MAKE THE CHANGES YOU DESERVE
Begin your psycho-somatic journeying with Liv Hiam
Online or in person
A program tailored to your unique needs
1:1 sessions & therapeutic tasks
English or Français
Somatic hypnotherapy is an approach deeply influenced by the works of Milton Erickson, Carl Jung, and pioneers of somatic psychology such as Bessel van der Kolk and Peter Levine.
This form of hypnotherapy recognizes that the body is the vessel for our traumas and emotional suffering.
Respectful of the individual, somatic hypnotherapy focuses on the subtle listening of both body and mind. The practitioner adapts to the unique experience of each person, using subtle suggestions to allow the subconscious and the body to reconnect and release repressed emotions and pain. Metaphors, visualizations, stories, indirect and direct suggestions are used to bypass the rational mind and critical filter and allow the body to release accumulated tension, thus promoting a holistic healing process.
In this approach, the practitioner becomes a guide, holding space for each person to access their own inner resources to regain mental, emotional and bodily balance. The body and mind are thus encouraged to work together, allowing the person to break free from blockages and move toward overall well-being.
HOLISTIC GROWTH
For different aspects of your life:
PHYSICAL
Chronic pain management;
Liberation of psychosomatic manifestations;
Gynecological and intimate issues;
Digestive disorders (e.g. irritable bowel syndrome);
Support for healthy weight loss;
Support to align body and mind during transition (non-binary and transgender person);
Regulation of the nervous system.
BEHAVIOURAL
Addictions and dependencies (tobacco, sugar, emotional, etc.);
Supporting the recovery of eating disorders;
OCD, hyperactivity, phobias, dermatophagia, trichotillomania, etc.;
Chronic depression;
Incorporation of healthier habits;
Improved quality and quantity of sleep;
Sexual exploration and fulfillment (individual and shared).
PSYCHO-EMOTIONAL
Management of stress and emotions;
Anxiety disorders, night terrors, panic attacks;
Trauma management and release;
Self-confidence and self-esteem:
Liberation from limiting beliefs;
Development of creativity and spirituality;
Support for affirmation of sexual and gender identity.
RELATIONAL
Support on attachment style (from insecurity to security);
Personal healing from family conflicts;
Release of intergenerational and/or abuse-related trauma;
Fulfillment in couple life (improved communication & intimacy);
Break toxix patterns in your relationships;
Healing after a breakup and (re)opening of the heart.
PROVIDING EXPERTISE
Liv's Change-Work Approaches
Integrative Shadow Work
Change unconscious beliefs systems, become aware of unconscious patterns, process stuck trauma & emotions. Create deep holistic mental shifts.
Humanistic
I truly believe that everyone holds the resources to live their most meaningful and authentic life, within. I will serve as an empathic space-holder for you to retrieve your unique answers & healings.
Psychosomatic
Deepen your mind-body connection through heightened altered states of consciousness. Teach your autonomic nervous system safety. Release stuck energies in the body.
Eclectic
Liv adapts each session to the client's needs using a wide range of practices & tools - Hypnotherapy, EFTs, NLP, Meditation, Breathwork, Cacao, therapeutic tasks...
Queer Affirmative
Serving the queer population with integrity, ethics & unconditional support. An inclusive approach that not only recognises unique experiences, but celebrates them.
“Your visions will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.”
- Carl Jung
POSITIVE LONG-TERM CHANGES
What to expect from a session?
Free Discovery Call - 30min
I get to understand how you operate, your current context and the specific desired goal.
I usually ask you this "How can I most help you with currently? How will you know you no longer need sessions? How does your life look like without this problem?"
This helps us define your needs and expectations together. From there I create a "therapeutic map" that helps us establish a relationship of trust and clear vision of our therapeutic collaboration.
First Session - 90min
First, we have a check-in where I ask you a couple of questions.
