What to Expect in an Energy Healing Session: A Complete Guide

If you have never had an energy healing session before, you might not know what to expect, or even quite what it is. This guide walks you through exactly what happens in an energy healing session, including the specific type of work I offer in Ericeira, Portugal: intuitive energy healing and spirit guide transmission.

By the end, you will know whether this type of session is right for you, what to prepare, and what most people experience during and afterwards.

What Is Energy Healing?

Energy healing is a therapeutic practice based on the understanding that the human body has an energy field, sometimes called the subtle body, aura, or biofield, and that disruptions, blockages, or imbalances in this field can affect physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.

Unlike conventional therapy, energy healing does not primarily work through conversation. It works through the practitioner's ability to sense, clear, and transmit healing energy, either through hands-on work, hands hovering above the body, or purely through intention and presence.

Energy healing is used by people who are feeling stuck, heavy, or depleted in ways they cannot explain; processing grief, loss, or major life transitions; seeking spiritual connection or guidance; looking for support that works differently to talk therapy; or curious about the energetic or spiritual dimensions of healing.

What Is a Spirit Guide Transmission Session?

A spirit guide transmission session is a specific form of energy healing in which the practitioner channels healing energy and guidance from higher realms, including from spirit guides, which are non-physical intelligences or presences that work in service of healing and growth.

In my sessions, this looks like reading your energy field (intuitively sensing what is present, where there is congestion, what wants to move), channelling healing frequencies directly to you to clear and restore your field, and receiving and sharing guidance, messages, images, or impressions that come through during the session and offer insight into what is happening at a deeper level.

This is not the same as a psychic reading. The focus is healing, not prediction. The guidance that comes through serves your healing process, not your curiosity about the future.

What Happens Before, During, and After a Session

Before Your Session

You do not need any special preparation. Come with an open mind and, if helpful, a loose intention, something you are working with, releasing, or calling in. Wear comfortable clothing and avoid alcohol in the hours before.

During Your Session

Sessions typically last 60–90 minutes. After a brief check-in about where you are and what you are bringing, you lie down fully clothed on a treatment table and close your eyes. I work around and sometimes gently on the body, reading and transmitting energy.

The experience is different for everyone. Common experiences include warmth, tingling, or pulsing sensations; colours or visuals behind closed eyes; emotional release (tears, breath, a sense of something lifting); deep relaxation; and a feeling of being held, supported, or accompanied.

At the close of the session, I gently bring things to a conclusion and share anything that came through, followed by a short conversation to ground what happened and understand what you received.

After Your Session

The effects of energy healing often continue to unfold over the hours and days following a session. Common experiences include feeling lighter or clearer, emotional processing as old feelings move through, vivid dreams as the clearing continues during sleep, increased clarity or insight, and occasional tiredness as the system integrates.

It is recommended to drink plenty of water after a session and give yourself quiet time where possible.

Energy Healing in Ericeira

I offer in-person energy healing sessions at my practice in Ericeira, Portugal, a UNESCO World Surfing Reserve on the Atlantic coast, approximately 45 minutes north of Lisbon.

You benefit from a grounded, intuitive approach in a calm, held space in a naturally restorative coastal environment, with the option to combine energy healing with Compassionate Inquiry (somatic therapy) for a more integrated experience.

Is Energy Healing Right for You?

Energy healing tends to be a good fit if you feel drawn to it intuitively, are open to non-physical dimensions of healing, want to complement therapy or other healing work, are processing something that words cannot quite reach, or are curious about your energy field or spiritual guidance.

It may not be the right fit if you prefer to work primarily through conversation, need crisis or clinical mental health support, or are deeply sceptical and prefer evidence-based approaches only.

Energy healing works best when approached with openness rather than expectation. Many people come as sceptics and leave surprised.

If any of this is resonating, I would love to hear from you. I offer 1:1 energy healing and Compassionate Inquiry sessions in person in Ericeira, Portugal and online worldwide. Book a free discovery call here and we can explore what you are working with and whether working together feels right.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to believe in energy healing for it to work?
No. Openness helps, but you do not need to hold any particular belief. Many clients come curious but unconvinced and find the experience speaks for itself.

How many sessions do I need?
This depends on what you are working with. A single session can offer meaningful relief and insight. For deeper or longer-term work, a series of sessions is usually recommended.

Can I combine energy healing with Compassionate Inquiry?
Yes, and many of my clients do. Energy healing and somatic therapy work beautifully together: somatic therapy helps you understand and integrate, while energy healing clears and restores at a deeper level.

Is your energy healing connected to a specific tradition?
My work is intuitive rather than rigidly traditional. I draw on my training and natural gifts as an energy reader and channel, working in a way that is suited to each individual client.

Can I have an energy healing session online?
My energy healing is currently offered in person in Ericeira. My Compassionate Inquiry sessions are available online worldwide. Get in touch to discuss what is right for you.