Chronic stress can leave you feeling as though your body and mind never get a chance to fully settle. You may feel tense, tired, irritable, mentally overloaded or unable to relax even when the day is over.

This hypnosis recording is designed to support relaxation and help you make space for a calmer moment. It cannot promise to release all deep tension or resolve the cause of chronic stress, but it may be a useful part of your wellbeing routine.

Guided hypnosis for chronic stress and tension

This recording encourages you to slow down, notice where you are holding tension and practise allowing your body and attention to settle.

You may choose to listen after work, before bed or during a quiet break. The focus is not on forcing your mind to be empty or making stress disappear instantly. It is about giving yourself a deliberate pause from constant pressure.

Only listen when you can safely relax. Do not use hypnosis recordings while driving, operating machinery or doing anything that requires your full attention.

When stress has been building for too long

Long-term stress can affect the way you sleep, think, communicate and respond to everyday demands. This guided hypnosis may support personal goals such as:

• Creating a calmer wind-down routine

• Releasing everyday muscular tension

• Feeling more grounded after a demanding day

• Reducing mental overload

• Practising slower breathing and relaxation

• Improving readiness for sleep

• Returning attention to the present moment

• Making regular self-care a priority

Everyone responds differently. This recording is complementary support only and does not replace medical, psychological or psychiatric care.

When to seek additional support

If stress is ongoing, severe or affecting your health, relationships, sleep or ability to cope, please speak with a GP, psychologist or other appropriate health professional.

If you are experiencing persistent anxiety, depression, panic, trauma symptoms, thoughts of self-harm or concerns for your safety, seek professional or urgent support. In an emergency, call 000.

Private stress and anxiety hypnotherapy in Brisbane

Clive Westwood has practised hypnotherapy since 2013 and has a special interest in anxiety, panic attacks, overthinking and phobias.

Private one-to-one sessions are tailored to your goals, experiences and pace. You can discuss stress, anxiety, confidence, sleep, overthinking or another personal goal in a calm, non-judgmental setting.

Award-recognised hypnotherapy in Brisbane

Clive is a Clinical Member of the Australian Hypnotherapy Association. He has been featured on Today Tonight, 9 News, ABC Radio and 2GB Radio.

His Brisbane practice has been recognised by ThreeBestRated and Quality Business Awards. You can also view Google reviews, real client video testimonials, free hypnosis recordings and guided-meditation resources online.

Watch Clive Westwood on Today Tonight

Appointments at Red Hill and online

From 1 October 2026, in-person appointments are available at:

Room 9, Perfect Wellness
148 Arthur Terrace, Red Hill QLD 4059

The clinic is convenient for people in Red Hill, Ashgrove, Paddington, Bardon, Kelvin Grove, Newmarket, Petrie Terrace, Brisbane City, Spring Hill, Herston, Milton, Fortitude Valley and surrounding inner-Brisbane suburbs.

Online appointments may also be available.

Learn more about Clive Westwood Hypnotherapy

Frequently asked questions

Can hypnosis treat chronic stress?

Hypnosis may support relaxation and personal stress-management goals, but it is not a treatment for chronic stress or its underlying causes.

Can this recording release deep tension?

People experience relaxation differently. No recording can guarantee a specific physical or emotional result.

When is the best time to listen?

Listen when you can safely rest without interruption, such as during a quiet break or before bed.

What if chronic stress is affecting my daily life?

Speak with a GP, psychologist or another appropriate health professional. Hypnotherapy is complementary support and does not replace professional care.

Can I book a private session?

You can enquire about a Red Hill or online appointment to discuss goals relating to stress, anxiety, overthinking, sleep or confidence.

Discuss an appointment with Clive Westwood

Individual results vary. Hypnotherapy is complementary support and is not a replacement for medical, psychological, psychiatric or emergency care.