Therapeutic visualization, or inner journeying, is an ancient practice which has been utilized for thousands of years to access intuitive guidance and promote self healing. Conversely, modern hypnotherapy is based on techniques from the 1800's and mid 20th century, which generally rely on therapist-directed subconscious suggestions. And while I am trained in classical hypnotherapy, I much prefer utilizing guided visualization - as it's client-directed and therapist guided, as clients remain comfortably conversational during the session. Additionally guided visualization is often considered more effective, as it shifts the role of the individual from a passive recipient to an active creator of their own therapeutic experience.

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Interestingly, guided visualization has similar healing effect to dreaming - as both systems allow the conscious and unconscious mind to communicate through metaphors, symbols, and/or narratives. While dreaming is an involuntary, natural nighttime process, guided visualization is a voluntary daytime technique which can offer the same physiological and neural benefits. And just like dreaming, guided visualization can process experiences/emotions, illuminate and resolve blocks, and offer incredibly helpful insights - all at a metaphorical and comfortable distance.