Online hypnotherapy · English · Suomi · Svenska
gentle, focused
online hypnotherapy
If you’re reading this, something in you has already started changing.
How I work
gentle and personal
we get to know each other
You tell me what’s going on, in your own words, with no obligation to continue. I’ll be honest about whether hypnosis is a good fit, and if it isn’t, I’ll gently point you somewhere better.
made for your mind
No two sessions are the same. If you’re an overthinker, I choose ways in that give your busy mind something to do instead of asking it to switch off.
something to take with you
You leave with your own tools, like an anchor: a small gesture, such as pressing thumb and finger together, linked to a calm, confident feeling you can return to in everyday life.
Sound
Sessions are accompanied by custom background music by the Finnish artist YSI, who has worked with Gucci and Givenchy, among others.
Online, privately
We meet on a private Zoom call, so you can join from the comfort of your own space. Please keep your camera on, so I can follow your breathing and reactions, and sometimes hand signals we’ve agreed on together. Headphones are warmly recommended, for the clearest sound.
What I work with
where hypnosis can help
inner calm
- Stress and anxiety
- Confidence and self-esteem
performance & creativity
- Stage fright and public speaking
- Creative blocks and procrastination
- Focus and performance
habits & the body
- Quitting smoking, vaping or nicotine pouches
- Binge eating
- Pain, including period pain
- Phobias
Where I’ll point you elsewhere
Some things deserve a different kind of care: crisis situations and severe mental illness, trauma therapy, and diagnosing or treating medical conditions. I also don’t offer past life regression or the recovery of repressed memories. If one of these is what you need, I’ll gladly help you find the right person.
the nordic tradition
Long before anyone used the word “hypnosis”, healers all over the world used rhythm, repetition and story to shift the mind.
In Finland, that tradition lives on in the Kalevala, our national epic, woven from old folk poems that Elias Lönnrot collected in the 1800s. Rune singers chanted in a steady, rolling rhythm, and older seers were said to langeta loveen, to “fall into the crack” of trance.
The name Nordic Hypnosis is a small nod to those roots.
The science, gently
how hypnosis works
what it is
Hypnosis isn’t sleep, and it isn’t mind control.
It’s a natural state of deep, relaxed focus. You can’t be made to do anything you don’t want to, and you can come back whenever you choose.
what it feels like
Everyone’s experience is a little different.
Often you’ll feel completely lucid, just deeply relaxed. Other times parts of a session may slip away, through deep absorption, the natural forgetting of deeper trance, or simply drifting off when you’re tired. All of it is normal.
why it can feel like a release
Feelings and honest insights that usually don’t get space often surface in sessions. Sometimes this can be very cathartic and manifest as crying or laughter, which is normal and healthy.
Stanford University, 2016
the research
Researchers at Stanford scanned the brains of 57 people, during hypnosis and at rest. In the people who responded to hypnosis, three things changed while they were hypnotised:
less worrying
The part of the brain that scans for problems and keeps an eye on yourself became less active. In practice, it gets easier to stop overthinking.
a stronger mind–body link
The areas that plan and the areas that sense the body worked together more closely. This may be part of why hypnosis can help with things like pain and stress.
less inner chatter
The network behind daydreaming and self-talk became less connected to the parts that focus on tasks. Attention turns inward, and the usual inner commentary quiets down.
Jiang et al., Cerebral Cortex, 2016 · Read the Stanford summary
What my clients say
in their words
“Naomi’s thoughtful and empathetic approach made hypnosis a relaxing experience, both in person and remotely. Although the issue we were addressing was quite complex, Naomi quickly got to the heart of it. Through our sessions I was able to access a calm and confident state of mind from which new ways of approaching things opened up to me. I also gained important tools for maintaining the change. The positive impact has been significant and I’m very glad that my first experience with hypnosis was with Naomi!”
“When doing hypnotherapy, I wanted to focus especially on the difficult moments where I make myself smaller in hard situations. In other words, improving my self-esteem so I can stand up for myself and remember that my worth as a person is equal to everyone else’s in this world. Through the therapy I’ve picked up habits to shift my mindset in a better direction. The process with myself is still ongoing, but some things have already fallen into place, and holding my ground now feels more like a necessary good than a bad thing. Hypnotherapy came at the right time for me, and I feel it helped a lot in speeding up a change I felt, and still feel, was needed!”
A quiet note
am i right for you?
Hypnosis with me is gentle, but focused. We get to work from the very first session. Nothing happens that you don’t want, and you can open your eyes whenever you like.
To me, hypnosis isn’t magic. It’s a gentle, practical tool, and it isn’t the right one for everything. If I think something else would help you more, I’ll tell you, kindly and honestly. There are so many good ways to get help now, and your time matters.
You’re welcome here exactly as you are. I’ve worked with clients of different faiths and none, and with queer, trans and neurodivergent clients. I adapt everything, from pace and language to the imagery we use, so it fits the way your mind works and respects what you believe.
Prices
simple and clear
Focused work from the first session, with enough sessions for the change to stick.
A shorter relaxation (€40), or one full focused session (€65).
It starts with a free 15-minute call. All sessions take place on Zoom, in English, Finnish or Swedish. Not sure what you need? Write to me and we’ll figure it out together.
Questions
things people often ask
Will I lose control?
No. You stay in charge the whole time. You can’t be made to do anything you don’t want to, and you can open your eyes and come back whenever you choose.
What if I can’t be hypnotised?
Everyone responds a little differently, and that’s fine. Many people who think they “can’t” are simply overthinkers, and I choose ways in that work with a busy mind instead of against it.
I’m neurodivergent. Will hypnosis work for me?
Very possibly. I’ve worked with neurodivergent clients, and I adjust how we go into trance for busy, sensitive or differently wired minds. We can talk through what tends to work for you in the free call.
Will hypnosis conflict with my faith?
With me, hypnosis isn’t a spiritual or religious practice. It’s a focused, relaxed state we use for practical goals. I’ve worked with clients of different faiths, and I’m happy to keep the language and imagery in line with what feels right for you.
What if I fall asleep or don’t remember everything?
That’s normal. Some sessions feel completely lucid, and in others parts may slip away. Neither means you’re doing it wrong.
How do online sessions work?
We meet on a private Zoom call. You’ll need a camera, so I can follow your breathing, your reactions and any hand signals we’ve agreed on, a quiet, comfortable place to sit or lie down, and a steady connection. Headphones are warmly recommended for the clearest sound.
Is hypnosis a replacement for medical or psychological care?
No. Hypnotherapy can complement other care, but it doesn’t replace it. If you’re in crisis, or your symptoms are severe or getting worse, please reach out to a doctor or mental health professional.
Who are you?
I’m Naomi, a Finnish hypnotherapist working in English, Finnish and Swedish. I trained with Sampsa Korhonen, a hypnotherapist with over 30 years of experience. What I love most is helping people thrive: moving past whatever has been standing in their way, and discovering how much more is possible for them. It’s the part of this work I’m truly passionate about.
contact
Tell me a little about what you want to work on, and in which language. I’ll reply within a couple of days to arrange your free 15-minute call.