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Melbourne Counselling and Clinical Hypnotherapy

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Are you ready to break free from anxiety, depression, trauma, or sleep struggles?

Discover how my personalized approach can help you:
  • Find lasting relief
  • Regain control of your life
  • Experience positive transformation
I invite you to click on the button below to book a FREE & CONFIDENTIAL consultation with me. Let's connect today to embark on a journey towards a new you!
Melissiah, Telehealth Therapist Hypnotherapy Melbourne Bachelor of Psychological Science (Hons), Diploma of Clinical Hypnotic Science, The Rewind Technique Practitioner (PTSD), NLP Essential Practitioner, Master of Professional Psychology (in progress)(provisional psych.) ISN*. Member ASCH, IICT, CPCA, & AAPi
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I'd love to show you how to harness the incredible power of your mind to achieve your goals and create the life you desire

  • Hi there! I'm a qualified clinical hypnotherapist and mental health practitioner, and I genuinely care about your wellbeing. I understand that talking about feelings or life's difficulties can be hard. Please know that in your one-on-one online consultation you can expect a private, safe, and supportive space where you can talk openly. I will take the time to understand the challenges you're facing and the results you're looking to achieve. From there, I'll develop a personalized plan to help you reach those goals.
At our mental health and Melbourne hypnotherapy clinic, people seek therapy to address emotional or mental distress or to improve various aspects of their lives. Counselling, psychotherapy, or hypnotherapy may help you:
  • Become more resilient to stress
  • Recover from anxiety and depression
  • Overcome insomnia or other sleep issues
  • Reduce chronic pain through psychological strategies for pain management
  • Lessen the mental and emotional impact of chronic illness
  • Defeat fears, phobias, or unwanted habits
  • Conquer alcohol or drug issues
  • Build healthy self-esteem and self-confidence
  • Recover from trauma or PTSD
  • Cope with loss or major life changes
  • Develop emotional regulation skills
  • Enhance your social skills and relationships
  • Control procrastination
  • Improve your overall mental health
  • Boost your wellbeing and quality of life
  • Achieve personal, professional, or wellness goals*
*While a counsellor is different from a life coach, some counsellors who have trained in coaching for behaviour change can provide life coaching.
In our chat, I'll walk you through my therapeutic approach and how it can initiate a positive change from the very first session. It's important you understand that therapy is a multi-stage process requiring the development of rapport and trust with your therapist. My structured therapy program is designed to provide a deep exploration of your underlying issues, needs, strengths, and resources. The program facilitates a clear path towards setting and achieving your goals, and preventing future relapse (if applicable). Your consultation will be via Zoom and by the end of our 30-minutes you'll have a better sense of whether I'm the right person for you. As it's important you feel that my approach meets your individual needs before I accept any payment from you, I encourage you to ask questions. If it becomes apparent that you require specialized treatment beyond beyond the scope of my practice, I can refer you to an alternative provider or service. Ready to start your journey towards positive change? My solution-focused program is tailored to your individual needs and designed to help you achieve your desired results in the shortest possible time. In addition to one-on-one sessions, you'll receive easy-to-understand psychoeducational materials, and there may be some homework tasks. During your free consultation, we’ll discuss your specific goals and determine the best approach for you. I’ll guide you through the simple process of booking your program and scheduling a time to start. At the end of the program, we'll evaluate your progress together to determine if you’d like further support in achieving additional goals. Long-term therapy can be beneficial for exploring deep-rooted issues that may have been affecting you for a significant part of your life. This allows us to take the time needed to understand and address these complex problems.
What you can expect in your consultation:
  • Non-judgmental support and validation for your immediate issues.
  • Clarity on your expectations of my service and the desired results you seek.
  • A thorough grasp of my therapeutic approach.
  • Answers to any questions you may have about the therapeutic process.
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*Disclaimer: I am a professional in counselling and hypnotherapy. However, I do not practice as a psychologist at Barwon Counselling and Hypnotherapy. I have provisional registration, which permits me to be referred to as a 'provisional psychologist' during supervised practice. The free consultation is for new clients only, and is not a diagnostic evaluation or therapy. It is a private and confidential conversation aimed at understanding your current challenges, providing general guidance for your mental well-being, and exploring whether the therapy I provide would be a good fit for your needs.
Barwon Counselling and Hypnotherapy is privately operated mental health service. We are based in Melbourne and provide telehealth across Australia.

Do I Need a Mental Health Treatment Plan to see a Counsellor or Clinical Hypnotherapist?

  • The good news is you don't need a Mental Health Treatment Plan to connect with our counselling or clinical hypnotherapy services.
  • A Mental Health Treatment Plan under the Better Access initiative offers Medicare-subsidized sessions with a psychologist or an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW). Payment of a gap fee is usually required.

