Testimonials

I am not what happened to me,
I am what I choose to become.

Carl Gustav Jung

Michela

My name is Michela, I’m 58 years old, I have two children, and I’ve been separated since 2001. I moved to Bologna for work after my tragic separation from my husband, who had become violent. Life was better for me in Bologna. Then, in 2003, I became a victim of workplace bullying. The intense stress triggered depressive anxiety, and that was the beginning of my long ordeal. I started taking medication, went through many different treatments and psychiatrists, but the results were always up and down. Then I lost my job. I could no longer afford rent and, with a heavy heart, had to move back in with my elderly parents.

I felt like I was dying inside, completely empty. I no longer knew who I was and often wished I could disappear. My parents didn’t understand me — in fact, they made things even harder, and instead of showing me love, they dragged me down further. The same with my sister. The only one who stayed by my side was my son. And thanks to him, I met Claudia Jan Pugliese, who immediately made me feel at ease.

I booked a session of RTT to try and understand what was really at the root of my suffering. Claudia understood, and helped me realise that it wasn’t just the separation from my husband or the workplace trauma — it all stemmed from the deep wounds I carried from childhood and adolescence. I had grown up with an authoritarian and violent father who used to beat me with a whip. Once, he beat me so badly he nearly killed me.

Claudia saved me. With just one session, exercises to practise at home, and recordings to listen to, she gave me the tools I needed to begin healing. I followed all her guidance, and slowly but surely, I came out of that dark tunnel and took my life back into my own hands.

In July 2020, I travelled to Jesolo for work — something I would never have dared do before. But now, I value myself. I love myself. I want to live. I stand up for myself, I give love and I receive love. I now work in Bologna again, the city where I’d left my heart — all of this is THANKS to  Claudia and the deep love she holds for people.

We’re still in touch. Whenever I need her, she’s there. To me, she is a true friend. 😘

Cristina

Entrepreneur

I was fortunate enough to be introduced to  Claudia Jan Pugliese a few months ago, and I’m deeply grateful to her. In just a few weeks, the impact on my mind—and therefore on my life—has been truly significant.

I reached out for her support at a decisive moment in my life, when I had clearly identified certain inherited beliefs and the limitations they were creating—both in some of my relationships and in my professional development. At the height of my entrepreneurial success, I found myself unable to handle the growth, and paradoxically, to accept the blessings and challenges that came with it, which led me to subconsciously sabotage further progress. Claudia is helping me to replace my limiting beliefs with a deep sense of worth and confidence, dissolving every barrier.

Claudia has an extraordinary ability to identify issues with incredible accuracy and depth and, through hypnosis, resolve them in a short time—enabling real and profound transformation. Her voice accompanies and reassures me daily on this journey, and I’m truly thankful for her calling and talent. I wholeheartedly recommend her, and I sincerely hope that her gift may reach as many people as possible, so we can build a better world—one where we can all aspire to become the best version of ourselves, and thus, truly happy.

Elena

Quantum physicist

I turned to Claudia Jan Pugliese because I had wanted to quit smoking for many years and had already had several failed attempts behind me. I reached out to her after seeing a video online about her work and her technique, which had been recommended by a friend. At first, I was sceptical, but I decided to give it a try.

I must admit that within just two sessions, I quit smoking — but not only that.

It’s now been almost two months since I had my last cigarette, and the strange thing is that even when I’m around people who smoke, and they light up in front of me, I feel completely indifferent. A real success!

Thank you.

Arianna

Student

I turned to Claudia Jan Pugliese on the recommendation of my family. I must admit, it took me a while to let myself be convinced—to find the courage to face myself and to trust… all because of fear. Fear—yes, I believe that’s the key word to describe what was tormenting me, and perhaps torments many of us: fear of judgement, of criticism, of comparison, of rejection, of not being enough just as we are. Fears born from trauma, from mistaken beliefs that influence us so deeply they lead us to live a life we don’t truly want—a life full of compromises that, over time, bury our true identity and leave us unhappy, chained to the need to please.

The work I did with Claudia was born from those fears and from a desire to feel free—a desire she helped fulfil completely, making me feel courageous, positive, determined, creative, and full of drive to finally bring to life all the dreams I’d left sitting in a drawer.

