How to Choose Between Counselling, Hypnotherapy and Energy Healing?

Yu Therapy
Jul 27
3 min read

Updated: Aug 18

At Yu Therapy, we offer counselling, clinical hypnotherapy and energy healing services.

However, many people have questions and feel unsure about which service to engage. It’s

completely normal - each approach offers its own benefits, and the right one depends on what

you're looking for.

Some people want a space to talk and be heard. Others prefer a more inward-focused approach

that helps shift whats happening at the subconscious level. And some are drawn to energy-based

healing that supports emotional release and rebalancing.

That’s why it helps to understand the key differences between counselling, hypnotherapy and

energy healing, so you can make a choice that feels right for you. We believe that healing is not

one-size-fits-all. We’re here to guide you in finding the approach (or combination of approaches) that suits your needs, goals and comfort level.

Understanding the Options:

Counselling: A Talk-Based Approach

Counselling is a structured, professional conversation that helps individuals deal with emotional

difficulties, manage stress, and make positive changes. It focuses on present challenges and

offers tools to build emotional resilience.

Best suited for:

Anxiety, depression, stress management
Relationship, marriage and family issues
Grief and loss (bereavement, divorce, or major life changes)
Grief, trauma, or past emotional pain
Coping with burnout, transitions, or career challenges
Navigating interpersonal boundaries or people-pleasing tendencies

Counselling is a goal-focused process and can be either short-term or long-term depending on

your needs. Our therapists are trained in different approaches to suit different personalities and

issues. Some sessions may use Person-Centred Therapy (Rogerian approach), which focuses on

creating a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your feelings. Others may involve

more structured methods like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or Acceptance and

Commitment Therapy (ACT), which help you notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and

behaviours. For those who want fast, solution-focused work, we may use Solution-Focused. Therapy (SFT). If you're working through trauma or painful memories, Eye Movement

Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) may also be suggested as part of your healing plan.

No matter the approach, your therapist will always go at your pace and explain things in a way

that makes sense to you.

Hypnotherapy: Accessing the Subconscious Mind

Hypnotherapy includes talk therapy and hypnosis. Through hypnosis, your hypnotherapist gently guides

you into a state of deep relaxation and focus, allowing access to the subconscious mind where lasting

change can begin. It is especially helpful for identifying and changing deep-rooted beliefs,

patterns, and emotional blocks.

Best suited for:

Phobias (e.g., fear of public speaking, flying, insects) and panic attacks
Sleep disturbances (insomnia, nightmares, difficulty falling asleep)
Breaking habits or compulsions (e.g., smoking, skin picking, overeating)
Enhancing confidence, focus, or performance (academic, professional, creative)
Exploring and reframing limiting core beliefs
Uncovering and healing past experiences
Inner child healing and regression-based exploration

Hypnotherapy helps you replace old mental patterns with new, positive suggestions and

behaviours. It can be a powerful path when you are ready to go deeper and transform from within.

Energy Healing: Restoring Internal Balance

Energy healing focuses on the body’s energy systems. Practitioners work to release energetic

blocks and support physical, emotional, and spiritual balance. Healing takes place through subtle,

non-verbal techniques that promote deep emotional release.

Best suited for:

Emotional fatigue and energy imbalance
Chronic stress, sensory overload, or feeling disconnected from self
Inner peace and spiritual growth
Feeling spiritually off-balance or disconnected
Needing energetic cleansing or grounding after toxic environments
Support for cancer, autoimmune conditions, or chronic fatigue (as a complement)
Deepening personal awareness or energetic intuition

Energy healing helps promote deep relaxation and emotional release, without the need for

analysis or conversation.

Which One Should You Choose?

Here’s a quick comparison to help you decide:

Many individuals also choose to combine these methods to receive support on multiple levels.

How Yu Therapy Can Help

Our team takes the time to understand where you're coming from and where you'd like to go. Whether you choose one service or explore a blend, we work with you to create a plan that feels right – emotionally, mentally, and energetically. We believe in collaboration, not prescription. You’re not just receiving therapy, you’re actively shaping your own healing path.