Hypnotherapy in Amsterdam North
Break patterns, release blockages, and discover inner peace and self-confidence with hypnosis.
At Hartmonie in Amsterdam North, I guide you with hypnotherapy, EMDR and additional techniques for more peace, self-confidence, and inner growth.
Hypnotherapy
Perhaps you notice that you keep running into the same patterns.
That your head understands it, but little changes on the inside.
You may be suffering from stress, burnout symptoms, old pain, or emotions that keep repeating themselves. Or you feel that there is “more in you,” but don’t quite know how to get there.
At Hartmonie in Amsterdam North, I guide adults who long for peace, insight, and lasting change — from within.
What is hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy is a gentle yet powerful method in which you are guided to a state of deep relaxation and focused attention.
In this state, your subconscious becomes more accessible. That is the place where beliefs, emotions, and old experiences are stored — and where real change can occur.
You remain fully conscious during the session and always stay in control.
So you are not “away”, but rather more present with what lives within you.
From this deep state of relaxation and focus, space is created to let go, process, and allow new insights.
What can hypnotherapy help with?
Hypnotherapy can support you when you notice that you are getting stuck, for example with:
- fear, tension or uncertainty
- recurring patterns or habits
- low self-confidence
- unprocessed emotions or trauma
- inner turmoil or overload
But also if you feel that you want to grow, get closer to yourself, and experience more peace and clarity.
How does a session proceed?
Beforehand, we take the time to clarify your request for help and your intentions. You don't have to phrase it perfectly — together we get to the core.
During the session, I guide you step by step towards relaxation. From there, we work with whatever arises, at your pace. There is no pressure to do anything “right” — your experience is central.
I work intuitively, with attention, and without judgment. Safety and trust always form the foundation.
The session is being recorded so that you can listen back to it later and further deepen the process.
Afterwards, there may still be a lot in flux. It is helpful to give yourself the time and space to allow this to integrate.
My working method
Each session is personally tailored. I combine hypnotherapy with forms of regression work and other deepening techniques, depending on what you need in the moment.
You will receive a personal audio recording after the session. By listening back to this, you support the change and give yourself the opportunity to let the process continue to work.
What can you experience after a session?
After a session, there may still be a lot in motion. This is a natural part of the process.
You can tell that:
- release emotions or keep working for a bit
- insights only become clear later
- your dreams are more vivid
- you feel a bit dreamy or tired
Sometimes symptoms may temporarily seem slightly stronger before they soften.
Give yourself space with this. Your system is processing and recovering.
Do you feel that this suits you?
You are very welcome to book a session, or to contact us first if you have any questions.
Would you like to know more about EMDR? Read more here on the EMDR page.
Frequently asked questions
Below you will find the most frequently asked questions. However, if your question is not listed, please feel free to contact us.
Can I be hypnotized and what does that feel like?
The ability to be hypnotized varies from person to person. Generally speaking, the majority of people are capable of entering a state of hypnosis, but the depth and speed at which this occurs can vary.
It is important to note that hypnosis is a collaborative process between the hypnotherapist and the person being hypnotized. Although some people can be hypnotized more easily than others, virtually anyone can benefit from hypnosis if they are open to it and willing to cooperate.
How does hypnosis feel?
During a hypnosis session, you are in a very deep and pleasant state of relaxation, in which your brain naturally finds itself twice a day: namely, when you are about to fall asleep and the images of your dreams often begin, and when you are waking up. This is the theta state of being in which your brain finds itself at that time. In this state of relaxation, you are conscious, but your consciousness is much less active. This allows you to easily connect with your subconscious.
Under hypnosis, people are generally more receptive to suggestions given by the hypnotherapist. However, this does not mean that they lose their free will or will do things they do not want to do. You still retain a certain degree of control over your thoughts and actions.
Some people experience emotional reactions during hypnosis, ranging from a feeling of deep calm and peace to the release of all kinds of emotions.
