Clinical Hypnosis

Niki Allard — BSW, RCH

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Niki Allard — BSW, RCH —

Our greatest investment is in ourselves and each other.  I aim to practice hypnotherapy with humility as I witness people discover and develop their relationship with themselves.

Hypnotherapy acknowledges the interconnectedness between us and our environment. We constantly interpret life experiences on two different levels.  We have conscious, reflective, and deliberate processing, along with subconscious, automatic, emotion-driven processing. Our subconscious processing is responsible for our safety; emotionally, physically, and mentally. Since safety is necessary for survival, most behaviour is motivated at the subconscious level.

Through the trance state of hypnosis, we access and investigate our subconscious.  Hypnosis allows us to uncover the ‘whys’ of our behaviour. Through hypnosis, we revise and transform those ‘whys’ to better align our behaviour with our current values, goals, and dreams.

  • My work as a hypnotherapist and a social worker is rooted in a desire to make a meaningful contribution to society. I find hypnotherapy to be a dynamic, creative, and effective modality with which to work with people of all ages. My approach as a therapist arises from my belief that when we are attuned to ourselves, we can be better attuned to each other and the world around us. Ultimately, being content with ourselves creates a more content world.

    I aim to live my life with intention. Acting with intention requires stillness, connectedness, and curiosity. These things are all inherent in hypnotherapy.

  • All sessions are client-led, embracing each person’s unique journey on the road to self-discovery.

    Hypnotherapy with Children:
    My philosophy when working with children is to “Play my way in”. Rapport is paramount in all therapeutic relationships, and there is no exception when working with children. Children need to feel safe and trust both myself and the environment. I weave suggestive language, engaging movement, stories and art together to create a playful and positive experience for children.

    Hypnotherapy with Teens:
    Rapport is paramount in all therapeutic relationships, and there is no exception when working with teens. Teens can feel unsure of their place in society as they transition from childhood to adulthood. This is a very fruitful time to explore the subconscious, along with the beliefs and messages that are shaping the teen’s reality.

    Hypnotherapy with Adults:
    I am honoured to be a part of someone’s personal journey towards greater self-awareness and personal growth. Once again, rapport is paramount in all therapeutic relationships. It is with a positive and trusting rapport, that change is possible. Regardless of your present obstacle (sleep, anxiety, relationships, addiction, emotional regulation, fears, etc.), hypnotherapy is a powerful modality that will help you transform outdated ideas and beliefs into effective and self-aware ways of being.

  • I completed a Bachelor of Social Work at University of Victoria.

     

    I was trained in Hypnotherapy at the Horizon Centre School of Hypnotherapy in Victoria, BC and am a Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist with CACHE (Canadian Association of Counselling Hypnotherapists and Educators) 

     

    I consistently engage in learning through reading, lectures, workshops, courses, and active curiosity.

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