Hypnosis for Stress and the Symptoms of Anxiety in Montreal
3 hypnotherapists who see clients in English in Montreal, near the metro, and by video.
Stress that never lets up, anxiety, panic attacks, thoughts going round in circles: we help you find calm again in your daily life.
Adults, teenagers and children: some members of the team also see young people and their parents.
Stress and anxiety: life in Montreal
A packed metro at rush hour, orange cones and detours on the way to work, rent that keeps climbing, workdays that spill into the evening: life in a big city asks you to stay on alert all the time. Over time, the body stays switched on even when there is nothing left to deal with.
Montreal also has rhythms of its own: long winters, daylight fading from November, the September rush, studying far from family, settling into a new country. You can be surrounded by two million people and still feel alone. Many of our clients describe the same thing: they seem to be coping, but they sleep badly, keep going over things, and run out of steam faster than before.
Stress, anxiety, panic: how they differ
- Stress is a normal reaction to change. It becomes a problem when it settles in: stress hormones stay high, and sleep, digestion or the body's defences pay the price.
- Anxiety is the anticipation of a future threat, with worry and muscle tension. It becomes overwhelming when it outgrows the real danger: thoughts that keep coming back, restless nights, situations you start to avoid.
- Panic is an intense, mostly physical fear, often with no identifiable cause. It can take the form of anxiety attacks or panic attacks.
- Performance anxiety shows up when you feel judged: at work, in your studies, on stage, in sport or in social situations.
If anxiety keeps you from functioning day to day, talk to your doctor or a psychologist first. Hypnosis can support that care, never replace it.
Stress in children and teenagers
Montreal kids and teens live at a fast pace too: exams, starting high school or CEGEP, back-to-back activities, screens late at night, how others see them at school and on social media. In young people, stress often shows up in the body: stomach aches, trouble falling asleep, nightmares, irritability, not wanting to go to school.
What hypnosis can do for you
Video transcript
Hello. Anxiety is one of the most common reasons people come for therapeutic hypnosis. In fact, the word covers quite different realities depending on the client. For some, it means intense mental stress: the hamster wheel that never stops turning, often associated with sleep problems and great mental and physical fatigue. For others, it is closer to the classic definition of anxiety: fears about the future.
An imagination that runs away with negative "what ifs", and sometimes even catastrophic scenarios. And then, for some, there is the experience of panic attacks, in which body and mind short-circuit. In some cases, the symptoms can be very disabling. If your situation is hard to bear, see a doctor or a psychologist for support. Depending on the intensity of the stress, the fears and the associated symptoms,
the support strategies in hypnosis will differ. First of all, it is important to remember that hypnosis is not magic. Hypnosis goes with you as far as you are ready to go, to help you manage your anxiety better. You will probably need several sessions, and once the best strategy for you has been identified, it will often be necessary to combine different approaches. These approaches are very varied, drawn in particular from different types of hypnosis and from NLP.
That said, the first hypnosis session is often a memorable one for our clients, because the hypnotic state is a state of deep physical and mental relaxation. They rediscover a state of relaxation they often haven't known for a long time, and with it, they also rediscover the confidence that their situation can improve. Depending on your symptoms and your goals, you will, for example, work with your hypnotherapist on how to lighten your life when your cup is full, physically or emotionally, and on changing perspective:
lifting your head from the grindstone, identifying the inner talk and scenarios that hold you back and the beliefs attached to them, to undo your spirals of negative thoughts, putting new automatic responses in place, and practising breathing techniques to help you come back to the present moment and find more calm when stress rises. Each person is unique, and we will work together to find the right keys for you.
If you would like to manage your stress and anxiety better, the Solutions Hypnose team of hypnotherapists is here to help. In person near you or by video, it works very well too. Book an appointment now to create the life you want with hypnosis. See you soon.
Hypnotherapy is a complementary form of support and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any concerns about your health, please consult a physician first.
Managing stress better
Hypnosis is a state of deep physical and mental relaxation. You discover it in session, then learn to return to it on your own, thanks to the anchors set up together.
Knowing your typical stressors, the inner talk and the emotional reactions that come with them, lets you see them coming and respond better.
Easing the symptoms of anxiety
Spotting your worst-case scenarios and the signs that an anxiety or panic attack is coming helps you take back control sooner: over your sleep, over the attacks, over your self-confidence.
Stopping the mental hamster wheel: when thoughts keep looping, when you dwell on the past or can no longer make choices, hypnosis quiets that anxious inner voice. "It's not possible" gives way to new options.
With children and teens
Hypnosis speaks to them naturally: it draws on imagination and play, in sessions adapted to their age. They leave with simple tools they can use on their own, at home, before an exam or at bedtime, and parents are involved along the way. If symptoms persist, talk to your pediatrician or family doctor first.
Our hypnotherapists in Montreal
On the island of Montreal, three members of the team see clients in English for stress and anxiety, near the metro and by video. Each works with the methods they have been trained in and, if needed, refers you to the colleague in the network best suited to your situation.
Our clients come from all over the island: Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Westmount, Côte-des-Neiges, the Plateau, Rosemont, Hochelaga, Villeray, Ahuntsic, Saint-Laurent, Verdun, LaSalle, Anjou and Montréal-Nord.
