Last updated on 3 November 2025 by Brisbane Livewell Clinic Editorial Team
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Ready to Try Clinical Hypnotherapy to Improve Your Health?
Clinical Hypnotherapy helps people gain control over thoughts, emotions and habits that hold them back.
At Brisbane Livewell Clinic in Cannon Hill on Brisbane’s Southside, Nicky Jackson provides structured, professional Clinical Hypnosis therapy for adults, children and families.
Every new patient receives a free 30-minute phone consultation so Nicky can prepare for your Initial Clinical Hypnotherapy Consultation and so you can find out more about this unique therapy.
Key Takeaways
Clinical Hypnotherapy is a safe and effective method to address emotional and mental patterns.
Nicky Jackson offers services at Cannon Hill and online across Australia.
Patients seek her expertise for issues like anxiety, trauma, emotional blocks, and mental exhaustion.
Sessions are personalised, structured, and focused on achieving real-life outcomes.
Many patients report feeling more in control and lighter after just one session.
Nicky is known for her warm, experienced, and long-term approach to emotional change.
Clinical Hypnotherapy sessions are available without the need for a referral.
Why Choose Clinical Hypnotherapy in Brisbane
Clinical Hypnotherapy, also called Clinical Hypnosis, is an advanced form of Hypnosis used by qualified practitioners to work directly with the subconscious mind. It uses focused relaxation and proven therapeutic techniques to help change patterns of thought and behaviour, support pain management and help the patient deal with challenging health issues without any side effects.
Unlike general Hypnotherapy, it requires postgraduate training and registration as a Clinical Hypnotherapist. This allows Nicky to work safely with patients who have diagnosed psychological or physical conditions.
You stay awake, aware and in control during every session.
About Nicky Jackson – Clinical Hypnotherapist Brisbane
Nicky Jackson is a qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Strategic Psychotherapist with postgraduate studies in psychology, applied mindfulness and positive psychology.
She provides sessions in person at Brisbane Livewell Clinic (Cannon Hill) and online across Australia.
Nicky works with adults, children and families, with a particular focus on women and those with Neurodivergence.
Her sessions as a qualified Hypnotherapist are professional, calm and designed to create lasting emotional and behavioural change in the unconscious mind that will lead to real results in her patient’s life. Nicky uses her Clinical Hypnosis and Strategic Psychotherapy expertise to support her patients in many different areas.
By integrating Hypnotherapy with conversational techniques (Conversational Hypnotherapy), Nicky helps patients understand and shift their patterns with clarity and compassion.
Qualifications
Clinical Hypnotherapy
Strategic Psychotherapy
Applied Mindfulness
Positive Psychology
Her approach integrates evidence-based Clinical Hypnosis, Cognitive and Behavioural strategies derived from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).
Memberships
Nicky is a member of the professional association Australian Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists, which has developed professional standards that govern Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis and which requires its members to undertake regular continuing professional development. She is also currently considering joining the Hypnotherapy Council of Australia.
Who Can Benefit from Clinical Hypnotherapy
Clinical Hypnotherapy is suitable for anyone wanting to change how they think, feel or react.
This type of therapy often appeals to people looking for a different approach to talk-based therapy or Cognitive Behaviour Therapy or wanting to complement medical or psychological care and make positive changes in their lives.
People who benefit most from Clinical Hypnosis and its hypnotherapy techniques include:
Adults, children and teenagers managing anxiety disorders or stress
Individuals seeking behavioural change around habits or reactions
Women balancing hormonal changes, including due to perimenopause or menopause, and their symptoms, such as hot flashes, sweating and more
People with Neurodivergence wanting better focus and regulation
Patients dealing with pain management or chronic tension, adrenal fatigue or a disregulated nervous system
Those recovering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or trauma
Patients struggling with eating disorders or unhealthy relationships with food
Those suffering from burnout, including due to masking challenges
Anyone wanting to improve self-esteem or confidence
Individuals addressing weight loss or smoking cessation goals under professional care
Patients who already see a Psychologist or GP and want to add Clinical Hypnosis as an evidence-based complement
Clinical Hypnotherapy can work alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Counselling and Allied Health Services such as Psychology. Sessions are focused on measurable progress and a number of case studies have shown the success of this unique therapy, giving the Hypnotherapy profession a significant evidence base from which to work and continue Hypnosis training.
We recommend that you speak with your health professionals if you are under mental health care or medical treatment for a serious health condition, have a diagnosed mental health condition or are taking prescription medication for this condition.