  • In many cases, a counsellor or hypnotherapist can be just as effective in helping individuals with mild to moderate psychological issues, offering a flexible and accessible alternative.
Fee information if you are a Hypnotherapy Training Australia (HTA) student or a victim of a serious crime
  • As a HTA student you are required to undergo 3 hypnotherapy sessions with a HTA recommended therapist. Fees are capped at $100 per session.
  • If you are a crime victim you may be eligible to have your therapy costs covered by the Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT).
When you schedule your initial free consultation, please inform us about your eligibility.

Does therapy work?

Studies indicate that most people who have therapy report symptom relief and better daily functioning. Therapy is associated with positive brain and body changes, which can lead to enhanced emotional functioning and improved mental well-being. Less sick days, reduced disability, fewer health issues, and greater job satisfaction are further advantages associated with therapy.
  • Therapy is a comprehensive process. It's important to remember that the results you obtain can depend on the following factors:
  • Your personality
  • Your background and upbringing
  • The complexity and severity of your issue(s)
  • Your protective factors, such as a supportive family/friends, stable housing, employment, etc
  • Your willingness to engage in honest self-disclosure to your therapist
  • Your ability to reflect on your thoughts, feelings, and actions
  • The strength of your internal motivation to seek change and achieve your goals
  • Your dedication to completing any homework tasks
  • The feedback you provide your therapist about your treatment
  • The way in which you respond to therapy
  • Accepting that you can only change yourself, not others

What if I can't afford therapy?

We understand that one-on-one therapy might not be affordable for everyone, but we don't want anyone to miss out on the help they need. That's why we've partnered with Uncommon Knowledge, a trusted provider of low-cost hypnosis downloads. To date, well over a million people have benefited from their hypnosis downloads. To ensure you feel comfortable giving these hypnotherapy downloads a try, your purchases are covered by a no-questions-asked 90-day money-back guarantee. Top titles include self-confidence, weight loss, quit smoking, relationships, learning help, self-esteem, social anxiety, and personal finance.

Hypnotherapist Services in Melbourne, Geelong, & the Mornington Peninsula

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Hypnotherapy works by firstly guiding you into a focused state of deep relaxation. Once you are in this altered, hypnotic state, your hypnotist will deliver therapeutic suggestions to your subconscious mind to promote positive change. Customized hypnotherapy with a trained hypnotherapist can offer a more effective and personalized experience than a general recording. Each session is tailored to your unique needs, addressing specific issues and goals that a one-size-fits-all recording cannot. This approach allows for deeper, more targeted therapeutic outcomes that are precisely aligned with your needs and goals, increasing the likelihood of significant and lasting results.
Our client-centred treatment is a form of positive psychology, and we offer a free, no-obligation initial consultation. By reserving your spot through our 24/7 scheduling portal, you can effortlessly take the first step towards the results you desire.
Barwon Counselling and Hypnotherapy offers telehealth across all areas of Victoria including Melbourne, Geelong, and the Mornington Peninsula.

Why Choose Telehealth?

  • Convenience: Attend our Melbourne clinic from the comfort of your living room, study, or bedroom, eliminating the need for travel to a physical location.
  • Enhanced Privacy and Discreetness: Telehealth allows you to engage in therapy without concerns about running into familiar faces or attracting unwanted attention. This level of privacy is especially advantageous if you're seeking to maintain a low profile.
  • Support for Anxiety Sufferers: If you suffer from anxiety or panic attacks related to leaving home, telehealth may assist you to maintain a sense of comfort and safety during treatment.
  • Ideal for Caregivers: If you have children or are a caregiver, telehealth can eliminate the need for arranging childcare or leaving dependent family members unattended.
  • No Traffic or Parking Hassles: You can avoid the stress of traffic congestion and parking issues, making healthcare more accessible and stress-free.
  • Inclusivity: Telehealth can provide a more accessible support option if you encounter difficulties in transportation or navigating physical spaces due to disability, injury, or chronic illness.
  • Home-Based Intervention for Unwanted Habits: If you are grappling with concerns like smoking or drinking that may stem from triggers in your living environment, telehealth enables a contextually relevant treatment approach.
  • Efficacy: Studies have indicated that telehealth can be just as effective as traditional face-to-face therapy.

Choose the Therapy that's right for you

No charge for your first consultation
Simple online booking system
Privacy and confidentiality assured
Access the power of your mind to reduce cravings, unhealthy snacking, and emotional eating.
Rid yourself of behavioural compulsions that are carried out to alleviate obsessive thoughts.
Minimize long-lasting worry and anxiety that is focused on one or more aspects of everyday life.
Find relief from the distressing and intense anxiety associated with panic attack episodes.
Overcome anxious reactions and emotional difficulties from a past traumatic event.
Feel calm and confident about everyday social interactions, public speaking, or performing.
Effectively manage an irrational or excessive fear of a situation, person, activity, or object.
Tackle the root causes of smoking and replace cigarettes with new healthy habits.
Lift your mood, rediscover happiness, and rekindle your inner spark to find joy again.
Release the burden of past traumas to embrace a brighter and more fulfilling future.
Regain control, savor sobriety, and relish life anew through cutting back or quitting alcohol.
Recover from guilt, shame, or anxiety after leaving a high-demand, high-control group.

