Online Sessions · English, Spanish & Portuguese · Worldwide

When anxiety, stress, or an old habit won't let go

Structured hypnotherapy, online, wherever you are.

Living abroad and struggling to find support in your language? Or looking for help online, wherever you are in the world? Carla Costa works fluently in English, Spanish and Portuguese — sessions held entirely online, at a pace that respects where you actually are.

Carla Costa, online hypnotherapist for anxiety, stress, sleep and habits
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Common reasons people reach out

Most common
Anxiety & work stress
The alarm system that fires on its own — racing thoughts, tension, never quite switching off.
Sleep
The mind that won't switch off at night. Sessions target the over-activation that keeps you awake.
Emotional eating
Reaching for food under stress or overwhelm, not hunger. Working with the trigger, not just the behaviour.
Habits & smoking
Structured programmes with a defined number of sessions — honest expectations from the start.
Fears & phobias
Flying, public speaking, needles, driving — gradual, guided work in a controlled setting.

Hypnotherapy uses a natural state of focused attention and relaxation to work with the patterns — stress responses, habits, automatic reactions — that logic and willpower alone haven't been able to shift. Always conscious, always in control.

A practice built on honesty

Every process starts with an honest assessment. If hypnotherapy isn't the right fit for what you're going through — or if your case would benefit from additional support — you'll be told plainly, and pointed toward the right kind of help.

For sensitive or embarrassing issues

You don't have to tell me what happened.

Some things are hard to say out loud — even to a therapist. This hypnotherapy approach (the Rewind Technique) works with a specific fear, phobia, or distressing memory without you needing to describe the details.

Best suited to specific, isolated issues — not a replacement for broader support if what you're carrying is more complex.

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Frequently asked

How long does it take to see results?
Hypnotherapy is typically a brief, structured process — a defined number of sessions with a concrete goal, not an open-ended commitment. Many people notice shifts within the first few sessions, and the plan is agreed together from the start, so you always know where you are in the process.
Does it work online?
Yes. It relies on voice, focus and collaboration — not physical proximity. With headphones and a quiet room, the experience is very close to in-person.
Will I lose control, or reveal secrets?
No — that's fiction. You hear everything, remember what matters, can speak, and can stop whenever you wish.
Is hypnotherapy evidence-based?
It has been studied and used in healthcare for decades. In the first session, Carla explains how it applies to your specific case.
How do we start?
With a conversation — free of charge and commitment. Assessment always comes first; if hypnotherapy isn't right for you, Carla will say so.

Booking & payment

Private online practice

Sessions are held online under a private practice model. To secure your scheduled time, payment is made in full before the session. Accepted methods: credit/debit card, PayPal, Wise, and MB Way or bank transfer where applicable.

You'll receive an automated invoice for each payment, valid for personal accounting and expense records. Many multinational employers reimburse services like this under wellbeing or mental-health support allowances — the invoice can be submitted for that purpose.

Please note: because sessions are conducted online across borders, these invoices are not eligible for reimbursement through national public health systems (e.g. NHS, SNS, Krankenkasse). If your care depends entirely on public reimbursement, an in-country practitioner is likely a better fit — and Carla will be glad to help you think that through. Full terms are shared before booking is confirmed.
Cancellation policy

To honour our time together and ensure space is available for those who need it, cancellations or rescheduling require at least 48 hours' notice. Sessions cancelled within 48 hours — or missed — cannot be refunded.

Ready when you are

Carla replies personally, by WhatsApp or email. The first conversation is free and simply to understand how she can help — no commitment.

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