Process

Hypnotherapy with School of Joy – Effective, personal and transformative

At School of Joy, you can work with me on your personal goals. There are two ways to start a program. You can choose what best suits your pace, need for safety or desire for immediate transformation.

👉Foundational session: For those who need safety and structure. We start by laying a solid foundation for collaboration and transformation.

👉Deep Dive session For those who have a clear goal and want to start their transformation right away.

It is my mission to put you back into your own power in a playful and relaxed way.

Step 1: Schedule your free disovery call

Before we start, we always have a brief phone conversation. This is to determine whether we are a good fit and whether I can help you achieve your goal.

Step 2: We determine your starting point

Step 3: Follow up session

After the first session, foundation or in-depth session, we always discuss whether and when a follow-up session would be useful. At School of Joy, I like to tailor my approach to each individual. This means that it is not clear in advance how many sessions will be needed. We discover this together during the process. On average, I see people between 1 and 4 times.

Hypnotherapy at School of Joy is appropriate if you:

Want to get to the heart of the matter quickly, are ready to let go of old emotions or patterns, have tried everything but feel that there is something deeper; want to take back control of your life; want to learn to listen to your feelings and draw strength from them.

Are you ready for it?

Foundational session

What can you expect?

This is a starting point for people who are looking for change on a deeper level. Before we dive into the transformation process, we take the time to clarify your goals and needs. What do you want to change in your life? What deeper needs bring you here? This session is all about building a solid foundation. For transformation, it is important to be well grounded and to feel safe. Comfortable with the approach, at ease with me, and ultimately at peace with yourself.

Together, we identify what you really want to change – clearly, honestly, without rushing.

In this first session, you will learn self-hypnosis—a simple but powerful way to calm your nervous system. Even people who have been meditating for years are often surprised by the depth and immediacy of this technique. Sometimes it feels as if, after a long time, there is finally room to breathe.

What does it give you?

  • A clear objective that resonates from within

  • Your first experience with hypnosis and self-hypnosis
  • Trust in yourself and the process.

  • Clarity wether you want to continue or not

For whom?

For when you feel: I want to, but I don’t know where to start.
Or: I don’t want to just dive in, I want to land first.
Or maybe: I find it exciting, but I am ready for it.

After the session

We conclude together. What did you feel? What did you discover? If it feels right, we will schedule a follow-up session.

“Hypnosis does’t work because I do something to you, but because we work together. You determine the goal, I lead the way”.

Deep dive session

What can you expect?

The Deep dive session is an intensive session in which we will work directly on your goal. We combine the structure of the foundational session with a powerful hypno-analysis with the aim of direct transformation.

We will start with clarifying your goal and what you would like to change. Then I will give you a clear explanation about hypnosis en what you need to know and do in order to be succesfull in working with me. You will self-hypnosis as a tool that you can use after the session to integrate the changes.

After this we will conduct a hypno-analysis. In which we will discover the roots of your problem, and we will work on transformation at a subconscious level. Often one session is enough to experience significant change.

What does it give you?

  • Deep tranformation at a subconscious level.

  • Insight in root-causes and effortless change.

  • A powerfull self-hypnosis which you can use in your daily live to deal with stress

  • Instant change that you will notice in your daily live.

For who is this suitable?

  • When you have a clear goal

  • If you are willing to deal with discomfort in the process

  • When you are grounded and ready to take resonsibility for your process

  • If you want more than a quick fix and want to solve things on a deeper level

After the session

We will evaluate the session together and discern whether a follow-up session could be useful. Sometimes a follow up is needed to finish up lose ends and/or deepen the change. It is advised to take at least two to three weeks between sessions. -Your subconscious needs time to fully integrate the changes that you have created. In the end you feel what you need and I will give you my professional advice and guidance.

What other said after their session:

 

Having again experienced a difficult situation at work, I felt that I wanted to run away again. Despite the many conversations I had with various, knowledgeable psychologists and coaches, I continued to suffer from unpleasant emotions, fear of failure and avoidance behaviour. […] At the moment suprĂŞme, I was put at ease tremendously and that totally helped me to be able to achieve the goals. It felt like teamwork to me.

Astrid

In the hypnosis session with Ayla she helped me to get rid of problems that had bothered me for 34 years. Anxiety that had settled as a cramp in my right arm. In a very professional way she guided me in this hypnosis process where we even ended up in the life of an ancestor. I could never have found out for myself that that was the basis of my problem.

Jack Jansen

Session rates

I charge session rates, not hourly rates. The duration varies, so that the session can be fully tailored to you and you have the peace of mind to integrate everything properly. The number of sessions depends on your personal goal. On average, I see clients 1–4 times, but sometimes one session is enough and other times satisfied clients consciously choose more sessions to make extra progress.

