Hypnosis for Stress and the Symptoms of Anxiety in the Eastern Townships
3 hypnotherapists and 3 offices, in Sherbrooke, Sutton and Bromont, 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, in English and in French.
Stress and anxiety: life in the Eastern Townships
People picture the Eastern Townships as peaceful, between lakes and mountains. Yet daily life here is full: driving between villages and towns, the highway to Montreal for those who work there, tourist seasons that double the workload, farms and small businesses where you carry everything on your own shoulders. Over time, the body stays switched on even when there is nothing left to deal with.
In Sherbrooke, a student city, exam periods and settling into a new town weigh on morale. Elsewhere, long winters and the isolation of the back roads do the rest. Many of our clients 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 teenagers
In high school as in CEGEP, local teens live under pressure too: exams, choosing a path, possibly leaving to study elsewhere, 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, irritability, wanting to avoid everything.
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 teenagers
Hypnosis speaks to them naturally: it draws on imagination, in sessions adapted to their age. They leave with simple tools they can use on their own, before an exam or at bedtime, and parents are involved along the way. If symptoms persist, talk to your family doctor first.
Our hypnotherapists in the Eastern Townships
In the Eastern Townships, three members of the team support you with stress and anxiety: Jessica Reid in Sherbrooke, Florence Aton in Sutton and Romain Rastoin in Bromont, all three in English and in French, 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 region: Sherbrooke, Rock Forest, Fleurimont, Lennoxville, Magog, Orford, North Hatley, Coaticook, Granby, Cowansville, Lac-Brome, Dunham and Waterloo.
What our clients say
« The sessions with Florence really helped me calm down and free myself from the mental load I'd built up over the past few years, sometimes justified, sometimes not. I was mentally exhausted, and right from the first session, I came out with a rested mind. For the first time since at least my teenage years, I was free of stress and anxiety. A huge thank you :) »
Eline, client of Florence Aton
« A very attentive professional. I felt at ease with Florence right away, and my anxiety symptoms eased from the very first session. As a first experience with hypnosis, it was a success! Thank you! »
Marie, client of Florence Aton
« I loved my experience. I went for a stress problem, and in one session Florence managed to relax me like never before thanks to hypnosis. My neck and shoulders are completely loosened up, and it's already been two weeks! I can relax so much more now, and I'm going back very soon to continue the work! »
Mathilde, client of Florence Aton
« Florence takes the time to understand what's wrong, she's very attentive. The first session already did me good in calming my anxiety, I can't wait for the second one! I recommend her 100% »
Tatya, client of Florence Aton
Our 3 offices in the Eastern Townships
Sherbrooke
4346 rue Bertrand-Fabi, Sherbrooke, QC J1N 1Y7
Jessica Reid: adults.
Also sees clients in French.
Getting to the Sherbrooke office:
For clients coming from Rock Forest, Saint-Élie-d'Orford, Deauville, Lennoxville, Fleurimont, Magog, Orford, North Hatley, Windsor or Coaticook.
By car
- From Magog (~20 to 25 min): Route 112 East towards Sherbrooke; it becomes Boulevard Bourque in Rock Forest. Then turn onto Rue Bertrand-Fabi.
- From Windsor (~20 min): Route 249 South to Highway 55 South, then Highway 410, the Boulevard Bourque exit, and Rue Bertrand-Fabi.
- From North Hatley or Lennoxville (~15 to 20 min): reach Boulevard Bourque via Highway 410.
By public transit
- STS network: buses serve Boulevard Bourque, near Rue Bertrand-Fabi.
Sutton
10 rue Curley, Sutton, QC J0E 2K0
Florence Aton: adults.
Also sees clients in French.
Getting to the Sutton office:
For clients coming from Cowansville, Lac-Brome (Knowlton), Dunham, Frelighsburg, Abercorn, Bromont, Granby or Mansonville.
By car
- From Cowansville (~20 min): Route 139 South.
- From Granby or Bromont (~35 min): head to Cowansville, then Route 139 South.
- From Lac-Brome (Knowlton) (~20 min): country roads south towards Sutton.
By public transit
- Public transit to Sutton is limited: driving is the easiest option. Video sessions are available too.
Bromont
882 rue Shefford, suite 225, Bromont, QC J2L 1C3
Espace Vie, right in the heart of Bromont.
Romain Rastoin: adults and teenagers 14 and up.
Also sees clients in French.
Getting to the Bromont office:
For clients coming from Granby, Cowansville, Waterloo, Shefford, Lac-Brome (Knowlton), Saint-Alphonse-de-Granby, Magog or Saint-Hyacinthe.
By car
- From Granby (~15 to 20 min): south towards Bromont and Highway 10, then Rue Shefford.
- From Cowansville (~15 min): Route 139 North, then Highway 10 and the Bromont exit.
- From Magog or Sherbrooke (~35 to 50 min): Highway 10 West to the Bromont exit.
By public transit
- Public transit to Bromont is limited: driving is the easiest option. Sessions are also available by video, anywhere in Quebec.
Sessions
Rates
- session of about one hour: $135, taxes included (Florence Aton, Jessica Reid, and Romain Rastoin's follow-up sessions);
- 90-minute session: $185, taxes included (Jessica Reid);
- first session with Romain Rastoin, of about 1 h 30: $155, taxes included.
Each practitioner's exact rates are on their profile, under "Our Team".
Insurance receipts: RITMA (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?
Magog, Granby, Coaticook or further, or a busy schedule: 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 the Eastern Townships
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. With teenagers:
- Romain Rastoin, in Bromont.
Whichever is most convenient for you: all three hypnotherapists work with stress and anxiety. Access to each office is detailed under its map, higher up on this page.
Yes. Jessica Reid, Florence Aton and Romain Rastoin all see clients in English, at the office or by video.
Yes, with results equivalent to the office. It is a practical option when the drive is long, especially in winter, 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 Jessica Reid
hypnotherapist
partner at Solutions Hypnose.
English version reviewed by David Veilleux
Published .