What can hypnosis do for me?
A partial list of what hypnosis can do for you includes: lose or gain weight; stop smoking; change or control habits; control fears and anxieties; improve your self-image; improve athletic performance; and improve your ability to sleep. Hypnotists can also work with medical professionals to address pain management, TMJ, and train cancer patients to use visualization to promote well-being. Call to ask if you want to discuss something not listed here.

Can I be hypnotized?
Yes! Any person who can understand the hypnotist and wants to be hypnotized can be. Clients who have above-average intelligence, imagination, and concentration are the best subjects.

Is hypnotism safe?
Yes! There are no reliable accounts of anyone having been hurt by hypnosis, being stuck in a hypnotic state, or doing anything against their will.

How does hypnotism work?
Hypnosis is a focused state of concentration. In that state of concentration you can change the way you look at yourself and what you do. You will change from the inside out.

What are your qualifications?
Jim Thornton is a certified hypnotist, a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists, and a certified Master NLP Practitioner. He has received hundreds of hours of training related to Hypnosis and Neuro Linguistic Programming. He maintains a full-time office in St Petersburg and is a member of the St Petersburg Chamber of Commerce.

How much does it cost and how long will it take?
Everyone has a different experience. Significant progress is usually made in one session but because everyone responds differently we will discuss your case without any obligation and agree upon a course of action.  In most cases the first session lasts 90 minutes.  The first portion of this session is a no-cost, no-obligation consultation in which we discuss your case.  If you choose to continue the cost of the first session is $150.00.  Follow-up sessions are $100.00 each.  One of the main questions that you should be prepared to discuss in our first meeting is “Why do you want to have hypnosis now?”  I want to wait until you have a sense of urgently wanting to change your life before I work with you.

Your payment for each session is an important part of your commitment to change. We accept cash, checks, or credit cards, to make payment as convenient for you as possible.

What hours are appointments available?
Clients are seen by appointment from 8AM to 5PM on weekdays. Evening and Saturday appointments are available on a limited basis. Call early to get the appointment time that you want.

Our main location for hypnosis is 695 Central Ave, Saint Petersburg, Florida 33701. You can schedule your own appointment on line. CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT ONLINE. You can also call the appointment line at 727-346-1904.

If you have a question, feel free to submit it and I’ll follow up.