Craig is absolutely incredible! A wonderful person and a great hypnotherapist and I don't find that very often. He has helped me in more ways than I can put down in words read more

If you've been struggling with something and you're curious about hypnosis, Craig is a great option. I've been struggling with insomnia for about a year and have tried all sorts of things - eventually looking skeptically into hypnosis. Working with Craig felt relatively riskless. You schedule a 30 minute initial consult (free) and get to ask him everything you'd like to ask in order to feel confident in your decision. He's also a wealth of knowledge on consciousness/awareness and I was able to explore his philosophy on how he approached his work and how it related to my healing. Whatever you're paying, you're getting more than fair value. On the initial consult, I think he spent about an hour just answering all my questions. During actual session, he again spent more than the allotted time discussing things with me. As far as the outcome of our work together, I've been sleeping very normally since our session and he's sent me a recording of our work so that I can revisit it whenever I need it. read more

Helped me transition from a very toxic job to a job I wanted but haven't been able to let go of! He was very compassionate, listened to every little bit I had today, was attentive, and was helpful. I can't recommend him enough. He isn't just your therapist but a friend without being judgemental. read more

Working with Craig was amazing. During COVID I developed some habits that I needed to change and some mindset challenges. It's been over a month since I worked with him and my mental health has never felt better. His approach was great and he was very professional. I highly recommend him for anyone wanting to get through a mental obstacle. read more

Craig is amazing at his craft - his session are split in two: he will first listen to you, ask you all the questions he needs to create your tailored hypnosis session. He will dig deep to get the real answers and detect any underlying issue. Following the session, he will immediately send you a recording so you can listen to it at home thus increasing the benefits. Craig is passionate and very invested in his clients - he comes out as a very honest person who will do his best to help you work on yourself. read more

Craig is truly an amazing individual. I look forward to our sessions immensely! He's patient, kind and definitely throws in some jokes to help make the heavy a little lighter for you. I'm really grateful for him and his help, especially when I'm struggling to help myself. If you need help and are dealing with mental illness, I highly recommend reaching out to Craig and working with him! read more

Happy to have chosen Freedom Hypnosis . Helped me cope up when I'm anxious and feel burden into my chest ..thank you Craig.

Craig is excellent at his job. I was experiencing some anxiety due to a few changes I underwent these past couple of months. I felt amazing after my first session; I felt less stressed and like a heavy weight was lifted off my shoulders. I felt relieved, more confident and grateful. Last night I listened to the recording of the hypnosis portion of our first session and when I woke up I noticed I was not clenching my teeth but instead sleeping with my mouth open! Ultimate sign of deep relaxation in my book! I highly recommend him. read more

Where do I even begin? (Sorry this review is all over the place, I just really want to get my thoughts and gratitude out) In general, I'm extremely grateful to have met such an amazing therapist. Seriously, I think somebody else described hypnotherapy perfectly. It's like psychotherapy on steroid in terms of effectiveness. My sessions with Craig have aligned my desires with my souls and actions. Meaning, we all know we want to lose weight, stop the anxiety, quit smoking, but somehow our actions don't match up with our desires and we start to feel bad and guilty and repeat the negative cycles. Hypnotherapy has helped me aligning my actions with who I am, what I want, and what my goals. are Craig helped me to identify my obstacles and crush them. I went to Craig for weight loss purpose. I have a terrible relationship with food (as if sometimes I don't feel like I have a choice to not eat them if they are in front of me). After my first session, I was able to say "stop" when the triggers appear. And let's be real. Our environment doesn't serve us all the time, especially when it comes to choosing the right food to eat. There are just way too many triggers for some of us to solely rely on willpower. On top of that, I gained a new sense of positive body image after my first session. I used to look into the mirror and thought "ew. You're fat." But I was able to say "You're beautiful, and it's ok that you're going through this weight loss journey and you WILL be the person that you want to be because you have control." A sense of control - that's what I truly gained after my sessions. Back to Craig. Craig is someone whom you can chat with forever and make you want to become a better person. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend a session of hypnotherapy with Craig if you are on the fence about it. Just try it out. You will walk out of his office feeling empowered and gaining a new sense of positive self. :) I'm going to post a before and after picture in 3-4 months to show my progress to encourage those of you who want to see a hypnotherapist for weight loss purpose. read more