But above all, she helped me gain one of the most precious things in the world: to be myself. No ifs, no buts—just me, with all the potential I’m now ready to express.

I will be forever grateful to her for this, and today I felt moved to send her this message:

I’ve never been good at giving compliments, but I’ve always wanted to tell you that, to me, you are magical. Magical because you breathe life back into what once felt dead. Magical because you inspire people to rediscover the courage and excitement of a child. Magical because you’ve taught me that if I can dream it, I can do it.
Magical… I wouldn’t know how else to describe you.

Cecilia Agostini

A month ago, I booked an RTT session—Rapid Transformational Therapy—with Claudia Jan Pugliese. For those who don’t know, it’s a method created by the British hypnotherapist Marisa Peer, which, through hypnosis and regression, allows you to free yourself from conditioning, negative or traumatic experiences, and deeply rooted limiting beliefs. And Claudia—this incredible woman—is the only certified therapist in Italy.

I had never been to Rome before, and I was supposed to be in New York just a few days later… but without thinking twice, I bought the train tickets and went! I acted on instinct, as if I couldn’t wait a moment longer! And it turned out to be the best decision I’ve ever made in my life.

I am finally free! And it’s the most beautiful feeling in the world!

I am free from the concept of beauty imposed by society. I’m free from the mistakes of the past. I’m free to be happy, sad, strong or fragile whenever I want—without caring anymore about what other people think, because “the most important opinion is my own.”

Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Don’t be afraid to be yourselves—even if it means being misunderstood, or sometimes even disliked. The people who truly care about you will always understand you. And those who don’t… simply aren’t your people!

You only get one life—and it’s yours and yours alone. Don’t waste it trying to please others. Stop comparing yourself or judging people you don’t even know. Look within instead! You may one day realise that we’re all human, we all have insecurities—but it’s those very insecurities that make us so imperfectly perfect and wonderful, just as we are.

If you want to change your life, you must be willing to do what you’ve never done before.”

Thank you, Claudia Jan Pugliese. ❤️

Lorenzo

Freelancer

I had always believed that I would never need either therapy or, even less, hypnosis in my life. But unfortunately, over the past year, I found myself in serious difficulty due to a substance addiction. Up until that point, I had always managed to handle my use both socially and physically — or so I thought. Of course, it was just an illusion.

When I reached what felt like a point of no return, I finally decided to call a dear friend of mine who recommended that I get in touch with Claudia Jan Pugliese. After years of trying — and failing — to free myself from the cravings, and therefore from the addiction, I decided to contact her.

We met for the first time two months ago and had a very in-depth session lasting three hours, during which I resolved the issue in a single sitting. Before starting, she took the time to get to know me and explained with great professionalism and clarity what she would do, and what I would need to do. Then, we began the journey of healing together.

Today, I can confidently say that this was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. It’s important to remember that it’s a continuous process, one that requires awareness and determination — but the results are truly extraordinary.

The real test came when I was around others using substances, and the fact that I didn’t once feel tempted proved to me that I am now completely indifferent. I was able to remain unaffected, no matter who or what was around me. A clear testament to the power of will and self-awareness when used properly.

Anastasia

Exactly one year ago, I was going through an incredibly difficult and emotionally disorienting period, triggered by an incorrect (thankfully!) medical diagnosis that completely shook me. From being a cheerful, smiling, energetic young woman, I had turned into someone constantly filled with fear and anxiety, often leading to panic attacks.

My life had become a nightmare. I was afraid to drive, I felt unwell around people at work, I had stopped going out with friends and was completely isolating myself at home.

I desperately needed help before things became irreversible. A friend recommended Dr Claudia Jan Pugliese to me. From the very beginning, she was supportive and reassuring—an attitude that immediately inspired trust.

The first hypnosis session was an incredibly moving experience. Dr Claudia guided me on a journey into my subconscious, at the end of which she was able to identify many of the blocks that were stopping me from living peacefully. Negative thoughts, limiting behaviours, and a number of other causes—all rooted much deeper than I had imagined.

Her incredibly helpful audio recordings, which I listened to several times a day, and the personal exercises she gave me were my lifeline. After just one week, I returned to her already feeling significant improvement, and I was thrilled that her method was working so effectively.

Unfortunately, that very evening, I received the devastating news that my father had passed away—and the grief sent me spiralling once again.

In that moment, the greatest blessing was having Dr Claudia by my side to guide me through my recovery. Her professionalism and deep dedication helped me get back on my feet and gain a new sense of confidence and awareness of the healing power of my own thoughts.

I will never stop being grateful to her for her devotion in helping me become a stronger, better version of myself.

Caroline

Before getting in touch with Claudia, my life felt a bit blurry. I had a good life and a great job, yet my finances were in disarray. I seemed to lack direction, and by the end of each month, I would always find myself out of money — without having made any purchases that could explain where it had gone.

I reached out to Claudia out of desperation and a deep sense of dissatisfaction. Using the RTT method, she helped me identify the root cause of my issues, and within a month — or even less — I began to notice real changes in my life.

I would highly recommend that anyone who feels stuck or is facing challenges in any area of life contact Claudia and try RTT. I never thought this was something I could overcome, but she helped me — and the help was so extraordinary that I even asked her to work with my family too.

Thank you, Claudia.

Aurora

It took me a long time to write this testimonial — I felt like I couldn’t find the right words to truly express what Claudia and her work have done for me.

I reached out to Claudia in a final, desperate breath of survival, and she found me “sitting on the edge of a cliff” I never thought I’d be able to rise from again. I had spent my entire life battling with food, trying to fill the vast emptiness I felt inside, using food to shield myself from pain, loss, deep-rooted guilt, and the constant feeling of not being enough. This struggle led me to gain a staggering amount of weight that humiliated me, made it nearly impossible to move, shut me off socially, and distanced me from those I loved most.

The point of no return came in December 2023, after I fell at home and spent hours trying to get back up. In that moment, for a brief second, I genuinely thought it was the end.
And then Claudia arrived.

She took me by the hand, helped me up from the edge of that cliff, turned me around and showed me that there was light. She showed me there was a path I could take — one that would lead me back to myself, or rather, to a better version of myself.

We began this beautiful, innovative, and profound work together in early January 2024. Now it’s September, and I’ve left 60 kilos behind. I’ve left behind the guilt, the darkness, and the shuttered windows. I’m reclaiming my life.

These words don’t fully capture how transformative this work has been, but I hope that anyone reading this — anyone feeling hopeless, like there’s no way forward, like they’re sitting on the edge of a cliff — will place their trust in Claudia.

Personally, I owe her all my many, long and happy years to come.

Eleonora Sardo

Artist

“Stable, centred, consistent and strong” has now become my mantra.

Meeting Claudia has been one of the most precious gifts life could have given me.
The first time I reached out to her, I was in tears — I could barely speak, my thoughts were chaotic and overwhelming, and I was gripped by fear. I constantly felt as though I were half-asleep, drifting through life.

With care, passion, determination and professionalism, Claudia helped me rebuild my self-belief, gave me back my voice, and showed me how to become the leading character in my own life. She has a truly extraordinary ability to get to the root of problems and uproot them, always using the most effective methods and the most fitting words.

After just eight months of sessions, I’m now living in a new city, in a new home, and I can clearly and confidently see the path ahead to my happiness.

She helped me rediscover a love for life, and for that, I will never stop thanking her.

Barbara

Hi Claudia,
I’m so glad I finally convinced myself to begin this journey of change with you. Today, I’m sharing my story as a testimony, in the hope that others might also find the courage and trust to change and reach their goals.

I had actually contacted Claudia exactly a year before starting the process, but at the time I decided not to go ahead due to scepticism and the cost.
A year later, I was completely shattered and decided to reach out to her again.
Even then, I began the journey still holding on to some doubts.
There were so many things I needed to set right.

I was devastated by the loss of my father after a long illness — it had been a time of immense pain for us all.
I cried every single day, going through the motions and just waiting for the evening to come — after doing the same routine things, mechanically, for my husband, my son, my mother, my friends — never once doing anything for myself.

