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ATX Hypnosis & Success Coaching with Melissa Clough
Frequently Asked Questions
What style of success coaching do you do?
Are there any issues you don't work with?
What's the difference between motivational success coaching & therapy?
Why use hypnosis, NLP, & Time Line Therapy™?
Do I have to reveal my private issues?
What if I don't come out of trance?
Why do you say unconscious instead of subconscious?
How do I know if hypnosis/success coaching is right for me?
Why do I have to commit to 4 sessions?
What is your cancelation policy?
Can a dependency occur between client & success coach?
Can I make an appointment for someone else?
Do you conduct workshops/speaking engagements for businesses?
Why is success coaching & hypnosis becoming so popular?
WHAT TYPE OF SUCCESS COACHING DO YOU DO?
The type of success coaching I offer incorporates a powerful and unique combination of Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), Time Line Therapy™, and Hypnosis, which create a complete level of change at both the conscious and unconscious levels. With all methods combined, you will gain the clarity and motivation you need in your life to be free of negative behaviors and thought patterns, while gaining focus and strategies to reach your goals effectively. (Back to top)
ARE THERE ANY ISSUES YOU DON'T WORK WITH?
There are very few instances where I will not take on a client. These are:
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Clients who show very little commitment and do not complete their assignments.
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Severe Depression.
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Smokers who do not really want to quit.
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Those who have been forced to attend sessions with me by spouse or parent, who don't really want to change.
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Severe alcoholics and addicts.
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SUCCESS COACHING AND THERAPY?
Similarities between therapists and coaches:
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Both client and coach enter relationship with a goal to produce positive changes.
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Both professions are based on an ongoing, confidential, one-to-one relationship between client and professional.
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Both professions assume that significant change will occur over time.
Differences between therapists and success coaches:
ATX Hypnosis Success Coaching works with those who are:
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Eager to move to a higher level of thinking and functioning in the world.
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Seeking focus, strategy, and motivation.
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Asking "HOW" questions.
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Wanting more out of life.
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Designing their future.
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Learning new skills.
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Ready to take charge in their lives with massive and inspired action.
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Ready to take responsibility over their behaviors and mindsets.
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Seeking more balance in life.
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Ready to focus on what is going right in their lives.
Therapists work with those:
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Seeking self-understanding.
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Asking "WHY" questions.
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Who are struggling with severe, quantifiable psychological challenges.
WHY HIRE A SUCCESS COACH?
As a Success Coach, I will empower you to improve your life through dialogue, NLP techniques to train your mind for positive thinking, goal setting, accountability, motivational techniques, and hypnosis to gain both conscious and unconscious level changes.
By working with me, you will:
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Gain clarity to set better goals and strategies to reach them.
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Be asked to do more than you would have done on your own.
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Build focus to produce more effective results.
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Gain tools, structure, inner resources, and support to accomplish more.
WHY USE HYPNOSIS, NLP, & TIME LINE THERAPY™?
HYPNOSIS:
Hypnosis is a state of being in complete comfort and relaxation. It can be described as "concentrated attention" and characterized by an awake-sleep state (also alpha or theta state). Hypnosis is usually experienced in trance, where a high level of change can be experienced at an unconscious level (SEE MORE).
NLP:
NLP is the study of successful behavior. It incorporates methods of retraining the mind in order to produce consistent, desired behavioral results in your life. NLP techniques can be used alone on a conscious level, but can also be highly effective when combined with hypnosis to gain breakthrough changes and achieve your desired results
TIME LINE THERAPY™:
At ATX Hypnosis, Time Line Therapy™(TLT) techniques are used in combination with NLP and hypnosis. TLT can be extremely effective at helping you eliminate/overcome challenges from your past, in order to help you achieve your goals for the future (SEE MORE).
WHY HAVE A CONSULTATION?
The free initial consultation is a time for me to understand your needs and for both you and I to determine if hypnosis is right for you. It takes between 20-30 minutes.
WHAT IS TRANCE?
Trance is the state in which you allow yourself to enter during hypnosis. It is a state of being half-conscious, in complete relaxation. It can also be described as being in an alpha state, an awake sleep state. You have ultimate control in choosing whether to be in trance or not. Once you choose to utilize hypnosis to improve your behavior, or be rid of an issue, you will find deep, lasting change.
WILL I LOSE CONTROL?
At ATX Hypnosis & Success Coaching in Austin, you are always in control. It is not possible for anyone to be forced into trance. Hypnosis simply allows you to become fully relaxed and comfortable, which makes you acutely aware of your surroundings and what you are doing. You have complete control to come out of of trance at any time, whenever you wish.
Additionally, success coaches do not try to control the client's thinking, but instead empowers the client to discover his/her own inner resources, and supports the client in taking responsibility for his/her own thinking and behavior. Therefore, change is initiated and followed through on by the client.
DO I HAVE TO REVEAL MY PRIVATE ISSUES?