Not realizing exactly what hypnosis is, I went to visit Craig and have finished my third session with him. I've already signed up for more. Craig is so supportive in his practice and I now know what hypnosis really is. It's a deep form of relaxation where you can access your subconscious mind and turn yourself towards the healing you want to take place in yourself. In order to do that, I think it's helpful to have someone with a soothing voice and manner and Craig is that guy. I wasn't expecting any miracles when it came to quitting smoking, but after my first session I cut my consumption in half. It's important to listen at home to the recordings Craig makes during your sessions because, as Craig says, "the subconscious loves repetition." It really does come down to honoring yourself and your value as a human being, and Craig is such a sensitive person that spending just a small amount of time with him really makes you want to be a better person. His aim is to help you reach your goals by clearing away the obstacles to your own personal growth. Basically,he empowers you to do these things yourself, to own the revelations that will surely come your way. It's surprising to realize how powerful your inner self is when you come across someone like Craig Mackay and experience that power first-hand. I am grateful I found Craig at this point in my life. Apart from being a master hypnotist, he is a genuinely nice guy who really listens to his clients and tailors his sessions accordingly. Five Stars. Highly Recommended. read more

Craig has vastly improved the quality of my life. He genuinely wants to help you and knows various ways to do so. A real, kind professional through and through. I would give him 10 stars if that were an option. read more

I needed some help overcoming anxiety before a medical procedure and during healing period after the procedure. In saw Craig 3 times. our sessions were very helpful to me I am grateful to him and highly recommend him to anyone. read more

Wow, what can I say/where do I begin? First, Craig is a fantastic person, and you can tell from the moment you meet him. He really helped explain the process to me as well as engaged in fantastic conversation (about anything and everything). He started by explaining his "game plan" with me for the therapy he felt I needed, which was about as spot-on as it gets. He then made sure to answer any questions I had and put me at ease about the whole experience (I'm a first-timer!). The session itself was amazing - both relaxing and spiritually rewarding. It lasted a total of about 33 minutes, possibly the best 33 minutes of relaxation and self-reflection I've ever had. After (and before), we discussed the meanings of certain thoughts, how the subconscious works, and what hypnotherapy offers in terms of care for these specific issues. Now comes one of the best parts - he sends you a recording of your session so that you can continue your work, on your own, in the comfort of your own home. I've listened to the session multiple times since I've seen Craig, and each experience is entirely different. Imagine meditation on steroids (and not anger-inducing steroids!). With all that being said, it was my first Hypnosis session, and, from that experience, I decided to continue working with Craig (obviously, hence the review and 5-star rating). I HIGHLY recommend to anyone (especially the skeptics) looking to make a real impact on their life and their personal situations. Thank you, Craig, and see you again soon. read more

I wanted to quit smoking after 9 years of addiction and all I've tried failed. Hypnosis was the only thing that worked for me, but if I went to another location the results would have been different, Craig was very professional, he explained me all I needed to know about the treatment, I felt safe and relaxed in all sessions. Also It was not expensive but worth every single pennie. read more

This is not just hocus pocus hypnosis. Craig is a fantastic listener, and counselor. He gives far more time and insight than I expected. The hypnosis part is just part of a larger package, designed for self empowerment, and healing. There's some homework, too, which I strongly suggest one do. I was a little apprehensive about doing virtual sessions, but I actually found it perfectly fine. For maximum benefit, go into it open and ready for change. And make sure you read up on what hypnosis really is, because it's nothing like what you see on tv- you won't be clucking like a chicken, but you just may be singing like a bird. read more

CRAIG MCKAY, he is a great guy and a wonderful hypnotherapist. Very thorough and a great listener. I had a total of about 8 or 10 sessions with him and I looked forward to each and everyone of them. Craig is intuitive and cares a lot about his patients, he was deeply concerned when I told him about my issues. He records every session and sends an audio version via email for me to listen to at night. I went in to see him for social anxiety and depression. I wrote a glowing review in the past, deleted it and then wrote a negative one because I felt like I relapsed 6 months after seeing him. Thing is the only reason I relapsed is because I literally told myself these stories(these lies), to give myself reasons to cling on to social anxiety and depression. Craig did everything in power to help me but I was resisting hard, my faith was soo strong I keep fighting and creating issues that werent even there. Im writing this glowing review now because Craig did do his part and he did a wonderful job at it. I can honestly say that I am free of social anxiety and depression, what I later learned to realize is that I(sasha) am the one that has the power to heal or create mental illnesses for myself. I decided one day that I am fed up with labelling myself with these issues that honestly were not even me. I am a bubble, fun socialite actually and people love being around my energy, literally they tell me all the time. I am a person that would stand up for what is right and I always see the bigger picture even when no one else does. I speak my truth whether people want to hear it or not because it is what they NEED to hear. Craig helped me to understand that amidst our conversations. Thank you Craig for listening and I wish you the best read more

He helped me find the power to quit! He also is a great genuine guy that is really in the business of helping people! Craig I'm forever indebted to you for giving me my life back! 152 days not smoking and not going back! Give him a call he can change your life for the better. read more

I should begin by explaining my reason for going to a hypnotherapist in the first place. I was at a very pivotal moment in my life, where I was deciding whether or not to make the big leap to leave the company where I had been working for 12 years to start my own business. While on the surface I was playing the "I'm awesome and I know it" role, deep inside I was terrified of the consequences the decision might have on my future and my finances. I had read PLENTY of books on the Law of Attraction and manifestation, and as much as those materials helped to motivate me at the time of reading them, I couldn't seem to consistently believe in my ability to create my own future. My mind always drifted back to doubt and fear and defeat and "what ifs". So after numerous Google searches that mentioned how elite athletes used hypnotherapy and visualization to keep themselves in "the zone" for consistent peak performance, I decided to try to take a "shortcut" to train my subconscious mind to override the existing beliefs that were influencing my behaviors. That's where seeing a professional hypnotherapist came into play. I found Craig on Yelp as a general search for Hypnotherapists in my area and I selected him based on other reviews posted on the site. Best decision I could've made! Craig is phenomenal! There are very few people I have met who really understand the core theory of how our subconscious influences/dictates our outer circumstances. But Craig was the real deal. While I expected to just go in, get a hypnosis recording, and leave, each of our sessions were more like therapy sessions. Craig never looked at his clock and never rushed me out of our sessions. He was always more than willing to sit and discuss the deeper meanings behind our lives and our existence, and I always left feeling so much more positive and energized about life in general. He's an extremely gifted and smart guy, and at the same time he's so easy to talk to and relate to. So to sum it up, I ended up going to three sessions with Craig, spaced out about a month apart. Each session, Craig would sit with me in the beginning to discuss my progress and current feelings, and then the session would conclude with a customized hypnotherapy recording that I could use at home (It's super important to have a customized recording, by the way. If you want a Big Mac, you have to tell your subconscious that you want a Big Mac. If you tell it you just want a burger, you can just as well get ready for a soggy 7-Eleven burger to arrive! What you ask for and believe for without doubt, you will receive. So be as specific and consistent as possible when telling your subconscious what you want and believe.) I definitely felt the results from being consistent with my hypnotherapy practice. Listen to the recordings morning and night (right before you go to bed). You will see results!! Craig will also recommend other visualization "activities" you can do to modify your subconscious even faster. I took the leap and left my job, and I am in a much better mental and emotional place. My business is really coming together more and more every day and I have also had the courage to make significant choices in my relationships and personal life based on my new beliefs about what I am capable of. I also continued strengthening my prayer life and spiritual faith on my own, which I know made a huge difference as well. I no longer use the hypnotherapy recordings, but they were definitely a great "kickstarter" that put me on the right track. Every once in a while when doubt starts to creep in, I think back to some of the conversations that Craig and I have had about fear and doubt, and I remind myself that those are just thoughts that are a result of my beliefs. Fortunately, my subconscious has been strengthened enough through the recordings that I can easily shift back into a positive mindset rather than to "chase" every little worrisome thought that pops into my mind. I absolutely recommend Craig and his services. Truly a gifted soul. You won't regret making the decision to work with him. read more

Meeting Craig has been a game changer for me - I never fully realized the power of the mind until I underwent three incredible sessions of hypnosis. Craig explains everything very clearly and the process is deeply relaxing and very gentle. Each session is recorded and I look forward to listening every night - My overall health has improved dramatically as my sleep, confidence and zest for life have steadily returned. I highly recommend visiting Craig - he is a true healer on many levels. read more

Craig is very caring, he really Listens to you and he is a master in hypnotherapy. Freedom hypnosis has help me tremendously and faster than I thought it would. It 's the best place if you're going the hypnosis route. I cannot recommend this place enough. Craig is very professional and passionate and he really cares. He will tailor the session/recordings per your needs. Do yourself a favor and look no further. He is the real deal. read more

So trying hypnosis for the first time in my life I must say I was very fortunate to have come across Craig! He's great at what he does and is also very professional! Going into it I was a bit skeptical because what we see on tv just clouds our mind from the real to the fake. Craig is the real deal and I came out of that session in a great state of mind. It was a great experience! My advice to anyone that goes to Craig or to any hypnotist you must go into it with a open mind! Overall great experience will recommend Craig to anyone! read more

Hypnosis can be a great healing art and Craig is very gifted at his job. I went to him after a very traumatic break-up and in the midst of a lot of turmoil. Not really knowing what to expect or what to ask for even, Craig was incredibly intuitive and knew exactly what I needed before I did. For me, hypnosis was a great counterpart to therapy. In therapy, I would become in touch with my fears and habits, and in hypnosis Craig and I would work towards concretely tackling them. I cannot recommend his services enough; if you are truly ready and open to achieve your goals and let go of (comfortable) old habits, you couldn't find a better champion to help you through it than Craig. read more

I have not had hypnosis before but it was recommended to me so i started looking for a hypnotist. I am very, very happy that I found Craig. He is a very nice person and you can see that he truly cares about you being comfortable and leaving with a great experience. He was very helpful scheduling an appointment, which was somewhat difficult because of my work schedule, and was very accommodating. I felt very safe and he was very thorough with explaining the process and getting to know what i need to work on. The hypnosis itself was extremely relaxing and i can tell that over the last week i feel much better about certain things and more grounded so I am looking forward for the next session with him to work on other issues. Oh he also provides you with a recording of the session so that you can listen to it at home which is a great help. read more

All I can say is WOW!!!! I wish I knew Craig years ago! I've been living in a dark for a while because of anxiety and panic attacks. I tried meditation on my own, didn't work. I went to see therapist, didn't work. One day I searched for Hypnotherapy or Hypnosis and found Freedom Hypnosis. I was like hmm should I try? From the moment I contacted Craig, he showed compassion and this care feeling about the client. So I made an appointment. Today was my first appointment. I came to his office without any expectation except nervous because I've never done this before. But as soon as he greets me I felt comfortable already. He is such a great person and I could talk to him and really opened up to him like he's my best friend. I learned a LOT from him today, even the stuff that I never knew it existed. After the session I felt so free and happy! I'm now feeling more optimistic and even it was my first session, I feel my self esteem back to normal again. He also will send the session in mp3 format so I can listen to it daily, over and over again. Thank you so much Craig! You really reminded me how and who I really was (happy and fearless person) rather than this anxious and sad and down person all the time. I will make another appointment soon. Thank you again! read more

This is the first Yelp review I have written, because I wanted share with others how grateful I am to have found Craig. Especially since it was reading others' reviews on Yelp that led me to him in the first place. I was desperate to quit smoking for health reasons...in fact it was urgently necessary I quit. I had been a smoker all of my adolescent and adult life, over 20 years. After several months of trying to quit on my own and not making much progress, I was feeling hopeless and starting to resign myself to dying a smoker. A friend suggested hypnosis, which led me to Craig. Just two sessions later I was smoke free! From the start Craig was unwavering in his conviction that I would be able to quit, even though I was extremely skeptical having failed several times before, and had smoked so long that I felt like it was part of my identity. He took a lot of time to get to know me and discuss the many factors at play. He was insightful, warm and supportive and provided thoughtful analysis to help me understand my addiction. It has now been several months since I quit and I am in a place that I didn't think I could be thanks to Craig. My family and I will forever be grateful to him for making me healthier and happier. I highly recommend him if you are hoping to change unhealthy habits. read more

I visited Craig after I started experiencing panic attacks and anxiety. I had tried yoga and sessions with a therapist, but nothing seemed to be helpful. Craig is a wonderful human being and hypnotist. He helped me understand how our brain works, showed me useful techniques to cope with anxiety and introduced me to hypnosis. He took time to listen to me, understand what my problems were and lay out the most suitable plan for my case. At the end of each session, he would send me the recording of the hypnosis. That gave me the chance to continue working on my own, between the appointments. I am so happy and grateful for finding Craig and I highly recommend him. read more