What Clinical Hypnotherapy May Help With
Clinical Hypnotherapy can help with a wide range of conditions, including:
Anxiety and stress
Relaxation techniques
Trauma and post-traumatic stress
Sleep problems
Managing pain and other side-effects from cancer treatments (please note that Clinical Hypnotherapy unfortunately cannot help resolve or reduce cancer)
Chronic pain and pain control, including reshaping your perception of that pain
Low confidence, low self-esteem and self-criticism
Emotional blocks and life transitions
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Habits and patterns that no longer serve you
Emotional regulation for children and teenagers
Support for women and those with Neurodivergence
For Weight-Loss Hypnotherapy, Quit Smoking Hypnotherapy, Alcohol Addictions or struggles with substance abuse, visit Jeremy Walker – Hypnotherapist Brisbane (Wavell Heights) or see Weight-Loss Hypnotherapy Brisbane and Quit Smoking Hypnotherapy Brisbane. Jeremy provides these programs in person and online.
What to Expect in Your Session
Each session is structured and goal-focused, and the common myth of losing all awareness and control while being in a trance-like state does not apply.
Before your first appointment
Our helpful Reception staff will contact you to arrange a free 30-minute phone consultation with Nicky, so that she can find out about your health challenges, understand your goals and prepare for your session. She will also discuss with you what you may feel during the hypnotic state and answer any questions you may have.
During your session
Your Hypnosis Session will include:
Discussion about how you feel after your last session (if applicable)
Review of your goals
Guided relaxation to help your conscious mind
Focus on helping you reach your subconscious and the part of the mind that guides your behaviours and beliefs
Hypnotic induction – basically, helping you relax enough to enable Nicky to guide you in reaching your subconscious mind
Once you are in a state of deep relaxation, making therapeutic suggestions matched to your needs
Reflection and practical strategies for daily life
Sessions last 60 or 90 minutes, in person or online. You remain relaxed, focused and in control.
After Your Session
After sessions, patients often report feeling calmer, clearer and more in control. Many notice improved sleep, reduced stress and stronger confidence.
Nicky will discuss the session with you, get your thoughts and make sure you are feeling ok, and recommend a treatment plan for you going forward (your Wellness Plan).
She will also instruct you to watch out for any behavior change or emotional changes, plus suggest you keep an eye out for how your original health challenge has responded to the Hypnosis session over the next few days and weeks.
What Patients Commonly Experience
During their sessions, many of our patients experience a feeling of deep relaxation and a subtle altered state during which they genuinely feel they can – and have – overcome some of their challenges.
Clinical Hypnotherapy helps uncover subconscious patterns and create new, healthier responses that support long-term wellbeing.
Occasionally a patient has trouble falling into the deeply relaxed state needed for hypnosis to be successful. We encourage these patients not to feel discouraged or like they have “failed”, and we suggest they try again another time, perhaps after having a massage the day before or the morning of, to help them relax.
Location and Appointments
Nicky Jackson consults at:
Brisbane Livewell Clinic (Cannon Hill)
1/18 Pickwick Street, Cannon Hill QLD 4170
The Clinic is close to Murarrie, Carina, Morningside and Seven Hills.
Online sessions are available across Australia.
Book Online by Clicking the Button Below | Call (07) 3861 5881
Why Patients Choose Nicky Jackson
Patients appreciate Nicky’s calm and supportive style. Her sessions are focused, practical and emotionally safe. She helps patients understand their patterns and gently shift what no longer works.
Many come after feeling stuck, burnt out or overwhelmed. They often feel more grounded and clearer after just one session.
“Nicky helped me get out of my head and finally feel like myself again. It was the first time in a long time I felt calm.” Sara Y, Patient
“The sessions gave me a new way to deal with things I used to avoid. I actually feel more in control now.”
Deana P, Patient
In Our Experience
In the Experience of Our Clinical Hypnotherapist
Nicky uses Hypnotherapy to help patients access their internal resources and let go of unhelpful thinking or emotional habits. Her sessions are steady, tailored, and focused on achievable change. Many patients feel a sense of relief and direction after working with her.
She supports patients who find it hard to slow down or feel stuck in old patterns. With Nicky, patients learn how to quiet mental noise and create space for clear, calm responses.
In the Experience of Our Patients
Patients often report improved sleep, reduced stress, and greater emotional stability. They describe sessions as a turning point in breaking patterns that previously felt impossible to shift.
“I didn’t realise how much of my stress came from the way I was thinking. Nicky helped me change that.”
Jenna A, Patient
“The sessions with Nicky were a turning point. She helped me see things clearly and gave me tools I still use.”
Marcus C, Patient
FAQs About Clinical Hypnotherapy Brisbane
1. What happens during a Clinical Hypnotherapy session?
A Clinical Hypnotherapy session includes guided focus to access the subconscious mind and explore patterns influencing thoughts and emotions. Nicky uses targeted therapeutic techniques to create balanced, lasting change.
