You don’t have to come to us. Some of our most meaningful sessions happen when people are sitting in their favourite chair at home, wherever in Australia that happens to be.
We use Zoom to facilitate our online hypnotherapy sessions, and have been doing so for a number of years. For most people and most issues, it works just as well as sitting together in our Everton Park rooms — and for some, the familiarity of their own environment is genuinely helpful.
Hypnosis itself does not require some specific “power” that the hypnotist has, so it’s fine if you’re not in the same room as them. A hypnotherapy session is using hypnosis to help you achieve certain therapeutic outcomes that will benefit you, and can be conducted remotely.
To put it simply, hypnosis involves you narrowing your focus of attention — this is something that can be directed by voice and auditory suggestion. We can teach you how to do this for yourself, but you’ll also be guided by your therapist throughout the session.
Just like in any session, the therapist you’re working with over Zoom is going to spend time getting to know about you, and what’s going on for you, so that they can help you in a way that is right for you. Most people find that after a little bit of time spent talking to someone by video call it begins to feel as though you are sitting down together in the same space. The technology ‘disappears’, and it starts to feel normal pretty quickly.
We always make time for you to ask questions and get a feel for the whole process.
Like anything, working by Zoom becomes easier with experience. Our therapists have been practising for many years, and this has allowed them to become comfortable working in all sorts of different circumstances — in busy hospital wards, in large groups, and sometimes even over the phone. Compared to some situations we’ve been in, working via Zoom in a quiet environment is a bit of a luxury.
Zoom sessions are available with Glenn, Carol or Philip. You can book your video hypnosis consultation using the button below.
This is probably the question we’re asked most often about online sessions. The short answer is yes — for the great majority of what we do.
Hypnosis – in fact, any therapeutic modality – is fundamentally about the relationship between a person and their therapist. Hypnosis is the state of focused attention we guide you into. Neither of those things requires you to be in the same room as us. The research on telehealth hypnotherapy is encouraging, and our own clinical experience backs that up. We wouldn’t offer it if we didn’t think it genuinely helped people.
There are some situations where we might suggest an in-person session is preferable, and we’ll always be straightforward with you about that if it applies.
Online sessions suit people who:
We see people from across Australia, and have some international clients as well. If you’re unsure whether online would work for your particular situation or issue, feel free to get in touch and we’ll give you an honest answer.
It is not appropriate to take part in a session — by Zoom or otherwise — if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you have a history of psychosis, you must tell us this before your session so we can make sure hypnosis is appropriate for you.
Your space. At the time of your appointment you’ll need to be set up in a quiet, private space with a comfortable chair. Please do not lie on your bed. Your therapist needs to see your head and shoulders for the duration of the session. Let people know you’re not available for a couple of hours, and make arrangements to secure your animals. Prepare for this ahead of time.
Your device. Ideally you’ll be using a tablet, laptop, or desktop computer — something you won’t need to hold. If you only have a smartphone available, prop it on a desk or table so you don’t have to hold anything. Do not sit on a bed; sit in a chair. You need to be visible to your therapist, but also comfortable.
Your connection. It is important that your internet connection is strong, and that you have either working speakers and a microphone, or a headset with a microphone attached to your device. If you are using a desktop computer it will need to have a camera and speakers.
Your notifications. Make sure all your alerts — email, SMS, social media apps, and so on — are turned off before your session begins. Close any programs or apps you are not using. You need to be able to focus, without distraction.
The Zoom link. You will be sent a Zoom link prior to your appointment. The link will open in a browser window, or in Zoom itself if you use the app. We will be prompt and won’t keep you waiting without getting in touch. If for any reason there is a technical issue and we cannot connect, you’ll be contacted on the phone number you have provided. If we haven’t connected with you by Zoom within five minutes of your booked session time, please turn your phone back on — no doubt we’ll be trying to reach you.
Once connection is made, please make sure your phone volume and vibrate are off. Have some water handy, and be comfortable.
Not at all. We see people from across Australia. There is no geographic restriction for online sessions.
We can walk you through it. It is simpler than most people expect. If you would like a quick test call before your session to make sure everything is working, just let us know when you book.
Yes. Our session fees are the same whether you come to us in Everton Park or connect online. You’ll find our current fees on the Session Fees page. After your appointment you will be sent an invoice so you can pay online by card, or direct deposit.
Most of what we do translates well to online sessions — anxiety, habits, sleep, confidence, phobias, IBS, pain, and more. If your particular situation is one where we think an in-person session would serve you better, we will tell you.
Yes, with a parent present. Many families find online sessions easier to manage logistically, and younger, digitally native people often settle into them quite naturally.