The great thing about hypnosis & NLP is that it can be completely content-free. You are at total liberty to reveal as much or as little about your issues as you'd like. At ATX Hypnosis, I respect your privacy and will never ask you to discuss something you don't feel comfortable talking about. It is still very possible to have an effective session through the various processes that I use. However, providing some content allows me to help you further.
WHAT IF I DON'T COME OUT OF TRANCE?
It is impossible to be "stuck" in trance. Again, you are totally in control of your session and your state. Once you come out of hypnosis, you will simply feel refreshed and awake, having experienced a great sense of achievement.
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN "UNCONSCIOUS" AND "SUBCONSCIOUS"?
In psychology, Sigmund Freud used the term, "unconscious," to refer to our thoughts that we are unaware of, which later became the term, "subconscious." Psychology still refers to the unconscious mind as the thoughts or experiences that we do not have access to, unless remembering is induced in some way, such as hypnosis. In NLP & hypnosis, we often refer to the unconscious mind for learnings.
HOW DO I KNOW IF HYPNOSIS IS FOR ME?
There is only one way for you to find out if hypnosis is for you, by coming to an initial consultation so that you can be sure that ATX Hypnosis is the right option for you. I want you to be completely comfortable working with me, so no matter what you decide, your initial 20 min. consultation is completely free.
WHY DO I HAVE TO COMMIT TO 4 SESSIONS?
Because consistency is key in retraining the mind, and each session builds upon the previous session's framework, a 4 session commitment is required, with weekly sessions. No more than 2 weeks between sessions is recommended.
The length of time to achieve success varies by person. However, the average amount of sessions it usually takes for me to help my clients let go of issues is between 4-6 sessions. It usually takes 4. However, it should not take any more than 6 appointments. Any appointment scheduled after the 4 session program will be charged as a single session.
WHAT WILL IT COST?
The initial consultation is always free. It is important to consider how much you value letting go of your issue to live with more freedom from limitations.
What makes ATX Hypnosis & Success Coaching unique is my combination of advanced Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) techniques, combined with Time Line Therapy™ and hypnosis, that helps you get to the core of your issue- quickly and effectively.
Additionally, as a certified trainer of NLP, I certify other practitioners to become coaches. With expert level methods, I will help you realize your own power to change, and to reach your potential to be the best YOU with proven master techniques.
Unlike traditional ongoing therapy that can cost thousands over time, The Complete Transformation Program is just $245/session or $195/session with the discounted package, working with you to gain the tools and strategies you need to achieve your goals in just 4 sessions.
For your convenience, credit cards accepted, as well as Paypal Financing.
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DO YOU TAKE MY INSURANCE?
Insurance coverage varies and while I do not accept insurance, you may be able to submit a claim to your insurance company for reimbursement, depending on your coverage.
WHAT IS YOUR CANCELATION POLICY?
A valid credit card is required to hold your reservation and will not be charged unless your appointment is canceled less than 24 hours before your session. Because your appointment time is reserved specifically for you, a fee of the full rate of the session will be charged for cancelations with less than 24 hours notice. Consultations will be charged $50 for no-shows (see full policy here). This ensures your commitment, as well as compensates for my time.
Additionally, because our work together is a collaborative effort, you will be given tasks to complete outside of our sessions, which greatly enhances your results. By your committing to your program, I am also committed to helping you achieve your goals. Therefore, if you do not complete your given assignments and bring at the time of your session, you may be asked to forfeit your session, without a refund. This ensures that you achieve the best results possible!
CAN A DEPENDENCY OCCUR BETWEEN CLIENT & SUCCESS COACH?
Because my goal as a success coach is to empower you to be your best and maximize opportunities to accelerate your growth, an emotional, psychological dependency is not likely created. While you may find a success coach is necessary to gain the motivation or tools to grow and move past blocks, a success coach serves as a source of support, motivation, and assists you in discovering building blocks and strategies to create a better quality of life for yourself.
DO YOU GUARANTEE RESULTS?
Because success varies by individual based on a number of factors, such as the client's commitment, dedication, and efforts; results are not guaranteed. I usually experience a 92% success rates with my clients, and the other 8% do not get their results usually due to lack of effort on their part to complete the tasks given outside of the sessions.
CAN I MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR SOMEONE ELSE?
Because results are not effective when the client does not truly want to change, I require that each client schedules his/her own appointment personally. You may request information for someone else, but ultimately, he/she must make take action to change. This starts with the first step in making the appointment.
DO YOU WORK WITH COUPLES?
Yes! When two partners work on themselves individually, then come together after letting go of their personal issues, they can experience a very healthy relationship. The couple session structure is as follows:
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Complete joint complimentary consultation.
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Each partner completes 3 individual sessions.
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Then has 2 sessions as a couple.
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Total= 8 sessions.
A courtesy discount of $20 off per session is offered to couples' package.
DO YOU WORK WITH CHILDREN OR TEENS?
