Golf Yips Hypnotherapy Brisbane

Clive Westwood provides private hypnotherapy support for golfers experiencing the yips, performance anxiety or a loss of confidence in their putting, chipping or swing.

Practising hypnotherapy since 2013, Clive supports social, club and competitive golfers with anxiety, overthinking, tension and pressure on the course.

From 1 October 2026, appointments will be available from Room 9 at Perfect Wellness, 148 Arthur Terrace, Red Hill QLD 4059. Online appointments may also be available where suitable.

What are the golf yips?

The yips are a term golfers often use to describe an unwanted hesitation, twitch, jerk or loss of smooth control during a shot—commonly when putting or chipping. You may feel confident over the ball, then suddenly tense up, jab at the putt, struggle to start the stroke or lose trust in your usual routine.

The yips can be especially frustrating because you may understand your technique and practise regularly, yet the problem appears most strongly when the shot feels important.

Golf yips may involve:

• Tension or a twitch during putting

• Fear of short putts

• Jabbing, steering or decelerating the putter

• Anxiety when chipping around the green

• Overthinking grip, stance, alignment or stroke

• Feeling rushed over the ball

• Fear of missing in front of playing partners

• Losing confidence after a poor hole or round

• Struggling in competitions, club events or match play

• Playing freely on the range but becoming tense on the course

• Replaying previous misses and expecting the same result

Support for golf confidence and performance anxiety

Clive has a particular interest in anxiety, panic attacks, overthinking and confidence. Sessions are tailored to your experience, goals and the situations where the yips affect you most.

Hypnotherapy may support the mental side of golf by helping you work on:

• Reducing tension and unhelpful self-talk

• Feeling calmer over the ball

• Rebuilding trust in your pre-shot routine

• Staying present rather than focusing on the outcome

• Handling pressure during competition

• Letting go of a missed putt or poor hole

• Managing fear of embarrassment or judgment

• Enjoying golf again without constantly anticipating the yips

The aim is not to guarantee scores, handicaps or particular results. It is to help you develop a calmer, more focused response when pressure appears.

The yips are not a sign of weakness

Golfers can feel embarrassed by the yips or become increasingly frustrated with themselves. The problem may involve anxiety, pressure, perfectionism, previous misses, loss of confidence or fear of the yips returning.

A private session gives you space to discuss the issue without judgment and work toward a steadier, more confident approach to your game.

Hypnotherapy complements golf coaching and practice

Hypnotherapy does not replace qualified golf coaching, physical assessment, practice or medical advice. It may complement these supports by addressing the anxiety and overthinking that can interfere with performance.

If symptoms are new, persistent or include tremor, pain, weakness or other changes outside golf, speak with a GP or appropriate health professional.

Why choose Clive Westwood Hypnotherapy?

• Practising hypnotherapy since 2013

• Brisbane appointments in Red Hill from 1 October 2026 and online options available

• Works with teenagers and adults

• Clinical Member of the Australian Hypnotherapy Association

• Featured on Today Tonight, 9 News, ABC Radio and 2GB Radio

• Recognised by ThreeBestRated and Quality Business Awards

• Calm, private and non-judgmental one-to-one support

• Sessions tailored to your goals, experiences and pace

• Extensive free hypnosis and guided-meditation resources available online

• Google reviews and video testimonials from real clients are available to view

Golf yips hypnotherapy in Red Hill, Brisbane

From October 2026, the clinic will be located in Room 9 at Perfect Wellness, 148 Arthur Terrace, Red Hill QLD 4059. Golfers visit from Red Hill, Paddington, Ashgrove, Kelvin Grove, Herston, Newmarket, Wilston, Windsor, Grange, Alderley, Bardon, Auchenflower, Milton, Toowong, Taringa, Spring Hill, Fortitude Valley, New Farm and Brisbane CBD.

Frequently asked questions

Can hypnotherapy help with the golf yips?

Hypnotherapy may help golfers work on anxiety, overthinking, tension and confidence around putting, chipping or other shots affected by the yips. Sessions are tailored to the individual golfer. Results vary and cannot be guaranteed.

Are the golf yips only about technique?

The yips can involve technical, psychological and physical factors. Hypnotherapy may support the anxiety and confidence side, but it does not replace qualified coaching, practice or appropriate medical assessment.

I putt well on the practice green but struggle on the course. Can this help?

Many golfers feel more relaxed in practice but become tense when score, competition or other people are involved. The session can focus on the thoughts and pressure that show up on the course.

Can this help after a bad round or a run of missed putts?

A difficult round can affect confidence and make a golfer expect the next miss. Hypnotherapy may help you work on unhelpful self-talk and return attention to your process rather than replaying previous errors.

Can hypnotherapy guarantee I will putt better?

No. Sporting outcomes cannot be guaranteed. Hypnotherapy may support the mental side of performance, including confidence, focus and handling nerves.

Will I be asleep or out of control?

No. Hypnosis is not sleep. You remain aware, can hear what is being said and stay in control throughout the session.

How many sessions will I need?

This depends on your goals, circumstances and individual response to the work. No specific number of sessions or outcome can be guaranteed.

Are online appointments available?

Online appointments may be available in suitable circumstances. Please enquire to discuss whether an online appointment is appropriate for you.

Are reviews and video testimonials available?

Yes. Google reviews and video testimonials from real clients are available to view. Every golfer and situation is different, so testimonials are not a guarantee of a particular result.

Book a private appointment

If the golf yips are affecting your confidence, enjoyment or performance, book a private appointment with Clive Westwood in Brisbane or enquire about an online appointment.

You can also explore free hypnosis and guided-meditation resources online for confidence, relaxation, performance focus, stress and anxiety support.

Hypnotherapy is not a replacement for medical, psychological or emergency care. Individual results vary, and no outcome can be guaranteed.