Inward journeys

Laura Vignoli

Hypnotherapy Practice

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The hypnotherapy I offer is similar to guided meditation. When you are in a meditative state, also called trance or hypnosis, it's easier to identify and experience issues you need to work through to improve any situation you find challenging in your life. This is because the critical mind, although active at all times, is relaxed in this state, allowing information that would normally be hidden to come to the surface.

After going through these Inward Journeys, as I like to call my hypnotherapy sessions, you will notice in the following days, weeks, and sometimes months, how life situations start changing for the better. That's the magic of hypnotherapy: the inner work pays off.

Before going into hypnosis we will talk thoroughly about the details of your current situation to understand together what issues to work with during the session.

I use various techniques that can help you go deeper, in a gentle way, to those places in your self that need new perspectives and understandings. I travel with you, just guiding when needed, so that you always feel safe, supported, and empowered.

At least three sessions are recommended to explore an issue deeply and get the most benefits from hypnotherapy. But even one session can help you to get clarity on a situation.

My practice is based in Muizenberg, Cape Town, in my home. It's a light, calm space close to the ocean.

You can find info about how to make an appointment here.

Sessions can be held in English or Spanish.


 


I was born in Montevideo, Uruguay, and have been living in Cape Town for the past decade. I work as a software developer but have always had a deep interest in spirituality, psychology, meditation, and the human potential for healing. Over the years, I have experienced many different therapies in order to better understand myself and the human experience.

My journey of personal healing brought me to study hypnotherapy at the South African Institute of Hypnotism. I am certified as a parts therapy facilitator CPTF and am in the process of getting my (non-medical) hypnotherapist certification CHT.

Hypnotherapy has been a powerful tool for my self-development. I'm grateful for the opportunity to offer this service to anyone who is interested so that they can experience the benefits it has to offer.
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First hypnotherapy session

For our first session we will need a bit more time to get to know each other. That's why the initial session takes two hours.

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Regular hypnotherapy session

Once you have done your first session, following sessions normally last an hour and a half but we can book longer sessions if needed.

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 Before meeting Laura I had a completely misinformed understanding of hypnotherapy. It has been a very useful tool in learning to understand the more subconscious parts of myself and has helped me move forward in a time when I felt very stuck. Laura has a gentle and nurturing nature that immediately puts one at ease. I felt safe opening up to her in the sessions and always left knowing that all information shared would be kept confidential. Thank you Laura! 

Cami, South Africa

 In order to heal, we have to take a journey inside us and into our past, where usually, we refuse to go. Laura has a real gentle way in guiding you there, and help you encounter your path into your healing journey... She has an amazing gift, and I will keep seeing her so she can help me explore and understand this journey better... 

Elena Da Cruz, Argentina

 Laura is incredibly skilled in her craft and engages with a kind heart. She guided me through a discussion around a subject that has been the source of a lot of fear and anxiety for a couple of years and helped me to see a new perspective that was instantly empowering. I highly recommend a session with Laura to anyone who wants to explore ways to free themselves from old thought patterns. 

Amy, USA

 I had the privilege of working with Laura Vignoli last year during a particularly painful period in my life. I was coping with PTSD (post traumatic stress syndrome) brought on by the shock suicide of my life partner. Laura helped me clear a path to see more clearly the emotional blocks that were obstructing my ability to heal more and what was holding me back from my desire to write. Laura has a gift of deep insight, natural empathy and exceptional skills as a hypnotherapist. She gently talks you through the session, how the process works, what is required from you as a client and what to expect. Each time Laura took me to a deeper state of hypnosis I felt safe and cocooned. Her warm, encouraging voice, coupled to her loving kindness and innate skills allowed me to relax into the session and release my trauma. She helped me find myself again. I cannot recommend Laura too highly. 

Trish, South Africa

 Before going for a session with Laura, I had tried one session of hypnotherapy, and I could experience how helpful hypnotherapy was with a breaking up process that I was going through at the time. The session with Laura surprised me in a very positive way. She used a different technique of what I had experienced before (which was the best for that moment) called “parts therapy” which as I understand, it consists in getting in contact with the different parts of ourselves that pull in different directions but that aren’t obvious for our conscious mind. At the moment I was struggling with having the will to do the things that I wanted to do, and Laura helped me realise that there was a part of me that was getting a benefit from not doing what I really wanted, and therefore she guided me to be able to integrate the different parts inside of me so there wasn’t an inner struggle anymore. Laura has a innate ability to guide you through the subconscious mind in a really respectful way and help you realise what is the core of the issue that you are dealing with and gives you practical tools to empower you to solve the problem. I felt very safe with her and I encourage you to try this incredible experience with Laura! 

Gabi, Uruguay

 I came across Hypnotherapy after a self-hypnosis workshop where I learned about this technique. It gave me a powerful insight into how I could go beyond my analytical mind and rooted beliefs and fears. My sessions with Laura revealed this is a great way to combine meditation and self-reflection through the guide and support of a skilful practitioner. Laura’s mindful combination of traditional therapy tools and various hypnosis have been invaluable, allowing me to overcome challenges at work (unblocking my writing potential) and stay centred and clear through very emotional personal situations. I highly recommend Laura to anyone wishing to deal with a particular issue, or to have hypnotherapy as one of the many tools available to us to look after ourselves. 

Diana, Colombia

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  • 7 Alexander Road, Muizenberg, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa