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About Mike De Bruyn
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Expertise
I can answer questions on Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, NLP, and general personal change work. (I have some experience in EFT and EMDR, but not as much as hypnosis.) I will not debate the subject, attempt to justify it, or argue which modality is better than another. Please ask serious and specific questions so that I can give a specific answer. The more information you provide the better answer I can give. NOTE: In light of recent trolls, I will reject any question which is argumentative. I intened to provide information only to people seeking help. Those who need to argue can go elsewhere.

Experience
I trained in stage hypnosis and have worked in the field since 1968. I use traditional hypnosis, Ericksonian hypnosis and NLP in my work with private clients. I teach classes in Hypnosis and NLP and moderate the highly popular Hypnosis-Hypnotherapy group on Yahoo.

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Mike De Bruyn 
In Category  Hypnosis

SubjectDate Asked

broken hearted8/7/2008
  Q: So much going in my head, I feel so sad all the time but I am still functioning, like going to the ...
  A: You are quite welcome. Look outside of yourself and build interest in things that are just for you. ...
Demo advice6/27/2008
  Q: As a practicing hypnotherapist in the Midwest of the United States I often feel I am walking a ...
  A: I think I'd do an instant induction with something simple like arm catalepsy or, if you feel ...
Hypnosis danger3/26/2008
  Q: Lately I have become curious, (I am a very curious person) about hypnosis (stage hypnosis) again. ...
  A: === Are you saying this (abreaction) was actually benefical to the subject? === No. In a ...
Hypnosis danger3/23/2008
  Q: Lately I have become curious, (I am a very curious person) about hypnosis (stage hypnosis) again. ...
  A: === Lately I have become curious, (I am a very curious person) === Well, that is certainly a good ...
Hypnosis3/10/2008
  Q: I have a question i've been thinking on for a while. I was wondering when psychologists are going to ...
  A: === I have a question i've been thinking on for a while. I was wondering when psychologists are ...
hypnosis3/9/2008
  Q: I'm wondering if hypnosis can be explained through some of the psychological perspectives. In your ...
  A: I really don't spend a lot of time explain it ;-) The best description is that it is a state of ...
Hypnosis3/5/2008
  Q: I have written you before asking for some advice on whether you could recommend anyone in the ...
  A: === I have written you before asking for some advice on whether you could recommend anyone in the ...
HYPNOSIS1/5/2008
  Q: I day trade on the side. I have lots of experience and have demonstrated to myself that I can make ...
  A: You seem to have the beginnings of a handle on the problem. You probably want to look at feelings ...
phobias10/2/2007
  Q: Mike...I have just read that a woman named "Bridget" contacted you on a bug phobia. You replied in ...
  A: I don't remember Bridget, because I did not work with her on the phone. What I probably wrote was ...
How to listen to self-hypnosis recordings9/30/2007
  Q: I'm a bit confused on how to listen to self hypnosis recordings to get the most effective results. ...
  A: Paying attention and letting the subconscious do the work are not different things. What you should ...
children and hypnosis8/29/2007
  Q: I have an 11 year old son and live in London. He is about to embark on 6 years of the English ...
  A: This is an ideal use for hypnosis or NLP. Both will work well. At root, the problem is in feeling ...
Can Hypnosis bring on physical sensations8/21/2007
  Q: Please help me I am distraunt. I had an incident with my step father when I was 8 and I blacked out ...
  A: Obviously I can't do much for you in this format. I'm here to answer general questions about ...
Covert Hypnosis6/28/2007
  Q: Have you ever heard of this and does this methods work. Nathan Blaszak sells a hypnotize course and ...
  A: I can't comment on the specific course but the general idea is sound. If you wish more info, read ...
Lucid Dreaming Induction5/31/2007
  Q: Good day, sir. You appear to be rather well-equipped to answer my question, based upon your ...
  A: I do not know of any credible evidence that something like lucid dreaming exists. I have thought ...
weight loss hyponosis5/24/2007
  Q: I just stumbled on to your Q&A sessions and found your suggestions/advice to be very 'real'. I ...
  A: It is hard to give recommendations. Some people change over time. One thing you might try is to ...
hypnosis5/23/2007
  Q: How can I make suggestions stronger if I give them during sleep? Do I tell them that when they are ...
  A: You can't. When a person is sleeping he is sleeping and is usually not much aware of what is going ...
Regression Therapy4/30/2007
  Q: I'm a hypnotherapist in PE, South Africa. I have a bit of a block on regression therapy. I think ...
