yes. I'm based in Rugby, Warwickshire, and I work with clients all over the world. We just find a time that suits both time zones.

 

About RTT

 

What is RTT?

RTT, or Rapid Transformational Therapy, is a method created by Marisa Peer. It combines hypnotherapy, NLP, CBT and psychotherapy. Under hypnosis, we find where a problem started, understand why your mind is still holding on to it, and change the belief behind it.

I was one of Marisa Peer's earliest RTT practitioners and trainers, and I helped train therapists in the method in London, New York, Amsterdam and Dubai.

 

What happens in an RTT session?

We start by talking about what's going on for you and what you want instead. Then I take you into hypnosis, which feels like deep, focused relaxation. Your mind takes us to the memories that matter, we understand why the problem made sense back then, and we change the meaning so it no longer runs your life. At the end, I install new beliefs, and you get a personal recording made just for you.

 

How long is an RTT session?

A full RTT session takes a full morning or afternoon. It's not a quick chat. It's deep, focused work, so I give it the time it needs.

 

What is the RTT recording?

After your session, you get a personal hypnosis recording made just for you, using your own words and what came up in your session. You listen to it every day for at least 21 days, so the new beliefs set in.

 

How is RTT different from normal hypnotherapy?

A lot of hypnotherapy uses suggestion: you relax and listen to positive messages. RTT goes further. We find out why you have the problem in the first place, so we're changing the cause, not just covering it up.

 

Can RTT work in one session?

Often, yes. Many of my clients need one RTT session plus their recording. Some issues, like trauma or problems that have been there for years, need a programme of RTT and coaching. We talk first, and I tell you honestly what I think you need.

 

What is an Advanced RTT therapist?

An Advanced RTT therapist has trained beyond the standard practitioner level. I'm an Advanced RTT Therapist and an RTT Trainer, which means I don't just practise RTT, I teach other therapists how to do it.

 

Do you work with complex cases?

Yes. As an Advanced RTT specialist and trainer, I specialise in complex cases: years of anxiety, trauma, long-standing addictions, and people who feel they've tried everything. Other therapists come to me for mentoring, and I'm often the person people find after other approaches haven't worked.

 

How do I find the best RTT therapist?

Look for someone with years of experience rather than a weekend certificate, who works on why you have the problem rather than just giving you tips, and who has real reviews from real clients. I'm an Advanced RTT therapist and RTT trainer, and you can read my clients' Google reviews.

 

About hypnosis

 

Does hypnotherapy work?

In my experience, yes, when you have the right therapist and you want to change. Hypnotherapy works with your subconscious mind, where your habits, fears and beliefs are stored. That's why it can work when willpower and talking about the problem haven't.

 

Is hypnotherapy safe?

Yes. Hypnosis is a natural state. You go in and out of it every day, when you're absorbed in a film or driving on autopilot. You stay aware and in control the whole time. If you have epilepsy or psychosis, or you're under a psychiatrist, message me first before booking.

 

What does hypnosis feel like?

Most people say it feels like being deeply relaxed, a bit like daydreaming. You can still hear me, you can still talk, and you're aware of what's happening. Many people are surprised by how normal it feels.

 

Will I lose control under hypnosis?

No. You can't be made to say or do anything you don't want to. Hypnosis isn't like stage hypnosis on TV. You're in control throughout, and you can open your eyes at any time.

 

Will I remember my session?

Most people remember most of their session, and you'll have your recording too. Some people drift so deeply they don't remember every detail, and that's fine. The work still happens.

 

Can everyone be hypnotised?

Almost everyone who wants to be. Hypnosis is something you allow, not something done to you. If you want to change and you're willing to relax and follow along, you can be hypnotised.

 

Can intelligent people be hypnotised?

Yes. In my experience, people who are bright, creative and good at focusing often go into hypnosis more easily, not less.

 

Can I get stuck in hypnosis?

No. Nobody gets stuck in hypnosis. If I stopped talking, you'd either open your eyes or drift into a normal sleep and wake up as usual.

 

Is hypnotherapy regulated in the UK?

Hypnotherapy isn't regulated by law in the UK, so it's worth checking who you're working with. I'm GHR registered and a GHSC Accredited Practitioner, and I hold advanced qualifications in clinical hypnotherapy, RTT and NLP.

 

Can I get hypnotherapy on the NHS?

Hypnotherapy is rarely available on the NHS, so most people see a private hypnotherapist. If you're under a doctor for your condition, keep them in the loop.

 

What can RTT and hypnotherapy help with?

 

Can hypnotherapy help with anxiety and panic attacks?

Yes. Anxiety is one of the things I help people with most, from overthinking and panic attacks to health anxiety. Read my page on hypnotherapy for anxiety.

 

Can hypnotherapy help with depression?

Yes. I lived with anxiety and depression myself for years before I found the way out, so I know how heavy it is. Read my page on hypnotherapy for depression.

 

Can hypnotherapy help with binge eating and weight loss?

Yes. I work on why you eat, and I give you the willpower you need and break the addiction to sugar. I was a binge eater myself. Read my page on hypnotherapy for weight loss and binge eating.

 

Can hypnotherapy help with addiction?

Yes. I help with alcohol, cocaine, smoking, sugar and other addictions. Read my page on hypnotherapy for addiction.

 

Can hypnotherapy help me sleep?

Yes. Insomnia is one of the biggest things I help with, for adults and children. Read my page on hypnotherapy for insomnia.

 

Can hypnotherapy help with social anxiety and confidence?

Yes. Read my pages on hypnotherapy for social anxiety and fear of public speaking.

 

Can hypnotherapy help with phobias, OCD and trauma?

Yes. I work with phobias, OCD, trauma, PTSD, confidence and much more. Read my Everything Else page to see the full list.

 

Do you work with children?

Yes. I work with children from age 5, for things like anxiety, sleep, confidence, fussy eating and phobias.

 

Cost and getting started

 

How much does hypnotherapy cost?

Everyone is different, so I don't do one-size-fits-all prices. Some people need one session, others need a programme of RTT and coaching, and some just need a recording. We talk first, I look at where you are, and I tell you honestly what I think you need. The choice is always yours.

 

How many sessions will I need?

It depends on what's going on. Many people need one RTT session plus their recording. Others, especially with trauma or problems that have been there for years, do better with a programme. We decide together after we talk.

 

What happens when I get in touch?

You send me a message telling me a little about what's going on. We talk, I ask you some questions, and I tell you honestly whether I can help and what I'd recommend. There's no pressure.

 

Can I have hypnotherapy if I take medication?

Yes, many of my clients do. Never stop or change your medication without speaking to your GP. Obviously, if you're working with a doctor, do what they say.

 

Who is hypnotherapy not suitable for?

If you have epilepsy or psychosis, or you're under a psychiatrist, message me first before booking.

 

About me

 

Who is Jenni Bell?

I'm an Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist, Advanced RTT Therapist and RTT Trainer, NLP Master Practitioner, and one of Marisa Peer's earliest RTT trainers. I've trained therapists in London, New York, Amsterdam and Dubai, and spoken on stage at the New York Academy of Medicine. I've lived it, I've survived it, and I can help you fix it.

 

Do you train other therapists?

Yes. I've trained thousands of therapists around the world, and every year I mentor therapists to get better results and build their practices.

 

There's no such word as can't. If your mind learned it, it can unlearn it.

 

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