Strategic Psychotherapy & Clinical Hypnotherapy Nowra

Stuck in patterns that won't shift?

You've been dealing with the same challenges for too long. Stress, unwanted habits, feeling like you can't move forward. Traditional approaches haven't worked or take forever. At ACT Complete Therapy, we use a proven combination of Strategic Psychotherapy and Clinical Hypnotherapy designed to create faster, lasting change.

Online sessions bring expert therapy to Nowra residents wherever you are.

NDIS therapy available

We support NDIS participants and carers with focused, outcome-driven therapy.

Harness the power of our proven psychotherapy and hypnotherapy work

Unlock your mind, transform your life

Most therapy drags on for months or years. Our method is built differently. We combine Strategic Psychotherapy with Clinical Hypnotherapy because together, they create change that actually sticks.


Strategic Psychotherapy targets the unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns keeping you stuck. Clinical Hypnotherapy reinforces this work at a subconscious level, helping new patterns embed quickly. The outcome? You don't just feel better. You do better.


Through secure online sessions, Nowra residents get personalised, one-on-one support designed around your specific goals. You receive practical techniques you can use immediately to create meaningful shifts in your life.



What We Help With

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Stress, anxiety & depression

Regain control when your thoughts and emotions feel overwhelming. Our method helps you ease stress, calm anxiety, and work through low mood with practical strategies.

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Weight concerns

Go beyond diets that fail. We address the emotional and behavioural patterns behind weight struggles, helping you develop a healthier relationship with food and your body.

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Breaking unwanted habits & dependencies

Whether it's smoking, drinking, or other compulsive behaviours, we help you understand the drivers and give you tools to break free for good.

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Managing chronic pain

Experience natural pain relief without medication. Clinical hypnosis provides effective techniques to reduce discomfort and improve your quality of life.

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Supporting young people

Help your child or teenager build confidence and cope better. Our gentle, age-appropriate approach works with young minds facing stress, fears, or challenges.

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Performance & overcoming procrastination

Stop sabotaging yourself. Whether it's work, sport, or study, we help you clear mental blocks and perform at your true capability.

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NDIS counselling

Compassionate, goal-driven support for NDIS participants. We work with self-managed and plan-managed clients across Nowra and the Shoalhaven.

Empowering Change

Strategic psychotherapy, clinical hypnotherapy & counselling in Nowra

I support people who recognise they're running patterns that no longer serve them. Together, we create practical change in a way that feels safe, respectful, and genuinely right for you.

My approach uses strategic psychotherapy, counselling, and clinical hypnotherapy, with sessions built around your goals, your pace, and what actually works in real life.

Here's my core belief: you're not broken. You're simply caught in patterns that once made sense but don't anymore. My role is to give you the tools to shift those patterns and create lasting change.


If you're ready, I'm here to support you.

Client Testimonials

Real clients. Real results.

Why This Method Gets Results

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Evidence-based techniques

Our trademarked strategic psychotherapy and clinical hypnotherapy approach blends proven, science-backed methods with compassionate support to deliver meaningful outcomes.

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Practical tools, not just talk

You leave each session with actionable techniques and insights to create lasting change. This approach quickly identifies the root cause of your challenge, and the benefits often transfer across many areas of your life.

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Mind-body integration

We work with your whole system, helping you harness your mind's power to improve overall wellbeing. Our philosophy? You're not faulty. You're running old programming that needs updating.

Our pricing and process

Begin your personalised journey to wellness with ACT Complete Therapy.

Individual Session

$239 per session

5-Session Package

$220 per session

These areas often require more than four sessions to achieve lasting and meaningful results.

For weight loss, we provide a holistic approach in collaboration with a professional nutritionist, ensuring comprehensive support tailored to your needs.

What’s Included in Every Session:

  • A complimentary personalised hypnotherapy recording to reinforce your progress.
  • In-person sessions for clients in Canberra.
  • Online Zoom sessions for interstate or international clients.
  • Tailored action plans and personalised tasks designed to support your goals.
  • Follow-up support to monitor your progress and offer additional guidance.


We are dedicated to helping you achieve lasting success with ongoing support throughout your journey.

Step 1: Free 15-minute clarity call

Your journey starts with an over-the-phone consultation where we explore your early questions, concerns, and therapy goals.

We’ll explain how our therapy method works, answer any questions, and send you any required information. This consultation sets the stage for your transformation and first face-to-face session.

Step 2: Personalised sessions

Each session is crafted to address your unique challenges and goals. Using proven techniques, we guide you through solution-focused psychotherapy or talk therapy combined with clinical hypnotherapy, where positive change can continue to take root. This unique approach is designed to maximise your results in the fastest possible time.

Our collaborative sessions help you tap into your strength-based resources to overcome obstacles, develop new habits, and achieve your goals.

Step 3: Ongoing support and growth

Progress continues beyond each session. We provide tools, strategies, and techniques to help you reinforce and sustain your growth.