  A: Doing hypnosis is all about confidence. I would suggest that you just jump right in. Whatever you ...
PTSD and/or Hypochondriasis4/27/2007
  Q: De Bruyn, I saw your posting in response to a gastroenterologist with hypochondriasis. I had a ...
  A: I'm on the other side of the country. I can't recommend anyone in your area but you might contact ...
weight and hypnosis etc4/22/2007
  Q: Having read some of your replies you seem like a good person to ask the advice of. I am seeking a ...
  A: I see two distinct ideas here: weight loss and choosing a practitioner. The second idea also breaks ...
smoking cessation3/18/2007
  Q: I am going to a hypnotist next week who says 95 % of his clients quit after one session, and the ...
  A: What makes me think this will work for you is your story about the drugs. You clearly have the ...
QUESTION?3/13/2007
  Q: I'm 35 years old and some times I have trouble remembering things and it's really starting to scare ...
  A: Hypnosis might help, depending on what is causing the trouble. One thing you might do is use ...
Sleep Reduction1/15/2007
  Q: I have heard of people being able to shorten their sleep by 50% through either binural sounds or ...
  A: People will claim that hypnosis can do anything ... it can't. You cannot mess with your normal ...
Seizures and Hypnosis1/2/2007
  Q: This is a serious question. A friend of mine has Grand Mal seizures but some focal seizures as ...
  A: I don't know of any studies. I do know that hypnosis can profoundly affect the functioning of the ...
hypnosis & physical affect on body12/18/2006
  Q: I have tried both Viagra and Levitra w/limited success. I realized I made a typo, the diagnosis was ...
  A: Hey Andy, You are asking an interesting question. In order to fully understand the answer you ...
history10/23/2006
  Q: What can you tell me about when hypnosis was used to aid in weight loss? I know most of the ...
  A: I'm sorry, I don't know. I doubt that the use of hypnosis to solve most problems is seen as any ...
Positive Affirmations and NLP10/17/2006
  Q: I have a big problem. I was born in Italy (I am 31 years old) and I moved to the UK through work ...
  A: Your subconscious is not going to be so picky about the language you use. Basically, it is going to ...
Your answers9/27/2006
  Q: Respectfully, I have to say as a Professional Hypnotherapist I am very disappointed in many of your ...
  A: > Respectfully, I have to say as a Professional Hypnotherapist I am very disappointed in many of ...
creating effective suggestions within self-hypnosis8/3/2006
  Q: Mike, First of all, thanks in advance for your advice. I have had a long standing interest in ...
  A: Will, This is a big question so I don't know how much help I can be in one email so please feel ...
BUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!7/31/2006
  Q: I'VE BEEN SCARED OF BUGS SINCE A CHILD I THINK SAYING SCARED IS A UNDER STATEMANT. MY FRIENDS TEASE ...
  A: Phobias are funny that way -- they can be very specific. A fear of bugs seems to be one of the most ...
bug phobia7/19/2006
  Q: De Bruyn, I googled the term "bug phobia" and came across a website where you responded to the ...
  A: Sure, I will be happy to work with you over the phone. It should take less than an hour on the ...
how to hipnotiuze7/17/2006
  Q: ok i want to know how to hypnotize (an easy method is possible please)
  A: Fran, This is too broad a question. There are many good books out there you can get for a buck or ...
Hypnotism6/9/2006
  Q: How do you easily hypnotize someone? Answer - Barney, I'm sorry, that is way to broad a question ...
  A: === Is there any great websites === "ARE there any". I know the proper use of language seems ...
Hypnotism6/7/2006
  Q: How do you easily hypnotize someone?
  A: Barney, I'm sorry, that is way to broad a question for me to tackle in an email. There are many ...
What is hypnosis?How do we hypnotize people?6/1/2006
  Q: De Bruyn, My name is Lily Liang and I am a student at Stuyvesant High School. I am doing an ...
  A: --- My name is Lily Liang and I am a student at Stuyvesant High School. --- Hi Lily, --- I am ...
I'm not sure if it'll work for me5/31/2006
  Q: I've always been curious about hypnosis. I've even bought online hypnosis downloads but it does not ...
  A: --- I've always been curious about hypnosis. I've even bought online hypnosis downloads but it does ...
smoking4/25/2006
  Q: 56 yrs,female,i have tried the holiday inn thing, accupunture, positive changes hypno success ...