Craig is the real deal. Very knowledgeable. After a couple of mins in, he knows exactly what I need.. I left his office feel more confident. Next day when I woke up, the joy and positive energy flow through me. I am very happy with the result of the first session. read more

I came into our first session skeptical of hypnosis and its benefits. After speaking and working with Craig you quickly realize the logic and rationale behind his work, as well as seeing and feeling the positive results. I could say with confidence, If you go into a session open minded and seeking to improve yourself mentally or spiritually you will find what you are looking for. Although you will have to do your part as well. On top of that Craig is an awesome laid back dude and easy to talk to; highly recommend. read more

It's been two years since I'm smoke free! This guy is amazing and I highly recommend him. Thank you so much you are best. Being smoke feee is such a freedom I can never imaging myself going back ever. read more

Craig is extremely professional and effective. I would highly recommend him. He has helped me achieve specific goals. His method of recording the sessions is a great way to reinforce new healthy habits. He is also kind and personable. Anyone who is curious should give it a try. I took a chance and found it incredibly rewarding. read more

Craig is a MASTER of his practice. When researching hypnotherapists, others gave off a vibe of being too salesman-y, but there was just something in the other reviews I read on Yelp that made me feel like Craig has reached people on a deeper level and has truly helped others get back on the right path. I'm so, so glad I was right. Craig extensively understands the psychology and spirituality of the human condition. He is deeply knowledgable of how the mind, body, and soul works and works together, and with eloquence can explain it all in plain English for simple folk like me :). He helps you to understand how working together through hypnosis can help to gently but powerfully transform, evolve, and improve the areas of your life that you want to work on. He is responsive and readily answers all of your questions and does so super thoroughly. He is PATIENT, grounded and positive (a great combo), a great listener, comforting, greatly intuitive and truly takes the time to deeply understand your situation and tailor the right program for your needs. And also just as important he is extremely kind, super funny!!, caring, compassionate, and again, so down to earth. A TRUE teacher and healer. I used to believe that I would never be able to change the things about myself that I struggled with for many, many years- things that have led me to much grief and stress. I believed that any changes I wanted to make were going to be nothing short of a difficult uphill climb with many casualties along the way. Over the years I grew desperate and needed to find something to change, heal, and cleanse my soul. Meeting Craig has led me to the most transformative experience so far in my life. Where I used to feel like I could never change I now humbly stand corrected. After only 2 sessions (and I very much plan to schedule more), Craig has guided me to take control of the goodness of my life. I never realized how far off my path I'd gone until he helped me find my way back. All areas of my life are improving greatly. My confidence has improved greatly. My self-awareness has expanded, my insecurities are waning, my negative impulses are less frequent, my trust in myself and others is growing, my racing mind has slowed to smell the flowers. This change is leading to improvement, growth, and mending in my relationships with my friends, loved ones, and colleagues. This especially is the most rewarding part about the changes I've been experiencing. I was off center, off kilter, and Craig is currently guiding me back to being my best self, a very warm and truly loving place. He is helped me to understand that true inner peace is completely possible to have. Life is richer and I am more in control and in touch with my higher awesomeness! Thanks for reading this long review. I just figured if you could see how wonderful of an experience one of his clients have had, then it will encourage you to take this awesome step to working with the best hypnotherapist and healer in town! read more

Diagnosed my hangup correctly in just ten minutes. It was great. I was so happy to find such a great hypnotist right in Astoria. After our discussion, we did the hypnosis. Just like a relaxing meditation but custom tailored to my desires. It delivered the exact message I requested. Furthermore, this was done all on Skype. Very convenient. Quick & thorough. Will use him again. He also emails you the hypnosis session so you can use it any time! read more

Hello I have seen Craig for some time now. I just want to say Craig is better than any therapist I have had in a long time. His sessions have helped me heal a difficult childhood, and I am grateful that there are compassionate healers like him out there. I felt very safe in his office, and his kindness makes you open up very quickly. You have to be committed to the process of transformation, and he emails you recordings of the sessions so you can work on yourself during the week too. He includes hypnotherapy but also guidance on the blockages on your life. Since I have been going to him, my self confidence and self worth have just sky rocketed!!! I am now starting my own business which is something I never thought I would be able to do. Whether it's smoking, negative self talk, childhood trauma, an abusive spouse, depression, or fear that is holding you back, Craig will help you figure out a way to live your life happily and fully. He has helped my friends/family and they all say the same thing. I cant recommend him enough!!! read more