Followed by what is called "hypnotic induction" (achieving a state of trance allowing you to reach the unconscious) during which you remain perfectly conscious. Then, a third phase during which I guide your unconscious to draw on the resources that you already have inside yourself to create the changes we've agreed on.
Deep
Journeying
There's no established rule regarding the number of sessions.
Hypnotherapy is recognized to be an effective therapy that recquires less appointements compared to other -more conventional- forms of therapy.
However, for ethical consideration, I ask that you commit for a minimum of 3 months. I am a firm believer that while creating fast change is easy, what I'm truly interested in is change that is sustainable on the long-term.
(RE)CONNECTING TO WHO YOU TRULY ARE
What transformed clients say:
"Honestly, at first I didn't expect much, simply because it was new. But after five sessions, I can really say that it has helped me a lot in many aspects of my personal development. I feel more love for myself, so much so that now I am naturally more open with others, I have started new sports and I also feel more connected to my spirituality. Plus, it's wonderful how good a hypnotherapist Liv is. The inner flow is so natural. I'm the type of person for whom it's not always easy to open up and share or show how I feel, but Liv makes it so easy that everything seems peaceful. Sure, there are uncomfortable moments, like when emotions arise, but the way Liv responds and guides is always so caring that it makes those moments easier. I no longer felt alone, Liv is truly present. I am sincerely pleasantly surprised and I recommend it to those around me with my eyes closed."
- MARIE R.
"Liv is an amazing therapist and space holder. She created a safe space where I could vulnerably share my thoughts and feelings. She really helped me with accepting myself and increasing my self-love. I now feel much more connected with my true self and my sense of belonging."
- Lieke V. D. Werf
"Before starting hypnotherapy with Liv, I was struggling with anxiety, particularly social anxiety, and I lacked a deep understanding of the underlying causes of my struggles. From the very first session, I felt comfortable, supported, and truly understood.
I’m incredibly grateful for Liv's guidance. Her use of visualization and Emotional Freedom Techniques was particularly impactful, helping me release deep-seated emotions. After each session, I felt a profound sense of relief and openness in my heart.
Liv has a remarkable ability to make you feel at ease. Her deep empathy, kindness, and professionalism created a safe space where I could fully open up and engage in the healing process. Each session was thoughtfully tailored to meet my individual needs.
Overall, my experience with Liv has been transformative. I highly recommend her hypnotherapy services to anyone seeking to connect more deeply with themselves, heal from past traumas, or overcome personal challenges. I’m grateful for the positive changes I’ve experienced—I now feel more connected to myself, more self-loving, and more confident in facing my social anxiety and embracing who I truly am."
- BOW L.
"Liv is one of the most powerful space-holders I’ve experienced. Through sessions with her I’ve come to accept even more of the intricate nuances of my sexuality.
She has also helped me tremendously with my relationship, allowing me to be completely understood while simultaneously helping me to see my blind spots. When you’re ready to do deep and meaningful inner work, I highly recommend Liv!"
- SAM R
"Liv selflessly offered to help guide me through a very tough time in my life. I was excited to try a new way of dealing with all the mental health issues and blocks I've dealt with for many years, but also a bit skeptical. This experience has been very healing and eye opening. The brain is a mysterious place, and with Liv's sweet, calm and understanding guidance, it unlocked something very healing and hopeful very deep within. Needless to say, the skeptism is definitely gone. I can't express enough, how much Liv has helped me in just a few sessions. I'm grateful to be on such a healing journey with such an amazing person. Do yourself a favor and invest in yourself with Liv's help. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Liv. I won't be able to express how big my gratitude is, and how amazing you are as a person. And thank you for guiding me. What a person you are. I love this journey, and im grateful to have found someone to guide me, someone that I trust as a queer person, which is often a struggle. A lovely safe space, and I thank you for that."
- Sara P. Akbari
"Liv is an intuitive healer and feeler. I felt comfortable with her from the day we met. Few people can match her level of empathy and she brings this to every therapy session. It feels like a warm blanket comforting me and welcoming me home."
- Laurel van Woerkom
