Hypnotherapy for Grief: How the Simpson Protocol Helped Me Say Goodbye

Grief is one of the most difficult experiences we go through, whether it’s losing a beloved person or a cherished animal companion. While time helps, there are moments when the heart aches for comfort, connection, or closure. Hypnotherapy, and especially self-hypnosis with the Simpson Protocol, can offer a gentle way to navigate this pain. It creates a bridge between our conscious mind and the deeper wisdom within us, offering peace, acceptance, and even moments of profound connection in times of loss.

How Hypnotherapy Helped Me Guide My Cat Through His Final Moments

Over the weekend, my beloved cat passed away. In his last few days he lost his appetite, and deep down I knew we were approaching the end. Before he departed, I turned to the tool that has helped me through many difficult moments—self-hypnosis with the Simpson Protocol.

Through self-hypnosis I connected with his soul, his own superconscious mind—the wise, loving part beyond the everyday personality. I asked this higher part of him to keep him as comfortable as possible and to let me know, with a clear sign, when it was time for me to be fully present for his last moments. I received a quiet but unmistakable “yes.”

On Saturday, while in the garden, I suddenly felt the urge to bring him inside. We sat together on the couch, stroking and cuddling him. It was a beautiful, tender time. Later that afternoon he wandered back out to the garden. A few hours later, when I went to check on him, I sensed it was his final moment approaching.

Jimmy on the couch, a few years back. On Saturday, he gave us the gift of being with us on the cough, one last time...

It was nearly the end, so we called the vet in case we needed help easing his passing. But ten minutes before the appointment, I knew in my heart it was truly the end. I went back into self-hypnosis, connecting once again with his superconscious mind. I asked for his passing to be quick and painless, and I told him with all my heart that we loved him, that we were ready to let him go, and that it was safe for him to surrender.

Within five minutes, he crossed over in our embrace. As hard as it was, it was also a profound gift: he did not die alone. He left this world feeling safe, loved, and held, in a place he knew well.

I truly believe it unfolded so beautifully because of the intention I set and the guidance I asked for from his superconscious mind. We had the time, we were at home, and everything aligned for him to pass with peace and dignity.

Jimmy in his favorite place in the world: The Garden. He was deeply connected to the land.

This experience deepened my trust in the power of the Simpson Protocol and self-hypnosis—not just for healing ourselves, but for creating a sacred, conscious space for those we love as they transition. Even in grief, there can be grace.

And I have witnessed this not only in my personal life but also in my practice. Many clients come to see me for issues such as anxiety, stress, or low confidence, but often at the root there is unresolved grief. Sometimes it is a loss from just a year ago, and sometimes from decades past. During a session, I guide the person gently toward a sense of closure—so the weight of sorrow can ease, the guilt can dissolve, and the heart can begin to feel lighter.

For anyone walking through grief, hypnotherapy can offer more than relaxation—it can open a space of deep connection, comfort, and release. Whether it’s saying goodbye to a beloved pet or a loved one, or simply finding peace with the weight of loss, self-hypnosis provides a way to feel supported, to surrender, and to allow healing to gently unfold.