I don't know if Mr Koenig is a good hypnotist. I never had the chance to find out. I called several hypnotists first thing Monday morning. Mr. Koenig was the first to return my call, within hours of my voice message. After speaking briefly with him, he asked if I was available on that Friday, as he'd had a cancellation. I was so ready to get started and said I would move an appointment I had. On Wednesday he called me to ask if it was possible to move our meeting up to 1:45 as that would work out much better for him. I agreed. Warwick is a 45 minute drive from my house. I got lost finding the building (drove past it and then gps gave confusing instructions) but had left extra time and still arrived at 1:44, flustered but on time! There is no receptionist, and I was unsure what to do despite watching a video on his website. So I sat. At 1:50, I knocked timidly on his office door, afraid he might still be with someone. At 2:00 I knocked more forcefully, At 2:05 I left, leaving a voice mail to let him know. At 2:20 Mr Koenig called to tell me he was sorry but since he didn't have a secretary, he'd failed to put my appointment in his calendar. I don't understand how. He was the one who arranged the appointment. He offered a free session but how could I trust someone to induce a state of hypnosis who had so little regard for showing up to an appointment he (not a secretary) made. A first appointment with a new client! People make mistakes, but in my book, this was huge and speaks to either being absent-minded or unprofessional, neither being characteristics I would want in a hypnotist. I've never been hypnotized before. I had a great deal of trepidation. Maybe if it had been a second or third meeting I could have laughed it off. How do I know that this isn't indicative of other aspects of his practice? I wasn't going to post a review but I felt obligated to share this experience with others UPDATE: (APRIL 1, '20) Why am I updating my review after a year? Mr, Koenig continues to contact me asking me to change my review! My review is fair and objective. I have written nearly 200 Yelp reviews and I have never been badgered to change my review! I reported exactly what happened and I explained why I lost confidence in his professional behavior. I believe this is valuable information to share with the Yelp audience. Was it really the only time in thousands of interactions that he's erred? Who knows! How unlucky was I to be the sole recipient of his negligence. It's also frustrating that he has never once sincerely owned up to this error. He blamed it on not having a secretary and yet he was the one who contacted me throughout the week, scheduling the appointment and then revising it because it would be "better for him." As someone with advanced degrees in counseling and psychology, I am aware that a professional must make a commitment to establish trust and security with a first-time client. He failed to do that and failed to recognize the damage he did. Each time he contacts me, he blames me (most recently) for being unreasonable and a bully. This provides only further evidence of questionable professional behavior and honestly only makes me more sure that I am justified in my rating of him. Should I have taken him up on his offer for a free session? Would I have felt safe being hypnotized by someone who was unable to keep track of a commitment he made for himself? I lost all trust and faith in him. I am quite upset that he continues to contact me and attempts to manipulate me into revising my review. And quite frankly, I also think it's highly inappropriate that's he's recently edited his response to my review to include a promotion for his new online "Covid 19" services. Sorry, I won't back down. I have written a fair and honest review and I will notbe intimidated or embarrassed into recanting it. UPDATE: (July 2020). In addition to everything stated in my previous remarks, it's important to let potential customers know that periodically I wake up to multiple notifications that Mr. Koenig has responded to my post. It's not a new message but a revision of the one he's already revised multiple times. This morning, for example, there were three notifications meaning he edited and re-edited his response to me three times. I've asked him to stop contacting me and while I haven't received an email since the last time I warned him that I would go to authorities if he continued to barrage me, these late night revisions feel very much like a continuation of his harassment. Why does he feel the need to continue to edit his reply over and over again? Again, I can not emphasize how happy I am that I did not enter a therapeutic relation with this man! read more

Possibilities Hypnosis Center - Since this was edited out of his response after my update, here's evidence. Trust him? Your decision - Hypnosis/Hypnotherapy Near Me - Barrington, Rhode Island

I am happy to say that I have been smoke free 18 months smoke free ! I feel like I have been set free of this awful, disgusting habit that has had me in chains for so long. The only regret I have is not seeking John out sooner. I no longer use my inhaler through out the day . I only use it once in the morning upon awakening and I am sure that will also improve . My goal is not to use them it at all. Only if I am sick with an upper respiratory infection or cold virus which is normal being an asthmatic. My car no longer stinks lol.... I no longer stink lol ... I can walk my dog without huffing and puffing half way through it. I remember when I was a smoker and getting half way through the walk thinking I had to quit smoking because I couldn't breathe. I would returned home only to use my inhaler more than prescribed. I just returned from my trip to Aruba. I brought the CD and my stones. I am happy I did. The place had a lot of smokers there. I was literally surrounded by them at the tiki bar to have lunch and to enjoy happy hour. I don't know if I was disgusted or felt sorry for them or most likely a combination of both watching them inhale that poison. I can say that I passed that test with flying colors. I would listen to the CDs that had been provided from the sessions. It was a reminder at night. It help me stay focused and prepared for the next day. If you are looking to quit smoking this is definitely the way to go. I tried everything else patches , gum, pills. This wor read more

