Neuro-Hypnotherapy or Trauma-Informed Hypnotherapy

NewMindCentre

• Why Hypnotherapy
• Our Approach
• How It Works
• FAQs
• Whatsapp Discovery Q&A

Pioneering Neuro-Hypnotherapy in Malaysia Since 2012

Hypnotherapy for Stress, Burnout & Peak Performance

Evidence-informed, complementary support for working professionals seeking stress relief, burnout recovery, mental clarity, and lasting resilience. Serving Malaysia & Singapore.

Whatsapp Discovery Q&A Explore Our Approach

15+ Years Experience

AHPM Registered

Online & In-Person Sessions

Understanding Hypnotherapy

Why Consider Hypnotherapy for Stress, Burnout, and Performance?

Hypnotherapy offers a structured, evidence-informed approach to accessing the unconscious processes of mind—where stress patterns, emotional responses, and behavioral habits often originate.

What is Neuro-Hypnotherapy?

Pioneered by Dr Hiro Koo in 2012, neuro-hypnotherapy integrates qEEG brain mapping with structured hypnotherapeutic conditioning. Based on the Creative Brain Health Intervention (CBHI) framework, this neuroscience-informed approach supports focus stability, emotional regulation, and stress recovery by understanding your unique brain patterns.

How Hypnotherapy Supports Stress Management

Chronic stress activates the sympathetic nervous system, keeping you in a state of tension. Hypnotherapy helps regulate the autonomic nervous system, restoring balance between your stress response and recovery capacity. Research shows significant reductions in cortisol and emotional exhaustion with regular hypnotherapy sessions.

A Complementary, Evidence-Informed Approach

Our hypnotherapy services are positioned as complementary wellbeing and performance conditioning—not clinical medical treatment. We support your stress resilience and mental clarity alongside any existing healthcare you may receive. This approach is trauma-informed, safe, and designed to work with your mind's natural capacity for positive change.

Important: Our services are complementary and non-clinical. We do not diagnose or treat medical or psychiatric conditions. If you have a diagnosed mental health condition, please continue working with your healthcare provider. Hypnotherapy can support your overall wellbeing as part of a holistic approach to health.

Recognise the Signs

Signs You May Benefit from Hypnotherapy Support

Many working professionals experience these challenges without realising they can be effectively addressed through structured hypnotherapy support.

Persistent Overwhelm

Feeling constantly overwhelmed by work demands, unable to see a way through, even when tasks are manageable.

Difficulty Concentrating

Brain fog, scattered attention, or struggling to maintain focus on important tasks that once came easily.

Poor Sleep Quality

Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking feeling unrefreshed due to racing thoughts and unprocessed stress.

Emotional Exhaustion

Feeling drained, disconnected, or emotionally depleted—classic signs of burnout affecting your work and relationships.

Low Motivation & Drive

Struggling to find the motivation that once came naturally, feeling stuck or lacking purpose in your work.

Physical Tension & Fatigue

Chronic muscle tension, headaches, or persistent fatigue that doesn't improve with rest—your body holding stress.

Our Approach

Hypnotherapy & Wellbeing Services

Tailored support for stress management, burnout recovery, mental clarity, and professional performance—all delivered with a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach.

Most Popular

Stress Management Hypnotherapy

Regulate your nervous system and break free from chronic stress patterns. Evidence-informed techniques help restore your natural capacity for calm, focus, and recovery.

• Autonomic nervous system balancing
• Stress pattern identification & release
• Self-regulation techniques
• Sleep quality improvement

Learn More

Burnout Support

Burnout Intervention

Structured hypnotherapy support for burnout recovery. Address emotional exhaustion, restore motivation, and rebuild sustainable energy for work and life.

• Emotional exhaustion recovery
• Boundary setting reinforcement
• Motivation & purpose reconnection
• Sustainable resilience building

Learn More

Signature

Neuro-Hypnotherapy for Focus & Clarity

Our pioneering approach integrating qEEG brain mapping with hypnotherapy. Designed for professionals seeking enhanced mental clarity, focus stability, and peak performance.

• qEEG brain mapping insights
• Focus stability conditioning
• Brain fog reduction
• Performance optimization

Learn More

Trauma-Informed

Trauma-Informed Hypnotherapy

Safe, supportive hypnotherapy for those carrying the weight of difficult experiences. Our trauma-informed approach prioritizes your safety, trust, and empowerment throughout.

• Safety-first approach
• Gentle emotional processing
• Nervous system stabilization
• Integration support

Learn More

Holistic

Complementary Care Support

Ongoing hypnotherapy support designed to complement your existing healthcare. Ideal for those seeking additional wellbeing support alongside other treatments.

