Frequently asked questions about hypnosis

Hypnosis is a state of focused attention, often accompanied by relaxation. With guidance and suggestions, you direct your attention to experiences and reactions related to the agreed goal.

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Hypnosis is generally considered safe when carried out by an appropriately trained person, with an assessment of suitability. Even so, discomfort, dizziness or agitation can occur, and with some more serious mental health conditions a prior professional assessment is needed.

There is no such thing as being permanently “trapped” in hypnosis. The session ends with your attention returning to your surroundings, either with guidance or on your own.

Hypnosis does not take away your ability to make decisions. You can reject a suggestion, set a boundary and ask to stop. Suggestions should follow the goal you agreed to.

No. During hypnosis you generally remain aware of what is happening, although you may be very relaxed. You may doze off, but sleep is not the aim of the session.

People differ in how they respond to hypnosis. Not everyone experiences it the same way or benefits equally. A weaker response is not a sign of personal failure.

Most people remember the course of the session, although how clearly they recall individual details can vary.

We start with a conversation about your goal and expectations. We explain the process, answer your questions and agree on how we will work.

In group sessions the introduction is shared and focused on the topic of the programme. You can tell us about personal circumstances relevant to your participation before you arrive, outside the group.

Wear something comfortable and, if you can, come well rested. You don’t need to practise hypnosis in advance or know how to relax completely.

Prepare your questions and think about what exactly you would like to change. If the programme requires special instructions, you will receive them before your appointment.

You don’t have to stop all your thoughts. They may come up during the process, and you simply bring your attention back to the guidance. Tell us if something makes it hard for you to take part.

Share as much as you are comfortable with, along with the basic information needed to agree on the work responsibly. There is no need to recount your whole life in detail.

Group sessions do not require sharing personal stories in front of other participants.

The duration depends on the topic and the format. Before booking you will be told the total duration, including the introduction and the session. For tours, the schedule of the specific programme applies.

Before we agree on anything, tell us about any existing treatment and relevant health circumstances. If necessary, we will recommend that you check the suitability of additional work with the relevant professional.

Do not stop taking medication or change prescribed treatment on your own because you are coming for hypnosis.

Yes, all the sessions we offer are also available online via video call, by prior appointment. You can join from home, without travelling to Varaždin or to one of our visits.

You need a quiet space where no one will disturb you, a stable internet connection and a phone, tablet or computer with a camera and microphone. Make yourself comfortable and position the device so that you don’t have to hold it in your hand.

Before your appointment, you will receive instructions on how to connect and prepare. At the start of the video call, we will check that we can hear and see each other properly and answer your questions.

If the connection drops, open your eyes and reconnect. If you cannot reconnect, call us so we can arrange how to continue.

Yes, if needed, you can use the included additional session online or in person in Varaždin or at our next visit to your country, within the agreed follow-up period. The appointment must be arranged in advance.

Contact us via the contact form, by phone, WhatsApp or Viber. Tell us why you are getting in touch and which country you will be joining from, so we can arrange an appointment and confirm the price and follow-up terms.

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Our approach is based on the method developed by Darko Rauš, which Nenad Rauš continues and refines through his own work with clients.

The emphasis is on a clearly defined goal, practical work and support after the session. Family experience is part of our approach, while we consider possibilities and expectations individually for each person.

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Our approach focuses on working towards a concrete goal from the very first session. Even so, it is not possible to know in advance whether one session will be enough.

The number of visits depends on the topic, your circumstances and the changes you notice. If additional support is needed, we talk about continuing the work.

No. Experiences and results vary, and the evidence of effectiveness is not the same for all areas of application.

Your participation matters, but a lack of change does not automatically mean you weren’t motivated enough. In that case we should consider whether the approach suits you and whether a different kind of help is needed.

We do not guarantee a particular outcome or lasting change after a set number of sessions. Before we start, we clearly explain what the programme includes and what support is available.

Get in touch so we can talk about what happened and agree on the next step.

For most topics, the price includes two additional sessions within two months of the first session, at no extra charge. Before booking, we confirm whether this applies to your programme and how the additional appointments are arranged.

This support is intended for continuing work on the change and is not a guarantee of results.

Yes. After the session, daily phone support is available for questions and difficulties related to the agreed programme.

Before starting, we agree on the support period and the times you can get in touch. Daily support does not mean availability 24 hours a day and does not replace emergency or health services.

Contact us directly so we can arrange to continue the work and find an available appointment. If additional sessions are part of your programme, they are not charged extra within the agreed terms.

For tour participants, we explain where and how additional sessions take place before the first booking.

Our areas of work include quitting smoking, eating habits and weight control, stress, relaxation, self-confidence, fears, sleep, public speaking, focus, motivation and mental preparation for sport.

We also talk about other unwanted habits and options for additional support with problems related to alcohol and gambling.

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The session begins with an explanation of the process and the goal of the work. We focus on habits associated with cigarettes, situations that trigger smoking and strengthening your personal decision to quit.

After the introduction, there is a session focused on this topic. The programme is available individually and in groups, and before you sign up we explain what it includes and what support is available after the session.

Hypnosis does not guarantee that you will quit smoking. Evidence of its effectiveness for this purpose is limited; you can talk to a doctor or pharmacist about other options for support with nicotine addiction.

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We focus the work on patterns related to eating, such as reaching for food out of stress or boredom, and on the habits you want to develop.

After the introduction, there is a session focused on your relationship with food and the agreed goal. We offer the programme individually and in groups.

We do not promise any particular weight loss. Hypnosis does not replace nutritional or medical advice, and if an eating disorder is suspected, a professional assessment is needed.

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Hypnosis can be used as additional support for relaxation and working with inner tension. Suitability depends on the person and the difficulties they experience.

With pronounced anxiety, panic attacks or difficulties that interfere with everyday life, an assessment by a mental health professional is important.

Yes, you can contact us to talk about additional support for motivation and changing patterns related to alcohol.

Addiction requires a professional assessment and a treatment plan. Hypnosis is not a substitute for addiction treatment or medically supervised withdrawal. If there is physical dependence, stopping drinking suddenly can be dangerous and requires medical advice.

Yes, you can talk to us about this topic without judgement. We consider work with hypnosis as additional support for motivation and changing behaviour.

If there is loss of control, debt or damaged relationships, a professional assessment and appropriate treatment are needed. We do not present hypnosis as a stand-alone treatment for gambling addiction.

No. Our work does not replace diagnosis, psychotherapy or prescribed medical treatment. Where needed, we talk about the limits of our support and the importance of involving the appropriate professional.

The list doesn’t cover every topic people come to us with. Briefly describe what you want to change and we will consider whether we can offer you appropriate support.

Send an enquiry

Individual sessions take place in Varaždin, at Ruđera Boškovića 14c, by appointment.

To make an appointment, call us on +385 91 529 2547, get in touch via WhatsApp or Viber, or send an email to hipnozarausch@parhos.hr.

Contact and location

Individual work allows more room for your circumstances, personal triggers and goals.

A group session brings together people working on the same topic and follows a shared structure. We can discuss which format better suits your situation before you sign up.

Group sessions take place on tour in various cities in the region and abroad. Current locations, dates and times are available on the “Tours” page.

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On the “Tours” page, choose a city and click “Sign up”. In the form, choose the session you want and enter the required contact details.

Before your booking is confirmed, you will receive information about the price and terms of participation.

You can select both sessions in the registration form. Before you come, you need to confirm your registration and read the terms of each programme.

Prices are available on request. Let us know which topic interests you and whether you would like an individual or a group session.

Before your booking is confirmed, you will receive the price and information about the programme content, payment terms, and the included support and additional sessions, if they are part of the chosen programme.

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Yes. We offer group programmes for relaxation, stress management and building self-confidence, as stand-alone events or as part of employee wellbeing programmes.

A group session for quitting smoking can also be arranged. Employee participation is voluntary.

Programmes for companies and organisations

Yes. Visits can be proposed by companies, associations, local communities and individuals, in Croatia and abroad.

Send us the city, preferred topic, approximate number of participants and date. You don’t need to have everything prepared in advance.

Send an enquiry about a visit

Let us know as soon as you find out you can’t come. You will receive the options for rescheduling and the cancellation terms before your booking for the chosen programme is confirmed.