Find Clinical Hypnotherapy in Melbourne at
Fortitude Wellbeing
A calming space for deep personal growth — that’s what clinical hypnotherapy in Melbourne can offer clients looking to make changes in their lives. At Fortitude Wellbeing, we create a welcoming environment for clients to feel relaxed and supported in their healing journey.
What is hypnotherapy? You might have seen it portrayed in media as a ‘trance’, but when used in therapy, it is a state of consciousness characterised by reduced peripheral awareness and focused attention. In this state, you have a stronger ability to respond to suggestions, so your subconscious becomes more open to positive change.
Our trained professional, Melissa, can help you uncover deep-rooted beliefs and thoughts. These can unknowingly influence your day-to-day behaviours and emotions.
At Fortitude Wellbeing, we empower clients to confront and reshape unhelpful narratives by working through subconscious thoughts. We’ve helped many clients unearth what’s unhelpful to achieve personal breakthroughs. Our aim is to create healthier mindsets for a more constructive life.
What is Clinical Hypnotherapy?
Clinical hypnotherapy is a type of therapeutic approach that can be used to treat various mental (or even physical) health issues. It uses guided relaxation to focus the mind and increase inner awareness. This is sometimes thought of as a ‘trance’ but in reality is a relaxed and focused state.
As you are guided into deep relaxation, your subconscious becomes more open to suggestion. This allows the clinical hypnotherapist or mental health professional to help you uncover unhelpful thoughts and feelings.
The goal of clinical hypnotherapy is to help people gain control over their habits, behaviours, and lives. Remember, you are always in control during your hypnotherapy sessions. You will not be unconscious or made to do anything you don’t want to do. The aim is to empower you by tapping into your subconscious mind to encourage healing and change.
Hypnotherapy Melbourne: The Benefits
- Quitting unhealthy habits
When you’re hypnotised, you’re more open to suggestions than usual. Our therapist can help create negative associations with your vice and positive associations with abstaining from it, making it easier for you to kick the habit for good.
- Weight loss
Hypnosis is not a replacement for a healthy lifestyle but a helpful addition. Because it can help adjust your mindset, it’s not hard to see that it would be useful in assisting people to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
- Stress reduction
Overwhelming stress is, unfortunately, all too common in today’s world. If you don’t want to take medication to deal with these feelings – or if you’d prefer a complementary, holistic therapy to accompany your pharmaceutical treatment – hypnosis can help.
- Better sleep
Hypnotherapy can even help people get a more restful sleep. If you find it hard to fall asleep, stay asleep, or get enough sleep each night, hypnotherapy can help you reset and start sleeping more regularly.
Ready to conquer stress? Schedule a consultation with Melissa, Melbourne's trusted stress management expert.
Why Choose Fortitude Wellbeing As Your Melbourne Hypnotherapy Clinic?
What Does Hypnotherapy in Melbourne Involve?
If you’re new to hypnotherapy, you may be hesitant to try it if you don’t know what to expect. It’s a simple and comfortable treatment but one that can have significantly positive effects on your life. Here’s what you can expect for your first session.
Before you start hypnotherapy, you will meet with your practitioner to discuss your goals for treatment. Your practitioner will chat through your goals, letting you know what’s realistic and attainable from treatment.
The hypnosis itself can vary depending on the therapist and the way they approach treatment. Your induction, or entrance into the hypnotic state, may be relatively fast or slow, direct or indirect, commanding or conversational.
Once you are in the hypnotic state, you will become more open to suggestions from your practitioner. They’ll then make suggestions that can help you relax more deeply and change your thinking. For example, to replace positive associations around smoking with negative ones to help you quit.
You may also receive “homework” or things to work on between sessions. Your homework may involve incorporating new thoughts and behaviours into everyday life and seeing how these change your overall lifestyle.
Clinical Hypnotherapy Melbourne: Our Approach To Treatment
At Fortitude Wellbeing we have a continued focus on a client-first approach. When you work with our practitioner they create a tailored treatment plan to suit your needs and goals. It’s never one-size-fits-all, you can expect an understanding and empathetic approach from your first session. We create a personalised program to help you get the most out of hypnotherapy.
What Issues Can Hypnotherapy Help Treat?
- Anxiety Disorders
Many of us can feel anxious at times, but for some, the feelings become overwhelming and severely impact day-to-day life. Hypnotherapy can help you address these feelings to manage and even overcome high levels of anxiety.
- Habit Cessation
A common reason clients come to us for hypnotherapy is to help quit unhealthy habits such as smoking or vaping. Hypnotherapy can be effective for breaking these compulsive behaviours. Our practitioner will help you uncover the unconscious thoughts and impulses behind these habits to stop them from continuing.
