Asking The Right Questions When Choosing A Hypnotherapist

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Choosing the right hypnotherapist is an important step on the journey towards help and relief. You need to be sure that you find someone you trust to guide you into trance. They also need to have the skills and reputation you can depend upon. The trouble is that hypnotherapy in Australia is self-regulated. There is a big gap between those that are professional, regulated and reliable and those that scrape through with minimal standards. That is why it helps to ask the following questions when searching for a hypnotherapist.

Does The Therapist Abide By The Standards Of The Australian Hypnotherapists Association?

It is important to find out whether or not the therapist is a part of a nationally recognised body of hypnotherapists. For many, this means the Australian Hypnotherapists Association. There is also the Australian Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists. This is because all hypnotherapists should abide by a code of conduct – even if there is no legal obligation to do so. Those that take the time to align themselves with the industry standards of the AHA are the safest bet.

At the same time, it helps to ask if they are members of any associations. For example, are they a True Counsellor member or part of some other organisation. If so, they should be able to show a certificate of membership or registration with a valid date. Don’t just take their word for it. If they can’t provide this, does that mean that they purely work independently? If so, this could mean a lack of accountability and structure to the sessions.

Are They Qualified To Carry Out These Hypnotherapy Sessions?

Qualifications are important with any hypnotherapist in Melbourne – regardless of their associations and memberships. You need to be sure that they have the knowledge and credentials to handle your problem. There are some that will claim that they are more than qualified to by hypnotherapists due to past trauma and a passion for the subject. This is a starting point, but not enough to ensure that they are truly qualified for the job. Official, professional training is essential.

Just like the membership certificates, they should be open about their qualifications. Again, don’t take everything at face value. They may have an authentic-looking diploma from some institution on their wall, but it may not be recognised as valid for the industry.

What Can You Expect From The Sessions?

If the answers so far are positive, you can then start to find out a few more details about the sessions themselves. A good starting point is to ask about the duration and frequency of the sessions. Remember that the average is between 50 and 90 minutes, so those offering a speedy 30-minute service may not be that effective. Also take the time to ask what might happen if a session over-runs, or if they take notes.

What To Do If The Answers To These Questions Are Negative

There are three possible responses here. You could find that you speak to a therapist that says yes to questions on associations and qualifications and offers a clear service. Their claims may check out and they could be a good fit. Then there are those that say yes under false pretences and don’t have the certification to back up their claims. Others may insist that they are perfectly respectable as an independent therapist without those memberships or qualifications. The problem with the later is that they can be pretty convincing. Some will try and assure prospective clients that there aren’t industry standards to meet. Others may try and deflect questions or dismiss them as unimportant. This isn’t the case at all.

If you come across any questionable therapists that don’t meet the criteria outlined here – or you simply want more guidance – call Core Hypnosis on 0432 808 450. We can help you in your quest to find the perfect, regulated therapist for your problem.

What Core Hypnosis Clients Say

Shelley Gillis

My teenage son suffered from debilitating neuropathic leg and back pain from a rare complex condition which resulted in inflammation in his spinal cord that left him unable to attend school or participate in his usual daily routines for months. He was also diagnosed as having PTSD due to the medical interventions required for treatment. As part of his recovery, we booked in with Tony as a ‘last resort’ after all options to alleviate his symptoms provided by the medical team had been exhausted (which included ongoing medications for pain, psychotherapy etc). We had hoped that Tony would help alleviate some of his symptoms, we did not expect such a life changing transformation. It was truly remarkable to say the very least! He now looks forward to a full recovery, and this was after seemingly endless meetings with different medical specialists. Tony is an extraordinarily compassionate person with a special gift. We cannot recommend him highly enough.

Alex Bajada

Tony is absolutely amazing. I was suffering from trauma of having dealt with panic attacks, and was living in constant fear of another one coming up, or fear of how I could will one just by thinking about it. Tony took the time to listen to me, and ask me questions not only about my trauma, but also taking a deeper look into my past life and how I reacted to certain situations and words in my life. It's this care and knowledge that makes Tony amazing, he really made me feel at ease and just knew exactly how I was feeling and why. During the session I was conscious the whole time, and comfortable. Tony made me confront certain situations in my life and put an ease to them and start to think about them, or feel them differently. Once the session ended I was shocked, I didn't expect it to work so well as it did, but it truly did. I no longer can will panic attacks by thinking about them, and even though I still can think about it my body reacts differently to them. I feel like I have my life back and I have Tony to thank for that. I know if I ever want a session again about anything I will definitely be going back to Tony. I honestly recommend Tony to anyone who has been trying their whole life with psychologists, councillors and meditation to be open and try this.

Jennifer Carpinteri

Tony is truly amazing! He has helped me through a very traumatic experience in my life, and it has completely transformed me in a way that is hard to explain. If you have ever been in an emotionally, stressful and life-changing experience in your life, and you want to move forward from the emotions of grief, pain and sadness, I strongly recommend you see Tony. He has transformed my life with three sessions compared to almost three years of therapy and other alternative solutions. I have never felt so clear and level headed within my mind. Please connect with him today!

Drazen Celic

Tony, thank you so much for your help.It was incredible and so healing experience.You helped me to transform, or better to say to erase some of my deepest and most hunting memories, negative feelings and emotions I had and direct my mind towards a pure calmness and positivity.I highly recommend Tony to everybody who need more positive energy and positive emotions in their lives.Thank you.

Elliot Joseph

For my first experience visiting Core Hypothesis, I was warmly greeted and welcomed by the beautiful energy of Tony.His attentiveness, patience, and guidance through my journey to uncover buried trauma and emotions to a result of resolve left me feeling elated and emotionally joyful throughout and after the experience. I've now had two sessions, and look forward to experiencing another as I uncover more about myself. Thanks Tony

Jason M

I went and saw Tony after having months of headaches, neck pain/stiffness and reduced movement. I was a bit skeptical at first but I happy to give it a go as I couldn't get rid of it through physio, exercise, myotherapy or acupuncture. After 1.5hrs my pain was totally gone and have full range of movement back. I'm just so amazed with the results and couldn't be happier to have my life back!

Gabriele Baronio

I was a little sceptical about hypnotherapy in the beginning, but after have tried so many different treatments I told that would be good to give it a try and I am glad I did it. I feel so much better, in a way I feel lighter. Tony achieve more than I told it would be possible, I kind of feel that I can have my life back and go on with it. Thank you!

Michelle Caldow

I recently visited Tony after a loss, and I was not myself, I was very reactive to communication particularly from my husband, I would snap, I would go from calm to angry in seconds. It was pointed out that I had PTSD and as I had seen Tony in the past and I was exceptionally happy with the result I booked in to see him.The session was seriously intense there was a lot of incompletion for me that I wasn’t fully aware of heading into the session. My husband attended the session as well, and when I walked out I felt drained, the next day I just needed to take it easy, but I can say 100% from that session to this day, there has been full completion of what was in the space prior to seeing Tony.It’s been fully and successfully disappeared. I huge big thank you, for your skill and mastery to transform where I was. If anyone has something that is impacting you and you have been unsuccessfully completing it, I highly recommend Tony. This is me experiencing being so much lighter as a result of the session.

Viv Waller

Tony is very caring and intuitive. I had never experienced hypnotherapy before but felt very safe. I ended up having four sessions. Each session resolved a different major issue for me. The issues just melted away and have not been part of my life since.

Pj James

Tony went to work on my back pain using his unique approach and the results have been nothing short of amazing!I have suffered from chronic back pain for over a decade and had succumbed to just accepting it as a part of every day life. Over the years my lower lumbar spine has deteriorated to almost bone on bone between the L4 and L5 segments, resulting in a lack of flexibility, muscle spasms, nerve pain and swelling.I didn't think hypnotherapy would help much because my problem was a physical one but I’d heard some good things about it and I thought if it helped to at least take the edge off, it would be better than nothing. I’ve known Tony for a long time. He has unquestionable integrity and a genuine desire to help others. I’m also familiar with a few of the remarkable results he gets because I know some other people who have been to see him.I described my level of pain to Tony as a 9 on a scale of 1 to 10. I had accepted the pain as an everyday part of life and something that I would just have to live with.Tony calmly and confidently guided me through some visualisation and mindfulness processes; unlike anything I've experienced anywhere before.I can't explain exactly how it happened but I can affirm that the pain dissipated as Tony worked his magic. By the end of the treatment the pain level was down to a 4 and the next day the pain was negligible and down to a 1.I wanted to wait a while before writing a review because I was expecting the pain relief to be temporary but it hasn't returned! I can't explain exactly what happened but Tony is a wizard! I can recommend Tony with absolute confidence and I'm forever grateful for his help!