  A: --- i have tried the holiday inn thing, accupunture, positive changes hypno success institute ( once ...
Can you help with phobia's?4/22/2006
  Q: I am a 32 year old woman and have had a bee and wasp phobia for 6 years now. I am afraid to leave ...
  A: The good news is that phobias are the easiest problem to solve that I can think of. The other news ...
Work12/19/2005
  Q: I will turn 60 in a few months and must retire from my work, by law. I have a young daughter who ...
  A: --- Would like to own my business in bartending. Have some experience but know I need more. Can you ...
smoking cessation12/17/2005
  Q: what is the average cost of hypnosis to stop smoking?
  A: That's a tough one. Rather than even try to give you a direct answer, let me tell you some of the ...
Hi! I am writing a research...11/16/2005
  Q: I am writing a research paper for my college english class and my topic is hypnosis. A requirement ...
  A: --- Hi, whoever you are. A name would have been more friendly, especially considering how much ...
Pacing?10/20/2005
  Q: Awhile back I was sent a hypnosis cassette that made use of something called Alpha Linguistic ...
  A: --- Awhile back I was sent a hypnosis cassette that made use of something called Alpha Linguistic ...
My question is quite simple...8/30/2005
  Q: My question is quite simple but i've never actually known the answer to it. Is there an actual part ...
  A: The best approach to take on this, IMO, is to start with the brain, just as it is. IOW, don't start ...
Hypnosis Report5/30/2005
  Q: 1.What exactly is hypnosis? 2.What are some benefits of doing hypnosis? 3.How does hypnosis help? Is ...
  A: Jelena, I'm curious why you called this "Hypnosis Report"? I would be able to answer your ...
please help5/20/2005
  Q: Thomas and I have read your answer over and over again. He keeps asking me when we will be able to ...
  A: I'm not sure what the disconnect is here. I think I have responded several times that if you'd like ...
please help4/18/2005
  Q: My son is 12 years old. He has had a bug phobia since he was 4 as I found out from a hypnotherapist ...
  A: Lovely name. My wife's name ;-) --- My son is 12 years old. He has had a bug phobia since he was 4 ...
Hypnosis and Weight Loss2/21/2005
  Q: it was really helpful. I have a couple of follow up questions....can you tell me the difference ...
  A: > Thanks so much for your answer, You are very welcome! > it was really helpful. Good. I don't ...
Hypnosis and Weight Loss2/17/2005
  Q: After being on a diet yo yo for the past ten years or so, I am considering joining Positive Changes ...
  A: Gee, I wish I had better news for you. Hypnosis, combined with the right attitude and some ...
question2/15/2005
  Q: Have you ever heard of something like "cataleptic somnambulism". If you have, could you tell me what ...
  A: I've not heard that specific term, but it is quite normal for a person in a reasonably deep trance ...
smoking and hypnosis1/25/2005
  Q: Followup To Question -I need help on learning to hypnotize myself to help with stopping smoking. ...
  A: Oooops, I'm sorry, somehow the notification that this question was pending got lost in the shuffle. ...
smoking and hypnosis1/24/2005
  Q: Followup To Question - I need help on learning to hypnotize myself to help with stopping smoking. ...
  A: Hey Carolyn, > Thanks for answering again, My pleasure. > just one more question Ask as many as ...
smoking and hypnosis1/22/2005
  Q: I need help on learning to hypnotize myself to help with stopping smoking. Was hypnotized once, 2 ...
  A: I guess I have to say that is far too big a question for this format. There are many books written ...
smoking and hypnosis1/21/2005
  Q: I need help on learning to hypnotize myself to help with stopping smoking. Was hypnotized once, 2 ...
  A: I'm not sure what you are asking for. If you can give me a more specific question, perhaps I can ...
The sub-concious mind and language12/31/2004
  Q: I am half French, and half American. I speak English fluently, however, I cannot speak French, ...
  A: I'm not sure how your high school class plays into this, but yes, self-hypnosis is easy enough. But ...
The sub-concious mind and language12/31/2004
  Q: I am half French, and half American. I speak English fluently, however, I cannot speak French, ...
  A: Yes, we do believe that the mind is aware of everything within it's range of perception and ...
Please help12/1/2004
  Q: I recently went through counseling for sexual abuse which i began to "remember" when I was about ...
  A: {I recently went through counseling for sexual abuse which i began to "remember" when I was about ...
Hypnotism11/10/2004
  Q: I would like to know the possibilities of Hypnosis. I have a lot of questions in my head from having ...