What are the potential benefits of hypnosis?
The potential benefits of hypnosis include:
Resolving deep-seated emotional blockages
Improvement of self-confidence and self-esteem
Promoting personal growth and spiritual development
Healing on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level
for complaints such as:
Stress and burnout symptoms
Anxiety and phobias
Unwanted habits and addictions
Sleep problems and difficulty relaxing
Pain and somatic complaints
Negative self-image and low self-confidence
Insecurity and difficulty trusting
Need for personal growth and behavioral change
Improvement of focus and concentration
How does a typical hypnosis session proceed?
A hypnosis session consists of 3 parts:
Introduction
We take ample time to discover together where your wishes and needs for change lie. In advance, you prepare questions and themes that are important to you. Valuable insights often emerge at this stage.Hypnosis session
You are comfortably guided into a deep state of relaxation and focus, in which your subconscious is open to suggestions and visualizations. Together, we work on the desired changes. I employ various hypnosis techniques, such as regression, introspective hypnosis, and complementary sound therapy with singing bowls and sound tubes, which deepen and enhance the experience. The session is always recorded using high-quality audio equipment so that you can listen back to it later.Debriefing and integration
After the session, we will briefly discuss your experience. You will receive the recording by email the following day. Regularly listening to this recording supports the integration process, strengthens the transformation, and helps deepen insights.
Duration and session options
The intake and first session last a maximum of 2.5 hours. Follow-up sessions usually last a maximum of 1.5 hours.
Optional: Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT) — an extensive session of approximately 3 to 4 hours, in which multiple themes and questions are addressed. This in-depth method offers insights and healing in a single session.
Am I in professional and safe hands?
about me
Professionalism, ethics, privacy, and hygiene are essential to me.
Since 2024, I have been an officially registered Hypnotherapist, following the completion of the higher professional education (HBO) equivalent Hypnotherapy training at Hypnoworld Academy (Boxmeer).
I have been certified in EMDR for therapists and coaches since 2025 through Floor Slagter's training.
I hold a Bachelor of Nursing degree with an oncology specialization and am BIG-registered. With 22 years of experience in healthcare, in both an Amsterdam hospital and community nursing, I combine medical knowledge with empathetic guidance.
In 2020, I began my hypnosis training, including Quantum Hypnosis at the Dolores Cannon Academy and Introspective Hypnosis with Antonio Sangio (2021). My practice ‘Voyagehypnose’ started in 2020 and grew into Hartmonie, where I integrate hypnosis and sound therapy.
I am certified and registered with the Peter Hess® Academy Netherlands/Belgium for singing bowl therapy and completed a Gong Masterclass at the Singing Bowl Expertise Centre.
Hartmonie is affiliated with the CAT Collectief, as a result of which my treatments are (partially) reimbursed by health insurers. Additionally, I am registered with the GAT Disputes Committee.
Who is a session suitable for?
Hypnosis helps with a wide range of complaints and life questions, such as:
Anxiety and phobias
Addictions and unwanted habits
Stress, burnout and overstrain
Trauma processing
Weight management
Menopause and PMS symptoms
Negative patterns in HSP
Bereavement processing
Personal and spiritual growth
In palliative care, hypnosis also provides support for anxiety, pain, intense grief, and existential questions.
Why my hypnotherapy?
I combine hypnosis with healing sound and personal audio recordings for deeper relaxation and lasting change.
When is a session not suitable?
For people with severe psychiatric disorders such as:
- Schizophrenia
- Hallucinations
- Psychoses
- Severe depression
- Bipolar disorders
- Advanced dementia such as Alzheimer's
- With very high doses of antidepressants
- In deafness
- Children up to 18 years old
- Alcohol or drug use on the day of the session
Are there any specific preparations I need to make for a hypnosis session?
Preparations for your hypnosis may consist of:
- Setting clear goals for during and after the session. What do you hope to get out of the session? How would you like your life to look after the session? Where would you like to see change in your life?