Yes! In fact, I have had some great results working with youth. The key is that the child/teen is willing to explore new ways to feel better about his/her life, and is not forced to attend. Issues I work with are:
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Self-Esteem/Self-Confidence.
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Academic & Sports Performance.
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Releasing negative emotions from past experiences.
DO YOU CONDUCT WORKSHOPS/SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS FOR BUSINESSES?
Yes! I offer a variety of empowerment workshops to take your team to the next level of success.
With my Success and Empowerment Trainings, I will teach you and your staff how to:
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Wake up the power of your mind to impact your performance and achieve your goals, easily & effortlessly.
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Gain instant rapport with clients and team members.
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Leadership development strategies & team building.
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Gain ultimate confidence to succeed in your career.
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Vision planning & goal setting strategies for impactful results.
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Be an effective communicator to build powerful relationships with clients, staff, and team members.
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Be an effective communicator to build powerful relationships with clients, staff, and team members.
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Conduct guided visualizations to turn dreams into reality.
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And more..
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My background incudes holding a Master's degree in Organizational Psychology, the scientific study and application of psychological theories in the workplace, which focuses on behavorial, physical, and emotional wellbeing in organizations. I have experience as a business consultant for start-ups, as well as co-owning and running a multi-million dollar dental practice.
I combine my experience as a success coach, as well as my workplace psychology experience in consulting, and training & development to bring fresh insights to organizations, leadership development, and empowerment to those who are ready to make massive improvements in their career.
WHY IS HYPNOSIS & SUCCESS COACHING BECOMING SO POPULAR?
Hypnosis and success coaching are becoming popular for a number of reasons:
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A growing number of people are being awakened to new possibilities in their lives, no longer doing what they "should" be doing according to society, but seeking self-discovery, purpose, and meaning in their lives. When someone simply cannot see a way of getting to where he/she want to be, or does not know how to orient his/her life around these changes, then a success coach can help with both.
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Many are becoming aware of and open to the various alternative therapies out there, as more scientific evidence is being revealed about the effectiveness of positve psychology and hypnosis.
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People are beginning to realize that it is possible to accomplish a life they love, whereas years ago it may have felt impossible. As a success coach, I am not a magician, but I do have a very large tool kit to assist you in making your big dream become a big reality.
IS IT A QUICK FIX?
Despite the advanced hypnotherapy techniques that I use with clients to help them gain amazing transformations, I do not have a "magic wand," and do not "cure" anyone of their issues. Even though it may seem like a "quick fix" to be free from an issue in just 3-4 sessions, my unique approach is to help you get to the deep, underlying core of your issue immediately. Unlike other therapies that work over time, I help you find your power within to retrain your mind at an unconscious level, right away.
With these techniques in place, it is possible for clients to let go of issues they've been holding on to for years, even decades. In fact, I have witnessed people let go of 20 years of guilt, a decade of depression, and over 40 years of allergies. So no matter how long you've been holding onto an issue, no matter how big or how small, I'm here to help you get your desired results.
Ready to be free of your limitations?
Client Testimonials
"Melissa is a truly fantastic hypnotherapist. She has the ability to make you feel not only at complete ease with any challenge or issue you face, but she also allows you to enjoy the process of that transformation. Add that to her passion and compassion to help you, and you are guaranteed to make the change you desire."
Joseph Clough- Bestselling Hay House Author and Celebrity Hypnotherapist, as seen on TV.
"I've been feeling very good since our session. It feels like I'm able to focus better and cut through the mental 'clutter' more efficiently, feel more awake mentally and gain clarity on my vision for my life."
Pam W.- San Diego, CA.
"I was really suffering with a lot of anxiety prior to my session with Melissa. So much so that I couldn't sleep at night, and felt anxious every time I came home. Melissa really helped me to overcome the challenges I faced on such a deep level, that even after 1 session, I was shocked that my anxiety had disappeared."
Kristen B.- Los Angeles, CA.
"Melissa is so welcoming and friendly that I immediately felt calm and relaxed. She has a fabulous way of working and is extremly knowledgable in her field as a practitioner. The sessions I had with Melissa went very well and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to my family and friends. She is an amazing woman and helped me so much in my journey. Many thanks!"
Lynni N.- U.K.
"I would just like to say Melissa is a kind and compassionate person who is very professional and humble. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone who wants to change their limiting behaviour."
Derek C.- U.K.
"Melissa is very knowledgeable and great at getting results, she is a wonderful person and you feel better just by being with her!"
Susan S.- U.K.
"I worked with Melissa whilst she was in the UK and would recommend her if you have a problem and want to change. She put me at ease straight away and although I was embarrassed to talk of my problem with anyone, it wasn’t a problem. She told me we could work, in her terms, “without content.” In fact, I know Melissa doesn’t even know what the problem was that I had, but she does know that it went with her guidance and help. I’m really pleased to have had the opportunity of meeting Melissa and recommend her very highly. Thanks again Melissa."
Paul- U.K.