Shy bladder, also called paruresis, can make using a toilet around other people feel stressful or impossible. You may worry about being heard, judged, rushed or unable to relax. The anxiety can then create more pressure, especially at work, school, travel, events or shared facilities.

This hypnosis recording is intended as complementary support for relaxation and anxiety-related goals. It cannot promise to overcome paruresis or treat a urinary condition.

Medical assessment comes first

Difficulty urinating can have medical causes. A GP or other qualified health professional should assess ongoing urinary difficulties before you assume they are caused by anxiety alone.

Seek urgent medical care if your bladder feels full but you cannot urinate at all. If you have pain, fever, blood in your urine or other concerning symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

Hypnotherapy does not diagnose or treat urinary retention, bladder conditions or paruresis. It must not replace appropriate medical assessment or treatment.

Complementary hypnosis for anxiety-related goals

For someone who has received appropriate medical advice, hypnosis may be discussed as complementary support for a separate goal such as:

• Practising relaxation in everyday life

• Reducing general stress and physical tension

• Feeling calmer before a social situation

• Building confidence in public settings

• Developing a less critical inner dialogue

• Preparing for travel, work or events

• Supporting broader anxiety-management goals

No recording or session can guarantee a particular outcome. Everyone’s circumstances are different.

Listen safely and without pressure

This recording is not a test and does not require you to force an outcome. Use it only when you can safely relax in a private, comfortable setting.

You remain aware and in control throughout hypnosis. You can pause or stop the recording at any time. Do not listen while driving, operating machinery or doing anything that requires your full attention.

Private hypnotherapy in Brisbane

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

Clive has a special interest in anxiety, panic attacks, overthinking and phobias. Sessions are tailored to your goals, experiences and pace. He will be clear about when a GP, psychologist, physiotherapist or other qualified professional is the appropriate first point of care.

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 overcome shy bladder or paruresis?

No recording can guarantee that it will overcome paruresis. Hypnosis is not a treatment for urinary conditions and should only be considered as complementary support after appropriate medical assessment.

Do I need to see a GP?

Yes. Ongoing difficulty urinating should be assessed by a GP or qualified health professional to rule out medical causes.

What if I cannot urinate at all?

Seek urgent medical care, particularly if your bladder feels full. This can require immediate treatment.

Do I lose control during hypnosis?

No. Hypnosis is not mind control. You remain aware and in control throughout.

Can I enquire about complementary hypnotherapy?

If you have received appropriate medical advice and wish to discuss a separate anxiety, relaxation or confidence 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 medical, psychological, psychiatric, physiotherapy, emergency or specialist care.