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Bookings & Fees

Enjoy the convenience of our 24/7 automated booking system - you choose the time and date of your appointments
Barwon Counselling and Hypnotherapy uses Halaxy to manage your appointments and records. Your consultations will take place via Halaxy Telehealth, a secure platform that is built for healthcare. Halaxy allows you to pay for our services using a secure payments gateway that encrypts and tokenises your card, which means you never have to share your card details with your practitioner.
If you prefer, you can make a phone booking and pay by direct deposit. Please note that payment must be made at the same time to reserve your booking.
First consultation*
NO CHARGE
You're invited to a free and confidential 30-minute telehealth consultation to discuss your situation and the results you desire. This meeting will be over Zoom. At the conclusion of our consultation, you'll have the opportunity to decide if you'd like to proceed with booking into treatment. If so you will be sent a link to book into a program. When you click the 'BOOK NOW' button you will be directed to our 24/7 booking portal on Calendly.
* Only available to new clients
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HTA Students
Capped at $100 per session
Hypnotherapy Training Australia (HTA) HTA diploma students are required to have three one-hour sessions with a HTA recommended therapist. HTA is Internationally recognised by IICT, and Accredited by the AHA (Australian Hypnotherapy Association) and the ASCH (Australian Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists), GoAH (Guild of Australian Hypnotherapists) the 3 major governing bodies of Hypnotherapy in Australia.
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VOCAT-Funded Treatment
NO CHARGE
We offer therapy services to victims of crime who have been granted financial assistance through VOCAT (Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal). If you have been affected by a crime in Victoria, you may be eligible for financial assistance for counselling expenses through VOCAT. You may be eligible for up to 10 one-hour sessions. Before booking, please ensure you've completed a free initial consultation with us and received written approval for counselling from VOCAT.
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Four-week Program Information
For further details about the four-week program please click here to download the Client Information pdf. Remember to adjust your spam filter to receive email from barwonhypnotherapy.com.au At your appointment time, click on the link that was emailed to you. You will be admitted into your session from the virtual waiting room.
Telehealth Consent Form
You must provide your informed consent before commencing treatment. You will be sent a Password-Protected Client Form to fill in and the password will be sent to you by text. If you scroll to the top of this page, you will see a link to download a sample Telehealth Consent Form.
Rescheduling & Cancellation Policy
With the exception of accident, sudden illness, or emergency, a minimum 24 hours notice is required to reschedule or cancel your appointment. If you do not attend a scheduled appointment, this time cannot be used for another client and you will forfeit the missed appointment.
Refund Policy
Please ensure you are prepared to commit fully to your program before purchase. No refunds will be made after program commencement (notwithstanding exceptional circumstances).
Important Information
Barwon Counselling and Hypnotherapy is a private practice. You do not need a doctor's referral and there is generally no waiting list to access our services. Government rebates are not available for services provided by Barwon Hypnotherapy.
After More Information?
We're always happy to provide you with information to help you make an informed decision about treatment. If you have any further questions please click here to access our FAQ page.
WHAT TO EXPECT BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER TREATMENT

CLIENT INFORMATION

If you've never been to therapy before, especially hypnotherapy, this is a good place to start. This 9 page booklet covers everything you need to know about undertaking your hypnotherapy program and is recommend reading before your free consultation.
Topics covered include:
  • Business details
  • Our Mission
  • Therapeutic Process
  • Understanding Hypnotherapy 'Clinical Hypnosis'
  • Commitment to your Program
  • Telehealth Consent Form
  • Considerations for Hypnotherapy via Zoom
  • Contraindications
  • Safety, Efficacy & Risks
  • Note Taking & Record Keeping
A GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE RIGHT THERAPIST & THE RIGHT THERAPY

The 15 Effective Treatment Factors for Overcoming Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders

It's important to understand that there are many different types of therapy. Furthermore, therapists can differ widely in their training, qualifications, and experience.
After your 30 minute free consultation, we may decide to work together. Sometimes however, another provider may be a better fit for you. This handy guide will give you an idea of what to look for when searching for someone to help you with your therapeutic goals. Remember - it's ok to ask questions and do your own research when choosing a therapist.

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- Hypnotic Healing - Harnessing the Power of Clinical Hypnotherapy for Positive Long Lasting Change
This 25-page easy-to-read PDF guide explains:
  • How ‘clincial hypnosis’ or hypnotherapy can help improve your health, well-being, and state of mind
  • Physical and psychological conditions that can be treated with hypnotherapy
  • Scientific research supporting hypnotherapy treatment, with links to published studies
  • Hypnotherapy myths and facts
  • And much more…
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