• Works with existing healthcare
• Flexible session scheduling
• Personalized support plans
• Online options available

Learn More

Corporate

Workplace Workshops & Talks

Corporate programs for HR/L&D teams on stress resilience, burnout prevention, and psychosocial safety. Drawing on preventive occupational health psychology principles.

• Stress resilience training
• Burnout prevention workshops
• Psychological safety talks
• Customized corporate programs

Corporate Enquiry

Your Journey

How Hypnotherapy Works With Us

A structured, supportive process designed to help you achieve meaningful, lasting change at your own pace.

1

Discovery Call

A complimentary conversation to understand your situation, answer your questions, and explore whether hypnotherapy is right for your needs.

2

Tailored Session Plan

Based on your goals and circumstances, we create a personalized plan outlining the approach, expected sessions, and what you can expect.

3

Session Delivery

Hypnotherapy sessions delivered in-person at our Kuala Lumpur centre or online via secure video. Each session builds on the previous.

4

Review & Progress

Regular check-ins to assess your progress, adjust the approach as needed, and ensure you're achieving your desired outcomes.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Hypnotherapy

Clear, honest answers to help you make an informed decision about whether hypnotherapy is right for you.

Hypnotherapy is a structured, evidence-informed approach that uses focused attention and guided relaxation to access the unconscious processes of mind. Unlike stage hypnosis, therapeutic hypnotherapy helps you address stress patterns, emotional responses, and behavioral habits by working with your mind's natural capacity for change. You remain aware and in control throughout the session—it's a collaborative process where you're an active participant in your own transformation.

Yes, hypnotherapy is a safe, non-invasive approach when conducted by a qualified practitioner. You cannot be made to do anything against your will or values. Most people experience hypnotherapy as deeply relaxing and empowering. It is a complementary wellbeing practice, not a medical treatment, and works alongside any existing healthcare support you may have. Our trauma-informed approach ensures your safety and comfort throughout every session.

The number of sessions varies based on individual circumstances and goals. Many clients experience noticeable shifts within 3-6 sessions, while more complex situations may benefit from extended support. During your discovery call, we'll discuss your specific situation and create a personalized plan. Our approach is results-focused—we want you to achieve meaningful change, not endless sessions.

Neuro-hypnotherapy is a neuroscience-informed approach pioneered by Dr Hiro Koo in Malaysia in 2012. It integrates qEEG brain mapping with structured hypnotherapeutic conditioning, based on the Creative Brain Health Intervention (CBHI) framework. Unlike traditional hypnotherapy, this approach uses brain mapping insights to create more targeted interventions for focus stability, emotional regulation, and behavioral adaptability.

Yes, hypnotherapy can be highly effective for burnout support. Research shows that hypnotherapy helps reduce emotional exhaustion and supports nervous system regulation. By addressing the unconscious patterns contributing to chronic stress and overwhelm—such as perfectionism, difficulty setting boundaries, or fear of failure—hypnotherapy helps restore your capacity for recovery, improve sleep quality, and rebuild sustainable resilience.

A typical session begins with a brief discussion about your current state and goals. You'll then be guided into a state of focused relaxation while remaining fully aware—similar to being deeply absorbed in a book or film. During this state, therapeutic suggestions and techniques are used to support your specific objectives. Sessions typically last 60-90 minutes, and you'll leave feeling relaxed, clear-headed, and often with new insights.

At New Mind Centre, we position hypnotherapy as a complementary wellbeing and performance conditioning approach, not a clinical medical treatment. Our services support stress management, focus enhancement, and emotional resilience alongside any existing healthcare you may receive. We do not diagnose medical or psychiatric conditions—if you have diagnosed conditions, please continue working with your healthcare providers.

Yes, we offer online hypnotherapy sessions via secure video platforms. Online sessions are equally effective for most clients and provide flexibility for those unable to visit in person. This option is available for clients throughout Malaysia, Singapore, and internationally. All you need is a private, comfortable space and a reliable internet connection.

Trauma-informed hypnotherapy integrates principles of trauma-sensitive care with hypnotherapeutic techniques. This approach prioritizes safety, trust, and empowerment, ensuring that sessions proceed at a pace comfortable for you. It's designed to gently support emotional processing without re-traumatization—you never need to relive difficult experiences, but rather process and integrate them in a safe, supportive environment.

While counselling primarily works through conscious discussion and cognitive strategies, hypnotherapy accesses the unconscious processes of mind where many automatic patterns and emotional responses originate. Both approaches have value, and they can complement each other effectively. Hypnotherapy often produces faster shifts in deeply held patterns, while counselling provides ongoing conscious processing and talk-based support.