2. How many sessions will I need?
Some patients notice progress after one session, while others attend three to six appointments for longer-term results. Nicky will suggest a plan during your free phone consultation.
3. Do I need a referral?
You don’t need a referral to book Clinical Hypnotherapy at Brisbane Livewell Clinic. You can book directly online or by phone.
4. Can I attend sessions online?
You can attend sessions online, as Clinical Hypnotherapy sessions are available by videoconference anywhere in Australia. You just need a quiet, private space and reliable internet.
5. Does Nicky work with children?
Nicky does work with children, and she loves being able to help support them as they grow. Nicky provides Clinical Hypnotherapy for children and teenagers to build focus, confidence and emotional regulation, help them manage Neurodivergence or diagnosed medical conditions, and help reduce their anxiety so that they feel more in control.
6. How does the free 30-minute phone consultation work?
Before your first session, Nicky will call for a 30-minute discussion to understand your goals and prepare a structured plan for your Hypnosis session. Nicky will also discuss with you how Hypnosis works and what you can expect from your Initial Clinical Hypnotherapy Consultation.
7. What's the difference between Clinical Hypnotherapy and Hypnotherapy?
Clinical Hypnotherapy combines traditional hypnosis with evidence-based clinical techniques to address medically diagnosed conditions, mental health concerns and neurodivergence, whilst standard Hypnotherapy typically focuses on lifestyle goals like weight loss or smoking cessation. At Brisbane Livewell Clinic, Nicky Jackson provides Clinical Hypnotherapy for diagnosed conditions including ADHD, autism, anxiety disorders, PTSD, chronic pain, IBS and women's health issues like perimenopause and menopause, using structured therapeutic protocols rather than suggestion-based techniques alone.
8. Does Clinical Hypnotherapy help with menopause and perimenopause symptoms?
Clinical Hypnotherapy is highly effective for menopause and perimenopause symptoms, with research showing clinical hypnosis can reduce hot flushes by up to 74%, improve sleep quality and reduce anxiety. At Brisbane Livewell Clinic, Nicky Jackson specialises in supporting women through perimenopause and menopause using targeted techniques that regulate temperature responses, calm your nervous system and restore emotional balance. Sessions at our Cannon Hill clinic work alongside HRT or as a standalone approach.
9. Can Clinical Hypnotherapy help with ADHD in adults and children?
Clinical Hypnotherapy does help manage ADHD symptoms in adults and children, addressing executive function challenges, emotional regulation, focus, impulsivity and anxiety. At our Cannon Hill clinic, Nicky Jackson focuses on supporting neurodivergent individuals, helping adults with procrastination, overwhelm and emotional dysregulation, whilst children benefit with school anxiety, emotional outbursts and building executive function skills. Clinical Hypnotherapy works alongside ADHD medication as a complementary therapy.
10. Is Clinical Hypnotherapy effective for autism and neurodivergence?
Clinical Hypnotherapy provides effective support for autistic individuals and neurodivergent people with anxiety management, sensory overwhelm, emotional regulation, sleep difficulties and social anxiety. At Brisbane Livewell Clinic, Nicky Jackson takes a neurodivergent-affirming approach that honours your needs rather than trying to "fix" autism. Sessions at our Cannon Hill clinic help children manage big feelings and sensory sensitivities, whilst adults benefit from reduced anxiety related to masking and navigating a neurotypical world.
11. Is Clinical Hypnotherapy evidence-based and scientifically proven?
Clinical Hypnotherapy is evidence-based, scientifically proven and supported by peer-reviewed research, with organisations including the American Psychological Association and British Medical Association recognising it as legitimate therapeutic intervention. Research demonstrates Clinical Hypnosis is effective for chronic pain, anxiety disorders, PTSD, IBS, insomnia and menopause symptoms. At Brisbane Livewell Clinic, Nicky Jackson integrates evidence-based modalities including CBT principles, Strategic Psychotherapy and NLP with clinical hypnosis techniques for proven therapeutic results.
12. Who provides Weight-Loss and Quit Smoking Hypnotherapy?
These programs are run by Jeremy Walker at Brisbane Livewell Clinic (Wavell Heights) and online. Visit his service pages to learn more.
13. How do I book my appointment?
Book your free introductory call or Clinical Hypnotherapy session online, or phone the Clinic on (07) 3861 5881.
14. Can I claim Clinical Hypnotherapy on Private Health Insurance?
You may be able to claim Clinical Hypnotherapy under your private health insurance. We recommend that you speak with them to find out. There may also be the opportunity for you to request a Health Care Plan from your GP, and this may entitle you to claim a Medicare rebate for some of Nicky's sessions. Speak with your health care provider and your private health insurance provider to find out.
