Hypnotherapy in Barcelona
Sessions in French via video conference
Rapid, evidence-based change for anxiety, habits, and performance
Welcome! If you are looking for a French-speaking and English-speaking hypnotherapist in Barcelona and via video call you've come to the right place. We combine cutting-edge clinical hypnosis with the science of EMDR therapy and other integrative approaches available at Pensées Center in Barcelona to help expatriates and locals overcome their obstacles, break unwanted habits, and achieve a calmer, more confident life.
Why choose hypnotherapy in Barcelona?
Hypnotherapy is a brief, goal-oriented approach that involves guiding you into a relaxed but intensely alert state—often referred to as trance — where your subconscious mind is more receptive to positive suggestions. Modern research indicates that hypnotherapy can:
| Profit | Key findings of the studies |
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| Reducing anxiety and panic attacks | 74% reduction in symptoms after 6 sessions (American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 2024) |
| Increasing smoking cessation success rates | Cessation rates up to 3× higher than willpower alone (Addictive Behaviors, 2023) |
| Promoting weight management | Average weight loss of 5 kg more than groups on diet alone (Obesity Reviews, 2022) |
| Relieving chronic pain | Significant reduction in pain intensity on the VAS scale (Cochrane Review, 2021) |
Conditions treated
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Generalized anxiety & social anxiety
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Phobias (airplanes, needles, public speaking)
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Quitting smoking and vaping
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Emotional or compulsive eating
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Insomnia & sleep problems
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Stress-related IBS & digestive discomfort
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Lack of self-confidence & performance barriers
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Preparation for childbirth (hypnobirthing)
If your goal is not listed above, please contact us—we tailor programs to your individual needs.
Hypnosis in Barcelona and online with Marina
Our method: integrative clinical hypnosis at the Pensées Center in Barcelona
- First scoping meeting – In-depth discussion to understand your background, identify triggering situations, and understand the unconscious patterns that perpetuate the problem.
- Customized hypnosis sessions – Use of tools tailored to your profile, such as Ericksonian language, strengthening personal resources, and projecting toward a peaceful future.
- Integration of behavioral tools – Suggestions for targeted exercises to be performed between sessions to consolidate and prolong the effects of hypnosis.
- Support towards independence – learning self-hypnosis with audio materials and scripts to continue progressing independently.
Many customers notice significant changes after 3 to 6 sessions per week.
Specialized programs
Hypnotherapy for smoking cessation – Barcelona
A targeted three-session protocol combining aversion imagery, projection toward a non-smoker identity, and the establishment of anchors to prevent relapse. Follow-up data indicate a success rate of 71 % smoke-free after 3 months.
Anxiety Relief Program
Six sessions combining hypnotic desensitization, cognitive restructuring based on CBT, and conscious breathing techniques. Includes: personalized MP3 and exercise booklet.
Hypnotherapy Weight Rebalancing
A five-session program designed to deactivate emotional triggers, improve portion control, and strengthen motivation to exercise. Compatible with an intuitive eating approach, without restrictive diets.
Is hypnotherapy safe?
When practiced by a qualified professional, hypnotherapy is considered a gentle and safe approach. It does not cause loss of control: you remain conscious and able to communicate throughout the session. Side effects are rare and generally mild, such as a temporary feeling of deep relaxation or drowsiness.
Visit Center Pensées Barcelona, We only use research-validated methods that are tailored to your health condition and goals. Before we begin, we always check that hypnotherapy is appropriate for you, taking into account your medical and psychological history.
Can you be hypnotized online?
Yes. Numerous studies and our experience at Center Pensées Barcelona show that hypnotherapy via video consultation is just as effective as in-person sessions. As long as you have a quiet space, a stable internet connection, and comfortable headphones or earbuds, you can fully benefit from remote hypnosis techniques.
Online sessions even offer certain advantages: you remain in your familiar environment, you save travel time, and you can continue your follow-up even when traveling or in case of unforeseen circumstances.
Will I lose control?
No. Contrary to popular belief, hypnotherapy does not cause you to lose control. You remain conscious, alert, and free to accept or reject any suggestion at any time. The hypnotic state is simply a deep state of concentration that allows you to access your inner resources more easily.
Visit Center Pensées Barcelona, We use hypnosis as a collaborative tool: you are an active participant in your session, and all suggestions are tailored to your goals and pace.
How many sessions will be necessary?
The duration of hypnotherapy treatment depends on your goals, your personal situation, and your receptivity. For certain specific issues, such as quitting smoking or preparing for an event, 2 to 4 sessions may be sufficient. For more complex goals, such as managing anxiety or losing weight, 4 to 8 sessions are often required.
Visit Center Pensées Barcelona, We offer a personalized plan from the very first meeting, so you know what to expect and can measure your progress at every stage.
Contraindication:
Hypnosis cannot be offered to people with psychotic disorders or autism spectrum disorders. This is because hypnosis reduces psychological defense mechanisms and allows the unconscious mind to take on a greater role.
In people suffering from psychosis, the unconscious is already «open» and the link with reality is less firmly established than in people with a neurotic structure or personality disorder. It is essential that those affected maintain sufficiently strong psychological defense mechanisms to maintain this link with reality. Regular psychiatric and psychological follow-up is more appropriate in these situations.
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