Regression therapy gets a weird reputation. If you’re in Fort Lauderdale (or anywhere in South Florida), you may have heard it described as a dramatic “memory recovery” or something mystical. Most of the time, it’s neither.
As a hypnotherapist I have had many people even ask me “can you help me forget a memory”. Once I hear this I immediately explain that the only reason one would want to forget a memory is not because of the memory itself but the emotions that are connected to he memory that make us feel so adly we would do almost anything to forget it.
Regression therapy is an ideal way of not forgetting a memory but calmly and structurally work through the emotional memory. If you feel like you’ve already done the work such as talk therapy and even analyzed it, understood why—but you’re still reacting the same way… regression therapy can help explain what’s going on.
A simple way to picture it: your subconscious is like storage. It holds experiences, emotions, and beliefs formed early on – sometimes before you had the words to describe what you felt. Regression therapy helps you access the held memory gently, without forcing anything or putting you back into trauma.
What Happens During a Regression Therapy Session?
A regression session usually starts in a way that feels surprisingly normal: conversation, goal-setting, and getting you comfortable. Nothing is rushed. The pace is intentionally calm because your sense of safety matters for the work to go deep.
The Hypnosis State and Your Control
Hypnosis isn’t being “out.” It’s more like being deeply relaxed and focused—similar to that state right before sleep, or when you’re so absorbed in a movie that time disappears.
You’re still aware. You can talk. You can ask questions. You can pause, redirect, or stop at any point.
A big myth is that the therapist “controls” you. In a good session, it’s the opposite: you’re in charge, and the therapist is the guide who helps you stay steady and supported.
How Regression Usually Begins?
Regression doesn’t typically start with “Tell me what happened when you were five.” That’s not how the mind works when it’s being honest. More often, we begin with what’s happening right now in your body or emotions—because that’s the clearest doorway into the subconscious.
Common starting points:
Physical cues
- tightness in the chest
- a knot in the stomach
- a throat “block” when trying to speak up
- heaviness, shutdown, or tension with no obvious reason
Emotional patterns
- fear of failure even when you’re capable
- anxiety that doesn’t match the situation
- shame that shows up fast
- overreacting with anger, then feeling confused about it
From there, your subconscious does what it naturally does: it follows the thread back to where that feeling first learned its shape.
What “Remembering” Feels Like?
Most people don’t experience regression as digging for facts or forcing a timeline. It’s more like associations surfacing on their own—images, sensations, emotions, or scenes that feel connected.
It can feel similar to how a memory pops up when you smell a scent from childhood, or how an answer comes to you when you stop trying so hard to force it.
The Nature of Memory Retrieval
The experience of regression does not feel like the typical, effortful process of “remembering” facts or dates. Instead, it is best described as allowing associations to spontaneously surface. It is a fluid, intuitive process, much like how a solution to a problem or a forgotten memory suddenly appears when you stop trying to force it under pressure. The subconscious gently reveals the relevant connections, leading the client to the root cause of their current discomfort in a safe and meaningful way.
How Regression Therapy Heals Emotional Wounds
The goal isn’t to “relive” pain. The goal is to resolve what got stuck—so your present-day nervous system doesn’t keep responding like you’re still back there. A helpful way to understand the process is in three steps:
- Identify the emotion you keep bumping into
Anxiety, fear, shame, anger, people-pleasing, self-sabotage—whatever keeps repeating. - Find the belief attached to it
Usually it’s a short, absolute statement you learned early, such as:- “I’m not enough.”
- “It’s not safe to trust.”
- “If I relax, something bad will happen.”
- “I have to be perfect to be loved.”
- Follow it back to the first “imprint”
That may be a childhood moment, a vulnerable period, or a time your system felt overwhelmed and formed a protective conclusion.
When that origin is accessed in a supported way, something important happens: the emotional charge can finally move through instead of staying frozen in the background. With adult perspective, new context, and guided processing, the belief can soften, update, or dissolve—because it’s no longer needed for survival.
This is why regression therapy is often integrated with trauma-informed hypnotherapy, especially when patterns feel deeply rooted.
According to Psychology Today, emotional memories stored outside conscious awareness often drive behavior until they are safely processed.
Is Regression Therapy Safe?
Yes, when it’s led by a properly trained professional, regression therapy is generally safe and carefully paced.
A few things that matter here:
- You remain aware and in control.
- You decide what you share and how deep you go.
- The process is guided gently – no aggressive “digging.”
- Material tends to surface only when your system can handle it or you are truly ready for it.
Most clients are surprised by how calm the experience feels. It’s not chaotic. It’s not dramatic. It’s often quiet, steady, and relieving.
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Don’t wait to start your journey toward a better you. Contact us today to learn more about our services, discuss your specific goals, and schedule your virtual or in-person hypnotherapy session in Fort Lauderdale. We look forward to helping you unlock your full potential.
Frequently Asked Questions About Regression Therapy
Is regression therapy safe, especially if I recall painful or traumatic memories?
Yes, regression therapy is a safe and well-controlled therapeutic process. The safety of the client is the paramount concern. A trained and certified regression therapist will guide you through the process, ensuring it is always paced to your comfort level. You are never forced to relive a traumatic event. Instead, you are guided to observe and process the memory from a safe, detached, adult perspective. This allows you to gain insights and heal without being overwhelmed by the original pain. The therapist acts as an anchor, maintaining a supportive and secure environment throughout the session.
Can regression therapy be effectively performed online, or does it require an in-person setting?
Yes, virtual regression therapy is highly effective and is now a very common and preferred method. The core mechanisms of regression, which rely on focused attention, deep relaxation, and communication between client and therapist, translate exceptionally well to a secure online platform (such as video conferencing). Many clients find the comfort and familiarity of their own home to be conducive to deeper relaxation and a more impactful session. Before starting, we will provide clear instructions to ensure you have a quiet, private, and comfortable space free from interruptions.
How many sessions of regression therapy are typically needed to see results?
The number of sessions required varies significantly from person to person and depends on the complexity of the issue being addressed.
It depends on what you’re working on.
- For a single issue or a specific emotional block, some people feel a major shift in 1–2 sessions.
- For longer-term patterns (deep anxiety loops, layered childhood experiences, complex triggers), it may take 3–6 sessions to fully process and integrate the change.
After an initial conversation, we can map a realistic plan based on your goals and what’s showing up.