The Horizon Center School of Hypnotherapy

10/12/2026

Have you ever worked with a client who understands their problem perfectly but keeps repeating the same behavior?

They know what they need to change. They've had the revelations, developed strategies, and made a genuine commitment to doing things differently.

And yet, when the moment comes, the old pattern takes over.

Why?

Sometimes the answer has less to do with motivation or willpower and more to do with what the subconscious learned along the way.

This is something I explore with my hypnotherapy students, particularly those who come from coaching and other helping professions.

I've written a new article about why insight doesn't always lead to change, and how working with subconscious beliefs and associations can add another dimension to your work with clients.

**For the coaches and helping professionals here, have you ever encountered a client who knew exactly what they needed to do but couldn't seem to do it?**

Read the article here: https://www.horizoncenterhypnotherapy.com/post/hypnotherapy-for-coaches-when-insight-isn-t-enough

10/11/2026

What if the most important message your client ever received was one nobody actually said?

Children are wonderful little meaning-making machines.

Mom is unhappy. Dad is angry. Money is tight.

And sometimes, without anyone saying a word, a child comes to a conclusion about themselves that follows them well into adulthood.

As hypnotherapists, we’re often working with the beliefs that grew out of those early conclusions.

But here’s where it gets interesting.

What if the message made perfect sense to the child at the time?

In my latest article in the Why We Do What We Do series, I’m exploring subconscious messaging, how those messages develop, and why understanding them can be so important to the work we do.

I’d love to hear your thoughts!

👇 Read the article here:

Some of the most powerful subconscious messages were never actually spoken. Learn how direct messages, indirect messages and the meanings children create for themselves can become beliefs that continue influencing behavior years later, and how hypnotherapists can recognize and work with them.

10/10/2026

**Thinking About Becoming a Hypnotherapist? Here Are 3 Things to Check Before Choosing a School.**

Not all hypnotherapy training programs are created equal, and choosing the right one involves more than comparing prices or counting the number of scripts included!

Here are three things I encourage prospective students to investigate:

1. **The curriculum.** Don't be seduced by a big, fat book of scripts! You need to learn how to THINK like a hypnotherapist, understand what you're doing and why it works, and develop approaches that suit individual clients.

2. **Your instructor's experience.** How much experience do they actually have working with clients? Teaching hypnotherapy doesn't necessarily mean someone has run a successful hypnotherapy practice.

3. **Your instructor's background.** Do they come from stage hypnosis, a therapeutic profession, or an educational background? These different experiences can influence how they approach teaching hypnotherapy.

I've been practicing hypnotherapy since 1999 and teaching since 2004, and I believe these are important questions to ask before investing in your education.

I've put together this short video to help you make an informed decision.

You can also explore our free training trial at Horizon Center School of Hypnotherapy:

https://www.horizoncenterhypnotherapy.com/free-trial

10/10/2026

**Can You Really Learn Hypnotherapy Online?**

It's a question I hear from people who are interested in becoming hypnotherapists.

And the answer is yes! But there's something important to understand.

Learning hypnotherapy is about much more than memorizing inductions or following scripts. It's about understanding how the conscious and subconscious minds work, why people develop unwanted patterns, and how to help clients make meaningful changes.

At Horizon Center School of Hypnotherapy, our 28-unit online practitioner training is designed to give you a comprehensive education that you can complete at your own pace.

You'll have access to video lessons, demonstrations, extensive training manuals, and practical exercises. And for those who want additional hands-on experience, we also offer live supervised practice and mentorship opportunities.

Curious about what learning hypnotherapy online actually looks like?

You can try the first TWO COMPLETE UNITS of our training absolutely free, with no obligation to continue!

https://www.horizoncenterhypnotherapy.com/free-trial

10/10/2026

**Have you ever thought about becoming a hypnotherapist?**

Maybe you're considering a new career, or perhaps you're already working in a helping profession and would love to add hypnotherapy to your skills.

But where do you start? And how do you know which training program is right for you?

I've been practicing hypnotherapy since 1999 and teaching since 2004, and one thing I always emphasize is that there's a big difference between learning how to hypnotize someone and learning how to work effectively with clients.

At Horizon Center School of Hypnotherapy, our 28-unit online practitioner training goes beyond inductions and scripts. We teach you to understand why people do what they do and how to develop individualized approaches to helping them change.

I've made this short video to share a few things worth considering if you're thinking about becoming a hypnotherapist.

And if you're curious about our training, you can actually try the first two complete units absolutely free, with no obligation to continue!

https://www.horizoncenterhypnotherapy.com/free-trial

09/26/2026

**Deeper hypnosis does NOT necessarily mean deeper therapeutic work.**

This was one of the key messages I shared today when I had the pleasure of presenting Whole Brain Hypnotherapy to the India chapter of IACT.

And apparently, it was an eye-opener!

Afterward, one of the organizers specifically thanked me for making this distinction. It reminded me that something I've been teaching for years isn't necessarily something everyone has considered.

Here's the thing.

A client doesn't have to experience profound trance, relive a traumatic event, or have an intense emotional release for meaningful therapeutic change to occur.

