Practice for hypnotherapy and psychosocial therapy.

Hypnotherapy for peace, clarity and processing.
Break patterns and take back control.

  • No referral needed
  • Partly reimbursed by health insurer
  • Easy to reach from The Hague area
Hypnotherapy practice Soulsence The Hague
NBVH Recognised member
RBCZ Registered
10+ years Experience
On location & Online Flexible

Change what holds you back,
from your subconscious

Conscious thinking and willpower alone rarely change deeply rooted patterns in a lasting way. Hypnotherapy works differently: directly with the subconscious, where behavioural patterns, fears and emotional blocks often originate.

More about hypnotherapy

What is hypnotherapy and when can it help?

Hypnotherapy is often associated with hypnosis, but in practice it is a focused form of therapy. This section explains what it is, how hypnotherapy works, what it can be used for and when an introductory conversation may be helpful.

In short

What is hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic method that combines relaxation, focused attention and conversation. You work not only with what you understand rationally, but also with automatic reactions, emotions and patterns that are stored at a deeper level.

Sometimes you know very well what you would like to change, but it still does not shift from within. That is where hypnotherapy can help you work on a different layer. On the page what hypnotherapy involves, you can read more in depth.

  • Focused on patterns that are hard to change through willpower alone.
  • You remain involved in the process and stay in control.
  • Sessions are adapted to your request for help and your pace.
In short What is hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic method that combines relaxation, focused attention and conversation. You work not only with what you understand rationally, but also with automatic reactions, emotions and patterns that are stored at a deeper level.

Sometimes you know very well what you would like to change, but it still does not shift from within. That is where hypnotherapy can help you work on a different layer. On the page what hypnotherapy involves, you can read more in depth.

  • Focused on patterns that are hard to change through willpower alone.
  • You remain involved in the process and stay in control.
  • Sessions are adapted to your request for help and your pace.
Process How does hypnotherapy work?

During hypnotherapy, your attention is guided inward. This creates more room to explore feelings, memories and beliefs without being overwhelmed by them. If you wonder how hypnosis works within therapy, you can see it as a calm focus in which outside distractions become less prominent.

What does a hypnotherapist do in a session? At Soulsence, Silvia carefully guides you into relaxation, asks targeted questions and helps you connect with what is active beneath the surface. In practice, hypnotherapy helps you develop new insights and responses that fit better with who you are now.

  • Hypnosis is not sleep, but a state of focused attention.
  • You hear what is happening and can always indicate what feels right or not.
  • Silvia guides the process; you remain the one who experiences, chooses and changes.
Help questions What can hypnotherapy help with?

People often choose hypnotherapy when talking alone does not create enough movement. It can support issues such as fear and uncertainty, stress and burnout complaints, trauma processing and recurring patterns around tension, eating or weight.

You do not always need to know the exact cause of your complaint before you begin. Sometimes you mainly notice that you keep getting stuck, become tense or react differently than you would like. Hypnotherapy can then help you carefully explore where that reaction comes from.

  • When emotional reactions feel stronger than you can logically explain.
  • When complaints are connected to stress, control or older experiences.
  • When recurring patterns keep coming back despite insight or willpower.
Suitable for Who is hypnotherapy suitable for?

Hypnotherapy can be suitable for people who notice that they keep ending up in the same reaction, tension or belief. Often you already know with your mind what would be sensible, while your body or emotions still respond differently.

It is especially suitable when you want to actively explore what lies beneath your complaint. This may involve recurring tension, insecurity that holds you back, old experiences that still have an effect, or physical signals that increase during stress.

  • For adults who want to work consciously on personal change.
  • For people open to relaxation, imagination and self-exploration.
  • For complaints where careful, personal guidance is important.
Trust Do you stay in control during hypnosis?

Yes. Therapeutic hypnosis is not about losing control, but about directing your attention. You remain consciously present, hear the guidance and can always respond. A session takes place in consultation, with respect for your boundaries and what feels appropriate at that moment.

Hypnosis in therapy is therefore different from the image many people have of stage hypnosis. In practice, it is about cooperation, calm and trust, so you can safely explore what needs attention inside.

  • You do not have to do anything that does not feel right.
  • What happens during the session is explained calmly.
  • Safety and trust are essential conditions for good therapeutic work.
Starting Practical questions about hypnotherapy

For hypnotherapy at Soulsence, you do not need a referral. Sessions can take place in the practice or online. The practice is located in Leidschendam and is easily accessible from The Hague, Voorburg and other places in South Holland.

Depending on your supplementary insurance, partial reimbursement may be possible; see the page about costs and reimbursements.

During an introductory conversation, you can discuss your question, the practical options and whether hypnotherapy is appropriate for your situation.

  • Free introductory conversation to discuss your request for help.
  • Guidance by a recognised NBVH and RBCZ registered hypnotherapist.
  • Response to your request within 24 hours.

How it works

01

Introduction

A free 30-minute conversation, online or in person.

02

Intake

Your needs and goals. Together we draw up a treatment plan.

03

Therapy

Sessions of 60–90 minutes, focused on the root of your complaint.

04

Results

Lasting change from your subconscious.

Silvia Remmerswaal-Oropeza, recognised hypnotherapist at Soulsence

Meet
Silvia

"My goal is to support people in discovering their inner strength and overcoming the barriers that hold them back."

Silvia Remmerswaal-Oropeza is a recognised hypnotherapist, registered with the NBVH and RBCZ. With more than ten years of experience, she helps people with fear, burnout, trauma and inner blocks from her practice in Leidschendam, close to The Hague, Voorburg and other places in the region.

More about Silvia
Candles and book on a wooden tray - calm atmosphere at Soulsence hypnotherapy practice near The Hague

A safe place to change

A hypnotherapy process asks for calm, attention and trust. In the practice there is space to carefully explore your request for help and work in a way that fits you.

Free introductory session

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Working days

Mon - Fri 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday By appointment