Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Clinical hypnotherapy has been recognized by the American Psychological Association (APA) and the American Medical Association (AMA) since 1958. Research consistently shows that hypnotherapy combined with psychotherapy achieves significantly higher recovery rates than psychoanalysis or counseling alone. At MindAccess, we have over 17 years of clinical experience and have successfully treated more than 2,500 patients.

Completely. Clinical hypnotherapy is non-invasive, drug-free, and has no side effects. You remain aware and in control throughout the entire session. You cannot be made to do anything against your will. It is one of the safest therapeutic modalities available.

It feels like deep, relaxed focus — similar to being completely absorbed in a good book or a captivating movie. Most people describe it as pleasant, peaceful, and deeply restful. You are not asleep and not unconscious. You can hear everything and remember the session afterward.

About 85% of people respond well to hypnotherapy. If you've ever been absorbed in a daydream, lost track of time while reading, or found yourself driving on autopilot, you've already experienced a natural trance state. Therapeutic hypnosis simply deepens and directs this natural ability.

No. This is one of the most common misconceptions. You remain fully aware and in control at all times. You can open your eyes, speak, or stop the session whenever you choose. Hypnotherapy is a collaborative process — it works with your willingness, not against it. You will never be made to say or do anything you don't want to.

Not at all. Stage hypnosis is entertainment — performers select the most suggestible audience members and use social pressure to create a show. Clinical hypnotherapy is a respected, evidence-based therapeutic tool used by trained professionals to help people heal. You will not bark like a dog or do anything embarrassing. You will be treated with dignity and care in a safe, confidential setting.

Yes, in many cases. Hypnotherapy has been shown to be effective for chronic pain management, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), skin conditions linked to stress, and various psychosomatic symptoms. Many physical conditions have emotional or psychological root causes, and hypnotherapy can address those roots. That said, hypnotherapy complements medical treatment — it doesn't replace it.

Yes. Clinical hypnotherapy has been recognized by the American Psychological Association (APA) since 1958 and by the American Medical Association (AMA) since the same year. The British Medical Association recognized it even earlier, in 1955. It is used in hospitals, clinics, and therapeutic practices worldwide as a legitimate, evidence-based treatment modality.

Most clients find resolution in 1 to 4 sessions. Our unhurried approach — with sessions averaging 3 hours each — means each session covers what might take 5 to 10 traditional therapy sessions. The exact number depends on your specific situation, but we consistently see faster resolution than conventional therapy.

Our sessions average 3 hours. We don't watch the clock — if you're mid-breakthrough at 60 minutes, we keep going. If it takes 4 hours, that's fine too. This unhurried approach is central to how MindAccess works and why our clients resolve issues so much faster than with traditional therapy.

Yes. We achieve identical results online as we do in-person. We've been conducting online sessions for over 10 years — long before COVID made virtual therapy mainstream. 60% of our 2,500+ clients choose online sessions, and we see the same depth of healing regardless of whether the client is in our Mumbai clinic or connecting from another continent.

Your first session is a preparatory session — a deep intake where we listen to your history, understand your patterns, and set goals together. Based on this, Capt. Avinash Kumar Verma designs custom hypnotherapy scripts and a treatment plan specifically tailored to you. This session lays the foundation for everything that follows and ensures your treatment is truly personalized.

The easiest way is to message us on WhatsApp at +91 9819 284 072. Tell us briefly what you're going through, and we'll have a no-pressure conversation about whether MindAccess is the right fit. You can also email us at [email protected] or call the same number. There's no commitment required for the initial conversation.

Session fees are discussed during your initial conversation based on your specific needs. While individual session fees may be higher than traditional 50-minute therapy, the total cost of treatment is often lower because you need far fewer sessions — typically 1 to 4 instead of 20 to 50. We accept UPI, bank transfers, and Razorpay for Indian clients, and international bank transfers for clients overseas.

No. You don't need to believe in past lives for past life regression therapy to be effective. Whether the experiences that emerge during regression are actual past life memories, metaphorical representations from your subconscious, or symbolic narratives your mind creates to process current issues — the therapeutic results are the same. What matters is the healing that happens, not the belief system behind it.

You are guided into a deeply relaxed state — similar to a deep meditative trance — and then gently led to access memories or experiences from what feel like previous lifetimes. You may see images, feel emotions, or simply have a sense of knowing. You remain aware throughout and can speak about what you're experiencing. The therapist guides you through the experience, helping you understand its connection to your current life and release any patterns that are no longer serving you.

Yes. Past life regression is conducted within the same safe framework as all our hypnotherapy sessions. You remain in control throughout, and we are highly experienced in guiding clients through whatever emotions or experiences emerge. If anything becomes uncomfortable, we can adjust the session immediately. With over 17 years of practice, we have extensive experience handling even the most intense regression experiences with care and skill.

Absolutely. Many current-life issues — unexplained fears, recurring relationship patterns, chronic physical symptoms without medical explanation, deep-seated emotional blocks — can have roots in past life experiences. By accessing and processing these root experiences, clients often find that their current symptoms resolve. Past life regression isn't just an exploration tool — it's a powerful therapeutic modality that creates real, lasting change.

At MindAccess, past life regression is not a one-size-fits-all experience. Capt. Avinash Kumar Verma designs custom scripts for each client, and our sessions are unhurried — averaging 3 hours — so we can go as deep as needed. We also integrate past life work with other modalities like inner child healing, entity release, and ancestral healing when appropriate, creating a comprehensive approach rather than an isolated technique.

MindAccess is run by Dr. Shalini Verma and Capt. Avinash Kumar Verma. Dr. Shalini holds an MD in Alternative Medicine with specialization in Clinical Psychotherapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Past Life Regression Therapy, and Spiritual Healing. She has over 17 years of experience and has treated more than 2,500 patients, and was featured as one of India's Top 10 Recommended Psychotherapists by Industry Insights Magazine in 2025. Capt. Avinash is a Mercantile Marine Captain by profession and a Past Life Regression Therapist and Hypnotherapist by calling, specializing in custom script design and research into entity possession and discarnate entity release.

Our clinic is at Residency X Apartments, 102, Vishveshwar Nagar Rd, Goregaon East, Mumbai 400063, Maharashtra. We see in-person clients Monday through Saturday, 10 AM to 8 PM. However, 60% of our clients choose online sessions, so you can work with us from anywhere in India or worldwide. Your healing journey doesn't depend on geography.

Our therapeutic sessions are conducted one-on-one for maximum depth and confidentiality. However, we do organize immersive wellness retreats — such as our Nilgiri Hills retreat — that combine group healing experiences with individual attention. These retreats are limited to small groups of around 15 participants to ensure personalized care. Follow us on social media or message us on WhatsApp to stay updated on upcoming retreats and workshops.

Three things set MindAccess apart. First, our sessions are unhurried — averaging 3 hours instead of the standard 50 minutes — and we continue until breakthrough, not until a timer goes off. This is why most clients resolve in 1 to 4 sessions instead of 20+. Second, Capt. Avinash Kumar Verma designs every hypnotherapy script and treatment plan custom for each patient — no generic approaches, no cookie-cutter protocols. Third, you get two experienced practitioners: Dr. Shalini's clinical depth and Capt. Verma's custom scripting expertise combine for a truly comprehensive approach to your healing.