PRIVATE HYPNOTHERAPY & PERSONAL CHANGE
The Change You Seek May Need More Than Willpower.
Perhaps you've found your way here because there's something you've been trying to change, but the same pattern keeps returning.
Even when the desire to change is genuine, conscious effort alone may not be enough to shift familiar patterns. Hypnotherapy offers an effective approach, working with the automatic responses that influence how we feel and respond.
Complimentary 15-minute conversation
Perhaps you've found your way here because there's something you've been trying to change, but the same pattern keeps returning.
Even when the desire to change is genuine, conscious effort alone may not be enough to shift familiar patterns. Hypnotherapy offers an effective approach, working with the automatic responses that influence how we feel and respond.
Complimentary 15-minute conversation
People come to me for many different reasons.
You may be looking for support with:
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Stress, anxiety, and feeling overwhelmed
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Confidence and self-esteem
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Fears and phobias
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Unwanted habits, including smoking
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Sleep and relaxation
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Public speaking
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Cravings, eating habits, and weight-related goals
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Focus, career aspirations, and professional performance
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Relationship patterns and emotional responses
You don’t have to keep living with a pattern you are ready to change.
Whatever brings you here, you don't need to fit into a program or a category. Every person is different, and every session is tailored to your goals, your circumstances, and the changes you want to create.
You may recognize yourself here.
Perhaps you've been living with the same challenge for longer than you ever expected. You have read books, listened to podcasts, talked through the problem, or promised yourself that this time things would be different, yet somehow you find yourself returning to the same thoughts, emotions, habits, or fears.
Over time, it is easy to begin questioning yourself. You may wonder why change feels so difficult when your desire to change is genuine, or why understanding the problem has not been enough to create lasting change.
In my experience, these questions rarely mean there is something wrong with you. More often, they suggest that conscious effort alone may not be enough to change an automatic pattern.
Perhaps you've been living with the same challenge longer than you expected. You've tried to understand it, work through it, or make a change, yet somehow you find yourself returning to the same familiar pattern.
Over time, you may begin questioning yourself. Why does change feel so difficult when you genuinely want it?
In my experience, these questions rarely mean there is something wrong with you. More often, they suggest that conscious effort alone may not be enough to change an automatic pattern.
It was never just about willpower
Willpower can help us make the decision to change, but it is often not enough to sustain that change over time. Many of our habits, emotional responses, and reactions become automatic patterns that can be difficult to change through conscious effort alone.
Modern hypnotherapy offers a different approach to working with these patterns, helping create opportunities for change beyond relying on willpower alone.
Willpower can help us make the decision to change, but it is often not enough to sustain that change over time. Many of our habits, emotional responses, and reactions become automatic patterns that can be difficult to change through conscious effort alone.
Modern hypnotherapy offers a different approach to working with these patterns, helping create opportunities for change beyond relying on willpower alone.
I believe every person deserves to be understood as they create the change they are seeking.
MEET ATTIEH
Attieh Shahvarpour, Ph.D.
Certified Hypnotherapist and Life Coach
My interest in understanding human behavior and the processes behind personal change led me to pursue professional training in hypnotherapy and coaching. I was particularly drawn to modern approaches that go beyond conscious effort to address patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior.
In my practice, I draw on my training in modern hypnotherapy, NLP, and Havening Techniques® to work with a range of personal challenges. My focus is less on why a pattern developed and more on how it operates and how it can change. I adapt my approach to each person's concerns, goals, and responses rather than following a fixed method.
Throughout our work together, my commitment remains the same: to help you create meaningful change with professionalism, compassion, and integrity.
Qualifications
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Certified Hypnotherapist through Dr. Paul McKenna’s internationally recognized hypnotherapy program, accredited by the International Alliance of Professional Complementary Practitioners (IAPCP), with training in NLP, and Havening Techniques®.
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Certified Life Coach through the Robbins-Madanes Training program, with training in human needs, behavioral patterns, relationships, and approaches to personal change.
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Certified Life Coach through Mindvalley, with training across personal growth, emotional wellbeing, and transformational coaching approaches.
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Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, bringing years of analytical training and systems thinking to the individualized work of creating change.
What to expect during a session
Many people are curious about hypnosis but are also a little uncertain about what it feels like.
One of the biggest misconceptions is that hypnosis involves losing control. It doesn't.
Hypnosis is a natural state of focused attention. People experience it differently, and the depth of relaxation and focused attention can vary from person to person. Throughout the session, you remain aware of what is happening and remain in control of your choices. You can speak, respond, and stop the process at any time.
My approach to hypnotherapy is modern, flexible, and personalized, informed by my training through Dr. Paul McKenna's hypnotherapy program. It does not depend on achieving a particular depth of trance. Depending on your goals and how you respond during the session, I may work with hypnosis alongside techniques drawn from NLP and psychosensory techniques such as Havening Techniques®.
Every session is tailored to you. I choose and adapt the approach according to what you are seeking and how you respond, rather than following the same process with every person.
If you're new to hypnotherapy, you may wonder what the experience feels like.
Hypnosis is a state of focused attention that people experience differently. You remain aware of what's happening and in control of your choices. You can speak, respond, or stop the process at any time.
My approach is flexible and personalized, informed by my training through Dr. Paul McKenna's hypnotherapy program. Depending on your goals, I may combine hypnosis with techniques drawn from NLP and Havening Techniques®.
Every session is adapted to your individual needs and how you respond, rather than following the same process with every person.
What happens next
01 — Request an introductory conversation
Complete a short application to share what you would like to change and a little about what brings you here.
02 — Schedule your complimentary introductory conversation
After submitting your application, you’ll be taken directly to my calendar, where you can schedule a complimentary 15-minute introductory conversation at a convenient time. I’ll review your application before we speak.
03 — Let’s meet
The complimentary 15-minute introductory conversation gives us an opportunity to meet before you make any commitment. I’ll ask a few questions to better understand what you would like to change and what you are hoping for. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask questions and determine whether working together feels like the right fit.
04 — Your session
If we decide to work together, I’ll recommend an approach based on what you would like to change and what we discuss during your introductory conversation. This may begin with a single private session or a focused series of sessions. Each 75-minute online hypnotherapy session is individualized to you and adapted to what emerges through the process.
01 — Tell me what you'd like to change
Complete a short application so I can learn a little about you and what you're hoping to change.
02 — Schedule our conversation
After submitting your application, you'll be taken directly to my calendar to schedule a complimentary 15-minute conversation.
03 — Let's meet
We'll discuss what you'd like to change, explore whether my approach is appropriate for you, and answer any questions you may have.
04 — Your sessions
If we decide to work together, I'll recommend an approach based on your goals. This may involve a single 75-minute online hypnotherapy session or a series of sessions, each tailored to you.
Frequently aksed questions
What does hypnosis feel like?
People experience hypnosis differently. Many describe it as a relaxed, focused state, similar to becoming deeply absorbed in a book or conversation. You remain aware of what is happening, although the experience varies from person to person.
Will I lose control during hypnosis?
No. You remain in control of your choices and can speak, respond, or stop the process at any time. Hypnotherapy is a collaborative process in which you remain an active participant.
Will I remember what happens during the session?
In general, yes. Most people remain aware of the session and remember the experience afterward, although individual experiences can vary.
How do I know if this is right for me?
Hypnotherapy can be helpful for many challenges, but it isn't appropriate for everyone. Your application and our complimentary introductory conversation will help us determine whether my approach is suitable for your goals.
Are sessions online?
Yes. All sessions are held online, allowing you to participate from a private, comfortable space. Before your first session, you'll receive simple instructions on how to prepare.
Ready to explore whether this approach is right for you?
Complete a short application to tell me a little about what you would like to change. I’ll review it personally and let you know whether I believe I can support you.
Complimentary 15-minute conversation
Complete a short application to share what you would like to change. You'll then be able to schedule a complimentary 15-minute conversation so we can discuss your goals and whether my approach is right for you.