Explore the benefits of Our treatment programs

  • Enhance your mood, wellbeing, and quality of life: Targeted therapeutic techniques can help you pinpoint triggers, manage negative thought patterns, and cultivate mental flexibility. This, in turn, can alleviate feelings of distress, anxiety, and depression, fostering positive emotional and physical changes.
  • Heal from past traumas: The Rewind Technique is a safe, calming, and non-intrusive psychological approach designed to help you overcome past traumas you've experienced or witnessed. This treatment eliminates the need for you to retell your story, preventing retraumatization. Additionally, the technique is effective in addressing PTSD or phobias.
  • Master emotional regulation: An integrated theraputic approach can help you to acquire more effective coping strategies to balance your emotions. Over time, you can internalize and integrate new ways of thinking, being, and doing into your daily life, fostering a greater sense of emotional control and stability.
  • Transform unhelpful beliefs: Through therapeutic processes, such as accessing the subconscious mind where deep-rooted or core beliefs reside, any limiting or unresourceful beliefs can be effectively challenged and reprogrammed. This transformative approach opens up new possibilities for happiness, personal growth, and success.
  • Overcome irrational fears: Safe and effective therapeutic techniques can assist in dismantling irrational fears or phobias by helping you reframe the way you respond to triggering stimuli. This can bring about significant relief, fostering a sense of control and liberation.
  • Manage your anxiety: Clinical hypnosis can help you gain control over anxiety by helping you to enter into a pleasant relaxed state then delivering suggestions to your subconscious mind. Learn to cope with stressful situations more effectively and reduce or eliminate unpleasant physical sensations associated with anxiety or panic.
  • Improve sleep quality: If you struggle with insomnia, clinical hypnosis can make a difference. Listening to your personalized recording when you go to bed can help you relax your , making it easier to doze off and enjoy a deeper, more restful night's sleep.
  • Return to work and your regular activities: If anxiety, phobias, or trauma have been holding you back, our treatment program can assist in breaking those barriers and have you feeling comfortable enough you to resume your daily routines and tasks with renewed confidence and focus.
  • Increase your ability to handle stress: By learning more effective coping strategies through specific techniques and exercises, you can develop a stronger resilience to stressors. This can empower you to approach challenging situations with a calmer and more composed mindset.
  • Boost Self-Confidence: Whether you'd like to address anxiety, improve your physical fitness, stop your cigarette or vaping habit, or reduce your reliance on alcohol, you will be shown how to foster belief in yourself and your abilities. Greater self-confidence can furthermore improve your career prospects, relationships, and your personal life.
  • Enhance relationships: Through addressing underlying issues that may be affecting your relationships, any feelings of loneliness and isolation can be reduced. Healthier communication and effective conflict resolution skills can also be nurtured, leading to greater understanding and connection with your loved ones, as well as reduced conflict.
  • Take Control of Your Life: Regardless of the emotional, mental, or behavioral challenges you face, our treatment programs facilitate a transformative process that can enable you to regain control, unleash your potential, make positive behavioural changes, and pursue your goals with newfound vigor.
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Is Your Mental Health Thriving or in Need of Support?

Poor mental health is a pressing concern in Australia, with anxiety being one of the most common psychological disorders. Depression also poses a significant challenge, affecting a substantial portion of the population. Concerningly, the Stress and Wellbeing in Australia Survey (APS, 2015) highlighted that a significant percentage of people experience unhealthy levels of stress, impacting their overall mental health and daily lives.
Barwon Counselling and Hypnotherapy specializes in addressing anxiety-related issues, and also offers support to those wanting to quit smoking, safely reduce their alcohol intake, or lose weight. Your well-being is our priority, and together, we can work towards a healthier and happier you. Whether it's anxiety, smoking cessation, alcohol reduction, or weight management, we can help you take a postive step towards your wellness goals today.
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  • In Australia, 75% of men and 60% of women are living with overweight or obesity (AIHW 2019).
  • In Australia, 21.5% of people suffered from a 12-month mental disorder between 2020 and 2022, and 17.2% reported a 12-month anxiety disorder (ABS, 2022).
  • In Australia, 11.2% of people aged 15 and over were daily smokers in 2019 (AIHW, 2020). Additionally, 17.1% of people over the age of 14 engage in risky drinking (Victoria University, 2023).


How we work with you

Free Consultation
Welcome! You're invited to a no-obligation one-on-one half hour consultation
SCHEDULE
Book in to start your treatment program with our secure online scheduling
ASSESSMENT
A comprehensive case history is taken so your treatment can begin
TREATMENT PLAN
Your treatment plan is carefully tailored to help you get the results you want
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