Common Questions
Ask before you book. These are the questions I hear most often.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. Hypnotherapy, coaching, holistic guidance and Safe Foundation sessions all sit outside Medicare - no referral, no session cap, no waitlist. You can book directly.
Is hypnotherapy real therapy?
Clinical hypnosis is a mode of focused attention with robust research behind it for habit change, anxiety, pain, and phobia work. It's one tool in a bigger kit, and I'll only use it when it fits. Many sessions don't use hypnosis at all - and that's completely okay. During hypnotherapy sessions, we are combining the hypnosis tool with powerful Gordian Therapy to help you change things fast.
How do online sessions work?
We use a secure Zoom or telehealth platform. You need a private, quiet space, a stable internet connection, and about an hour. Online works well for all services - including holistic guidance and Safe Foundation sessions.
What if I'm in active crisis?
Please contact 13YARN (13 92 76), Lifeline (13 11 14), or your nearest emergency department. The work we do together is not crisis intervention. I'm happy to follow up once you're stable and ready for paced, supported work.
How much does a session cost?
Sessions are $165 inc GST for Strategic Hypnotherapy, Strategic Coaching and Holistic Guidance. Safe Foundation sessions are $132 inc GST. The 15-minute discovery call is always free. Package options are available for hypnotherapy - ask me about these on your discovery call.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on what we're working on. As a general guide:
Habits (smoking, alcohol, food) - 4 to 8 sessions
Anxiety and overwhelm - 4 to 6 sessions
Burnout and rebuilding - 4 to 6 sessions
You'll have a clear sense of the commitment before you begin. No open-ended arrangements - just the work that's actually needed.
What's the difference between your services?
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Strategic Hypnotherapy works at the subconscious level - for habits, anxiety, and patterns that willpower hasn't shifted.
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Strategic Coaching is practical and forward-focused - for life transitions, career crossroads, and building clarity.
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Holistic Guidance uses tarot and oracle cards as reflective tools for insight and perspective.
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Safe Foundation is a gentle, unhurried space for when you're not ready to do the work yet - just to be heard, at your own pace.
Where are you based?
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Online across Australia by appointment.
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In person in Brisbane at Hive Sacred, Acacia Ridge by appointment.