Yes, hypnotherapy can support improved focus and mental clarity. Stress and anxiety often contribute significantly to brain fog, scattered attention, and difficulty concentrating. By reducing these underlying factors and reinforcing neural patterns associated with concentration, hypnotherapy helps restore cognitive clarity. Our neuro-hypnotherapy approach specifically addresses focus stability using brain mapping insights for more targeted support.

Yes, we offer corporate workshops and talks on stress resilience, burnout prevention, and psychosocial safety for HR/L&D teams. Our programs draw on preventive occupational health psychology principles—including universal, selective, and indicated prevention frameworks. We can customize content for leadership groups, all-staff sessions, or targeted wellbeing programs. Contact us to discuss your organization's needs.

Yes, most people remember their hypnotherapy sessions clearly. Hypnotherapy is a state of focused attention, not unconsciousness or sleep. You remain aware throughout and can recall the experience afterward. This awareness is part of what makes hypnotherapy empowering—you're an active participant in your own change process, not a passive recipient of suggestions you can't remember.

Our centre is located at Life Care Medical Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Bangsar South area). We serve clients throughout Malaysia including KL, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, and beyond. We also welcome clients from Singapore for in-person sessions and provide online sessions for those internationally. Whether you're seeking hypnotherapy in Malaysia or Singapore, we can accommodate your needs.

Disclaimer: New Mind Centre provides complementary wellbeing and performance conditioning services. Our hypnotherapy services are non-clinical and do not constitute medical or psychiatric treatment. We do not diagnose or treat medical conditions. If you have a diagnosed mental health condition, please continue working with your healthcare providers. Our services are designed to complement, not replace, professional healthcare.

What Really Happens During a Therapy Session?

When you take your car to the car mechanic, you know what’s going to happen: Your car will get repaired.
When you break a bone and visit your doctor, you know what’s going to happen: Your bone will be set in a splint or cast and eventually heal.
But when you make an appointment to see a therapist, do you know what’s going to happen? Many people aren’t quite certain. Will you just talk? Will you have to discuss your childhood? Will you be “hypnotized?" And what’s the “point” of seeing a therapist, anyway? Why not just talk to a friend?
There is a great deal of uncertainty in our society about what actually happens during a therapy session, what types of issues and problems are suitable for therapy, and what benefits a therapy session can provide. I’d like to address a few typical questions—and misconceptions—about what therapy is, what it isn’t, and how it really works.

Q: Do I have to be “sick” or “disturbed” to go see a therapist?
A: No. Thinking that one has to be “seriously disturbed” in order to see a therapist is a myth.
While some therapists do specialize in severe emotional disturbances—including schizophrenia or suicidal thoughts—many focus on simply helping clients work through far more typical, everyday challenges like mapping out a career change, improving parenting skills, strengthening stress management skills, or navigating a divorce. Just as some physicians specialize in curing life-threatening illnesses, while others treat “everyday” illnesses like flus, coughs, and colds, psychotherapists can serve a wide range of clients with a range of needs and goals, too.
In fact, most of my clients are successful, high-achieving people who are quite healthy, overall. Most are challenged by a specific, personal goal—like losing weight, creating more work-life balance, finding ways to parent more effectively, or feeling anxious about dating again after a rough break up.

Q: How can I choose the right therapist for my goal/situation?
A: Choosing a therapist is like choosing any other service provider—it’s a good idea to visit the practitioner’s website, and read client testimonials or reviews (if they have any—many do not, for confidentiality reasons). It's also good to ask friends and family members, or your physician, for referrals (and of course, check to see who is covered in your health insurance network).
If you are hoping to work on a specific issue—overeating, smoking, making a career change—try to find a therapist with expertise in that area. Many list their specialties or areas of focus on their websites. There are therapists who specialize in relationship issues, parenting issues, anger management, weight issues, or sexuality—pretty much any issue, goal, or situation you can imagine. If you’re not sure about someone’s expertise, just call them and ask. If they can’t be of assistance with your issue, they may be able to refer you to someone who can.

