Stress, anxiety or depression

Stress, anxiety, and depression can manifest in unique ways:

• Stress often leads to physical symptoms like headaches, muscle tension, or digestive problems, along with irritability, a racing mind, or feeling constantly overwhelmed.
• Anxiety is commonly associated with excessive worry, restlessness, rapid heart rate, trouble concentrating, and panic attacks. It can also include avoidance behaviours, like staying away from situations that trigger discomfort.
• Depression may involve persistent sadness, fatigue, changes in appetite, difficulty sleeping or oversleeping, a loss of interest in activities, and feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness.

Recognising these symptoms is the first step toward getting the right support.

Hypnotherapy is a powerful tool that addresses the root causes of these challenges in a supportive and safe way:

• For stress, hypnotherapy promotes deep relaxation and helps reframe how you respond to pressure, allowing you to manage stressors with a calmer, more composed mindset.
• For anxiety, it helps you identify and reprogram triggers stored in the subconscious mind, equipping you with techniques to reduce the intensity and frequency of anxious thoughts and feelings.
• For depression, hypnotherapy fosters a sense of hope and self-compassion by gently shifting unhelpful thought patterns, reigniting motivation, and restoring emotional balance.

Our sessions focus on creating a pathway to lasting change by addressing the underlying causes, not just the symptoms.

Yes, hypnotherapy is a safe and effective approach when conducted by a trained and certified professional. At ACT Complete Therapy, we follow evidence-based practices and maintain the highest standards of care to ensure your safety and comfort throughout every session.

Absolutely. Hypnotherapy can teach techniques to calm the mind and body during an anxiety attack, helping you regain control. It also works on a deeper level to address the triggers of anxiety attacks, reducing their frequency and severity over time.

Yes, hypnotherapy is highly effective in addressing sleep disturbances. It helps relax the mind, reprograms unhelpful thoughts about sleep, and creates positive associations with restful, rejuvenating sleep. This can help resolve insomnia or other issues caused by anxiety or depression.

Hypnotherapy bypasses the critical, conscious mind and works directly with the subconscious, where negative thought patterns are often rooted. By identifying these patterns, we can replace them with positive, empowering suggestions, helping to reshape your mindset and responses.

Each session is conducted in a calm, supportive environment where you can relax and feel safe. We guide you into a focused, relaxed state, then work collaboratively to address your specific concerns. You’ll leave with new insights, techniques, and tools to help you progress.

The number of sessions depends on your individual goals and challenges. Some clients notice improvement within a few sessions, while others benefit from ongoing support for deeper or more complex issues. We’ll develop a personalised plan during your initial consultation.

Arrive with a clear idea of what you want to address and be open to the process. Wear comfortable clothing and allow yourself time to relax before and after the session to make the most of your experience.

Traditional therapy often focuses on conscious thought processes, while hypnotherapy works with the subconscious mind to facilitate deeper, more immediate change. The two approaches can complement each other, with hypnotherapy often accelerating progress.

Taking the first step is easy. Contact us to schedule an initial consultation, where we’ll discuss your needs and goals. We offer both in-office sessions in Canberra and convenient online sessions to suit your preferences.