Frequently Asked Questions

Hypnosis is a state of focused attention, heightened suggestibility, and deep relaxation and during this state, individuals may be more open to suggestions. Opposite to common misconceptions, hypnosis is not a form of sleep; instead, it involves a heightened state of awareness. The purpose of hypnosis can vary, ranging from relaxation and stress reduction to addressing specific issues.

In the relaxed state known as hypnosis, we can communicate directly with the unconscious mind enabling changes to occur naturally and easily.

When in a hypnotic state you can talk, hear, feel, taste and smell as all five senses are still normal and active. Most importantly the unconscious mind is strong, focused as well as always in control and will only follow suggestions or directions that are congruent with you.

In a therapeutic setting, the clinical hypnotherapist/practitioner will use hypnosis to help individuals make positive changes in their thoughts, feelings, or behaviours. It is important to note that the effectiveness of hypnosis can vary from person to person, and not everyone is equally susceptible to hypnotic suggestions. Additionally, individuals under hypnosis cannot be made to do something against their will.

It’s crucial for hypnosis to be conducted by a trained and qualified professional to ensure its safe and ethical use.

Hypnosis has been used to address conditions such as pain management, anxiety, phobias, and habit disorders. Today the use of hypnosis is seen in medicine, dentistry, law enforcement, professional sport, education, birthing and more.

Clinical Hypnotherapy is perfect for effecting the changes that you want in your life in a calm and confident manner. It focuses on implementing solution-based strategies to support you in reaching your desired goals and outcomes.

Clinical Hypnotherapy has a flexible approach and therefore can work with most concerns making it very resourceful and successful. It effectively transforms limiting beliefs, paving the way for achievable goals.

This efficient and non-intrusive approach swiftly addresses past challenges and beliefs, removing any obstacles hindering the achievement of current goals. It empowers individuals by calming nerves, sharpening focus, boosting memory, and fostering greater confidence and self-esteem.

There are many benefits from working with Clinical Hypnotherapy and I have listed some of them here for you:

• Improves attention and concentration.
• Fosters self-confidence and enhances self-esteem.
• Facilitates learning and increases memory retention.
• Alleviates or mitigates pain and associated symptoms.
• Enables the transformation or release of limiting beliefs.
• Calms the overactive mind and soothes anxious thoughts.
• Addresses sleep problems and insomnia, promoting restful sleep.
• Provides assistance throughout the grieving and loss process.
• Assists in navigating through the challenges of depression.
• Positively disrupts recurring behaviours.
• Liberates from the grip of the past on your present and future.
• Elevates and enhances your mood.
• Establishes well-defined and achievable goals.

Most people can be hypnotised. It is the experience itself that is different for each person. Whether they go deep into trance quickly or more slowly, there is no right or wrong way. Hypnosis is a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable experience.

During hypnosis people have compared it to the feeling you get when you go on holidays or relax by the pool, calm and safe. Whilst there are many levels of hypnosis and everyone experiences them differently relaxation will be felt in the body and in the mind. Once the mind is calm the chatter slows, stops and all goes quiet. Most people are able to release any tensions and allow themselves to just go with it and relax feeling really comfortable.

At the end of your session the aim is for you to have achieved a relaxed state, feeling calm, focused and positive.

Healthy Weight Management can lower blood sugar levels and is very helpful with Type 2 Diabetes. Quitting Smoking can have positive healthy side effects as well. Please ensure you are monitoring your health and sharing the positive changes with your doctor so that any adjustments can be made to your medication.

All personal records, session notes and details are treated as confidential.

No information will be released without your consent with the exception of intent to self-harm or to harm another, the suspicion of sexual abuse, physical abuse or neglect of a child or elder or the involvement in criminal activity. At this time your hypnotherapist is ethically and legally bound to protect the innocent and take the necessary steps to report such to the appropriate authorities.

Generally, 3 – 4 clinical hypnotherapy sessions, and this will be discussed at the end of the initial appointment as it depends on the reason for seeking assistance.

For Quit Smoking there is only one session of 75 minutes and is guaranteed for life.

A guide for Healthy Weight Management is four sessions. If any more sessions are required down the track, we can address that at the time.

For initial appointments please allow 75 minutes. Subsequent sessions will take 60 minutes.

As well as in office appointments, we also offer clinical hypnotherapy sessions online for those preferring the comfort of their own home, for out-of-town clients, holidaying clients or can’t make it to my office.

Online sessions are just the same as hypnotherapy sessions in my office.

We will discuss a platform that works best prior to your session.

The alteration/cancellation policy is the same: a minimum 24 hours’ notice is required by SMS/text or email or fees are payable.

To get the best out of your session it is vital that you will not be interrupted at any time. Interruptions may lead to your session being cancelled with the full fee payable.

You will be required to take whatever steps necessary prior to your session to setup your environment so that people and pets will not disturb you except in case of an emergency.

Here are the requirements to enable a successful online session. You must provide:

• • Device with a working camera

• • Stable Internet connection

• • Headset with microphone is preferable

• • Comfy supportive chair that faces the camera

• • Private and quiet location with no interruptions by people, pets, electronics, etc.

• • Utilise a do not disturb sign for the door if need be.

• • Ensure all phones are off and no calls will be transferred to you.

With all electronics there can be technical difficulties, should this be the case and we are unable to reconnect, your session will be rescheduled.

Solution-focused for the achievement of your goals.

It is preferred that all initial appointments be made through our online booking system on the website. It is easy to use. Click on this Bookings link to take the first step to achieving your goals.

Full payment is required when making bookings through the website and are non refundable. Fees can be transferred if you need to reschedule your appointment.

Changing your booked appointment requires at least 24 hours notice prior to your appointment start time. Please ensure that you notify Clinical Hypnotherapy Solutions either by a text at 0416138573 or by email at questions@clinicalhypnotherapy.solutions, or the full fee will be withheld. We ask that you be considerate of other clients whom may want this appointment time.

Should a refund be approved, a booking fee of 2.2% of the total payment will be retained.

For subsequent appointments, you can book directly with the therapist and the payment can be taken at the appointment. Alternatively, you can book online via this link Bookings

For any one that does not show up to their scheduled appointment, the full session fee is payable.

EFTPOS facilities are available for in person and online appointments.

Rescheduling Policy

There is a strict rescheduling policy that requires the client to provide at least 24 hours notice prior to the appointment start time. If you are unable to attend your appointment please send a text to 0416138573 or email to questions@clinicalhypnotherapy.solutions to reschedule or the full fee is payable.

Please contact me with any questions regarding booking in or any other issue.

Changing your booked appointment requires at least 24 hours notice prior to your appointment start time. Please ensure that you notify Clinical Hypnotherapy Solutions either by a text at 0416138573 or by email at questions@clinicalhypnotherapy.solutions, or the full fee will be withheld. We ask that you be considerate of other clients whom may want this appointment time.

For any one that does not show up to an arranged appointment the full fee will be charged.

Should a refund be approved, a booking fee of 2.2% of the total payment will be retained.