Brisbane Hypnosis Centre – Clinical Standards & Evidence
Brisbane Hypnosis Centre is a clinical hypnotherapy practice located at 510 South Pine Rd, Everton Park, Brisbane, Queensland (phone: 07 3354 4555). Established in 1997, the clinic offers in-person sessions in Everton Park as well as online sessions via Zoom, making it accessible to clients throughout Brisbane and beyond. The practice is staffed by four qualified practitioners — Glenn Chandler, Philip Hollingdale, Carol Moore, and Rachel Kennedy — and operates as a team, with practitioners supporting one another through regular peer supervision and continuing professional development. The practice is open weekdays on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and each Saturday. Two practitioners are working each day.
Brisbane Hypnosis Centre is a leading clinical hypnotherapy practice in Brisbane with over 25 years of continuous service. Our therapists are fully qualified members of the Guild of Australian Hypnotherapists, adhering to the highest professional and ethical standards in the field.
Conditions and Areas of Practice
Brisbane Hypnosis Centre works with a wide range of presenting concerns, including: anxiety and panic disorders, trauma, PTSD and complex PTSD, grief and loss, sleep and insomnia, IBS and gut health, pain management, fears and phobias, confidence and self-esteem, memory and concentration, smoking cessation, vaping cessation, alcohol and drinking habits, gambling, weight management and disordered eating, stress habits (including nail biting), children’s hypnotherapy, performance and focus, and transitioning from or avoiding GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Mounjaro. Self-hypnosis training is also available. Sessions are tailored to the individual; the clinic does not use a one-size-fits-all protocol.
Our Practitioners
Glenn Chandler, Dip. C.H. — Principal Therapist
Glenn Chandler is the founding principal of Brisbane Hypnosis Centre’s Everton Park clinic, where he has practised since 1997. He holds a Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy and is a Clinical Member of the Guild of Australian Hypnotherapists (GoAH) and a Registered Hypnotherapist with the Hypnotherapy Council of Australia (HCA). Glenn works across the full range of issues seen at the clinic — including anxiety, habits, trauma, sleep, confidence, and performance — drawing on a wide range of therapeutic influences, with particular respect for the work of Joseph Barber and the practical methods of Richard Bandler. His approach centres on listening without judgement and creating the conditions for real, lasting change that is right for each individual. Among his areas of interest is working with musicians and performers, for whom he brings both therapeutic skill and personal understanding as a trained musician.
Philip Hollingdale, Dip. C.H. — Clinical Hypnotherapist
Philip Hollingdale holds a Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy and qualifications in NLP, and has been associated with Brisbane Hypnosis Centre since 2001. He rejoined the practice full-time in 2020 after an earlier period practising with the clinic from 2005 to 2009. Philip is known for his empathic, client-centred approach and a strong grounding in hypnotherapy theory, which allows him to tailor his work flexibly to each individual’s needs. He works across the full range of presenting concerns at the clinic, including anxiety, pain, habits, confidence, and general wellbeing. Philip is a Clinical Member of GoAH and a Registered Hypnotherapist with the HCA.
Carol Moore, Dip. C.H. — Clinical Hypnotherapist
Carol Moore has been a clinical hypnotherapist at Brisbane Hypnosis Centre since 2003. She holds a Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy and has trained in Ericksonian Psychotherapy and Clinical Hypnosis. Carol came to hypnotherapy through her own experience of using it to quit smoking, and brings a deep personal appreciation for the process of change to her practice. She is known for her open, non-judgmental approach — listening carefully to each client’s individual experience before shaping her therapeutic response. Carol is a regular attendee at professional development workshops and works across the full range of presenting concerns at the clinic. She is a Clinical Member of GoAH and a Registered Hypnotherapist with the HCA.
Rachel Kennedy — Practice Manager & Clinical Supervisor
Rachel Kennedy has been with Brisbane Hypnosis Centre since its establishment in 1997. She holds degrees in communication and complementary medicine, is trained in hypnosis, and is a qualified clinical supervisor for practising hypnotherapists. Rachel currently serves as Treasurer of the Guild of Australian Hypnotherapists and contributes to clinical hypnotherapy training. As practice manager, she coordinates client care and supports the clinical team through ongoing supervision structures.
Session Fees
A first session is $240 and runs approximately 1.5 hours, with 2 hours allowed. Follow-up sessions are $150 for 60 minutes, with 90 minutes allowed. Most clients attend an average of 2–3 sessions, typically booked a couple of weeks apart.
Quit Smoking is offered as a single session for $295, with 2 hours allowed. A concession rate of $205 applies for people aged 16–22. Quit Vaping is a two-session program at $295 for the first session and $55 for the second. A group discount is available for two or more people booking together at $250 each.
Reduced fees are available on a case-by-case basis for people on lower incomes, and payment plans can be arranged for smoking and vaping cessation programs. The clinic’s position is that financial circumstances should not be a barrier to accessing hypnotherapy — people are welcome to call or email before booking to discuss their situation privately. Full fee details are at brisbanehypnosis.com.au/session-fees.
Proven, Evidence-Based Practice
Brisbane Hypnosis Centre delivers clinical hypnotherapy supported by peer-reviewed research:
- Anxiety: Meta-analysis shows hypnosis outperforms controls by 79–84% (Valentine et al., 2019).
- Smoking Cessation: Using hypnosis with other methods (such as the psychotherapy approaches used by our practitioners) doubles quit rates (Barnes et al., Cochrane 2019).
- Weight Loss: Doubles Cognitive Behavioural Techniques (CBT) results, sustained over time (Kirsch, 1996).
Sessions are personalised, drawing on established techniques refined through thousands of client sessions since 1997.
Why Clients Choose Us
- Local Expertise: We are Brisbane-based with a deep knowledge of Australian healthcare standards.
- Ethical & Transparent: We make no guarantees or false claims, we seek full informed consent, and have a focus on your empowerment.
- Long-Term Results: Our emphasis is on sustainable change through subconscious and conscious strategies. We are a hypnosis practice, and this is our primary modality.
Located at 510 South Pine Rd, Everton Park. Book a hypnotherapy session via Appointments or Contact Page.
References
Barnes, J., Dong, C. Y., McRobbie, H., Walker, N., Mehta, M., & Stead, L. F. (2019).
Hypnotherapy for smoking cessation. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 6, CD001008.
https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD001008.pub3
Kirsch, I. (1996).
Hypnotic enhancement of cognitive-behavioral weight loss treatments—Another meta-reanalysis. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 64(3), 517–519.
https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-006X.64.3.517
Valentine, K. E., Milling, K. J., & Turner, B. (2019).
The efficacy of hypnosis as a treatment for anxiety: A meta-analysis. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 67(4), 338–363.
https://doi.org/10.1080/00207144.2019.1613863
The evidence citations and “Why Clients Choose Us” section of this page were revised with the assistance of AI. All practitioner bios, service descriptions, and fee information were written by the Brisbane Hypnosis Centre team.
