Frequently Asked Questions About RTT
What is RTT, really?
RTT stands for Rapid Transformational Therapy.
It’s a method that works with the subconscious – to understand what’s behind behavioral patterns, thoughts, and emotions.
The method combines elements from hypnotherapy, NLP, psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
But more than anything, RTT is about creating space for what’s happening on the inside.
It’s not a method that gets pushed onto you – it adapts to you.
What does an RTT session look like?
An RTT session usually starts with an intake call about what you’d like to work on and what you hope to gain from the process.
Then you’ll enter a deeper state (hypnosis), where you get in touch with your subconscious – the part of you that often holds old stories, inner tension, or automatic patterns.
You’re awake the whole time, and the process follows what arises – without forcing anything.
Sometimes clear insights come through. Other times, just a sense of release or clarity. It’s completely individual.
After the session, you’ll receive a personalized audio recording to listen to for three weeks.
This helps integrate the desired outcome – because the brain learns through repetition.
The process ends with a follow-up conversation.
Marisa Peer, a renowned British therapist and founder of Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT), has helped thousands of people create lasting change through her unique therapeutic method.
Are you awake during hypnosis?
Yes — you're in a deeply relaxed state, but you're still aware.
Your conscious mind quiets down, so your subconscious can come forward — but you don’t lose control or become unconscious.
Many describe it as being present, but in a softer, dreamlike way.
Do you have to “believe in it” for it to work?
No. You don’t need to believe in anything specific for RTT to be effective.
What matters is being open to what arises – and willing to meet it with curiosity.
How many sessions do you need?
That depends on the person.
Some experience significant shifts after just one session. For others, it’s the beginning of a deeper journey.
Some issues have one clear root and release quickly. Others have multiple roots or more complex layers.
In those cases, several sessions may be helpful – so you can meet each layer in your own time, without rushing the process.
RTT isn’t meant to be long-term therapy.
It works more as a deep dive – a kickstart, or a catalyst for transformation.
What kinds of issues can RTT help with?
RTT is often used for challenges that run deep – whether they show up as emotions, habits, thought patterns, or physical tension.
Some of the most common topics include:
Anxiety, inner restlessness, and chronic stress
Depression or feeling like you’ve lost your spark
Low self-worth, inner criticism, or never feeling good enough
Perfectionism, control issues, and inner pressure
Burnout, overperformance, or never being able to fully rest
Addictions – food, alcohol, drugs, gambling, or other patterns
Weight issues and emotional eating
Sleep problems, insomnia, or nighttime anxiety
Physical tension with emotional roots (e.g. body holding stress)
Relational patterns, like losing yourself in close relationships
Difficulty setting boundaries or saying no
Feeling stuck, empty, or lacking direction
Creative block or lack of inspiration
A longing for deeper meaning or connection to self
RTT doesn’t have to be about “fixing a problem.”
It can also be a space for clarity, insight, and meeting yourself more honestly.
Is RTT for you?
Maybe. Maybe not.
But if something inside you is calling for deeper contact – and the old ways of solving things aren’t resonating anymore – RTT might be a great choice.
Note:
RTT has been an important part of my professional background and how I understand deep transformation.
Today, I no longer work within a set method, but rather follow what shows up in the moment.