Follow-ups ensure your development stays on track, allowing us to refine your plan as needed for lasting success.

Our process is a true partnership made to help you achieve meaningful and lasting change.

Book your free 15-minute clarity call today

We know you have enough on your plate, so we have removed the stress for you. Before booking a session, we offer a clarity call to determine if ACT Complete Therapy is for you. If you decide it’s not, we can offer suggestions to point you in the right direction.

Sessions & Investment

Begin your journey with ACT Complete Therapy

Contact us to discuss current fees and package options.

Individual sessions

60-90 minutes depending on your needs

5-session packages

More affordable option ideal for weight management, breaking habits, stress, and anxiety

Initial sessions typically run 90 minutes

Some challenges require more than five sessions to achieve deep, lasting transformation.

Between sessions, you'll complete targeted tasks to accelerate your understanding and progress.

What's Included

  • A complimentary personalised hypnotherapy recording to reinforce your progress
  • Secure online sessions via Zoom from anywhere in Nowra
  • Customised action plans with specific tasks designed for your goals
  • Follow-up support to monitor progress and provide guidance


We're committed to your lasting success with ongoing support throughout your journey.

Our Process

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Step 1: Free 15-minute clarity call

Your journey begins with a phone consultation where we explore what's brought you here, your concerns, and your therapy goals.

We'll explain our method, answer your questions, and provide any information you need. This consultation sets the stage for your transformation and first online session.

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Step 2: Your personalised sessions

Each session addresses your unique challenges and goals. Using proven techniques, we guide you through solution-focused psychotherapy combined with clinical hypnotherapy, where positive change can take root. This approach maximises your results efficiently.

Our collaborative sessions help you access your strength-based resources to overcome obstacles, develop new habits, and achieve your goals.

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Step 3: Ongoing support and growth

Progress continues beyond each session. We provide tools, strategies, and techniques to help you reinforce and sustain your growth.

Follow-ups keep your development on track, allowing us to refine your plan as needed for lasting success.

This is a true partnership designed to help you achieve meaningful, lasting change.

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Book Your Free Clarity Call

Start today

We know you've got enough on your plate. That's why we start with a no-pressure clarity call to determine if ACT Complete Therapy is right for you. If it's not the best fit, we'll suggest other options that might help.

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Nowra & Shoalhaven Hypnotherapy FAQs

  • What is this model of therapy, and how is it different?

    This approach brings together Strategic Psychotherapy and Clinical Hypnotherapy, a combination that's delivered proven results for diverse challenges over decades. Strategic Psychotherapy works by identifying thought patterns that aren't helping you and replacing them with ones that do. The key distinction from traditional talk therapy? Strategic therapy prioritises behaviour change. It focuses on "How do you do that?" instead of "Why do you do that?"


    Hypnotherapy communicates directly with the subconscious mind by using a state of focused attention or 'trance'. This transformational therapy addresses the root causes of issues rather than just the symptoms. Clinical hypnosis reinforces the learning from your psychotherapy work. It's a natural, focused state of heightened awareness that connects you with your inner problem-solving capabilities. This allows you to move past conscious limitations and access your capacity for positive change.


    This combined approach delivers faster, more reliable results than many other therapeutic methods because you won't just "feel" better. You'll also "do" better. Research shows this model achieves results for 93% of people who use it.


    While your past is fixed, your future can be transformed through Strategic Psychotherapy and Clinical Hypnotherapy. At ACT Complete Therapy, we walk you through this process to develop confidence and reach a more fulfilling life. If you are based in Nowra or the surrounding area and would like to explore whether this approach is right for you, contact us to start the conversation.

  • Is clinical hypnotherapy safe?

    Absolutely. Clinical hypnotherapy is considered safe when delivered by a trained, qualified professional. As part of our Nowra and Shoalhaven hypnotherapy services, ACT Complete Therapy follows strict ethical standards and adapts each session to your comfort, individual needs, and overall health and well being.

  • What are some misconceptions about hypnotherapy?

    Many people think hypnosis makes you unconscious or allows the hypnotherapist to control you. These beliefs often come from entertainment portrayals of hypnosis, which bear little resemblance to reality.


    Clinical hypnosis is actually a state of heightened awareness. Each person stays conscious conscious, aware of everything being said and happening, and maintains complete control throughout.


    At ACT Complete Therapy, we practise a modern, permissive style of clinical hypnosis called the 'Neo-Eriksonian' approach. This highly effective and adaptable method works well for most people. Hypnotherapy is often combined with counselling or other therapeutic approaches for an integrative treatment.

  • How many sessions will I need?

    Session requirements vary based on your objectives, personal situation, and the complexity of what you're addressing. Some people see significant results after just one or two sessions, while others benefit from longer programmes. In your first session, we'll build a personalised plan and give you an estimate of what to expect based on your specific circumstances.


    Standard sessions typically between 60 to 90 minutes depending on your needs.

  • What can clinical hypnotherapy help with?

