Hypnosis for Big Fears in the Gatineau / Ottawa Region
Annie Mayrand sees clients in Gatineau, in Cumberland, and by video.
Fear of flying, driving, heights, animals or being judged: we help you get your freedom of movement back, in English and in French.
Big fears: life in the Outaouais
The bridges over the river at rush hour, Highway 50 in winter, crowds on Parliament Hill or at Winterlude, the country roads of the Petite-Nation or the Pontiac, the flight out of Ottawa: in the Outaouais too, an untamed fear can quickly shrink your daily life.
Many of our clients describe the same thing: they know their fear is out of proportion, but they end up organizing their life around it, avoiding the bridge, the road or the trip. They come from Hull, Aylmer, Buckingham, Cantley, Chelsea and, on the Ontario side, Orléans, Rockland and Ottawa.
Fears, phobias, panic: what is going on
- Fear is useful: it protects us from danger. It becomes a problem when it runs away with us over things that are objectively not very dangerous.
- A phobia is an intense, irrational fear that can trigger strong anxiety, anxiety attacks or panic. The fear, or even the fear of being afraid, becomes uncontrollable.
- Avoidance keeps it going: the more you avoid what scares you, the more room the fear takes. Some fears come from a specific event; others build up this way over time.
If your fear is linked to a traumatic experience, see a psychologist first. Hypnosis can support that care, never replace it.
Fears in teenagers
Fear of speaking in front of the class, of being judged, of exams or of driving when getting their licence: most teenage fears pass, but some settle in and end up limiting outings, sleep or school.
What hypnosis can do for you
Defusing the fear response
Hypnosis is a powerful yet gentle tool for managing fears tied to an object, an animal or a situation. In hypnosis, you go through the dreaded situation in complete safety, until the body stops reacting as if facing danger.
Getting your freedom back
Flying, driving on the highway, taking an elevator, walking through a crowd: the goal is concrete. You leave with anchors and a self-hypnosis exercise to stay calm on the day, before a flight or on the road.
With teenagers
Hypnosis speaks to them naturally: it draws on imagination, in sessions adapted to their age, so the fear loses its grip. They leave with simple tools they can use on their own, and parents are involved along the way. If the fear comes with other difficulties, talk to your family doctor first.
Your hypnotherapist in Gatineau and Cumberland
Gatineau
111 boulevard de l'Hôpital, suite 103, Gatineau, QC J8T 7V1
Annie Mayrand: adults and teenagers.
Also sees clients in French.
Getting to the Gatineau office:
For clients coming from Hull, Aylmer, Cantley, Chelsea, Val-des-Monts, Buckingham, Masson-Angers or Ottawa.
By car
- From Hull or Aylmer: Highway 50 East (Autoroute de l'Outaouais), exit Boulevard de l'Hôpital, then south to number 111, near Boulevard La Vérendrye.
- From Buckingham or Masson-Angers: Highway 50 West, exit Boulevard de l'Hôpital.
- From Ottawa: Macdonald-Cartier Bridge, then Highway 5 North and Highway 50 East to the Boulevard de l'Hôpital exit.
By public transit
- STO network: several routes serve Boulevard de l'Hôpital; the De l'Hôpital / De Rouville stop is about an 8-minute walk away.
Cumberland (Ontario)
1159 Fieldown Street, Cumberland (Ottawa), ON K4C 1R7
In the east end of Ottawa, near Orléans.
- Annie Mayrand: adults and teenagers.
Also sees clients in French.
Getting to the Cumberland office:
For clients coming from Orléans, Rockland, Navan, Sarsfield, Clarence-Rockland, Bourget, Ottawa, or Masson-Angers across the river.
By car
- From downtown Ottawa (~25 km): Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway east, then Highway 174 East; in Cumberland, Old Montreal Road, Dunning Road, then Fieldown Street.
- From Orléans (~10 km): Highway 174 East, exit Trim Road / Cameron Street, then Old Montreal Road, Dunning Road and Fieldown Street.
- From Rockland (~15 km): Highway 174 West, then Old Montreal Road, Dunning Road and Fieldown Street.
- From Masson-Angers or Buckingham: the Masson–Cumberland ferry across the Ottawa River, then a few minutes' drive.
By public transit
- OC Transpo serves Orléans; beyond that, the Cumberland area is mostly reached by car.
What our clients say
« I'm still speechless at the results of my session with Annie. After just one session for my spider phobia, I'm seeing incredible results! I was skeptical at first, but it really works. The feeling of release is indescribable. I recommend Annie 1000%! Thank you again for this incredible change in my life. If you only knew the weight of anxiety you lifted off me! 🙏✨ »
Jessica, client of Annie Mayrand
« A huge thank you to Annie who helped me on my long journey toward getting my driver's license. For 10 years I avoided driving because of the fears and anxiety that came over me just thinking about getting on the road. Annie was able to find the blockages and help me free myself from them. It's not just hypnosis, it's also high-quality coaching that she offers her clients. A few months later, here I am with my driver's license! I didn't think it would be possible for me! Thank you so much Annie :) »
Athena, client of Annie Mayrand
« This session helped me a lot with my fear of flying. I recommend Ms. Mayrand. »
Simon, client of Annie Mayrand
Sessions
Rates
- first session, about 1 hour 30: $185, taxes included;
- follow-up sessions, about one hour: $135, taxes included.
Same rate in person and by video.
Insurance receipts: RITMA (naturopathy)
Please note: receipts for helping-relationship services, the category our discipline falls under, are not accepted by Industrial Alliance or by the Canada Life federal public service plan. Check your coverage with your insurer before your first session.
Do you live far away?
Elsewhere in the Outaouais, in Eastern Ontario or further away, busy schedule: Annie also sees clients by video. Online sessions get results equivalent to in-person ones, and save you the trip.
Zoom, WhatsApp or Teams, over a password-protected connection. All about video consultations.
Frequently asked questions about hypnosis for big fears in the Gatineau / Ottawa region
Often few: for a well-defined fear, a few sessions are usually enough, sometimes just one. An older or more diffuse fear takes longer. From the first session, you leave with a self-hypnosis exercise.
No. Even a few days before departure, a session can help you approach the flight more calmly, with tools to use at the airport and on board.
See a psychologist first. Hypnosis can support that care, never replace it.
Yes. With teenagers:
- Annie Mayrand, in Gatineau and Cumberland.
$185, taxes included, for the first session, about 1 hour 30, then $135 for follow-up sessions of about one hour. We provide RITMA (naturopathy) receipts, which not every plan accepts: check with your insurer.
Yes, both. Annie sees clients in English, and video gives results equivalent to the office, handy when the fear is about the bridge or the road itself.
We are not physicians, psychologists or psychotherapists. Our services fall under helping-relationship and wellbeing support: they constitute neither a diagnosis, nor treatment, nor psychotherapy (a reserved act in Quebec), and in no way replace medical or psychological care. If you are suffering psychologically, see a doctor or a psychologist — Info-Santé 811. In distress: 1-866-APPELLE (1-866-277-3553) or suicide.ca.
Page written by Annie Mayrand
hypnotherapist and NLP coach
partner at Solutions Hypnose.
English version reviewed by David Veilleux