Hypnotherapy

Strategic Hypnotherapy (Erickson Hypnotherapy)

I perform Strategic Hypnotherapy within my sister practice at Gold Coast Clinical Hypnotherapy. I provide the option of receiving Hypnotherapy via either a clinical, or an online sessions.

Strategic Hypnotherapy differs from the older, more traditional model of Hypnotherapy by being tailored specifically to you ’the client’, and hence tends to have better outcomes. Strategic Hypnotherapy is used in the therapeutic space and releases control to you (as the client), empowering you to choose to go into a trance, and once in trance to make the changes you choose to make in your life. In contrast to Traditional Hypnotherapy where the practitioner is in control, the Hypnotherapist within Strategic Hypnotherapy is just the guide.

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How can Strategic Hypnotherapy help me?

Strategic Hypnotherapy is used to challenge and overcome concerns such as:

  • Dependencies & Addictions, - such as Smoking, Vaping, Drinking, Pornography, Eating, Gambling, Shopping, Risky Behaviour, Video Games, Sex, Internet, Work, Exercise, Cutting, Spiritual Obsession, etc

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Procrastination

  • Low Self Esteem

  • Phobias

  • Anger

  • Insomnia

  • Post-Traumatic Stress

  • Obsessive & Compulsive Behaviours

  • Post-natal Depression

  • Psycho-somatic pain

Is strategic hypnotherapy like stage hypnosis

Despite what you may believe with Stage Hypnosis, when you are in a trance you are totally in control. Remember that Stage Hypnosis is entertainment, and the Hypnotist might attempt to Hypnotise up to 100 people prior to finding the 6 or so who will eventually end up on stage. And these 6 will have identified to the Hypnotist prior to the event as being open to that particular Hypnotists suggestions. Stage Hypnotists also use Traditional Hypnotherapy, which is read from a script, is directive, and is practitioner driven – rather than being client controlled.

Am I in control?

As mentioned above, with Hypnotherapy we can’t make you do something you don’t want to do, and we can’t make you change something you don’t want to change. With Strategic Hypnotherapy, you are in control and hence are empowered throughout the Hypnotherapeutic session. So, if you attend Hypnotherapy wanting to stop smoking when you don’t want to stop smoking for example, then it is highly unlikely the session will be successful.

What does hypnotic trance feel like?

Most people feel very relaxed.  It is sort of an ‘in between’ state between being sleep and being awake when the brain waves start to slow down. One of the common myths about the hypnotic state, or trance, is that it can only be entered into under the control of a hypnotist. We see many examples of the trance state in everyday life;

  • Daydreaming – where you find yourself staring out a window, lost in the reveries of a favourite memory

  • Reading a book – where you become so engrossed in a book that you don’t hear someone walking into the room, or become so attached to the story that you care deeply about the impact of plotlines on fictional characters

  • Watching a movie – where you jump in fright to avoid an on-screen danger, even though there is no real-world danger to you from what is happening on screen

  • Driving – where you arrive at the destination on a route you regularly travel, only to realise you can’t remember any details of what happened during the trip

  • Using the internet – and suddenly hours have gone by.

These examples illustrate your incredible ability to be able to transport your mind to different states when you are open to the possibility and have sufficient motivation. It also highlights that everyone experiences the trance state differently

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Choosing the right Hypnotherapist is an important process and I understand that it is not always easy to begin looking for help and support. You are welcome to book a free 15 minute telephone consultation to help give you the chance to see if you feel comfortable with me and the way that I work, and to discuss how Strategic Hypnotherapy may benefit you.

You can ask any questions you have and together we can decide whether mine is the best Hypnotherapy service for you. There is no obligation or commitment needed to attend any further sessions.

FAQs

  • Standard Therapeutic Sessions (CBT, Strategic Psychotherapy etc) are priced at:

    • Free ‘one off’ introductory 15-minute discovery call. Thereafter:

    • $60 for a 25-minute online / telephone session

    • $100 for a 50-minute online / telephone session

    $140 for a 50-minute in-Clinic session

  • The length of Therapy varies greatly. Several factors can influence what length of Therapy will suit you best. These include:

    • The type of Therapy being sought i.e. life goal therapy versus Complex trauma

    • The length of time you have been having difficulties i.e. bullying at work versus a lifetime of abuse

    • The degree of change you want to achieve i.e. subtle changes versus life changes

    • Your level of self-confidence, and;

    • How well the type of Therapy used matches your personal learning style

    The best results are typically obtained by those people who are committed to the therapy process. Ultimately, you will know when you no longer need Therapy because you will have achieved the changes you want. Throughout the Therapeutic process you are always in control and your free choice and free will is essential to this process. You can choose at any time to discontinue therapy, have a pause and take a breath, or change up or down the frequency of our sessions.

  • All my services start with an initial 15 minute introductory ‘one-off’ consultation (note: this is not a Therapy Session). This meeting is an opportunity to feel comfortable within our Therapeutic relationship as well as exploring what has brought you to me and for you then to decide whether to start attending regular Therapeutic sessions.

  • You can set appointments during the hours of 8:30 am to 7:30 pm Mon - Fri online through the booking link or via phone on 0473 157 100.

  • Sessions are for 50 minutes, starting on the hour, and are usually re-booked at a frequency of once a week/fortnight. I will discuss the number of sessions with you during the initial consultation. Starting regular sessions is a commitment to prioritising the session time, as consistent attendance is important for the therapeutic process to be most beneficial to you. Please note I may also provide you with out of session homework to be completed between sessions.

  • Unfortunately, Psychotherapists, Hypnotherapists and Counsellors are not eligible for Medicare rebates, so we don’t take Mental Health Care Plans from your GP.

  • No referral is needed from your GP to receive therapy from me

  • For your sessions with me the following Health Insurance Funding is available:

    Standard Therapeutic Sessions (CBT, Strategic Psychotherapy, etc.):

    is funded through Medibank only. You will need to check with your insurer the provisions of your policy for funding of Strategic Psychotherapy and Therapy as Medical Cover changes depending on your policy.

    Modern Hypnotherapy Sessions:

    May be funded through Medibank Private, NRMA Health Insurances, Grand United Health, CUA Health Fund, CBHS Health Fund, Navy Health Fund, Phoenix Health Fund, and Queensland Country Health. You will need to check with your insurer the provisions of your policy for funding of therapy as Medical Cover changes depending on your policy.

  • As the Therapist, I commit to regular scheduled appointments with my clients as I understand the importance of regularity and continuity of sessions. As such I hold diary time for my clients on a regular and committed basis. So missed appointments or cancelled sessions are chargeable, - unless you cancel at least 48 hours prior to your appointment.