  A: > I would like to know the possibilities of Hypnosis. Yikes! I have no idea how to answer a ...
Hypnosis10/30/2004
  Q: You said that scripts are good for simple things, but for more complex problems. It is better to ...
  A: You ask an excellent question for which, unfortunately, I don't have an easy answer. It's one of ...
g10/28/2004
  Q: what is the difference between self hypnosis and self made subliminal messages are subliminal ...
  A: The difference between self hypnosis and self made subliminal messages depends on your point of ...
Relaxing for Hypnosis10/23/2004
  Q: Mr. De Bruyn, I have several hypnosis books and recordings and am still unsure of exactly what is ...
  A: The first thing you should know is that in order for this to work you should not be too analytical. ...
Sleep, Concentration, and Energy9/23/2004
  Q: I've seen a lot of advertisements over the internet making claims about how hypnosis is useful in ...
  A: Personally, I don't believe that trance is a substitute for sleep. That does not even make sense. ...
Hypnosis Created Body Parts8/14/2004
  Q: I have read somewhere that through hypnosis you can have your subconscious create things on your ...
  A: Yes, what you say is true. My approach is not to think of it in terms of "what is possible", but ...
hypnotherapy8/13/2004
  Q: im looking at a few course in hypnotherapy, some with nlp and others in just hypnotherapy, as a ...
  A: I can't tell anything from the web site except that those people loved the movie "The Matrix" ;-) I ...
Hypnotising8/11/2004
  Q: How to hypnotise oneself to study better and achieve good grades without a mind full of ...
  A: Waine, You are asking a question which I'm sure you must realize is overly broad. I'd be happy to ...
hypochondriasis and hypnosis7/31/2004
  Q: I hope you can help me. I am a 30 year old male doctor, specializing in Gastroenterology. I have ...
  A: Yes, it would definitely help. But I also recommend that you look into NLP. NLP approaches these ...
phobias5/28/2004
  Q: My husband has a phobia that is getting worse as he gets older. He has tried hypnosis in the past ...
  A: That's quite a list ;-) He is probably right... Phobias are fairly easy to handle and if it is ...
Hypnosis5/27/2004
  Q: How exactly does hypnosis work?
  A: I wish I could tell you, but no one really knows. But that's not all that surprising, is it? No ...
Hypnosis4/25/2004
  Q: I'd like to learn more about hypnosis and have a few general questions: 1. Is the person supposed ...
  A: --- I'd like to learn more about hypnosis and have a few general questions: That's what we are ...
Re: Hypnosis CD3/25/2004
  Q: I have been using a 'Lose Weight Now' CD by Glenn Harrold from Diviniti Publishing and after ...
  A: It's hard to say what is happening there. There are lots of things that do go on. You are right in ...
Kindly help me creating Suggestion3/13/2004
  Q: Followup To -Dear Mr.Mike De Bruyn, Question - Thanking you for your reply; I could not ...
  A: I'm not sure what more I can say. You buy the ZEBU cards. Look for them on the Internet to see ...
Indirect hypnosis / volition / ethics3/11/2004
  Q: De Bruyn Thanks for the answer to my first question. I have found a product similar to the Zebu ...
  A: Good. I'd be interested to hear about what you get. I love my ZEBU deck. Volition: This is a ...
Study of persuasion technology3/10/2004
  Q: De Bruyn I am a psychology student who has spent a lot of time looking into and practicing basic ...
  A: Very well thought out question! Yes, the NLP books are not written very well. The material IS ...
Kindly help me creating Suggestion3/7/2004
  Q: Mike De Bruyn, I am new in Hypnosis did not have any practice in hypnotherapy yet I am trying to ...
  A: First, I don't recommend trying to work on someone if you do not have some experience. Next, I ...
Hi, Mike Your name sounds...3/1/2004
  Q: Mike Your name sounds South African, is that so? I am a South African that just got interested in ...
  A: No, my name is Dutch. The Dutch have a large presence in South Africa so you have probably run ...
Quitting smoking2/28/2004
  Q: I'd like some information on hypnotherapy to quit smoking. I'm 41. Male. I smoke about 4 packs a ...
  A: What is your question? Without knowing what you are asking I can just say that: - Hypnosis will ...
hypnosis12/2/2003
  Q: we have classes 2 x a week a lecture 1st then we don earphones and glasses that blink & listen to a ...
  A: From your description it sounds as if you are dealing with Positive Changes or some such outfit. ...

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