I felt inadequate, insecure, like I didn’t belong. I had no self-esteem, never felt good enough, and couldn’t even look at myself in the mirror without seeing someone unattractive.

Now, three months into this journey with Claudia, I still haven’t reached the end — but already I can say thank you, thank you, and thank you again.

Today, I have many goals that I’m confident I will achieve. I care for myself, I love life, and I value myself. I know my worth. And I’ll add this:
“Every human being is unique and incredibly valuable.”

First and foremost, each of us must believe in ourselves, love and nurture ourselves, laugh, smile, and most importantly — think positively. Because positivity attracts more positivity.

Thank you, Claudia — you are an immense treasure. 😘

Massimiliano

Journalist

I turned to Claudia Jan Pugliese on the recommendation of someone who knew her. For years, I had noticed certain behaviours that those around me considered odd, but which I believed simply reflected my introverted and quiet personality — my tendency to withdraw, feel detached from my surroundings and from others, struggle with concentration, and experience a persistent sense of emotional and personal dissatisfaction.

I spoke to Claudia, who immediately recognised the source of my discomfort and, using the RTT – Rapid Transformational Therapy method, was able to guide me on a path towards healing from obsessive thoughts and dissociation. The improvement was almost immediate. Colleagues, friends, even my partner — they all noticed a new sense of confidence in how I spoke and interacted with others, whether acquaintances or strangers.

My ability to concentrate has increased in a way that feels nothing short of miraculous, along with a sense of calm in everything I do — from everyday tasks to those that require more skill and precision.
I cannot thank Claudia enough for her support.

Stefania

It’s only recently that I completed the well-known 21 days of listening to the hypnosis audio, and never would I have imagined that, in such a relatively short period of time, the dark clouds that had gripped me for a lifetime could begin to lift.

Over the years, I wandered between Freudian, Jungian, and Transactional psychologists and psychotherapists — you name it — all of them offering lengthy analyses stretched over time (the last specialist even took six months just to listen to the story of my life!).

But life is short, and I don’t have that kind of time — especially considering the substantial financial commitment involved. I was completely dissatisfied.

Then, in the most unexpected way and in a totally unrelated context, your name came up with a glowing recommendation. And for the first time, I stumbled upon the word “hypnosis.”
My first reaction? Confusion. What is this? I don’t want to be subjected to someone else’s will. In fact, I doubt I could even be hypnotised. What if she implants something in my mind and I’m no longer myself? What if she makes me believe I’m a cat…?

Then curiosity got the better of me, and I did a bit of research. A whole new world opened up before my eyes — one I had never encountered before — and I started to grasp the incredible therapeutic potential of hypnosis (in some cases, it’s even used as an alternative to anaesthesia during otherwise unmanageable surgical procedures).

So, I decided to call you, and I was immediately struck by your voice, your warmth, and above all your contagious laughter — the kind that belongs to someone who has known suffering and has transformed it into compassion and connection.

You truly struck a chord with me. When we had our first session via Skype (which, I must say, is a perfectly valid method in this post-Covid era), I saw the light in your eyes and knew I could trust you.

In just one hour of conversation, you summarised my entire life — and the more I spoke, the more I felt understood, and the more I knew I was on the right path.

As for the hypnosis session, I remained fully aware throughout. You didn’t make me believe I was a cat… 😉
In fact, as I listened to the audio each day (just 20 minutes), I came to understand and truly believe in the healing power of the words I was hearing — they became my own. And gradually, I started to feel better, even physically.

But most importantly, others began to notice a change in me — a real difference. And for anyone who questioned the cost of the session, I reminded them that with the “traditional” long-term methods, I spent significantly more without achieving any real result.

Now I know I’m on the right path, and with you as my companion on this journey, I feel calm and full of hope.

Thank you, Claudia, for helping me turn my life around and for giving me back my smile and sense of lightness.