Session Reserved time Rate
Deep dive session
Working directly on the issue: deep work with real breakthroughs
3,5–4 hour €475
Smoking cessation
Een powerful, hollistic approach to quit smoking.
3,5–4 hour €495
Foundational session
A powerful start for those who want change but are still searching for direction. Clarify your goal(s) and learn powerful self-hypnosis techniques.
2,5–3 hour €325
Follow-up session
For after an foundational or deep dive session; to deepen change and resolve blockages at the rootcause.
1,5–2 hour €270
Teen session
Suitable for teenagers.
1–2 hour €220
HypnoKids session
A short, playful session focusing on safety and trust.
0,5–1 hour €170

Please note: The rates quoted include 21% VAT and apply per session. Health insurers do not reimburse the sessions.

Applications

Sometimes your request for help is clear. Sometimes it’s vague, such as: “I want to make better choices, but something is holding me back” or ”I’m afraid of something inexplicable. These types of questions are also welcome. With hypnotherapy, we work together to release blockages, increase your resilience and regain control and peace of mind.

Health and relaxation

  • Reducing stress

  • Improving sleep

  • Experiencing more inner calm

  • Relaxation during challenging situations

Emotions and self-image

  • Increasing self-confidence

  • Coping with loss or grief

  • Letting go of guilt

  • Feeling less hindered by fears

Habits and behaviors

  • Quitting smoking

  • Stopping nail biting

  • Reducing teeth grinding

  • Breaking unwanted patterns

Learning and performance

  • Improving concentration

  • Finding calm during exams

  • Speaking in public with confidence

  • Enhancing sports performance

Hypnotherapy is a complementary method and not a replacement for medical or psychological care. For medical or psychological issues, always consult a qualified healthcare professional.

Frequently asked questions working method

How do yo I know if hypnosis is suitable for me?

Hypnosis is not a quick fix, but a collaborative process. During the introductory phone call, we will discuss whether this method suits your needs and wishes.

What is the difference between a foundational session and a deep dive session?

In the foundation session, we build safety, clarity, and trust. We do not immediately start with hypno-analysis, but do so in a follow-up session. The in-depth session is for when you are ready to get started with a clear theme. Here, the structure of the foundation session is combined with hypno-analysis to solve the problem.

Can I book a single session or do I need to book a package?

At School of Joy, you always book individual sessions because you decide how many sessions you need. I only work with a predetermined program for comfortable childbirth. Schedule an introductory meeting if you would like to know more about this.

Why can I directly book a quit smoking session?

Because quitting smoking is a clear, concrete goal that I am working toward using a specific protocol.. The approach is largely fixed and focuses on a single, clearly defined theme, which means that a telephone intake is not always necessary beforehand. This is also often a stand-alone session, in contrast to broader or more complex requests for assistance, which usually require more coordination.

How many sessions do I need?

This is tailor-made and depends on various factors. Often, after one or two sessions, you will already have achieved a breakthrough, a change in your feelings, and/or gained insight. Follow-up sessions may be advisable in order to fully achieve your goal. We often work in a process of 2 to 4 sessions.

How is it possible that so few sessions are needed?

In hypnosis we don’t work with analyzes or diagnoses. We work with the subconscious part of the mind and ask the subconscious what is the cause. A change in your subconscious mind has a very deep effect. Normally we don’t have that easy access to our subconscious mind. Hypnosis helps with this and allows us to achieve changes very quickly. Some problems can be completely resolved in just one session.

Is hypnotherapy covered by insurance?

The treatments at School of Joy are not covered by insurance companies. This means complete freedom and independence from diagnoses or labels.

How does hypnosis feel?

It may sound very strange, but hypnosis feels like nothing. Hypnosis is a state where you go in and out every day. Have you ever been in the car and missed your turn because you were deep in thought? We call this highway hypnosis. Hypnosis can be felt differently at different times. Most people experience it as a deep relaxation. But feeling relaxation is not a condition for being in hypnosis. People can be deep in hypnosis without being aware of it. I will explain more about this during the session.

Can anyone be hypnotized?

In principle, anyone can be in hypnosis. Hypnosis must be allowed. If there is fear or doubt, the hypnosis can be blocked. So think carefully before you book a session whether you are really motivated. Ultimately, the key to success lies with you!

Can you get stuck in hypnosis?

No, you cannot get stuck in hypnosis. Hypnosis is a completely natural state of mind that you go in and out several times a day. No one has ever failed to come back from self-hypnosis.

My question is not listed on the website. Can I still book a session?

You may want to book a session for something that is not mentioned on this website. The best thing to do is contact me and we can discuss together what is possible.

Are my secrets safe in hypnosis?

Hell yes. In hypnosis you are always completely present. You can always choose not to say something, you can even lie. You may even decide to open your eyes and walk away. Your subconscious mind is there to protect you. Also during a hypnosis session!

Can I still drive after the session?

Yes, absolutely. After the session you are completely alert again.

Can I record the session so that I can still listen to it at home?

At School of Joy no audio recordings are made during sessions. Sessions always take place within the context of the moment. It also does not add to the result of the session. You can learn self-hypnosis and then you get access to free audio files that you can listen to at home.