Q: What actually happens during a therapy session?
A: Each session is, essentially, a problem-solving session. You describe your current situation, and your feelings about it, and then the therapist uses their expertise to assist you in trying to resolve that problem so you can move closer to having the life you wish to have.
At the beginning of a session, the therapist typically invites you to share what’s been going on in your life, what’s on your mind, what’s bothering you, or whether there are any goals you’d like to discuss. You’ll be invited to speak openly. The therapist will listen and may take notes as you speak; some, like myself, take notes after a session. You won’t be criticized, interrupted or judged as you speak. Your conversation will be kept in the strictest confidentiality. This is a special, unique type of conversation in which you can say exactly what you feel—total honesty—without worrying that you’re going to hurt someone’s feelings, damage a relationship, or be penalized in any way. Anything you want—or need—to say is OK.
Some therapists (like myself) may give clients some homework to complete after a session. That homework might be to set up an online dating profile and reach out for a first date, or to exercise three times a week. It may be to spend some time each day pounding a pillow to safely release pent-up emotions, make a nightly journal entry, or any number of “steps” and “challenges” relevant to your goals. During your next session, you might share your progress and address any areas where you got frustrated, stuck, or off-track.
Of course, every therapist is different, every client is unique, and every therapist-client relationship is distinct as well—which means that there is no universal description of a therapy session. Some therapists employ dream interpretation in their work. Others bring music or art therapy into their work. Others incorporate hypnotherapy, life coaching, meditation, visualization, or role-playing exercises to “rehearse” challenging conversations. The list goes on and on. Ultimately, regardless of their approach, a therapist will listen without judgment and help clients try to find solutions to the challenges they face.

Q: Will I have to talk about my childhood?
A: Not necessarily. Many people think that visiting a therapist means digging up old skeletons from your childhood, or talking about how awful your mother was, etc. That is a myth. What you talk about during a therapy session will largely depend on your unique situation and goals. And depending on your goals, you may not actually talk about your past that much. The focus of your therapy is as likely to be your present-day reality and the future that you wish to create.
That being said, if you REALLY do NOT want to discuss your childhood, the intensity of your desire NOT to talk about it might suggest that you should! When people have strong negative emotions—about their childhood or any other topic—it’s typically worth doing some excavating to figure out why that is. Whatever is causing them to feel such strong emotions about the past is more than likely impacting their present-day life in some way, too.

Q: How long will I have to go to therapy?
A: This varies from person to person. I’ve had clients who booked one session, we worked out their issue(s), and they were all set: They marched out and didn’t need a follow-up session. Sometimes, one brave, honest conversation is really all you need.
Other clients have booked sessions with me over a period of several weeks or months, focusing on one issue, resolving that issue, then perhaps moving on to a different challenge. Then there are other clients who I’ve been working with for some time—they appreciate having a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly “check-in.” They may share their feelings, sharpen their life skills as needed, or perhaps enjoy a deeply nourishing guided meditation or hypnotherapy experience to de-stress. As one client put it, “Every two weeks when I meet with you, I leave your office feeling like you pressed my reset button.”
Therapy is really about whatever a client needs—a one-time conversation, a temporary source of support during a life transition, or an ongoing experience to optimize health physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

Q: Is meeting with a therapist over the phone—or through video chat—just as effective as meeting in person?
A: That depends on your personality and preferences. In the state of Hawaii, where I live, at least one insurer that I know of covers doing therapy virtually via video chat (like Skype or Facetime). This makes it a convenient option for people. Many of my clients do enjoy having some, or all, of their sessions via video chat because it means they don’t have to take time out of their busy schedules to drive, park, and so on. They can just close their bedroom or office door, pick up the phone or log in, and away we go—very convenient.
Where feasible, I suggest trying out both ways—do a traditional, in-person therapy session and then try a video session—and see which format is the best fit for you.

Q: Why see a therapist? Why not just talk to a friend or someone in my family?
A: If you are blessed with caring, supportive family members and friends, by all means, share your feelings, goals, and dreams with those people. They are a big part of your support network, and their insights and encouragement can be very helpful. However, people who already know you might not always be completely objective when listening to you. For example, you may want to change your career, and you confess this dream to your wife. She may want to support you 100%, and try her very best to do so, but she may also be dealing with emotions of her own—such as anxiety about how a career shift will change your lives, not to mention your income. These emotions could make it difficult for her to listen and support you objectively.
This is why working with a therapist can be so valuable. It's a unique opportunity to share everything you’re feeling, and everything you want to create, without anyone interrupting you, imposing his or her own anxieties onto the conversation, or telling you that you’re “wrong” or that you “can’t.”
A therapy session is a space where you don’t have to worry about hurting anyone else’s feelings—you can be totally honest. It also means you have the potential to solve problems faster and with greater success. In the long run, that’s better for you and everyone else involved in your life, too.

