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Transform Your Life with Custom Hypnotherapy in Columbia, SC
At Columbia Hypnosis, we specialize in empowering individuals to overcome life's challenges through transformative hypnotherapy. With over a decade of experience, our director Michael Burney has helped hundreds achieve lasting change in areas like smoking cessation, weight management, and pain relief. Our approach combines cutting-edge techniques including Emotional Freedom Technique, Havening, and Medical Hypnosis, all backed by certifications from leading institutions like the American Board of Hypnotherapy and the Association of EFT Professionals. We prioritize personalized care, working closely with medical professionals to complement existing treatments while maintaining strict client confidentiality. Our practice integrates research-backed methodologies from the Journal of the American Medical Association and the National Institute of Health, ensuring scientifically validated approaches.Clients benefit from flexible session formats - in-person, virtual via Skype, or through digital audio recordings - with most achieving significant progress in just three sessions. Our unique combination of Medical Hypnosis Certification and specialized training through Take Shape For Life demonstrates our commitment to comprehensive wellness solutions. Located in downtown Columbia, our practice offers evening and weekend hours to accommodate busy schedules, with all sessions conducted by appointment only. This structured yet adaptable framework establishes Columbia Hypnosis as a trusted authority in hypnotherapy services.
Services
Stop Smoking
Lose Weight
Pain Management
Sports Performance
Emotional Freedom Technique
Details
- Year established: 2025
Highlights and features
- Certified by leading hypnotherapy institutions with specialized medical training
- Personalized sessions tailored to individual transformation goals
- Proven techniques endorsed by major medical research organizations
- Flexible session formats for modern lifestyles
- Established track record helping hundreds achieve lasting change
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Hypnotherapy
- International Association of Professional Conversational Hypnotists
- Association of EFT Professionals
- Havening Techniques Practitioner Certification
- Take Shape For Life
What people say
Lasting change achieved
Professional expertise
Flexible scheduling
Noticeable results
Personalized approach
Services
Stop Smoking
Our specialized smoking cessation program combines medical hypnosis with behavioral modification techniques. Clients receive personalized sessions targeting nicotine addiction at the subconscious level. With a proven track record helping hundreds quit successfully, our approach addresses both physical cravings and psychological triggers through customized hypnotic suggestions and rapid self-hypnosis training.
Lose Weight
This comprehensive weight management solution integrates hypnotherapy with nutritional guidance from Take Shape For Life. Sessions focus on reprogramming unhealthy eating patterns and building sustainable lifestyle habits. Our certified specialists address emotional eating and self-sabotage behaviors through targeted hypnotic interventions, creating lasting behavioral change that extends beyond temporary dieting approaches.
Pain Management
Medical hypnosis techniques provide effective relief for chronic pain conditions. Sessions teach self-regulation skills to modify pain perception and reduce reliance on medication. Our approach combines clinical hypnosis with energy psychology methods like Havening to address both physical discomfort and its emotional components, offering a holistic alternative to traditional pain management strategies.
Sports Performance
Certified sports hypnosis specialists help athletes achieve peak performance through mental conditioning. Sessions focus on building confidence, improving focus, and overcoming performance anxiety. Using visualization techniques and subconscious programming, we help athletes develop winning mindsets and maintain optimal mental states during competition across various sports disciplines.
Emotional Freedom Technique
This innovative technique combines fingertip tapping with hypnotic suggestion to release emotional blockages. Sessions address trauma, anxiety, and stress by targeting the body's energy system. Practitioners use specific meridian points combined with guided hypnosis to resolve emotional issues at their energetic roots, creating rapid shifts in emotional states and promoting psychological well-being.
People
Michael Burney
Certified Hypnotist
Director of Columbia Hypnosis with certifications from multiple hypnotherapy boards. Specializes in smoking cessation, weight management, and medical hypnosis. Combines clinical expertise with personalized care, working alongside healthcare providers to optimize client outcomes through evidence-based hypnotic techniques.
Questions
What hypnotherapy techniques do you use?
We combine Medical Hypnosis, Emotional Freedom Technique, Havening, and Mindscaping to address subconscious patterns. Each session integrates evidence-based methods tailored to your specific goals.
How many sessions will I need?
Most clients achieve significant progress in 3 sessions. Chronic conditions or extensive weight loss may require additional sessions, with some opting for monthly maintenance appointments.
Are sessions covered by insurance?
Hypnotherapy typically isn't insurance-covered. We offer flexible payment options and provide documentation for potential reimbursement through health savings accounts.
Can hypnosis help with medical conditions?
Our hypnotherapy complements medical treatments for pain management and stress-related conditions. We collaborate with healthcare providers to enhance treatment outcomes through subconscious mind programming.
What's the cancellation policy?
We require 24-hour notice for cancellations. Missed appointments without prior notice may incur a $50 fee to maintain scheduling flexibility for all clients.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
Yes, we provide secure Skype sessions and digital audio recordings for clients who prefer remote access to hypnotherapy services while maintaining treatment effectiveness.
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Reviews (3)
Adam Araujo
Jul 16, 2020
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Mike is awesome. Really took the time to go over everything. I highly recommend him and will be referring him to family!
Melinda Greene
Apr 09, 2019
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Sent him a question to see if he could help me. He replied, stating that he would call me the next day at 10 am. Never received call or text message. That was 4 days ago and now they removed that page.
Patrick O'Connor
Jul 26, 2017
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Mike is very talented and it has been great hearing the stories of his success with people who are looking to get unstuck. I recommend him to anyone who is looking to make a significant and worthwhile change!