- Sleep Disorders
Sleep plays a critical role in our physical and mental health, with most people spending around a third of their lives sleeping. Poor sleep can seriously affect your well-being. During the session, we create a state of comfortable relaxation to calm the mind and body and improve sleep.
- Pain Management
Clients have come to us to help manage continuous or chronic pain. By changing the brain’s perception of pain, treatment can reduce painful sensations and help create coping strategies.
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Traumatic memories or childhood trauma can severely impact our mental health and cause symptoms like flashbacks and panic attacks. The state of relaxation created in your hypnotherapy session with us can help make positive changes in thought processes and perception.
- Eating Disorders
Treating disordered eating and body image issues requires a shift in thinking and perception. Hypnotherapy can help address these issues at a subconscious level to help change your mindset, healthily gain or lose weight and provide a supportive environment for recovery.
- Self Esteem and Self Confidence
We can experience ups and downs in our confidence level throughout life, but a lack of self-esteem can create feelings of isolation, worthlessness and sadness. Hypnotherapy allows us to look inward to change outlooks, boost our self-image and increase feelings of self-worth.
Meet Your Trusted Psychologist For Clinical Hypnotherapy: Melissa Bell
Melissa is Fortitude Wellbeing’s founder and owner, a registered psychologist and teacher with over eighteen years of clinical experience. Bringing together her passion for personalised development, mental health and general well-being — Melissa offers a safe space for existing and new clients.
Melissa has experience treating a variety of mental health issues, including anxiety, stress, eating disorders, depression, life changes, and more. You can trust your clinical hypnosis and therapy sessions with an experienced mental health professional.
Melissa also attends regular clinical supervision with a board-registered supervisor alongside continuing professional learning. By doing so, Melissa ensures her treatment plan and approach are always founded on the most up-to-date information and diverse experience.
Our Location
Our practice is in South Yarra, near Richmond and the Melbourne CBD. We offer a non-judgemental and safe space for deep relaxation and healing. You can book an appointment via our online booking system, with the location as per the current homepage.
Take The Next Step and Begin Your Journey
Choosing Fortitude Wellbeing for clinical hypnotherapy means choosing a compassionate, professional and informed approach from a registered psychologist. If you want to make meaningful life changes, break unwanted habits or improve your mental well-being, contact Fortitude Wellbeing.
Our professional therapist Melissa can help you overcome personal obstacles with professional hypnosis and clinical hypnotherapy services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is hypnotherapy safe?
Absolutely. Our therapist, Melissa, is a trained professional who adheres to the highest standards. She makes sure you always feel safe and comfortable. The process is non-invasive, and you’ll remain in control throughout the session.
Will I reveal personal secrets under hypnosis?
No. Hypnotherapy is never about trying to get you to reveal any private information. You will remain conscious and in control of what you choose to share.
How many sessions will I need?
The number of sessions depends on the needs of the client. Some people experience significant shifts in just a few sessions, while others might require more time to achieve their goals. We’ll discuss a tailored plan during the first session to see what your timeline might look like.
Can everyone be hypnotised?
Most people can, but it’s important to approach the process with an open mind. Your willingness and comfort level play a significant role in the effectiveness of hypnotherapy.
What if hypnotherapy doesn't work for me?
Like any form of therapy, hypnotherapy has varying levels of effectiveness depending on the person. Our trained therapist, Melissa, is dedicated to getting you the most out of each session and will work closely with you to achieve your desired outcomes.
Are there any side effects to hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy is a natural process so it’s pretty rare to experience side effects. Some clients say they feel deeply relaxed or sleepy after a session, but these feelings typically subside quickly.
You can always speak to your psychologist to discuss any questions or concerns before you start your treatment.
How much is hypnotherapy in Melbourne?
Please use the contact form below or call us directly to discuss the cost of your sessions. How much you will need to pay out of pocket may change depending on your insurance policy.
Is hypnotherapy covered by Medicare Australia?
While clinical hypnotherapy is not covered by Medicare in Australia, you could be eligible for other payment options via your insurance. Make sure to contact your insurance provider to see what you qualify for.
Does hypnotherapy actually work?
Hypnosis and hypnotherapy are recognised as effective tools for mental healing. Every patient is different and like any therapy, there is no ‘guarantee’ that method will work for every individual.
At Fortitude Wellbeing, we always use a personalised approach to ensure treatment suits your needs. Our practitioner will work closely with you and complete regular check-ins to see how you feel about your progress.
What is the success rate of hypnotherapy?
How successful treatment is depends on the individual, their reason for seeking treatment, and their openness to the process.
We’ve hosted many satisfied clients at our practice who have found an improved sense of self and mental well-being by undergoing treatment with our clinical hypnotherapy in Melbourne.
Book an Appointment
Take control of your life with Fortitude Wellbeing as your clinic for hypnotherapy in Melbourne. Fill in the form below or contact us at 1300 611 409