I have seen John Koenig every 3 months for the last 2 years and I will continue to schedule a session with him every three months. I could go on and on about how great John is but I will instead focus on his greatest talent. He is a fantastic listener. I typically talk to him for about 40 minutes before the hypnosis begins. I am always impressed by how he works what we talked about into the hypnosis. I recommend you get hypnosis and if you get hypnosis, I recommend you do it with John Koenig. read more

I first did hypnosis with John several years ago. I was living in California at the time but I always remembered my sessions with him. When we moved back to Rhode Island this summer, checking in with John for an in person session was at the top of my list. He's so effective and has become my go to when I need a professional reset. I personally like seeing him in his office in Warwick but I know he's doing sessions over ZOOM now too and a friend is having good success with that. He's really been a miracle worker for me and I can't recommend him highly enough. read more

Happy New Year! I would like to add my previous review. Its already 4.5 months after my meeting with John. I am still sober!!! Christmas and New Year tested me and I passed the test. I love my sober life. I'm so happy I can't thank John enough. read more

I was attacked in the face by a dog in January 2021, requiring 20+ facial stitches. My counselor referred me to John Koenig for hypnosis for the PTSD I was suffering. I have always been a dog lover and didn't want to live my life in fear. I had never been hypnotized before and honestly wasn't sure I believed in it. I am now six months out from my first visit w Mr. Koenig and truly can't believe the positive outcomes that continue from hypnosis w him. He was very caring, knowledgeable and an excellent listener. He put me instantly at ease, took time to explain things to me and was very professional. I now have no anxiety around dogs and am thankful! I highly recommend Possibilities Hypnosis and John Koenig! read more

John koenig was great! I went to him because i was having trouble holding down a job and my confidence had really taken a hit. I wasn't sold on the idea at first of hypnosis but i thought what did i have to lose. I went to mr. Koenig and he was really professional but more noticeably he had a very calming and trusting demeanor. I gelt relaxed within 5 minutes of the session. The session was roughly 45- 1 hour long. I thought it was great, if anything very relaxing. Since then i've been with my job for a year and a half (which for me is quite long!) I still feel stressed or occassionally insecure at work but i'm not always on edge that i'm about to be fired. Big bonus- mr. Koenig has a really soothing, almost folk story telling voice! read more

His coaching skill are phenomenal and he has a way to make feel at peace and comfortable. Highly recommended

I was referred to John for some issues I'm working thru around behavior, mindset and habits that may be manifesting into physical pain. He has a great knack for dissecting the root issues pretty quickly and then developing a plan to work the subconscious out of the rut or issue that you can't get through. I've found in just a few weeks that my mindset has been shifted and both the images and phrasing he's given me have been very powerful. Importantly, he does a good job of explaining what hypnosis is and isn't (isn't a carnival trick, is a way to try and impact your subconscious long term) and I found this to be critical in understanding how it could help. Last, John puts you at ease and his experience is very useful in getting to things quickly. Most importantly it's clear that he cares a great deal about his clients. Def recommend, it is very powerful. read more

I went to see John back in 2003 because I was struggling in a sales position that required me to go way out of my comfort zone. I was desperate because it was sink or swim but I just couldn't seem to screw up the courage to do what needed to be done. John helped me overcome my fears which directly lead to a very successful carer. I have since switched professions but the confidence that I gained while working with John have helped me in every endeavor that I have undertaken. read more

I am amazed at my change from only one session so far. I have noticed a great improvement with my self control over my bad habits that were sabotaging my diet and weight only after just 1 visit!! I'm looking forward and excited to go back and try to achieve a higher control of my choices. Mr. Koenig was very professional and easy to talk to. I felt that he was truly listening to me and more than willing to work with me to achieve my goals. read more

I met with Mr. Koenig about a year ago for what I thought was one issue having to do with a relationship. John was able to quickly uncover that the true issue was something that ran much, much deeper. He truly did change my life that day. The transformation in me over the last year has been incredible. I've always had low level depression...my entire life...since the age of eight. And it's gone. Gone! What a gift. He's given me my life back. No, let me put that another way--he gave me the life I always should have had. I can never adequately thank him for what he's done for me. I plan to go back to him, without hesitation, for any other issues that may arise. He's the real deal. He also gives you a recording of the session, but honestly, I never had to listen to it a second time. I'm so very grateful. read more

Wow, I cannot thank you enough John. After just one session, I went from smoking a pack a day to being cigarette free. I'm so happy and can't thank John enough. The money I have saved from quitting smoking has already paid for his services. I highly recommend consulting this man. read more

I'm shocked that John doesn't have more Yelp reviews. He is AMAZING! This man changed my life. I saw him several years ago at the advice of a friend when I was struggling with drinking and wanted to stop. My session with him totally changed my life. He is far more than your typical hypnotist. He is a self-described "coach" and in my opinion, the best therapist you could ask for. He is gentle, kind, insightful, thoughtful, and wise. It is obvious that he has had many years of experience in working with all kinds of people who struggle with a wide range of problems. As I write this, I can proudly say that I am four years sober, and his treatment, coupled with my involvement in a program of support, forever changed my life. I had a session with John today to work on another issue and I felt the same sense of gratitude to be working with him again. I HIGHLY recommend John and firmly believe that if he could help me at a very low point in my life, he can help anyone willing to make a positive change in their life. read more