psychotherapy | counselling | hypnotherapy

Hypno-psychotherapy

A hypno-psychotherapist uses psychotherapeutic techniques, sometimes within the state of hypnosis, to affect change, accessing a client’s inherent resources. It is an integrative approach using a broad range of techniques and tools such as NLP, EFT, Resource Therapy and so on.

Psychotherapy 

By using an integrative approach the therapist is able to best match the techniques, approaches and psychotherapeutic models with the issues that the individual client faces at different stages in therapy.  Some of the models that may be used are Psychodynamic, CBT (Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy), TA (Transactional Analysis), Person-Centred and Gestalt.  It is usual to explore a client's present, past and future within therapy.  

Hypnosis

Hypnosis is a completely natural state of awareness - somewhere in-between wakefulness and sleep.  It involves a dissociation from the outside world that is so common in everyday life that everyone experiences it at least several times a day. Hypnosis for therapeutic purposes is a state of profound relaxation that you allow yourself to enter and which you can choose to come out of at any time.  You may feel very heavy, relaxed, lethargic or quite light and tingly. It is a wonderful and relaxing experience and a safe and effective way to work towards achieving beneficial change. 

Treatment offers relief for a wide range of issues such as:

• phobias, fears and anxiety
• depression
• stress management
• IBS
• anger management
• building confidence
• public speaking
• academic performance
• weight management
• habit control
• stop smoking
• pain management
• sleep disorders
• blocks to motivation
• athletic performance
• preparation for medical/dental procedures
• interpersonal problems
• sexual difficulties
• post trauma relief
• help with life transitions
• grief and loss
• pre- and post-natal treatments (fertility, pregnancy, childbirth & post natal mental health)
• couples counselling

Psychotherapy and counselling can offer a client a non-judgemental and confidential space within which they can explore their thoughts and feelings with someone who has genuine empathy and the ability to listen.  This understanding and support can help someone to gain fresh perspectives, self-awareness, new and beneficial coping strategies and a greater insight. The therapeutic relationship is very much collaborative but does keep the voice of the client central to the direction of therapy. 

Hypnotherapy is a gentle and non-invasive therapeutic method that enables a client to enlist the help of their subconscious mind to bring about rapid and effective therapeutic changes.  The benefits of the state of hypnosis itself are increased levels of relaxation and decreased levels of anxiety and stress.  A therapist will guide the client into this state of comfortable relaxation and in doing so help them to tap into their inner resources, enabling them to achieve realistic goals and positive changes by discovering and utilising new responses, thoughts and feelings and dispelling negative ones.  

How long are sessions?

The initial consultation is slightly longer - up to 75 min. Subsequent sessions are up to 50 min.

How many sessions are required?

The number of sessions required will depend on the issue, the treatment method, your motivation to change, and how you feel comfortable working. Many people are looking for short-term therapy and hypno-psychotherapy can offer this, with anything between 4 to 8 sessions being common. Others might prefer to work at a more gradual pace, which can easily be arranged. How often you have sessions depends on your availability and your needs. Clients often opt for weekly sessions.  The quit smoking programme consists of one two-hour session.

Session fees?

Initial consultation - $165

Follow up sessions - $145

Stop smoking 2hr session - $350

(includes free follow up within 2 months)

A 10% discount is available to students, pensioners and health card holders. 

Am I covered with Private Health Insurance?  Please check with your health fund provider, as cover is available through some funds, but is subject to change from year to year.  Rebates: Blossom Psychotherapy is a recognised Private Health Fund Provider for applicable health funds.