The approach you choose affects the language and shape of a hypnosis script. A direct script may use clear suggestions. An Ericksonian script may use more permissive phrasing and metaphor. A solution-focused script may spend more time on the client’s preferred future and useful resources. None of these labels decides what is suitable for a client on its own. Your assessment and judgement still come first.
Ericksonian language
Ericksonian writing often invites rather than commands. It may leave space for the client’s own associations, use indirect suggestions or tell a story that supports the session goal. If you choose this approach, review any metaphor for relevance. A beautiful image on the page is only useful when its meaning fits the person hearing it.
Direct suggestion
Direct suggestion tends to state the intended direction plainly. It can suit a practitioner who prefers concise, explicit wording. Review the draft to make sure that statements are respectful, realistic and consistent with the client’s goals. Direct wording should still sound natural in your own voice.
Solution-focused scripts
A solution-focused draft can orient the session toward strengths, resources and what the client wants to do differently. Future pacing can help organise that part of the script. Avoid turning a client’s complex situation into a generic positive statement. Use their agreed goal and preferred wording as the guide.
Make the rest of the script match
Approach is one choice in the seven-step wizard. You can also set a warm, neutral, conversational or other tone; choose an induction and deepener; adjust pacing and metaphor; and select sections such as therapeutic work or future pacing. The delivery mode matters too: wording for a practitioner reading live can differ from wording for a recording or self-hypnosis exercise.
Start with a recommended approach when you want a first draft, then revise the wording to fit your own practice. Try one complete hypnosis script free and review the result before professional use.