To sum it up:
Therapy is a valuable tool that can help you to solve problems, set and achieve goals, improve your communication skills, or teach you new ways to track your emotions and keep your stress levels in check. It can help you to build the life, career, and relationship that you want. Does everybody need it? No. But if you are curious about working with a therapist, that curiosity is worth pursuing. Consider setting up one or two sessions, keep an open mind, and see how things unfold. You have very little to lose and, potentially, a lot of clarity, self-understanding, and long-lasting happiness to gain.


Source: Dr. Suzanne Gelb @ www.psychologytoday.com/

【伊白女王 III】Q-E3 大马时尚美容Magazine (13/07/2015) 催眠 X 焦虑症

“现在你看着我的手，深呼吸，我数 1，2，3… …睡着… …” 很熟悉的对白吧？没错，这就是我们经常在电视或电影里看到的催眠师与主角的对话。催眠师给予你的印象是什么？你对这行业了解有多深？你又是否遇过真正的催眠师呢？

【伊白女王 III】 很感谢临床催眠治疗师Hiro Koo先生接受我们的访问。Mr. Koo将会让我们重新认识什么是催眠，究竟它对我们日常生活当中的作息有什么帮助。小编与亲爱的读者一起上课啦！

更多详情：点击阅读Q-E3 大马时尚美容网路杂志之采访内容

Text: 瀞瑩

Edit: Elizabeth

Photography: Chris

We're on TV - Astro小太阳《你好奇的事 III》（第3 集：催眠治疗师）

催眠师究竟有什么魔力控制别人的行为呢？

姿姿想尝试催眠珠珠
姿姿从电视节目上看见，当某人被催眠师催眠后，他会依照催眠师的指示做出不同的动作。姿姿很好奇催眠师究竟有什么魔力控制别人的行为。于是她就依样葫芦，拿起怀表在珠珠面前摇晃，尝试催眠她。珠珠不想当姿姿的试验品，于是就带她到Spectrum Of Life保健中心寻找催眠师Mr Koo解答疑团。

  

催眠师并不能控制人的行为
Mr Koo 说，很多人以为催眠师能控制别人的行为，其实是被电视节目或电影的剧情影响。事实上，催眠师并没有控制别人思想或者行为的能力。被催眠的人虽然看起来是在睡眠状态，但他的头脑依然保持清醒和有意识的。催眠是一种心理治疗的方法，催眠师会通过特殊的技巧引导被催眠的人高度集中注意力，进入放松状态，唤醒人的潜意识。然后催眠师就会从人的潜意识上进行调整，从而改善他们的情绪和习惯等等。


  

催眠治疗能对人们带来怎样的帮助呢？

催眠能治疗某些疾病、心理障碍和坏习惯
对催眠有了初步了解后，姿姿和珠珠对催眠治疗更感兴趣了。她们很好奇到底催眠治疗能对人们带来什么帮助。Mr Koo解释说，催眠治疗的范围很广泛，一些疾病或心理障碍都能透过催眠治疗而痊愈。例如某些人在面对外人时会产生恐惧，而出现口吃、心悸、脸红等状况，他可以透过催眠治疗来克服恐惧，提高自信心，令口吃、心悸和脸红的问题不药而愈。除此之外，催眠治疗也能帮助人们摆脱创伤、焦虑、强迫症、紧张、冲动等情绪。催眠还能帮助人回溯过去，透过催眠疗法能让人对某件事的认知进行调整。


  


催眠治疗并无危险性
姿姿和珠珠都曾经在电视上看见一些被催眠的人情绪不稳定而失控大哭，她们很好奇为什么会出现那样的状况。她们也很想知道催眠治疗会不会有危险。为了找出答案，她们再次去请教Mr Koo。Mr Koo说，催眠治疗是非侵入性的疗法，而且被催眠的人本身也有危险意识，所以催眠治疗并没有危险性。可是在治疗的过程中，某些被催眠的人会因为被唤醒过去伤痛的回忆，而产生强烈的情绪反应例如哭泣、焦虑或身体的挣扎等等。


  
  

姿珠侠女介绍催眠注意事项
在分享重要讯息的单元里，姿姿和珠珠向观众讲解一些催眠必须注意的事项。例如：进行催眠时被催眠者应穿上舒服轻便的服饰，脱下皮带、眼镜、外套等等以摆脱束缚。催眠之前也要适度进食，避免吃太饱或饿肚子，否则会引起肚子不适而影响集中力。成人在进行催眠前不可饮酒，以免思绪混乱导致注意力无法集中。患有精神分裂症不适合接受催眠治疗。


  

资料来源： Astro 小太阳

此节目已经播放于10月5日（星期天）傍晚6.30pm。