Pokies can become difficult to walk away from when gambling starts affecting money, relationships, work, sleep or peace of mind. If you feel unable to control your gambling, you deserve specialist support without shame.

This page is not a gambling-addiction treatment programme. Hypnotherapy does not provide gambling counselling, financial advice, crisis support or treatment for gambling disorder.

Specialist gambling support comes first

If pokie gambling is causing harm or feels out of control, reach out to an appropriate gambling counsellor, financial counsellor, GP, psychologist or specialist support service.

Gambling Help Online provides free 24/7 online support across Australia for people affected by gambling.

If gambling has led to thoughts of self-harm, danger to yourself or others, call 000 in an emergency or contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

What hypnotherapy does not provide

Clive Westwood Hypnotherapy does not provide:

• Gambling-addiction treatment

• Financial counselling or debt advice

• Gambling crisis support

• A replacement for specialist gambling counselling

• Medical or psychological assessment

• A guarantee that urges or gambling will stop

Do not use hypnosis instead of seeking appropriate gambling, financial, medical or mental-health support.

Complementary support for a separate personal goal

If you are already receiving appropriate gambling and financial support, you may ask whether complementary hypnotherapy is suitable for a separate, non-medical goal, such as:

• Managing general stress

• Practising relaxation

• Improving sleep routines

• Building confidence in everyday life

• Creating time for calm reflection

• Supporting broader wellbeing goals

Every situation is different. No outcome can be guaranteed, and Clive will be clear about whether hypnotherapy is appropriate for the goal you want to discuss.

Private, respectful support in Brisbane

Clive Westwood has practised hypnotherapy since 2013. He provides calm, private and non-judgmental one-to-one sessions for adults.

Clive has a special interest in anxiety, panic attacks, overthinking and phobias. Sessions are tailored to the client’s goals, experiences and pace, but are not a treatment for pokie addiction or problem gambling.

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

Online appointments may also be available where appropriate.

Learn more about Clive Westwood Hypnotherapy

Frequently asked questions

Can hypnosis help me stop playing pokies?

Problem gambling needs specialist gambling, financial and mental-health support. Hypnotherapy is not treatment for gambling addiction and cannot guarantee that gambling will stop.

What should I do if gambling is affecting my finances?

Seek financial counselling and specialist gambling support as soon as possible. Gambling Help Online is available 24/7 across Australia.

What if I feel desperate or unsafe?

Call 000 in an emergency. For crisis support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Is this a confidential service?

Clive offers private one-to-one sessions. However, confidentiality does not make hypnotherapy a replacement for appropriate gambling, financial, medical or crisis care.

Can I enquire about complementary support?

If you are receiving appropriate gambling and financial support and wish to discuss a separate stress, sleep, confidence or wellbeing goal, you can enquire about an appointment.

Discuss an appointment with Clive Westwood

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