Hypnosis Census South Africa 2012 Results Summary

This Hypnosis Census is based on the results from the Hypnosis Census 2012 of South Africa – The results are from over a hundred participants and is not a hundred percent accurate portrayal of hypnosis in South Africa, However it is a really great understanding of the state Hypnosis in South Africa is in – If you have not yet taken the Hypnosis Census, which is completely anonymous, please help make it more accurate by taking the census now.

General Information

In which South African Province are you based?

 

Eastern Cape	10%
Free State	4%
Gauteng	55%
KwaZulu-Natal	7%
Limpopo	0%
Mpumalanga	0%
North West	0%
Northern Cape	0%
Western Cape	22%

 

How long have you been a hypnotist?

 

0-3 years	44%
4-6 years	29%
7-10 years	15%
10-15 years	1%
15+ years	7%

 

When did you start seeing clients?

 

0-3 years	56%
4-6 years	16%
7-10 years	11%
10-15 years	4%
15+ years	5%

 

How many hours of live, face to face, interactive training do you have?

Any counseling, psychology, hypnosis, continued education, etc. training counts. A structured and interactive distance education program counts as long as it is more than just a set of DVDs and a workbook)

0 – 50	7%
51 – 100	11%
101 – 150	10%
151 – 200	15%
201 – 300	8%
301 – 500	12%
501 – 700	5%
701 -800	7%
800+	12%
Masters in Psychology or Counseling (no other MAs here please)	3%
PhD in Medicine, Psychology or Counseling (no other PhDs here please)	1%

 

How many different instructors have you trained with?

(1-2 hour presentations do NOT count)

1	15%
2 – 5	56%
6 – 10	14%
10+	7%

 

Are you a member of any certifying hypnosis organization?

 

Yes	78%
No	18%

 

Are you male or female?

 

Male	55%
Female	40%

 

As a hypnotist, you will label yourself as:

People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.

Hypnotherapist	90%
Stage Hypnotist (Hypnosis Entertainer)	7%
Hypnosis Trainer	10%
None of the above, Hypnosis is just a Hobby)	9%

 

Hypnotherapy Clients

 

Are you currently seeing clients?

 

No, and I don’t want to	1%
No, I hope to soon	14%
Yes, part time	52%
Yes, as my only income	27%
No, not anymore	0%

 

On an average week, do you see as many clients as you would like to?

 

Yes	26%
No	68%

 

 Are you full time or part time right now?

 

Part time and want to be full time	26%
Part time by choice	42%
Full time	25%

 

How many clients would you like to see a week?

 

0 – 5	22%
5 – 10	22%
10 -15	21%
15 – 20	12%
20+	15%

 

How many do you actually see a week (on average)?

[if you do group sessions, count each group as only 1 client]

0 – 5	62%
5 – 10	18%
10 – 15	5%
15 – 20	1%
20+	3%

Income and Costs

 

How much do you charge per HOUR?

(average hourly rate rather than session rate, so answers will be consistent)

Less than 150	8%
250 – 300	29%
350 – 400	21%
400 – 450	10%
450 – 600	12%
650 – 700	4%
750 – 1000	3%
1000 – 1250	1%
1500+	0%

 

How much do you make a year seeing clients?

(products and teaching courses do not count here, only billable client hours apply)

Less than 50 000	53%
50 000 – 100 000	11%
100 000 – 150 000	12%
200 000 – 250 000	3%
350 000 – 500 000	1%
500 000 – 750 000	0%
750 000 – 1 000 000	0%
1 000 000 +	1%

 

If you teach classes or sell products, how much do you make a year off those income sources?

 

Less than 50 000	34%
50 000 – 100 000	4%
100 000 – 150 000	5%
200 000 – 250 000	1%
350 000 – 500 000	3%
500 000 – 750 000	0%
750 000 – 1 000 000	1%
1 000 000 +	0%

 

If you perform stage or entertainment hypnosis, how much do you make a year off those income sources?

 

Less than 50 000	12%
50 000 – 100 000	0%
100 000 – 150 000	4%
200 000 – 250 000	0%
350 000 – 500 000	0%
500 000 – 750 000	1%
750 000 – 1 000 000	0%
1 000 000 +	0%

 

Training and Education

 

How well did your hypnosis training prepare you to be successful in your private practice and help people?

 

Poor	7%
Average	41%
Good	47%

 

How good a job does your certifying organization(s) do at keeping you informed of new advancements in the field and your skills up to date?

 

Poor	17%
Avg	20%
Good	40%

 

How do you feel about stage hypnosis?

 

It’s a terrible thing	16%
it’s a fine thing, it’s just confusing to the general public	41%
I don’t feel strongly about it at all	25%
It’s good publicity only when it’s done well	25%
It’s a great thing	10%

People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.

Health Care Providers

 

Do you think the average psychologist/mental health care provider is anti-hypnosis practitioner?

 

Yes	64%
No	29%

 

If yes to the above questions, which of these do you think is a factor?

People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.

Financial Competition	46%
Fear of inadequate training	42%
Lack of license and credentialing	54%
Misconceptions about hypnosis	76%
Specific dislike for a local hypnotist	2%

 

Do you feel comfortable referring clients to licensed mental health care providers in your area?

 

Yes	74%
No	21%

 

Do you currently refer clients out to other professionals in your area?

 

Yes, less than twice a month	33%
Yes, more than twice a month	10%
No, but I’d be willing to	42%
No, I believe I have the tools needed to help my clients	7%

 

Working with Clients

 

Do you do long term follow ups with your clients and formally track their long term results?

 

Yes	44%
No	47%

 

Do you ever calculate, advertise, or cite your success rates?

 

Yes	34%
No	58%

 

Do you read scripts when with your clients?

 

Yes, rarely	10%
Yes, sometimes	27%
Yes, often	7%
No, But I used to	16%
No, I never have	33%

 

Do you use a protocol that you were taught during your initial training?

 

Yes, rarely	4%
Yes, sometimes	26%
Yes, often	49%
No, But I used to	10%
No, I never have	3%

 

Types of processes you tend to use most often with clients

People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.

Regression to Cause	69%
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)	41%
Ericksonian / waking hypnosis	22%
Parts Therapy	40%
Future Pacing	31%
Hyperimperia	0%
Ego Strengthening	47%
Forgiveness of Self and Others	68%
Imagery and Metaphor based scripts	35%
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)	24%
Past Life Regression	37%
Metaphor based processes	32%
Direct suggestion	59%
Other	15%

 

Do you offer bulk discounts or packages to your clients?

 

No, I charge the same per session/hour rate no matter what	49%
I have one or two packages, most issues are paid for by appointment	33%
I have hourly rates, but encourage clients to sign up for package deals	8%
I only have package deals	0%

 

When do you have a client pay you?

 

I require payment in full to reserve the appointment	7%
I require a deposit of some percentage of the total cost	3%
I have my client pay at the beginning of the session	11%
I have my client pay at the end of the session	68%

 

What payment options do you offer?

People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.

Cash	97%
Cheque	15%
Credit Card	9%
EFT / Bank Transfer	68%
Online Payments	12%

 

Do you offer clients budget payment options?

 

Yes	23%
No	68%

Dallas Hypnosis Convention 2012 Keynote by Scott Sandland

Scott Sandland, one of the most influential hypnotists/hypnotherapists in this century (creator of Hypnothoughts.com, the largest online hypnosis community) speaks about results from the International Hypnosis Census 2012, its results and our attitudes regarding different institutes, quality of training, credibility and much more valuable insights. Watch the Keynote below: