FAQ | Clinical Hypnotherapy & Counselling Psychotherapy

It’s natural to have questions before starting therapy. Feeling unsure or curious about what to expect is completely normal. Here are some of the most common questions I’m asked and if yours isn’t answered here, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

What is Clinical Hypnotherapy?

Clinical Hypnotherapy allows you to access the subconscious mind, the place where emotional imprints, protective responses, and long-held beliefs are stored.
You remain aware and in control, but in a deeply focused state where the mind is more open to releasing patterns and integrating new ways of thinking and responding.

It is safe, supported and evidence-aligned.

How do Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy work together?

Hypnotherapy accesses subconscious patterns.
Psychotherapy builds conscious understanding and emotional integration.

Combined, they create a powerful pathway for changing the internal programs that drive behaviour, emotion, and decision-making.

What issues can this work help with?

People seek this work when they want to move beyond:

anxiety, stress, or emotional overload
burnout and performance pressure
unresolved experiences or trauma
relationship or communication patterns
self-doubt, overthinking, or fear-based decision-making
low self-worth or identity challenges
major transitions, reinvention, or career change

If something internal is holding you back, this process is designed to help shift it.

What happens in a session?

Every session is tailored to your needs. A typical session may include:

• identifying the emotional or subconscious pattern at play
• releasing what your system has been holding
• rewiring the belief or response at its origin
• strengthening new internal pathways
• integrating nervous-system and performance tools

The work is gentle, grounded, and designed to create internal safety and sustainable change.

How long does therapy take?

The duration of therapy varies depending on individual needs and goals. Some clients experience positive changes within a few sessions, while others may benefit from longer-term support.

Is this work suitable for people experiencing severe mental health conditions?

For conditions requiring psychiatric care, acute crisis support, or complex clinical management, a multidisciplinary approach may be required.
If your needs fall outside the scope of this service, you’ll be guided toward appropriate support.

Do I need to know exactly what the problem is before starting?

No, that’s part of the process.
You may arrive feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unable to name the underlying issue.
Together, we identify what’s happening beneath the surface and work directly with the root cause.

Can therapy be done online?

Yes, we offer both in-person sessions in Dee Why & Collaroy, Northern Beaches, Sydney, and online sessions for clients across Australia, making support accessible wherever you are.

How does Subconscious Insight work?

Subconscious Insight or Past Life Regression is a guided hypnotherapy process that helps uncover subconscious patterns, fears, or blocks affecting your life. It can help you release repeating behaviours, heal emotional wounds, gain clarity, and feel lighter, more empowered, and balanced. Sessions are gentle, safe, and tailored to your readiness.