What Is Shadow Work?
We all carry parts of ourselves that we learned to hide. Maybe you were told you were too sensitive, too loud, too angry—or simply not good enough. Over time, these parts get pushed down into the shadow… but they don’t disappear. They show up in other ways—through emotional pain, recurring life patterns, or even in our dreams.
Shadows are blind spots. You can’t see them, even if you try — but they affect your life every single day. Fears, guilt, shame, trauma — they run deep in your thinking patterns and behaviors.
Shame often starts small. A tiny self-critic whispers, “Why am I so stupid to lose the keys again?” Maybe it came from your grandmother scolding you at three, or a teacher yelling when you were late. Something small, almost invisible — but it plants a seed. Left unchecked, that seed can grow into self-destructive behavior.
I’ve worked with clients who hurt others intentionally. And almost always, it comes from self-hatred. Shadow work shows us how these hidden parts create cycles of self-destruction — and harm around us. Ever watched Dexter? I wish someone like him would come to me for just a few sessions.
Hypnosis takes you into a state 20 times more aware than your everyday mind. Suddenly, you can see your blind spots clearly, notice the patterns, and understand the root cause. And the best part? We can remove the seed completely. Shine light and love into the spot, and you grow stronger — freer — more alive than before.
What Does That Actually Mean?
Let’s say you keep having nightmares where you’re too late, being ignored, bullied, or even hurting someone—or chased by monsters and dark figures. These aren’t random. They are your inner world trying to speak to you. The angry child, the abandoned self, the aggressive part you were never allowed to express—these show up in your dreams because they’re asking for space to exist.
In a shadow work session, we don’t fight these parts. We give them a voice. We listen. And we often find… they’re not here to hurt you—they’ve been trying to protect you in the only way they knew how.
How the Sessions Work
Each session lasts about 3 hours. It can be a gentle exploration of blind spots. We can also choose one part of you that feels difficult to accept—maybe the part that always says the wrong thing, the one that never feels good enough, or the one who still feels stuck in an old hurt.
Through deep relaxation and gentle guidance, I help you connect with that part in a safe and respectful way. Often, it’s the first time that part has ever been heard. And that alone brings so much relief. People usually feel lighter, clearer, and more whole after each session.
Shadow work isn’t a quick fix—but it’s real, deep, and lasting. Most people notice change after just one session, and session by session, something inside begins to soften and shift. Life starts to feel different—because you feel different.
Who Is Shadow Work For?
- You often feel anxious, low, or critical toward yourself
- You’re easily overwhelmed, or numb and disconnected
- You find yourself stuck in the same emotional patterns
- You want to heal old pain without having to “talk it out” over and over
- You’re on a self-awareness or spiritual journey and ready to go deeper
What Might Come Up in a Shadow Work Session?
- Inner child wounds or unmet needs
- Guilt, shame, anger, grief, or fear
- Sabotaging parts or “inner protectors”
- Beliefs formed in childhood or past experiences
- Energetic patterns passed down from family or even past lives
Most people feel better after one single session immediately
- More self-trust and calm inside
- A deep sense of relief and inner peace
- Clarity in relationships and boundaries
- Increased energy and emotional freedom
- A stronger connection to your intuition and inner guidance
Why Using Hypnosis for Shadow Work?
Unlike talk therapy, hypnosis allows us to gently bypass the overthinking mind and reach the real root of the issue. You remain aware and in control—just deeply relaxed and supported. This work is safe, non-judgmental, and tailored to you. It is extremely effective.
I’ll walk with you every step of the way. You’re not doing this alone.
Sharon Sharon Hypnosis
