Frequently Asked Questions

Psychotherapy is a supportive, conversational form of therapy that helps you explore thoughts, emotions and patterns in a safe and confidential space. It allows you to understand yourself more deeply, process experiences and develop new ways of responding to challenges such as anxiety, stress and transitions in your life. 

Hypnotherapy, sometimes called hypnosis therapy, uses a deeply relaxed and focused state of awareness to work with the subconscious mind. In this state, the mind can be more open to helpful suggestions, new perspectives and shifts in long held patterns such as anxiety, habits or self doubt.  

Psychotherapy works primarily through conversation, reflection and insight. Hypnotherapy works more directly with the subconscious mind in a relaxed state.

Both approaches are valuable, but they work in different ways. Psychotherapy can help you understand the why behind patterns, while hypnotherapy can help gently shift the automatic responses that keep those patterns in place.

When used together, these approaches can be very complementary. Psychotherapy helps create understanding, emotional safety and clarity, while hypnotherapy can support deeper internal change by working with the subconscious mind.

This integrative approach allows therapy to be both reflective and experiential, supporting change at multiple levels.

Many people seek support for concerns such as anxiety, stress, feeling overwhelmed, persistent worry, confidence issues, habits, sleep difficulties or feeling stuck in repeating patterns.

Therapy can also simply be a space to reconnect with yourself and move forward with more ease and clarity.

The first session is a gentle conversation about what has brought you to therapy and what you would like to change or experience differently.

It’s also an opportunity for you to ask questions and get a feel for the process. If hypnotherapy is appropriate, it may be introduced in the first session or we may begin with conversation and preparation.

Most people describe hypnosis as a deeply relaxed and focused state, similar to being absorbed in a book or daydream. You remain aware of what is happening and can hear everything being said.

It is a natural state that most people move in and out of every day

No. You remain aware and in control throughout the process. Hypnosis is not about someone taking control of your mind; rather, it is a guided state of relaxation that helps you access your own internal resources more easily. 

Most people can experience hypnosis when they are willing to relax and focus.

Hypnosis is a natural mental state that people move in and out of every day, such as when driving on autopilot or becoming absorbed in a film.

Yes.  Hypnotherapy is completely safe when conducted by a qualified professional.  You remain aware and in control throughout the session and can not be made to do anything against your will. 

The number of sessions varies depending on the individual and the issue being explored. Some people notice shifts within a few sessions, while others prefer a longer period of support to explore things more deeply.  

Yes. Everything discussed in therapy is treated with strict confidentiality, with the exception of rare legal or safety requirements. Creating a safe and private space is an essential part of the therapeutic process.  

The most important factor in therapy is feeling comfortable and supported. If you are curious about understanding yourself more deeply or are looking for therapy for anxiety, stress, personal growth or changing patterns that no longer serve you, an integrative approach using psychotherapy and hypnotherapy may be a supportive place to begin. 

Give me a call on 0421 400 007 to make an appointment or email any further questions at hello@tdtherapy.com.au.