Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Brisbane

1. How does hypnotherapy help with PTSD?

PTSD is caused by the brain getting stuck in survival mode after trauma.
Clive’s hypnotherapy helps calm the nervous system, release trapped emotional responses, and create safety in the subconscious so symptoms reduce naturally.

2. Will I have to relive the trauma in hypnosis?

Absolutely not.
Clive’s approach is gentle, protective, and trauma-informed.
Healing occurs without re-experiencing painful memories.

3. Can hypnotherapy help with flashbacks and intrusive memories?

Yes.
Hypnosis reduces the emotional intensity of traumatic memories so they no longer hijack your mind.

4. Why do I feel constantly on edge or hyper-alert?

Your nervous system is stuck in fight-or-flight.
Hypnosis helps your mind and body return to a calm, grounded baseline.

5. Can hypnosis help with nightmares and sleep problems caused by PTSD?

Definitely.
Hypnotherapy helps soothe nighttime fear, reduce adrenaline, and create a calmer sleep pattern.

6. Can hypnotherapy help with emotional numbness or shutdown?

Yes.
Hypnosis gently reconnects you with your emotions at a safe pace.

7. Can hypnotherapy help if I avoid places, people, or situations?

Absolutely.
Hypnosis reduces the emotional triggers that make avoidance feel necessary.

8. Why do small things trigger overwhelming reactions?

Your subconscious has linked certain cues to danger.
Hypnosis helps sever this emotional connection so triggers lose their power.

9. Can hypnotherapy help with guilt, shame, or self-blame after trauma?

Yes — deeply.
Hypnosis helps release painful emotional burdens you were never meant to carry.

10. Can hypnotherapy work alongside psychology or medication?

Yes.
Hypnosis is a complementary approach that supports your healing on the subconscious and emotional levels.

11. What if I can’t talk about the trauma?

You don’t need to.
Hypnosis works with emotions and body responses without requiring detailed discussion.

12. Can hypnosis help with dissociation or “checking out”?

Yes.
Hypnotherapy strengthens grounding, presence, and safety in the body.

13. Can hypnotherapy help with panic attacks linked to trauma?

Absolutely.
Hypnosis helps calm the panic circuit and teaches your mind to recognise safety again.

14. Can hypnosis help if the trauma happened years ago?

Yes — trauma can stay stored in the subconscious for decades.
Hypnosis releases its emotional imprint regardless of when it happened.

15. Why do I get overwhelmed so easily?

Your emotional system is still trying to protect you.
Hypnosis reduces overload and builds emotional stability and strength.

16. Can hypnotherapy help with relationship stress caused by PTSD?

Definitely.
Hypnosis helps you feel safer, more connected, and less reactive.

17. Is online hypnotherapy safe and effective for PTSD?

Yes — often even more powerful.
Healing happens best in a safe environment, and home increases that sense of safety.

18. What if I fear losing control in hypnosis?

You remain fully aware and in control at all times.
Hypnosis is simply a calm, focused state — nothing can make you do anything against your will.

19. How quickly does hypnotherapy help PTSD symptoms?

Many clients feel noticeable relief within the first few sessions as their nervous system begins to settle.

20. How does hypnotherapy create long-term healing from PTSD?

By helping your subconscious:

• Release stored emotional trauma

• Calm the fight-or-flight response

• Reduce flashbacks and triggers

• Rebuild inner safety and trust

• Strengthen emotional resilience

• Heal shame, guilt, or fear

• Create peace, stability, and empowerment

You don’t just “manage PTSD.”
You become someone who feels safe, grounded, present, and free — no longer controlled by the past.