Hypnosis

Discover your mind's untapped potential through clinical hypnosis. I have trained with a world-leading teacher of clinical hypnosis, Dr Michael Yapko.

What Is Hypnosis?

There is no universally agreed definition of hypnosis. Just as my perception of great art may differ from the next viewer, the hypnotic experience varies between individuals due to its subjective nature.

How Hypnosis Can Help

Hypnosis can be applied to virtually any kind of concern. Hypnosis elicits the best results with specific goals, individualised content, and delivery methods that consider unique aspects of your problem and cognitive style. While some people benefit from a one-off experience, most find that a well-planned series of sessions builds a stronger response.

In my practice, I offer hypnosis when:

Hypnosis promotes and speeds up desired change in ways that astound me daily.

Typical Characteristics of a Hypnotic Experience

Hypnosis is a skilled form of communication that elicits a state of absorption, where one becomes focussed on a stimulus (thought, memory, experience), and where a dissociation (from the body or parts of the mind) allows the individual to experience changes to thought patterns, sensations, and behaviour either during or after the hypnotic state.

These changes may appear with automaticity, that is, without conscious effort, and in some situations, without awareness of how they occur.

What to Expect with Hypnosis

Will I quack like a duck? In short, no. Clinical hypnosis differs vastly from what you may see on stage or television.

I adopt a process-oriented approach wherein the structural components of a problem (the “how” of the problem) are fundamental to hypnosis-led solutions rather than scope focussed methods (which seeks to explain the “why” of a problem).

Identifying Goals

I will work with you before your first hypnotic experience to build knowledge of how you experience your problem, clarify your unique hypnosis requirements, and identify desired outcomes. When delivered over several sessions, hypnosis consolidates new patterns of responding to a problem.

The Experience Itself

You will be guided into a deep state of focus and relaxation that allows your mind to gain greater levels of insight and awareness. In this state, your mind achieves an enhanced level of receptiveness, allowing key ideas to emerge (from yourself) to be adopted (if suggested).

Applications of Hypnosis

Get in touch

Please contact me directly to arrange an appointment or enquire about the services available.

Dr Tracey Weiland

Clinical Psychologist in Yarrambat, Shire of Nillumbik