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Hypnotherapy for Addiction
Addiction can distort focus, drain motivation, and leave you feeling detached from who you really are. At Canberra Hypnotherapy Clinic, our work in hypnotherapy for addiction helps shift those deeply rooted patterns that drive dependency. Each session is built around clarity and self-awareness, helping you reconnect with a sense of control and rebuild the habits that support recovery and long-term wellbeing.
Understanding Addiction
Addiction is a multifaceted condition that impacts individuals and their loved ones on various levels. It transcends mere physical dependence, affecting mental health, relationships, finances, and overall well-being. Living with addiction often means facing daily battles with intense cravings, compulsions, and withdrawal symptoms. These challenges can consume one's thoughts and energy, leading to feelings of powerlessness and despair.
Behind addiction lies a web of psychological and emotional factors, such as trauma, stress, and low self-esteem. Addressing these underlying issues is critical for breaking free from the cycle of addiction and achieving lasting recovery.
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Impact on Individuals and Families
Addiction in any form can disrupt every part of life. It often affects mental health, relationships, work, and social connections, creating a ripple effect that extends beyond the individual. Whether related to substance abuse disorders or other compulsive patterns, the emotional toll can leave loved ones feeling frustrated, anxious, or helpless as they try to offer support.
Compassionate Support and Comprehensive Treatment
Recovery from addiction is possible with the right support and resources. At Canberra Hypnotherapy Clinic, we provide a compassionate and holistic treatment plan that combines evidence-based therapies such as hypnotherapy to address the root causes of addiction. Each session incorporates therapeutic suggestions that promote lasting behavioural change, helping individuals regain control and rebuild a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Breaking the Chains of Addiction
Our experienced therapists provide personalised support and guidance, helping individuals navigate the challenges of recovery and build a foundation for lasting change. With the right help and support, individuals can overcome addiction and create a brighter, healthier future for themselves and their loved ones.
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What to Expect During Your Hypnotherapy Session
During our hypnotherapy for addiction sessions, you’ll be in a safe, supportive environment where you work closely with your trained therapist to identify the root causes of your behaviour. Each session begins with an open discussion about your goals and challenges so we can customise your experience to suit your specific needs.
Using gentle relaxation techniques, you’ll enter a calm, focused state that allows your subconscious mind to become more receptive to positive change. In this state, we can bypass the analytical filters of the conscious mind and communicate directly with deeper thought patterns. As part of your broader addiction treatment, these sessions help you uncover the origins of your addiction, release limiting beliefs, and strengthen the mindset that supports lasting recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I look for in a hypnotherapist for addiction treatment?
When seeking a hypnotherapist for addiction treatment, it's important to look for someone who is qualified, licensed, and experienced in both hypnotherapy and addiction counselling. Additionally, consider their approach, treatment philosophy, and compatibility with your personal goals and preferences.
At Canberra Hypnotherapy Clinic, our practitioners are Clinical Hypnotherapists, Strategic Psychotherapists, and NLP Master Practitioners with formal training and years of experience helping clients overcome addictions, anxiety, depression, and other behavioural challenges. We combine compassion with evidence-based techniques to help you create lasting change in a safe, supportive environment.
How many sessions are typically needed for hypnotherapy to be effective?
Each person’s journey through addiction recovery is unique, so the number of sessions can vary depending on the type and severity of addiction, as well as how quickly you respond to treatment. Some clients notice a significant shift within a few sessions, while others benefit from a more gradual process. During your initial consultation, your hypnotherapist will discuss your goals, outline a personalised treatment plan, and explain how utilizing hypnosis can help strengthen coping strategies and support lasting progress.
Is hypnosis safe for treating addiction?
Yes. Hypnosis is considered a safe and non-invasive therapeutic approach when conducted by a licensed and trained professional. At Canberra Hypnotherapy Clinic, all sessions are led by certified practitioners with extensive clinical training. Our techniques are designed to help you access the subconscious mind in a calm, focused state, allowing you to work through emotional triggers and mental patterns without distress.
Can clinical hypnosis help with relapse prevention?
Absolutely. Hypnotherapy is not only effective for addressing the causes of addiction but also for reinforcing resilience and relapse prevention. Through subconscious reprogramming, we strengthen coping mechanisms, build self-control, and promote healthier behavioural patterns. Many clients continue to use relaxation and mindfulness techniques learned during sessions to stay grounded and confident in recovery.
What kinds of addictions can hypnotherapy help with?
Our clinic offers hypnotherapy for a broad range of addictions, including alcohol, drug or substance abuse, prescription medication, smoking and vaping, food, gambling, gaming, internet use, work, and sex or pornography. Each session is adjusted based on the specific addiction being treated and underlying emotional patterns driving it, with the goal of helping you restore balance and regain control.
What makes Canberra Hypnotherapy Clinic different from other treatment options?
Unlike traditional talk therapy, hypnotherapy works by bypassing conscious resistance and directly engaging the subconscious mind, where thought patterns and habits are formed. This approach can be particularly effective for addressing addiction and mental health concerns together. Our therapists, Spiro Apostolopoulos and Stella Jones, bring over a decade of combined experience and formal qualifications in Clinical Hypnosis, Strategic Psychotherapy, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Together, they offer a compassionate, results-driven approach that helps clients achieve meaningful change more efficiently.
Can clinical hypnotherapy be used alongside other forms of treatment?
Yes. Hypnotherapy complements other therapeutic and medical treatments very well. Supported by scientific research, it can play an important role in addiction treatment, particularly for those managing drug and alcohol addiction. Hypnotherapy enhances the effectiveness of counselling, behavioural therapy, or medical support by addressing emotional triggers, anxiety, and stress that often accompany dependency. If you’re currently under medical care, we can coordinate your hypnotherapy sessions to support your broader recovery plan.
Do you offer online hypnotherapy for addiction?
Yes. While our clinic is based in Canberra, we understand that not everyone can attend sessions in person. That’s why we also offer online hypnotherapy for addiction via secure video conferencing, allowing clients across the ACT, New South Wales, and the rest of Australia to access professional support wherever they are.
Our online sessions are just as effective as face-to-face appointments and are suitable for those seeking help with drug addiction, alcohol dependency, substance abuse, and more. They provide the same level of personalised guidance and therapeutic depth. Many clients find that participating from home enhances relaxation and focus, helping them achieve meaningful and lasting results.
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