

Clinical Hypnotherapy Gold Coast: Unlock Your Mind's Potential
Achieve Rapid, Lasting Change with Expert Hypnotherapy Techniques

What is Clinical Hypnotherapy?
Clinical hypnotherapy is a powerful therapeutic technique that utilises focused attention and relaxation to access the subconscious mind. At Nature of Wellness, we specialise in Neo-Ericksonian hypnotherapy, a gentle and permissive approach that tailors the experience to each individual client. This method, inspired by Milton H. Erickson, uses indirect suggestions and metaphors to bypass conscious resistance and facilitate profound change.
Unlike stage hypnosis, clinical hypnotherapy is a respected therapeutic tool used to address a wide range of psychological and physiological issues. It works by creating a state of heightened focus and suggestibility, allowing you to tap into your inner resources and make positive changes more easily.
During a hypnotherapy session, you remain in control and aware of your surroundings. The therapist guides you into a relaxed state where your subconscious mind becomes more receptive to beneficial suggestions aligned with your goals.


Key Benefits of Clinical Hypnotherapy:
- Rapid Results: Many clients experience significant improvements in just a few sessions.
- Stress Reduction: Learn to deeply relax and manage stress more effectively.
- Behaviour Modification: Overcome unwanted habits and cultivate positive behaviours.
- Enhanced Performance: Boost confidence and improve performance in various areas of life.
- Pain Management: Develop better control over chronic pain and discomfort.
- Emotional Healing: Process and release deep-seated emotional issues.

Our Clinical Hypnotherapy Approach
At Nature of Wellness, we offer a unique blend of Ericksonian hypnotherapy and strategic intervention. This approach allows us to tailor each session to your specific needs and goals, creating a personalised experience that resonates with your subconscious mind.

Hypnotherapy Techniques We Employ:
Ericksonian Hypnosis
- What it is: A gentle, indirect approach using metaphors and storytelling. Benefits: Bypasses conscious resistance, highly adaptable to individual needs.
- What to expect: Relaxing, conversational sessions that guide you towards your goals.
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
- What it is: A set of tools for understanding and changing thought patterns and behaviours.
- Benefits: Enhances communication, facilitates rapid change in perceptions and habits.
- What to expect: Exercises to reframe thoughts and create new neural pathways.
Parts Therapy
- What it is: A technique to resolve internal conflicts by communicating with different aspects of the self.
- Benefits: Helps integrate conflicting desires or behaviours for greater harmony.
- What to expect: Guided visualisation to dialogue with various parts of your personality.
Regression Therapy
- What it is: A method to explore past experiences that may be influencing current issues.
- Benefits: Uncover and resolve root causes of present-day challenges.
- What to expect: Guided journeys to relevant past events for healing and understanding.
Future Pacing
- What it is: A technique to vividly imagine and “rehearse” future success.
- Benefits: Builds confidence, reduces anxiety about future events.
- What to expect: Guided visualisations of successfully achieving your goals.

Conditions We Treat:
Our Gold Coast psychotherapy services address a wide range of mental health concerns, including:
- Anxiety and Stress Management
- Phobias and Fears
- Smoking Cessation
- Weight Management
- Pain Control
- Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
- Public Speaking and Performance Anxiety
- Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem
- Sports Performance Enhancement
- Habit Breaking (nail biting, hair pulling, etc.)
- Exam Stress and Study Enhancement
- Grief and Loss
- Childhood Trauma

The Nature of Wellness Difference
Choosing the right psychotherapist in Currumbin Waters or the Gold Coast area is crucial for your mental health journey. Here’s why Nature of Wellness stands out:
- Expertise: Our lead psychotherapist, Riley, brings years of experience and specialised training to every session.
- Holistic Approach: We consider your mental, physical, and spiritual well-being for truly comprehensive care.
- Personalised Treatment: Your therapy plan is tailored to your unique needs, cultural background, and personal goals.
- Evidence-Based Practices: We stay updated with the latest research in psychology and neuroscience.
- Comfortable Environment: Our Currumbin Waters clinic provides a safe, nurturing space for your healing journey.
- Integrated Care: Seamless collaboration with other wellness services we offer, such as hypnotherapy and myotherapy.
- Flexible Options: We offer both in-person sessions at our Gold Coast location and telehealth services.


Your Clinical Hypnotherapy Journey
Initial Consultation
Your path to transformation begins with a comprehensive assessment:
- Duration: 60-90 minutes
- Purpose: Discuss your goals, review your history, and develop a personalised hypnotherapy plan.
- What to bring: Any relevant medical records or information about previous therapy experiences.
Hypnotherapy Sessions
- Frequency: Typically weekly, adjusted based on your needs and progress.
- Duration: 60-90 minutes per session.
- Focus: Guided hypnotic experiences tailored to your specific goals.
Progress Evaluation
- Regular check-ins: Assess your progress and adjust the treatment plan as needed.
- Practical Tools: Learn self-hypnosis techniques for continued growth between sessions.
- Collaborative approach: Your feedback is essential in shaping the direction of therapy.
Frequently Asked Questions
The number of sessions varies depending on your goals and how you respond to hypnotherapy.
Many clients see significant improvements in 3-6 sessions, while others may benefit from a longer series.
We’ll discuss a tentative plan during your initial consultation.
Yes, clinical hypnotherapy is a safe and natural state of focused attention. You remain in control throughout the session and cannot be made to do anything against your will.
Most people can enter a hypnotic state. The key is your willingness to participate and follow the therapist’s guidance.
Even those who believe they can’t be hypnotised often find they can achieve a beneficial state of focused relaxation.
Yes, online hypnotherapy can be just as effective as in-person sessions for many issues.
We offer secure, user-friendly telehealth options for those who prefer or require remote sessions.
No, you remain in control during hypnosis and will not reveal anything you wish to keep private.
Hypnosis is not a truth serum; it simply helps you access your subconscious mind more easily.
Absolutely. Clinical hypnotherapy can complement other therapeutic approaches and medical treatments. We often integrate hypnotherapy with psychotherapy for enhanced results.

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What Our Clients Say
“Riley is amazing at what he does. He is kind, empathetic, and truely listens and offers valuable tools to help. I would highly recommend him to anyone.“

Further Reading On Clinical Psychotherapy
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