Talia Jacqueline

My sessions with Tony have been profound… and have an immediate effect on my life. Years of therapy and coaching don’t even come close to one session with this guy!They say that “your mind can’t tell the difference between what’s real and imaginary.” Well, Tony has a gift of bringing what’s imaginary and in the mind - your deepest dreams - into reality and your life. Godspeed.I worked with him for one session, and not only was a lifetime of trauma with men healed, but only ONE WEEK later did I meet the love of my life today… proof that what he helped shift inside manifested outside in my life, almost immediately!I’m a big believer that it’s never “the technique” alone but the person behind the technique guiding you through it. Tony is both masterful at the techniques he uses and simply has an innate gift to help people!Thank you for helping me!!!

Saskia Luna

Tony is amazing, I really couldn’t recommend him more. He’s so personable and easy to talk to whilst being really experienced and professional. I have tried many approaches over the years and always really struggled to find a psychologist I gel with or it can feel really soulless and transactional. Tony really strikes the perfect balance with all of this and most importantly the results are completely undeniable. His website really hits the nail on the head with “resolving issues instead of just talking about them”. From just one appointment I felt like we had resolved things I had spent years trying to fix alone or through various types of healing or counselling. This is the best and most effective experience I have ever had. I genuinely believe he can help pretty much everyone and will only ever see him for anything that comes up in the future.

Lord Goomba

I went to this very skeptical, I left feeling like it was a good experience but not life changing.2 weeks later, I changed my mind.It was incredible.The prior year I had been experiencing depression and anxiety for the first time ever, I quit my job, left my gf, moved house, even went travelling for 2 months, and for a time it stopped. I was cured. Then it started creeping back in, the desire to stay in bed, to not go out, to leave work in the middle of the day to be by myself. At a friends recommendation I made an appointment to see Tony and when we finished our session, as I said at the beggining, good, but not life changing. I am happy to say I was very wrong.A year later (11 months to be exact) and the feelings still haven’t come back.No depressionNo anxietyNothing.So glad I saw Tony. I have gone back a few times and it has always been amazing.

Somaiye Kadivar

Tony is awsome! A great human being, compassionate, caring and a skilled hypnotherapist. He is very in tune with his clients and knows exactly what to say or do at the right time. I felt very safe and comfortable. And have loved the transformation in my life since my hypnotherapy sessions. I now have tools that I can use on a daily basis. Thank you Tony, your the best!

Melissa Dang

Tony is an excellent hypnotherapist and I would highly recommend his service to anybody who is looking to resolve underlying issues that are problematic. Tony has helped me work on emotional trauma from my past, so that I am able to realise my true potential authentically.Tony is professional yet friendly, and he genuinely cares about the work he does. He will always take his time to guide his patients through the session, and I’ve always felt safe and supported. Tony has never hurried a session to fit his schedule, it is never a problem if the session takes a little longer to get that result. He holds himself to an excellent standard and always follows up with me post therapy as a duty of care. He is always approachable between therapy sessions so I know I am supported.At the end of a session I always feel very grounded and clear, and old patterns of behaviour are no longer present. This is the case even with emotional patterns that are deeply ingrained.

Bihan Zhou

Thank you!I have been feeling guilty and scared that I am useless to my family since I came to Australia, I am scared to death that I cannot produce result and I waste my parents money, time and energy.I had a look again today, the biggest thing I got from the session is freedom. None of those feelings are there anymore.Now I have more space inside of me to cause things to happen for my life. Thank you, you are amazing!!

Jing Tang

I have been to see Tony twice now for some problems around feeling stuck. To be honest, I was a little scared in the beginning. Hypnotherapy seemed a bit too weird and I’m a normal person, a school teacher, so I wasn’t sure if I even wanted to try it. But after speaking with Tony I really got a sense that that I could create something new for myself, especially around relationships.What I got out of the first session was that my whole world shifted, especially the way I look at men has changed. I used to keep myself in a protective bubble and I felt very disconnected from men. But during the process that protective bubble seemed to almost magically dissolve. Now I feel much more connected and comfortable being myself with men.I recommend Tony to anyone who is dealing with feeling stuck in any area of their life. For me it was an opportunity to clear a lot of toxic junk from my mind and I don’t feel stuck anymore. I’m not as self-conscious as I used to be and I feel so much lighter.

D “jack” Jackman

Tony has treated me for ptsd acquired in early childhood and associated issues. I found that Tony possesses a wonderful combination of skills - a deep understanding of how the mind works, together with techniques that give him access to the subconscious mind. He has helped me resolve issues that I had previously believed were impossible to reach.