Joanne Grant | Certified Consulting Hypnotist & Self Hypnosis Teacher
Hypnosis that’s built around you
Change can be difficult, especially when you understand what you want to change but find yourself returning to the same habits, thoughts, feelings, or patterns.
That’s where I can help.
I believe that effective hypnosis isn’t about following a generic script or using the same approach with everyone. Every person is different, and every person’s story is different. My role is to listen, understand what is happening for you, and develop a hypnosis program specifically around your goals, your experiences, and what you need to move forward.
My goal is simple: to help you create meaningful, lasting change and give you practical tools you can continue to use long after your sessions are finished.
Trusted by clients throughout the South Shore & beyond
Choosing a hypnotist is a personal decision. You want to feel comfortable with the person you’re working with, know that you’re being heard, and feel confident that your sessions are designed around you.
At Ferry Hill Hypnosis & Wellness Center, I take that personalized approach seriously. Every client is different, which is why I take the time to understand your individual situation, your goals, and what may be getting in the way of the changes you want to make. Your hypnosis program is then tailored specifically to you, and your progress and changing needs help guide each session.
What my clients say
“Joanne is a great listener and takes extensive notes based on the previous session and your evolving needs. She reviews everything with you and makes changes as requested. Those small tweaks can make a big difference. She is very attentive to detail and provides tools that you can continue to use after your in-person sessions.”
— Linda K.
“Joanne developed a customized plan based on my unique circumstances. She is kind, caring, patient and easy to talk to. Her support and follow-up helped me become a nonsmoker.”
— Lizzy S.
“Joanne is patient, kind and caring. She develops an individual plan for you, and works WITH you to achieve your goals.”
— Suzie W.
These words reflect what I strive to provide every person who walks through my door: a comfortable, supportive environment, a program tailored to your needs, and practical tools you can continue using long after your sessions.
★★★★★ 5.0 Google Rating | 81 Reviews
If you’re considering hypnosis and would like to learn whether it’s right for you, I invite you to schedule a complimentary consultation. There’s no pressure and no obligation — just an opportunity for us to talk about what you’d like to change and how I may be able to help.
My journey to hypnosis
My connection with hypnosis actually began long before I became a professional hypnotist.
I grew up in the small coastal town of Burntisland in Scotland, where, from an early age, I naturally discovered the calming power of what I now understand to be self-hypnosis. Whenever I felt overwhelmed or needed to retreat from the stresses around me, I would listen to music and allow myself to become deeply relaxed. Without realizing it at the time, I had discovered a way to quiet my mind, change how I felt, and bring myself back to a place of calm. That natural ability became a valuable resource throughout my youth and continued to serve me throughout adulthood.
After moving to the South Shore of Massachusetts, I began to feel that it was time for a change in my professional life. I had spent my career as a graphic designer, a career I genuinely enjoyed, but I increasingly felt that there was something more I was meant to do—something that would allow me to help people in a more personal and meaningful way. That feeling eventually led me to hypnosis.
After reading Many Lives, Many Masters, I became fascinated by the possibilities of the mind and began exploring hypnosis more seriously. I soon found myself drawn toward professional training, and what I discovered during that training felt remarkably familiar. The calm, focused state I had instinctively found through self-hypnosis as a child suddenly made sense. It clicked. I knew I had found something that combined my natural strengths, my life experience, and my desire to help others.
My training & approach
I received my professional hypnosis training through the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH) as a Certified Consulting Hypnotist and Self-Hypnosis Teacher. I was fortunate to train under Patricia MacIsaac, a highly respected hypnosis educator and longtime National Guild of Hypnotists instructor, whose extensive experience helped shape the foundation of my professional practice.
Since then, I have continued to develop my own approach through years of working individually with clients and through ongoing professional learning. Over time, I’ve come to believe that one of the most important parts of hypnosis is simply listening. Before we begin hypnosis, I want to understand you—not just the issue you’re bringing into my office, but how that issue affects your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, relationships, and everyday life. Two people may come to me with exactly the same goal, but that doesn’t mean they need the same hypnosis program. That’s why I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach.
Hypnosis that’s personal
When you work with me, we’ll begin by talking about what you would like to change and why. We’ll explore what’s been happening, what you’ve already tried, and what you would like your life to look and feel like instead. From there, I create an individualized hypnosis program designed around you.
Sometimes the focus is changing an unwanted habit. Sometimes it’s learning to respond differently to stress or anxiety. Sometimes it’s building confidence, letting go of an old pattern, changing your relationship with food, overcoming a fear, or finally feeling in control of something that has been holding you back.
Whatever brings you through my door, you don’t have to figure it all out before you arrive. That’s what we’ll work on together. My approach is calm, compassionate, practical, and collaborative. I want you to understand what we’re doing and, just as importantly, to leave each session with a sense that you have tools and skills you can use for yourself.
What can hypnosis help with?
People seek hypnosis for many different reasons. Some of the areas I commonly work with include:
- Stress and anxiety
- Weight management and emotional eating
- Smoking and vaping cessation
- Fears and phobias
- Public speaking and performance confidence
- Self-confidence and self-esteem
- Unwanted habits and behaviors
- Relaxation and stress management
- Personal growth and self-improvement
- Exam and test confidence
- Other patterns or challenges that may be getting in the way of your goals
I also offer specialized hypnosis programs and group sessions at Ferry Hill Hypnosis & Wellness Center in Pembroke.
What you can expect
You don’t need to know exactly how hypnosis works before you come in. You don’t need to know exactly what to say. And you don’t have to have everything figured out. What you do need is a genuine desire to make a change and a willingness to participate in the process.
Hypnosis isn’t something that I simply “do to you.” It is a collaborative process. You remain in control throughout your session, and together we work toward changing the thoughts, feelings, habits, and patterns that may no longer be serving you.
My job is to guide you, help you access your own ability to make change, and provide you with tools that can continue to support you outside of the office. And perhaps most importantly, I want you to feel comfortable, respected, and understood.
A place to begin
If you’ve been struggling with something for a long time, it can be easy to believe that the way you feel or behave is simply the way things have to be. It doesn’t have to be. Sometimes the first step toward change is simply having a conversation with someone who will listen without judgment and help you explore what may be possible.
I offer a complimentary consultation so that we can talk about what you’d like to change, answer your questions about hypnosis, and determine whether working together is the right fit for you. There’s no pressure and no obligation.
Your change begins with understanding where you are—and deciding where you want to go.
Joanne Grant, Certified Consulting Hypnotist
Ferry Hill Hypnosis & Wellness Center
Brick Kiln Place
31 Schoosett Street, Suite 207B
Pembroke, MA 02359
To schedule a complimentary meeting please go to our contact page.
