I was recently interviewed by a freelance writer based in New York for an article that he was writing for VanWinkles.com, a website devoted to sleep. He asked me to explain the intricacies of exactly how hypnosis and hypnotherapy can help with insomnia. It was a great conversation and he turned it into a great… Read more
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Curing Arachnophobia and other Fears
Fears and phobias are no joke. They can be debilitating. While a fear of flying (aviophobia) can often be lived with by using strategies such as…..err…not flying… or consuming large amounts of alcohol and Xanax prior to boarding, other fears are a little less avoidable. I’ve worked with clients who drive a vehicle as part… Read more
Keeping An Open Heart in the Age of Digital Dating
Someone liked my profile. A surge of endorphins. An instant message arrives. The heart flutters. He hasn’t signed in for two days. Is our future over? Dating in the digital age poses many challenges. How do set boundaries in a pixelated world of anonymous personas and selective self-representation, yet still maintain the open heart that… Read more
Why coffee may be causing your anxiety
As caffeine stimulates the nervous system, it can create bodily sensations similar to stress, fear, and panic. Such sensations can signal to the mind that something is wrong, resulting in added layers of cognitive stress such as nervousness, worry, and anxiety. Long-term and excessive consumption can cause experiences often diagnosed as anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and insomnia…. Read more
The Raven and the Pomegranate: A client writes about her hypnotherapy session
This post was written by one of my clients, S.M. I wanted to share it with you not only because S.M. is a writer with a great memory for detail, but also because she illustrates beautifully the magical and metaphoric quality that hypnotherapy sessions can take on when one is connected to their imagination, committed… Read more
Hypnosis for Cancer Patients
Cancer diagnoses and the treatments that follow make for a lot of stress and uncomfortable side-effects. New research adds to the existing body of evidence that hypnosis is a powerful way to ease the journey through cancer treatment and recovery. A cancer diagnosis can be a terrifying experience — one that 44% of US males and… Read more
Healing anxiety with hypnotherapy
Anxious in Toronto? Don’t suffer any longer. Book a session today! Andrew Gentile is a Certified Hypnotherapist available for private sessions in the West end of Toronto near High Park, or remotely no matter where you are in the world by Skype, Google Hangouts, or telephone. Browse my website for more information and if you… Read more
Birthing HeartBreak Therapy – A story of healing and inspiration
In September of 2008, while wrapping up a joyfully tearful hypnotherapy session for a friend who had been six months into a hellish post-break-up heartache, the seed of this project was planted into the cyber garden of the internet. For a few years prior I had been amazed at the ease and speed with which… Read more