    Clinical hypnotherapy works effectively for a broad range of physical and emotional challenges that affect your wellbeing, including:


    • Stress, anxiety or depression
    • Weight management
    • Addictions and dependencies including smoking, overeating, and other patterns that hold you back
    • Pain control and management
    • Hypnotherapy for children and teens
    • Performance or procrastination and lack of motivation
    • Sleep disorders including insomnia, sleepwalking, and teeth grinding

    Managing phobias by desensitising triggers and creating a sense of calm

  • How does hypnotherapy create lasting change?

    Hypnotherapy facilitates self-transformation and self-healing by reprogramming limited thoughts and beliefs from past trauma. It helps you overcome patterns like fears, stress, pain, tension, and emotional hurt by working directly with your subconscious mind. The techniques you learn through hypnotherapy can help you develop forgiveness, self-love, joy, and gratitude. Many clients also learn self-hypnosis techniques to empower themselves to manage stress and challenges independently.

  • Does hypnotherapy take a holistic approach?

    Yes. Our approach emphasises the importance of nurturing the mind, body, heart, and soul. Holistic wellness practices often include techniques such as breathwork and meditation alongside hypnotherapy to promote healing and wellbeing. These complementary practices can help calm the mind, decrease anxiety, boost mood, reignite passion, and reconnect you with your inner self.

  • Does online hypnotherapy really work?

    Yes! Video call technology allows you to access the full benefits of clinical hypnosis from the comfort and privacy of wherever you choose. At ACT Complete Therapy, we have extensive experience providing online sessions across NSW and beyond that are both personalised and effective, no matter where you live.

  • Who would benefit from this kind of therapy?

    Nearly every person can benefit from clinical hypnotherapy. Whether therapy is new to you or you've been exploring other approaches for years, clinical hypnotherapy is recognised as one of the most effective methods for delivering fast, meaningful results. It's a versatile and powerful approach for addressing challenges and accessing your potential.

  • How can I get the best results?

    To get the most from your therapy experience:


    • Show up to your sessions consistently
    • Be open and honest about your objectives and concerns
    • Follow through with your therapist's guidance, including exercises and techniques
    • Keep a positive and patient mindset, recognising that progress requires time and effort
  • How long until I see results?

    Results vary based on factors including the complexity of your situation, your commitment to the process, and the nature of your objectives. Some people notice changes right away, while others may need several weeks. We'll talk through what to expect during your consultation and monitor your progress throughout your journey.

  • Can clinical hypnosis really help me achieve my goals?

    Yes, clinical hypnosis can be a powerful catalyst for positive change when you bring commitment and active participation. It's a collaborative process where we assist you to access your inner resources, but lasting results need your dedication to applying what you learn in everyday life. With consistency, patience, and effort, clinical hypnotherapy can help you make meaningful progress.

  • Is hypnotherapy effective for smoking cessation?

    Yes. Hypnotherapy has been found to be highly effective for smoking cessation, with studies indicating it can be more effective than willpower alone. Hypnotherapy addresses the psychological habit and subconscious triggers associated with smoking, making it easier to quit and stay quit. By working with the patterns that drive the behaviour, hypnotherapy helps you break free from cigarette dependency for good.

  • Will I remember everything afterwards?

    Yes, you'll stay fully aware and in control during hypnosis. While you'll remember most of the discussion, it's normal to forget a few details. Making notes after your session or listening to a recording (when provided) helps you reinforce the insights and techniques covered.

  • Will I receive a recording of my session?

    Yes, you'll get a personalised recording of your session. Daily listening between sessions is actually a vital part of the process to strengthen your progress. The best part? These recordings are yours permanently, so you can return to them whenever you need a refresher or boost.

  • Can children and teens benefit from hypnotherapy?

    Absolutely. Clinical hypnotherapy is a gentle and effective approach for young people, helping them develop confidence, manage stress, and work through challenges like exam anxiety or fears. Our approach is adapted to their developmental needs with expertise and compassion, creating a safe, supported, and empowering experience.

  • How much does a hypnosis session usually cost?

    The cost of hypnotherapy can vary depending on the therapist's expertise, experience, the type of support you are seeking, and whether your focus is short term or ongoing. Some people attend for a single concern, while others choose a structured series of sessions to support deeper change.


    At ACT Complete Therapy, we offer individual sessions as well as flexible packages for those who want continued support. If you would like to talk through current fees and what approach might suit you best, feel free to get in touch.

  • What makes ACT Complete Therapy different?

    At ACT Complete Therapy, we prioritise creating a personalised and compassionate experience. Whether you connect with us online from Nowra, across NSW, or locally through our Nowra and Shoalhaven hypnotherapy support, you will receive expert care built around your objectives. We blend proven therapeutic techniques with a supportive, collaborative approach to help you create meaningful, lasting change.

Ready to create real change?

Stop putting it off. Book your free 15-minute clarity call today and discover how Strategic Psychotherapy and Clinical Hypnotherapy can help you break free from the patterns holding you back.