Hypnotherapist EZC · Zürich
Jan Mion
Certified Hypnotherapist EZC, Hypnosis Trainer & DVNLP Master. Permissive, solution-focused hypnotherapy in Zürich & online.
- Certified Hypnotherapist EZC
- EZC 3 Star Advanced
- EZC Hypnosis Trainer
- DVNLP Master
From psychology studies to applied hypnosis
I first encountered hypnosis during my childhood, as my father was researching alternative and complementary medicine. Later, during my psychology studies, that interest resurfaced. However, much of academic psychology felt overly theoretical for practical work with people. My father offered a piece of advice that stuck: “Why not train in hypnosis — that’s applied psychology.”
He was right. As a joke I often share: If Sigmund Freud had used less cocaine, every psychologist today would probably be practicing hypnosis. Freud ultimately rejected hypnosis, but his own therapeutic style back then was commanding and aggressive. What Freud missed: hypnosis wasn’t the problem — the authoritarian style of application was.
Mentorship with Dr. Erich Zulauf & “the other self”
Through my father, I joined Dr. Erich Zulauf’s hypnosis courses. Although I was by far the youngest participant, I quickly realized that this was where my interests, intuition, and skills truly aligned. After completing my diploma, I became Erich Zulauf’s youngest assistant and have been serving as co-trainer for the Erich Zulauf hypnosis training programs since 2020.
A key concept that shaped my practice is Erich’s view of the unconscious as “the other self” — like another person within us with their own goals, desires, and needs, communicating through a distinct language of images, symbols, and emotions. A core principle of my work is utilization — using whatever the client brings into the room, including moods, emotions, stories, and humor.
In hypnosis, you never stop learning — it’s as nuanced and multifaceted as people themselves.
My approach: inviting & root-cause focused
Three ideas shape every session — whatever we happen to be working on.
Inviting over commanding
Authoritarian drill doesn’t work today — everyone responds better to an invitation than a command. I work with fitting suggestions that your unconscious can flexibly adopt, ensuring safety, autonomy, and lasting results.
Planting trees over just weeding
The human mind is like a garden. If you only pull out weeds (symptom suppression), new weeds soon take their place. When we plant a healthy tree instead — establishing new, positive behavior patterns —, it naturally shades out the weeds for good.
Focused session length (~60 min)
The brain can only absorb intense transformational input for a limited window — after about 40 minutes of focused hypnosis, attention naturally declines. That’s why sessions run ~60 minutes. The time between sessions is just as essential for integration into daily life.
From Zürich to the world
Whether in my practices in Zürich (Enge & Hottingen) or online via video: I work with clients from across Switzerland as well as international expats and clients worldwide — including the US, Australia, South Africa, South America, Taiwan, and Japan.
Many international clients find their way to me because former clients move back home and recommend Mion Hypnose to friends and colleagues.
My values & practice culture
Four principles I work by — and that you are welcome to hold me to.
- 1
Stick to your own rules (self-hypnosis)
Authenticity matters to me as a therapist. I practice what I recommend and give space to my unconscious every day through self-hypnosis. Pausing the conscious mind makes room for fresh ideas, inner clarity, and genuine energy.
- 2
Therapy should feel alive
Sterile therapeutic distance or heavy gloom stifles the natural flow of change. In my sessions, there is room to laugh, speak freely, and breathe deeply. Laughter arises naturally from a relaxed atmosphere — because lightness brings real breakthroughs.
- 3
The person comes first
The brain is so interconnected that issues can rarely be viewed in isolation. If something won’t change despite many attempts, there’s usually a knot that needs untangling. That’s why I shape my work around the person, not rigid diagnostic labels.
- 4
The solution is within you
Most people carry far more potential inside than they actively use. Everyone carries the resources for their own solutions. I help you unlock these inner strengths so you reach your goals for the long term.
Qualifications & continuing education
Over 1500 hours of further training have added up, most recently to EZC Hypnosis Trainer and EZC 3 Star Advanced.
Qualifications
- Certified Hypnotherapist EZCGraduated under Dr. Erich Zulauf
- EZC 3 Star AdvancedHighest level of EZC qualification
- EZC Hypnosis TrainerCo-trainer for EZC trainings since 2020
- DVNLP MasterGerman Association for Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Continuing education
- 2016Hypnosomatics
- 2016Hypnosis of Motivation
- 2017Metaphors of Hypnosis
- 2017Conversational Hypnosis
- 2018Hypnotherapy for Pain
- 2019Hypnotherapy for Eating Disorders
- 2019Hypnotherapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- 2020Hypnosis and Epigenetics
What I can do for you
Three ways we can work together — online or in Zürich.
Individual sessions
Finding solutions one to one. Sessions as coaching or hypnotherapy in Zürich or online.
How a session runs →Hypnosis training
Hypnosis diploma trainings taught from the ground up as co-trainer under Erich Zulauf.
See the training →Keynotes & workshops
In-depth insights into hypnosis, the unconscious mind, and mindset for your event.
Send an enquiry →Teamwork with the unconscious
When we approach everyday life as teamwork with our unconscious, we can activate resources that were previously tied up elsewhere. We clear the way for body and mind to perform at their best. That’s exactly how the impressive results of hypnotherapy come about.
My goal for you: confident, healthy and full of energy
Do you feel like more is possible? Then you’re probably right.
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