What our clients say
« From my very first session with Nuria, I was already able to see positive results in reducing my stress and anxiety! »
Julie, client of Nuria Perez de Leon
« My visit with Nuria Pérez de León was excellent! She has a very calming voice and put me at ease right away — I was a little nervous at first, as I'd never tried hypnosis! My experience with hypnosis brought great results, and thanks to her, I no longer suffer from anxiety! I would highly recommend her to my family and friends! »
Mark, client of Nuria Perez de Leon
« I consulted Ms. Perez De Leon for anxiety related to my preparation for the Ottawa Marathon in May 2026. Once again, her help was invaluable and allowed me to finish my training well and get excellent results in my race. I highly recommend her if you're dealing with this kind of worry. Thank you Nuria!! »
Denis, client of Nuria Perez de Leon
Our 3 offices in Montreal where you can consult in English
Rosemont, Pie-IX metro
3801 rue Masson, suite 02, Montreal, QC H1X 1S9
Pie-IX metro (green line).
Nuria Pérez de León: adults and teenagers.
Also sees clients in French and Spanish.
Getting to the Montreal Rosemont office:
For clients coming from Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, the Plateau-Mont-Royal, Mile End, Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Mercier, Saint-Léonard or Villeray.
By car
- From the Plateau-Mont-Royal or Mile End (~3 to 5 km): Avenue du Mont-Royal or Rue Laurier Est eastbound, left on Rue D'Iberville, then right on Rue Masson.
- From downtown (~6 to 8 km): Rue Sherbrooke Est or Boulevard De Maisonneuve eastbound, Boulevard Pie-IX north, then left on Rue Masson.
- From Hochelaga-Maisonneuve or Mercier (~4 to 6 km): Rue Viau or Boulevard Pie-IX north, then Boulevard Rosemont and 18e Avenue south to Rue Masson.
- From Saint-Léonard or Villeray (~5 to 7 km): Boulevard Lacordaire or Boulevard Pie-IX south, right on Boulevard Rosemont, then 18e Avenue to Rue Masson.
By public transit
- Pie-IX metro (green line), then bus 139 Pie-IX North to Rue Masson and a few minutes' walk west.
- Laurier metro (orange line), then bus 47 Masson, which stops a few steps from number 3801.
- Rosemont metro (orange line), then bus 197 Rosemont to 18e Avenue and a 200-metre walk south.
Petite-Patrie, near the Beaubien and Jean-Talon metros
Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, near rue Saint-Denis
Between the Beaubien and Jean-Talon metro stations (orange line). The exact address is sent when you book.
Julie Rocque: adults, teenagers and children.
Also sees clients in French.
Getting to the Petite-Patrie office:
For clients coming from La Petite-Patrie, Villeray, Rosemont, Little Italy, Mile-Ex, the Plateau-Mont-Royal or Ahuntsic. The exact address is sent when you book.
By public transit
- Beaubien or Jean-Talon metro (orange line), a few minutes' walk from the corner of Rue Saint-Denis and Rue Saint-Zotique.
- STM buses along Rue Saint-Denis.
By car
- Highway 40, exit Boulevard Saint-Laurent or Rue Saint-Denis, then south on Rue Saint-Denis. Street parking in the neighbourhood.
Montreal East / Anjou
7360 avenue de Fougeray, Anjou, QC H1K 3K1
Honoré-Beaugrand metro (green line), then about ten minutes by bus (the 28 or the 141).
David Veilleux: adults, teenagers and artists.
Also sees clients in French.
Getting to the Anjou office:
For clients coming from Saint-Léonard, Mercier, Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Montréal-Nord, Rivière-des-Prairies, Pointe-aux-Trembles, Montréal-Est, or Repentigny via Highway 40.
By car
- Via Highway 25: exit Rue Beaubien or Rue Sherbrooke.
- Via Highway 40: exit Boulevard des Galeries-d'Anjou.
By public transit
- Green metro line to the Honoré-Beaugrand terminus, then about 10 minutes by bus (route 28 or 141) to the Châteauneuf / de Fougeray stop.
Sessions
Rates
- session of about one hour: $135, taxes included;
- first session: 1 hour to 1 hour 30 depending on the practitioner, $135 to $155, taxes included.
Each practitioner's exact rates are on their profile, under "Our Team".
Insurance receipts: RITMA or ANN (naturopathy)
Please note: receipts for helping-relationship services, the category our discipline falls under, are not accepted by every insurance plan. Check your coverage with your insurer before your first session.
The questions to ask your insurer, and our rates in detail: How much does a hypnosis session cost in Quebec, and is it covered?
Do you live far away?
Other end of the island, suburbs or a busy schedule: most of the team 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 stress and anxiety in Montreal
Often 2 to 6 sessions, depending on what you are going through and for how long. From the first one, you leave with a self-hypnosis exercise to practise at home.
It helps you spot the signs that an attack is coming and calm down faster, using anchors learned in session. If attacks are frequent or intense, talk to your doctor first: hypnosis supports medical care, it does not replace it.
Yes. In English, with children:
- Julie Rocque, in Petite-Patrie.
- Nuria Pérez de León, in Rosemont;
- David Veilleux, in Anjou;
- Julie Rocque, in Petite-Patrie.
Whichever is most convenient for you: all our English-speaking hypnotherapists on the island work with stress and anxiety. Access to each office is detailed under its map, higher up on this page.
$135, taxes included, for a session of about one hour. The first session lasts 1 hour to 1 hour 30 depending on the practitioner, for $135 to $155. We provide RITMA or ANN (naturopathy) receipts, which not every plan accepts: check with your insurer.
Yes, with results equivalent to the office. It is a practical option when the commute adds to the stress, or when your schedule is overflowing.
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 Daby Touré
hypnotherapist
partner at Solutions Hypnose.
English version reviewed by David Veilleux
Updated .