Whether it’s anxiety, habits you can’t shake, relationship struggles, or just feeling “off,” I can help.
Together we create a grounded space where tension softens, confidence grows, and life starts to feel manageable again.
Welcome — I’m Melanie. I’m a clinical hypnotherapist and integrative emotional specialist. For more than 20 years I’ve been supporting people across Brisbane’s Northside and surrounding suburbs.
If you're feeling -
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Tired of constant stress, anxiety, or racing thoughts
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Frustrated by habits or patterns you can’t break
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Overwhelmed by emotions or past experiences that keep showing up
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Disconnected from your sense of calm, presence, or clarity.
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Feeling lost, depleted, unmotivated or depressed
You’re not alone — and you don’t have to struggle with this yourself.
Through gentle hypnotherapy, guided relaxation, integrative psychotherapy and nervous system-regulation focused work, I help people:
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Release anxiety and stress at their source
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Break free from emotional patterns and looping negative thoughts that hold them back
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Reconnect to calm, clarity,self-trust and self confidence
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Feel safe, grounded, and more alive in their body.
Call or Text today!! Make that life changing appointment! 0432 659 044
Brisbane Northside Hypnotherapy for anxiety and mental Health
Frequently Asked Questions
What is hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy is a gentle, natural process that guides you into a deeply relaxed and focused state of awareness. In this state, the mind becomes more receptive to insight, healing, and positive change. It’s not about losing control—it’s about becoming more connected to yourself.
Will I lose control or be unconscious?
No. This is one of the most common misconceptions. You are fully aware during hypnotherapy and remain in control the entire time. You can hear, think, and respond. In fact, most people describe it as a calm, grounded, and deeply present state.
Can I be made to do something against my will?
Absolutely not. Hypnotherapy is a collaborative process. You cannot be made to do, say, or accept anything that doesn’t feel right to you. Your inner awareness and values remain intact at all times.
What if I can’t be hypnotised?
All hypnosis is self-hypnosis. This means that I simply guide you—you are the one allowing the process. If you can relax, imagine, or focus your attention, you can experience hypnosis. There is no “right” or “wrong” way to do it.
What does hypnosis feel like?
It often feels like a deep state of relaxation—similar to the moments just before sleep, or when you’re completely absorbed in a book or daydream. Some people feel light and floaty, others feel grounded and still. Every experience is unique.
Will I remember everything?
Yes, most people remember most of their session clearly. Occasionally, parts may feel dreamlike or distant, but you remain aware throughout.
How many sessions will I need?
This varies depending on your intentions and what you’re working through. Some people experience meaningful shifts in just one session, while others prefer ongoing support. We can discuss what feels right for you.
What issues can hypnotherapy help with?
Hypnotherapy can support a wide range of experiences, including:
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Anxiety and stress
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Emotional triggers and patterns
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Habits and behaviours
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Confidence and self-worth
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Inner child healing
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Integration of past experiences
It is a supportive tool for reconnecting with your inner resources and creating lasting change.
Is hypnotherapy safe?
Yes. Hypnotherapy is a safe and natural process when practiced responsibly. You are always in control, and your system will only go as deep as it feels safe to do so.
What if I feel emotional during a session?
That’s completely okay. Emotions are a natural part of the healing process. You are supported in a safe and grounded way, and nothing is forced. We move at a pace that honours your nervous system.
Do I need to prepare for a session?
Simply come as you are. It can be helpful to have an intention or area you’d like to explore, but you don’t need to have everything figured out. The process unfolds organically.
What makes your approach different?
My approach is rooted in collaboration, presence, and deep listening. This is not about “fixing” you—it’s about supporting you to access your own inner intelligence. I integrate hypnotherapy with an understanding of the nervous system, emotional integration, and embodied awareness.
Is this similar to stage hypnosis?
No. Stage hypnosis is designed for entertainment. Therapeutic hypnosis is a grounded, respectful, and client-led process focused on your wellbeing and personal growth.
What if I’m unsure or nervous?
That’s completely natural. We can talk through any concerns before we begin. You’re welcome to ask questions, take your time, and move at a pace that feels safe for you.
A gentle reminder
You are not being “put under.”
You are being invited inward.
This is a space where your own awareness leads the way.
If you have any other questions or would like to connect before booking, feel free to reach out. Text 0432 659 044 or email melangelic11@gmail.com
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How my work can help you
I help people transform stress, anxiety, and old patterns into calm, clarity, and confidence — because I’ve done it myself, and I’ve spent years learning the most effective ways to guide others.
My work comes from real-life experience and professional training. Life has taught me resilience through its challenges and unexpected twists. Alongside this, I’ve studied psychology, philosophy, yoga, meditation, integrative psychotherapy, and hypnotherapy, drawing on each to help people navigate emotions, habits, and life with more ease and balance.
I’ve seen firsthand what happens when the nervous system settles: stress dissolves, recurring patterns dissolve, confidence grows, and clarity emerges. I meet you where you are and guide you to where you want to be.
As we work together you’ll:
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Release anxiety, tension, and stress at their source
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Let go of old patterns, habits or addictions that hold you back
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Reconnect with calm, self-trust, and grounded confidence
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Experience real, lasting change — not temporary fixes
I’ve walked this path myself. I know what it takes to move from depression, anxiety and overwhelm to steadiness and an unwavering trust in myself and life. And now, I’m here to guide you — with natural intuition, and unwavering confidence — to your own calm, clarity, and empowered self.
Susan B
Melanie is an experienced, highly effective client-focused therapist. She has an exceptional way of identifying the root causes of situations, helps you through those events, and provides excellent after care strategies. Highly recommended.
Anca M
a place where love and light shines upon yourSelf,.. Melanie’s gentle, caring and loving way to help, support and guide is blissful, a true transformation of what the soul seeks
A.S
Melanie is somehow able to read a problem accurately and work energetically to make it different. Most energy workers create a temporary shift. Melanie exercises the ability to address problems on a level that actually transforms them at their base by identifying the initial trauma and holding that with unprecedented sensitivity and compassion
Contact Me
Call or text to make an appointment today.
You deserve to feel contented and free.
I conduct sessions via zoom, skype, phone or in person.
Melanie Barrett Hypnotherapy
18 Peterson Place
Bridgeman Downs
Brisbane 4035
Drop me a line with any questions you may have....or text 0432 659 044
or email - melangelic11@gmail.com
0432 659 044