Panic attacks can feel frightening and overwhelming. Your heart may race, your breathing may change, you may feel dizzy, shaky or detached from yourself, and it can seem as though something terrible is about to happen.

This stop panic attacks hypnosis is designed to support relaxation, grounding and a calmer response to panic sensations. It is not about forcing yourself to “just calm down” or pretending the experience is not real. It is about practising skills that may help you feel more supported when anxiety begins to rise.

A calmer response to panic

Panic can create a frightening cycle. Physical sensations may trigger fearful thoughts, which can increase the sensations further. This guided hypnosis may help you practise noticing anxiety without immediately treating every sensation as a danger signal.

You may use this recording to support:

• Feeling more grounded when anxiety rises

• Reducing fear of panic sensations

• Calming racing thoughts and overthinking

• Building confidence in your ability to pause and breathe

• Feeling safer in your body

• Letting go of the fear of having another panic attack

• Relaxing before sleep or stressful events

You do not have to fight panic or get rid of every sensation. The focus is on responding with patience, steady attention and self-compassion.

Do not listen while driving, cycling, operating machinery or doing anything that requires your full attention.

Important medical and mental-health support

Panic symptoms can overlap with medical symptoms. Do not assume chest pain, severe shortness of breath, fainting, dizziness or new physical symptoms are “only anxiety.” If symptoms are severe, worsening, unfamiliar or concerning, seek urgent medical care. In Australia, call Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.

Hypnosis is complementary support and is not a replacement for assessment or treatment from a GP, psychologist, psychiatrist or emergency service. If panic attacks are recurring, affecting your daily life or causing you to avoid places and activities, professional support can help.

Private panic attack hypnotherapy in Brisbane

Clive Westwood offers calm, private and non-judgmental one-to-one hypnotherapy for anxiety, panic attacks, overthinking and related concerns in Brisbane and online where appropriate.

Practising since 2013, Clive has a special interest in anxiety, panic attacks, overthinking and phobias. Sessions are tailored to your goals, experiences and pace. He works with adults, teenagers and children where appropriate.

A private session can provide supportive space to explore your experiences with panic alongside any medical or psychological care you receive.

Award-recognised Brisbane hypnotherapy

Clive Westwood is a Clinical Member of the Australian Hypnotherapy Association. His practice has been recognised by ThreeBestRated and the Quality Business Awards.

He has also been featured on Today Tonight, 9 News, ABC Radio and 2GB Radio. You can explore Google reviews, video testimonials from real clients and extensive free hypnosis and guided-meditation resources online.

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Brisbane clinic and online appointments

From 1 October 2026, face-to-face appointments will be available at Room 9, Perfect Wellness, 148 Arthur Terrace, Red Hill QLD 4059.

The Red Hill clinic is convenient for people seeking panic attack and anxiety support near Ashgrove, Paddington, Bardon, Kelvin Grove, Newmarket, Petrie Terrace, Brisbane City, Spring Hill, Herston, Milton, Bowen Hills and Fortitude Valley. Online appointments may also be available for suitable clients.

Frequently asked questions

Can hypnosis stop panic attacks completely?

Hypnosis cannot guarantee that panic attacks will stop completely. It may help some people practise relaxation, grounding and a calmer response to anxiety. Individual experiences and outcomes vary.

What should I do if I think I am having a panic attack?

If you have been medically assessed and recognise the symptoms as panic, use any plan provided by your healthcare professional and seek support if needed. If symptoms are new, severe, worsening or concerning—especially chest pain, severe shortness of breath, dizziness or fainting—seek urgent medical help.

Can I listen during a panic attack?

Use the recording only when you are in a safe place and do not need to stay alert. If you are uncertain whether symptoms may be medical, seek medical advice rather than relying on a recording.

Can I book a private session?

Yes. Private sessions are tailored to your individual goals, experiences and pace.

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.