With gratitude,

Stefania

Francesca

THANK YOU.
Thank you, because through your guidance I found courage again — a courage I no longer believed I had within me, but which, thanks to you, I discovered had simply been well hidden.
Thank you for helping me reflect and move forward, instead of running away.
Thank you because in these past two months, I’ve seen and faced things I never imagined I’d be able to handle — and yet, I did it.
All this immense work you’ve helped me do on myself has allowed me to be a strong woman, capable of supporting my partner through this difficult time.

Now there’s just one last little hurdle to overcome, but I am absolutely certain that, with your help, I will manage it.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Claudia.

Eva

I can only confirm the power of Marisa Peer’s RTT method and the skill and professionalism of Claudia Jan Pugliese, whom I’ve known for nearly two years and have already worked with in the past.

After pregnancy, I quickly lost the few kilos I had gained in the previous months, but my body had been put through a lot by childbirth and breastfeeding. I wanted to shed the remaining water retention and fat that made me feel heavy, clumsy, and not quite myself.

I spoke to Claudia about this and, as always, she listened without judgement and immediately understood what I needed. She created an audio recording for me that went far beyond my expectations — she said so much more than I had even asked for, truly grasping the essence of my situation.

The recording wasn’t just aimed at helping me lose the last few kilos — it was also designed to support my post-partum healing. My mind, already accustomed to her recordings, only needed to listen to this one three times, and within less than a month I had not only lost the remaining weight, but had also experienced real post-partum recovery.

At a follow-up gynaecological appointment, my doctor was amazed to find that my ovary looked at least ten years younger than my actual age. More than once, people I meet assume I’m 8 or 9 years younger — and all this despite still being up many nights (because my little girl still wants me all to herself at night ☺) and having returned to work when she was just seven months old.

I wholeheartedly recommend a session with Claudia— because, although it may sound incredible, it really does just take changing the words we say to ourselves to start creating the life we want.

Donatella

What can I say about Claudia? WONDERFUL! An angel who appeared on my path just when I was questioning everything and desperately needed a compass. In those days of confusion, I was somehow guided by a quote that moved me deeply (literally a flood of tears — the kind that come when a deep truth is ready to surface) and illuminated me profoundly:
“I must apologise to myself for ever believing I wasn’t enough” (A. Merini).

A deep-rooted belief was crumbling, and a better one was slowly beginning to take shape.
I thought, “I need help to nourish this new version of me. I need to uproot the weeds that threaten her growth. I need to face my ‘big themes’ — the ones I’ve never had the courage to confront.”

And there she was — Claudia!
Her warm smile and her website appeared before me.
Everything felt perfect, and perfectly timed. This was exactly what — and who — I needed.

After the very first call, I knew her support would be deeply professional and effective.
And it was — even more than I had expected!

With Claudia, I did two RTT sessions (one on self-esteem and one on fear), and they were enough to TRANSFORM the incredibly limiting beliefs I had been living with and battling against for as long as I could remember.

Since then, my life has been transforming on a daily basis — as though she helped activate POWERFUL RESOURCESwithin me that I never knew I had. Now it’s an unstoppable process of empowerment!

I can only be DEEPLY GRATEFUL to Claudia —
grateful not only for her outstanding professionalism, but also for her intuitive, sensitive HEART… she hits the target like an arrow every single time!

So THANK YOU,
dear Claudia — thank you from the bottom of my heart! ❤

Riccardo

Sous-chef

I contacted Claudia Jan Pugliese following a series of events that radically changed my life — I lost some close family members and went through a relocation which, although initially welcomed, later turned out not to be what I had hoped for.

These events led to issues managing anxiety and constant worry. I could no longer leave the house without distress and was struggling to get through the day.

At first, I felt the need to speak to a psychologist, who worked with me using a technique based on past traumatic events. I made some progress over the course of about twelve months, but I still felt the need for something more immediate — something that would allow me to take back control of my life.

I heard about Claudia from a colleague and called her a few days later. She was immediately warm and approachable on the phone and explained clearly the kind of work we would be doing through hypnosis. She instantly made me feel at ease and reassured me that everything would improve in a short time — and that’s exactly what happened.

After just two sessions, I regained a strong sense of self-confidence, I was able to enjoy my days again, and I could leave the house without fear. In just two and a half months, I was able to resolve my issues thanks to Claudia Jan Pugliese.