Health anxiety can make normal sensations feel alarming. A change in your body, a news story, a medical appointment or a thought about illness can quickly lead to checking, researching, reassurance-seeking or imagining the worst.

This hypnosis recording is designed as complementary support for relaxation and anxiety-related goals. It cannot diagnose a condition, confirm that symptoms are harmless or replace medical advice.

Do not dismiss physical symptoms

Always seek appropriate medical advice for new, severe, persistent or concerning symptoms. Call 000 in an emergency.

Health anxiety should not be used as a reason to ignore your body or avoid a medical appointment. A GP can assess physical symptoms and help you decide what care may be needed.

Hypnotherapy is not medical assessment, medical treatment or a replacement for a GP, specialist, psychologist or psychiatrist.

Health anxiety and a calmer response to worry

Health anxiety can involve intense, persistent worry about having a serious illness. This recording may support general wellbeing goals such as:

• Practising relaxation when anxiety rises

• Reducing general stress and physical tension

• Returning attention to the present moment

• Creating a pause before over-analysing a sensation

• Developing a kinder, less critical inner voice

• Improving sleep and wind-down routines

• Building confidence in your broader care plan

• Supporting a regular self-care routine

No recording can guarantee that worry will disappear or that a physical symptom has no medical cause.

Use hypnosis alongside appropriate care

If health worries, checking, reassurance-seeking or fear of illness are affecting your daily life, speak with a GP, psychologist, psychiatrist or other qualified mental-health professional.

Only listen when you can safely relax. You remain aware and in control throughout hypnosis. Do not use this recording while driving, operating machinery or doing anything that requires full attention.

Private anxiety hypnotherapy in Brisbane

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

He provides calm, private and non-judgmental one-to-one sessions for adults, teenagers and children. Sessions are tailored to the client’s goals, experiences and pace. Clive will be clear about when medical or psychological care is the appropriate first step.

Award-recognised Brisbane hypnotherapy practice

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 explore Google reviews, real client video testimonials, free hypnosis recordings and guided-meditation resources online.

Watch Clive Westwood on Today Tonight

Red Hill clinic appointments and online sessions

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 tell me whether I am medically well?

No. Hypnosis cannot diagnose a medical condition or confirm that a symptom is harmless. Speak with a GP or qualified health professional about physical symptoms.

Can hypnosis cure health anxiety?

No outcome can be guaranteed. Some people use hypnosis to work towards relaxation and a calmer response to anxious thoughts. Professional mental-health support is important when worry is persistent or distressing.

What if I have a new or severe symptom?

Seek appropriate medical advice. Call 000 in an emergency.

Do I lose control during hypnosis?

No. You remain aware and in control throughout hypnosis.

Can I enquire about a private appointment?

You can enquire about a Red Hill or online appointment to discuss a separate relaxation, stress, confidence or anxiety-related goal.

Discuss an appointment with Clive Westwood

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