- Opening the mind to the possibility of change and growth. Allow yourself to change and allow yourself to step out of your comfort zone. This is the best place to grow. By always doing the same thing, usually not much changes. So keep an open mind and judge as little as possible.
- For your convenience, you can put on clothes that are nice and comfortable.
- Do not drink alcohol or take drugs beforehand, as this can significantly affect your session, and that would of course be a shame.
Is there room for aftercare?
Aftercare following the session
On the day of the session, you are often very tired. Therefore, we keep the follow-up short, and it is best not to plan anything else afterwards so that you can recover quietly.
The next day I will contact you to hear how you are doing.
A hypnosis session can set a profound transformation in motion. Usually, you gain valuable insights and leave with a fresh, positive perspective on previously burdensome themes. By becoming aware of these patterns, you can integrate the newly acquired insights into your daily life step by step after the session.
Listening back to the recording helps with this and greatly supports the healing process.
Sometimes, a somewhat confusing or sad feeling may remain after a session, similar to processing grief, as old patterns are let go. It is perfectly normal for it to take time to integrate new perspectives. Moreover, it is human to fall back on the familiar, even if that is not always helpful.
Allow yourself the space and time to heal. Surround yourself with good people, animals, or music, ensure you get enough rest, eat and drink healthily, and take a walk in nature. This supports the process.
Do you feel after the session that you need extra guidance? That is perfectly okay. Please let me know, and I will be there for you.
What customers say:
The session with Olga gave me a tremendous amount of insight. I found it a wonderful experience to be able to go back in time so easily. Things I had forgotten turned out to have a major influence on how I manifest myself now. I think I got more out of that entire afternoon with Olga than a full course of therapy with a psychologist or coach. When I walked out the door, a few traumas had truly fallen away from me. I considered it a great gift to myself.
Merel van der Velden | Orthomoleculair therapeut www.orthophysics.nl
Olga has a beautiful energy. She is patient and well informed. The session to me went better than expected. She guided me effortlessly into a deep trance. Olga is fluent in English and this made the experience even better as I am an international.
Zako Haasbroek
I had a wonderful session with Olga that I benefited greatly from. It provided a lot of peace and tools for the future.
Carla Imming
Olga is very friendly and made me feel comfortable. She is very open and genuinely interested. She connected well with my questions and problems. I definitely recommend her! I feel like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders after this hypnosis!
Johanna
The care with so much attention and love is therapeutic in itself, let alone the special encounter with yourself. I say just do it!
Marlous Engelsma
A QHHT hypnosis with Olga is truly a very special experience! Olga takes you on a journey of discovery, explains everything clearly, and puts you completely at ease. As a result, it feels safe and familiar before, during, and after the session, allowing you to fully relax and surrender to the process. The deep state of relaxation and awareness you reach feels wonderful. For me, it was a beautiful and insightful experience for which I am very grateful.
Brigit
A warm welcome and a loving gaze—that is how I came to know Olga. Her empathy made me feel immediately at ease and allowed me to let go of ‘control’. In complete surrender, I was able to journey to my deepest questions, and Olga’s voice felt like a anchor. What I found particularly special was that it seemed as if Olga was watching along, adding depth at the right moment or setting a different course. I have learned to surf in time; I now know sooner when I have fallen off the board, and with the next wave, I climb back on.
Marjan V.
I had a wonderful experience with Olga. She is a loving, open person, so you feel at ease right away, and the hypnosis leads you to wondrous places within yourself. There, you discover that you actually already have quite a few answers to your questions. Highly recommended!
Sam Ros
Today I had the pleasure of experiencing a QHHT session under the inspiring guidance of Olga. Before she begins a detailed explanation of her method, she explores your current life path with you in an empathetic and insightful way, during which the penny often drops. In doing so, she truly puts you at ease. Ultimately, she feels so familiar at the start of the session that it takes no effort to surrender to her. She safely guides me through this clarifying session.
Carmen
