CLINICAL HYPNOSIS: DEEPLY EFFECTIVE, MINDFUL & INDIVIDUAL
M.Sc. Taraneh Motakef
Sometimes we know exactly what burdens us — yet we still feel stuck. Clinical hypnosis can provide valuable support in such moments: it helps deepen access to your inner resources, dissolve blockages, and strengthen emotional safety.
In my psychotherapeutic Practice — either in person in Cologne or Online — I use hypnosis purposefully and based on scientific evidence to facilitate lasting change.
At the heart of this process is your unique experience, your pace, and your autonomy.
Clinical Hypnosis at a Glace
Scientifically Supported
Hypnosis is a recognized method with proven effectiveness in psychotherapy.
Individual & Mindful
Each session is tailored to your personal needs – transparent and collaborative.
Safe & Voluntary
You remain in control at all times – nothing happens without your consent.
Online or In-Person
Schedule a non-binding initial consultation for hypnosis therapy!
“YOUR HEART KNOWS THE WAY,
RUN IN THAT DIRECTION. ”
Rumi
Hypnosis in Psychotherapy: Effects, Applications & Treatment Areas
What Is Clinical Hypnosis?
Clinical hypnosis is a scientifically supported technique specifically used to support psychotherapeutic processes.
In a state of focused internal attention — called Trance — helpful images, memories, or new perspectives can become accessible. The application is mindful, goal-oriented, and individually tailored. It enables access to inner resources that are often difficult to reach in everyday life. Hypnosis is not a state of unconsciousness — you remain fully conscious, responsive, and capable of action at all times.
When Can Hypnosis Help?
Clinical hypnosis can be an effective support in many psychological distress situations — such as anxiety, phobias, or internal blockages, depressive moods, psychosomatic complaints, or sleep disturbances. It can also help with persistent tension, exhaustion, rumination loops, decision-making difficulties, or weakened self-esteem by creating new inner access points and enabling change.
In a personal initial consultation, we will determine together whether and how hypnosis can meaningfully support your therapeutic process.
What Hypnosis Is Not
Many people have reservations about hypnosis — often due to stereotypes from movies or stage hypnosis. Clinical hypnosis has nothing to do with this. You remain fully conscious, responsive, and in control throughout the entire session.
Concerns about not being able to be hypnotized are usually unfounded. Trance is a natural state that many people can experience — provided they feel safe and are open to the method.
Clinical hypnosis is also well-researched scientifically and has been successfully used in psychotherapy and medicine for decades.
Billing and Reimbursement Information
Hypnosis sessions are a self-pay service and are billed separately from regular psychotherapy treatment.
If you have private health insurance, partial reimbursement may be possible – depending on your specific plan.
I recommend contacting your insurance provider in advance to clarify coverage.
If you are publicly insured, you are welcome to book hypnosis sessions as a self-paying client. You will of course receive a transparent invoice, and I will be happy to provide any necessary documentation to support your communication with your insurance provider.
How Hypnotherapy Works
1
Submit an Online Inquiry
Schedule a non-binding initial consultation – Online or in person in Cologne.
2
Personal Intake Session
Together, we explore your concerns, expectations, and whether hypnosis may be a suitable approach.
3
Start Hypnotherapy Sessions
In a safe and confidential setting, we use hypnosis to support your therapeutic goals.
About Me and My Work as a Psychotherapist
M.Sc. Psychologist & Psychotherapist (CBT)
Taraneh Motakef
I am Taraneh Motakef. I hold an M.Sc. in Psychology, am a licensed Psychotherapist specialized in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and a Certified Hypnotherapist (certified by the German Society for Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy – DGH).
In my therapeutic work, I combine clinical expertise with a warm and respectful attitude – guided by the belief that everyone has personal strengths and inner resources that can be activated at the right moment.
Creating a space built on trust, clarity, and mutual respect is essential to me. With evidence-based methods, experience, and a structured approach, I support you in developing new perspectives and implementing lasting change.
Benefits of Online Hypnotherapy
Location Independent &
Flexible
Quick appointment scheduling
No travel time or costs
Guaranteed confidentiality
Reliable, evidence-based quality
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions about Psychotherapy with Hypnosis
Get in Touch
If you have any questions about psychotherapy or would like to request an appointment, feel free to contact me at any time.
info@psychotherapie-motakef.de
Appointments are available without long waiting times - including evening sessions.