**Hypnotic depth and therapeutic depth are not the same thing.**

What matters is understanding WHY the subconscious is maintaining a particular response and giving it the information it needs to reconsider that response.

That's one of the fundamental principles behind Whole Brain Hypnotherapy. We involve both the conscious and subconscious minds, encourage active client participation, and develop individualized hypnotic arguments rather than relying exclusively on scripted suggestions.

It's not about how deep we can take someone. It's about what we accomplish while we're working together.

If you're a hypnotherapist, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

**Do you believe deeper hypnosis produces better therapeutic results? Has your experience suggested otherwise?**

If you'd like to learn more about Whole Brain Hypnotherapy, including the approach I shared in today's presentation, you can explore it here:

https://www.horizoncenterhypnotherapy.com/whole-brain-hypnotherapy-training

Explore 28 units of self-paced online hypnotherapy training with Linda Sevilla. Includes practical exercises, real client demonstrations, and lifetime access.

09/23/2026

A little something extra for Saturday’s Whole Brain Hypnotherapy presentation! 🧠💜

I’ve been putting the finishing touches on my presentation for the IACT India Chapter this Saturday, and I’m getting excited to share it with everyone!

I’ve also created a 30-page Whole Brain Hypnotherapy: Scripts & Resources booklet that I’ll be giving to attendees during the presentation.

It includes some of the processes I use when working with clients, including:

✨ The ABC model for exploring the beliefs and associations that may be contributing to a client’s symptoms.

✨ Consultation questions to help you look beyond the presenting problem.

✨ My approach to building personalized hypnotic arguments.

✨ Practical scripts and techniques, including the Tweak and ways to involve the conscious mind during hypnosis.

If you’re already a hypnotherapist, you’ll have material you can begin incorporating into your client work as early as Monday!

Of course, this is just a little taste of what’s included in my full 28-unit Hypnotherapy Practitioner Training. But I wanted everyone who attends to leave with something genuinely useful that they can refer to long after the presentation is over.

During our time together, I’ll share how Whole Brain Hypnotherapy has developed through my 25-plus years of working with clients, why I don’t focus on achieving a particular depth of hypnosis, and how I involve BOTH the conscious and subconscious minds in the process of change.

You’re invited to join us!

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026

⏰ 10 a.m. Eastern | 7 a.m. Pacific | 7:30 p.m. India

💻 Live on Zoom

Join here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85812693416

🎁 Attendees will receive the free resource booklet, along with a special 25% discount on my online Hypnotherapy Practitioner Training.

I can’t wait to share this with you!

Linda 💜

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09/22/2026

You're Invited! Whole Brain Hypnotherapy — Live Presentation 🧠✨

I'm delighted to have been invited by the India Chapter of the International Association of Counselors and Therapists (IACT) to present Whole Brain Hypnotherapy on Saturday, September 26!

Whole Brain Hypnotherapy is the approach I've developed through more than 25 years of working with clients, and it's the foundation of how I teach my students at Horizon Center School of Hypnotherapy.

One of the central principles of my approach is that deeper hypnosis does not necessarily mean deeper therapeutic work.

Instead of concentrating on getting clients as deeply hypnotized as possible and delivering suggestions based on their presenting symptoms, I focus on understanding WHY those symptoms developed in the first place.

What has the subconscious mind learned? What beliefs or associations might be influencing the client's responses? And how can we involve BOTH the conscious and subconscious minds in creating meaningful change?

During this presentation, I'll share how I approach client consultations, identify possible causes of symptoms, involve the conscious mind during hypnosis, and build individualized hypnotic arguments using the client's own experiences, understanding, and language.

I'll also share client stories and practical examples to illustrate how this approach works.

Whether you're an experienced hypnotherapist, a student, or someone interested in learning more about hypnotherapy, I'd love to have you join us!

WHOLE BRAIN HYPNOTHERAPY

Working with the Conscious & Subconscious Mind for Change

Presented by Linda Sevilla

Hosted by IACT — India Chapter

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026

⏰ 10:00 a.m. Eastern | 7:00 a.m. Pacific | 7:30 p.m. India

💻 LIVE on Zoom

Join the presentation using the zoom link in the comments

🎁 I'll also be offering attendees a special 25% discount on my online Hypnotherapy Practitioner Training program through Horizon Center.

I hope to see you there!

Linda 💜

09/12/2026

Tomorrow we begin The Art of the Consultation.

And if consultations are one of those parts of hypnotherapy where you find yourself thinking, “I have the questions, but I'm not always sure what I'm supposed to be listening for,” this workshop was created for exactly that gap.

Over two Sundays, we're going to slow the consultation process down and look at the thinking behind it.

You'll watch me conduct a consultation with a real client and hear what I'm noticing and why.

You'll practice identifying the information that helps explain what may be happening on a subconscious level.

You'll learn how to gather what you'll need to create personalized hypnosis.

And you'll practice the entire process yourself, with observation and feedback from me.

Knowing the questions is the beginning.

Knowing why you're asking, what you're listening for, and what to do with the answers is where the real skill begins.

We start tomorrow.

September 13 & 20
2:00 to 8:30 PM Pacific
Live online
$597 CAD

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