Clinical Hypnotherapy
Change the patterns that keep holding you back.
Evidence-based hypnotherapy and strategic psychotherapy to help you overcome anxiety, fears, chronic pain and unwanted habits; and tap into strengths you didn't know you had.
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Sound familiar?
The problems that quietly hold us back
Anxiety that won't switch off. Fears that quietly hold you back. Bad habits you struggle to break free from. Chronic pain that wears you down. Sleepless nights that leave you drained.
If any of these feel familiar, you're not alone and you don't have to stay stuck. Hypnotherapy helps you use your inner resources to overcome the issues you’re facing at their source.
See how sessions helpThe science
Hypnotherapy is often viewed with scepticism or clouded by myths, but it is a therapeutic approach supported by scientific research.
Unlike traditional therapy, which focuses on analysing thoughts and emotions, hypnotherapy addresses learned patterns of thoughts and behaviours at their source. By targeting these patterns, hypnotherapy can be an effective way to deal with a variety of issues.
The evidence
Real proof, lasting change
Hypnotherapy isn’t magic. It’s a clinically validated tool for lasting transformation. Backed by rigorous science, a comprehensive 2024 review of 261 randomised trials confirms hypnosis significantly improves chronic pain, anxiety, IBS, and stress.
Major health organisations agree. The American Psychological Association (APA) and the National Centre for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) formally recognise clinical hypnosis as an evidence-based treatment for pain management, anxiety, and digestive health.
Why do results last? Research shows hypnotherapy drives real neuroplastic changes in the brain, strengthening your emotional regulation and self-control long after sessions end. You aren’t just suppressing symptoms; you’re building enduring, self-directed skills.
Ready to experience evidence-based change? Book your consultation today.
What 261 trials show
of 118 measured outcomes showed a medium or large benefit from hypnosis compared with control groups
Proof & Resources
- 2024 Meta-Analysis (261 Trials)PMC Article
- APA Society of Psychological HypnosisAPA Division 30
- Ericksonian Hypnotherapy Systematic Review (2026)MDPI Article
Your inner power
Let me help you find your way
Your mind shapes your experience
Your brain and body are constantly communicating. Managing your breathing, regulating your nervous system, storing memories, and responding to the world around you, often without conscious awareness.
There is more to discover
Many of our thoughts, behaviours, and emotional responses happen automatically. By understanding and working with these unconscious patterns, we can begin to create lasting change.
Change begins from within
Together, we'll use hypnotherapy to access your inner resources, develop new ways of thinking, and support you in moving towards your goals.
Meet your therapist
Ivica Krstic · Clinical Hypnotherapist
Qualified, accredited and genuinely in your corner
Ivica is a diploma-qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Strategic Psychotherapist, a founding member of ISPA and an accredited practitioner with the Hypnotherapy Council of Australia. Every session is grounded in evidence-based, solution-focused method, and delivered with patience and zero judgement.
- ISPA
Founding member
Intl. Strategic Psychotherapists Assoc.
- HCA
Accredited practitioner
Hypnotherapy Council of Australia
- IAP
Diploma qualified
Clinical Hypnosis & Strategic Psychotherapy
- Gordian Practitioner
Certified Gordian Practitioner
Strategic Psychotherapy method
How it works
Working together, step by step
A simple, supportive process with no pressure at any stage.
Initial consultation
The first 30 minutes are free. We talk through your goals and answer your questions, and if either of us feels it isn't the right fit, you can stop there with no cost or obligation.
Your first session
We explore what's going on and map out a clear, personal plan together.
Tailored sessions
Solution-focused hypnotherapy, built around you and moving at your pace.
Lasting change
You leave with practical tools and results that stay with you.
Services
Ways hypnotherapy
can help you
Solution-focused sessions, tailored to whatever's holding you back.
View all servicesStress & anxiety
Quieten a racing mind and sleep more deeply.
Chronic pain
Ease chronic pain through the mind-body connection.
Phobias & fears
Calm the fear response right at its root.
Smoking & unwanted habits
Loosen the cravings behind smoking and more.
Insomnia
Retrain your mind for deep, natural sleep.
Confidence
Build calm self-belief for work, sport and life.
FAQ
Questions,
answered honestly
What exactly is hypnosis?
It is not sleep, and it is not magic. Hypnosis is simply a state of deep relaxation combined with laser-sharp focus. It is the exact same feeling as getting completely lost in a great movie or a good book, where you ignore everything else going on around you.
Will I lose control or do something embarrassing?
No. You are always in the driver's seat. Hypnosis cannot make you do anything that goes against your morals or values. If a hypnotherapist told you to do something you didn't want to do, your brain would reject it and you would instantly snap out of the trance.
Can I get stuck in hypnosis?
This is biologically impossible. If a fire alarm went off, or if the therapist just stopped talking and walked out of the room, you would simply open your eyes. At most, you might drift into a normal, light sleep and wake up a few minutes later.
Will I remember what happened?
Yes. Hypnosis is not a blackout. Because your brain is actually hyper-awake and focused, most people remember the entire session, just like you would remember a normal conversation with a friend.
Can anyone be hypnotized?
Most people can — about 80% to 85% of us. But there is a catch: you have to want to be hypnotized. You cannot be forced into a trance against your will.
Will I spill my deepest, darkest secrets?
No. Hypnosis is not a truth serum. You remain completely aware of what you are saying. If you have a secret you want to keep, you will keep it.
What does being hypnotized physically feel like?
It usually feels incredibly relaxing. Your muscles might feel heavy and loose, very similar to that peaceful, warm feeling you get right before you drift off to sleep at night except your mind stays completely alert and awake.
Is it like those stage shows where people cluck like chickens?
Not at all. Stage hypnosis is pure entertainment. The volunteers on stage want to be silly and put on a show. Clinical hypnotherapy is a private, relaxing medical or psychological treatment meant to help you solve a specific problem.
If I am easily hypnotized, does it mean I have a weak mind?
It actually means the exact opposite! Going into a trance requires good concentration, intelligence, and a strong imagination. People with very active, sharp minds actually make the best hypnosis subjects.
What can hypnotherapy actually fix?
It is primarily used to change deeply ingrained habits and emotional responses. People use it with great success to quit smoking, lose weight, overcome phobias (like a fear of flying or spiders), manage chronic pain, and reduce daily anxiety.
Take the first step
A mind that works with you, not against you
Book a free 15-minute call to ask anything, or book your first appointment. No pressure, no obligation.
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