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Online Hypnotherapy · Australia & Worldwide
Quiet the noise. Feel like yourself again.
Calm, professional hypnotherapy for stress, anxiety, insomnia and pain — guided by someone who has spent a career understanding what sits underneath. Real change, without the overwhelm.
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Why music belongs in your recovery
Hypnotherapy creates new patterns in your nervous system during a session. The music reinforces those same patterns between sessions — through rhythm, repetition and affirmations that help calm become your default, not just something you feel in the therapy room. Daily listening, even for ten minutes, keeps the momentum of the work alive. Think of it as your nervous system's daily reset.
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Dr Jorg Thonnissen, the psychologist whose clinical guidance shapes every Hypnotic Impact session, has written two books exploring the mind through both Western psychology and Buddhist philosophy. Pick one and I'll send you the full e-book, free — no login, no commitment.
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Buddhist Mindfulness Therapy and the Conflict Within
Dr Jorg Thonnissen
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Carl Jung and Nichiren Buddhism: A Comparison
Dr Jorg Thonnissen
"I've always been someone who can see a way forward, even when others feel stuck — and I'm driven to help them find it."
Barbara Saba
Mental Health Counsellor · Master's qualified · Founder, Hypnotic Impact
Why work with me
Not just a hypnotherapist — someone who understands the psychology underneath.
For more than fifteen years I worked as a mental health caseworker, showing up every day for people who needed someone firmly in their corner. When my qualifications from Germany weren't recognised in Australia, I went back to university in my fifties and earned my Master's degree — because the work mattered too much to let go.
Based in Fremantle, WA — sessions online or in person by appointment. Exact location shared when you book.
That background is the difference. Most hypnotherapy treats the symptom. I understand the worry, the sleepless nights, and the patterns of thought that hold them in place — and I bring that understanding into every session.
My approach is ethical, calm and entirely client-centred. You are never "put under" against your will, never judged, and always in control. We simply work with the part of your mind that creates lasting change.
From Our Practice
Reflections on Hypnosis & Mindfulness
by Dr Jorg Thonnissen, Registered Psychologist
The management of stress and anxiety with hypnosis
Being 'stressed out' covers a vast array of phenomena, ranging from mild irritation to a level of problems severe enough to affect a person's health. Stress is the consequence of failing to respond effectively to a physical or emotional threat — and it makes no difference whether the threat is real or only perceived; either way, it is real to the person experiencing it. The effects unfold in three stages: alarm, when the body produces adrenaline to prepare for 'fight or flight'; resistance, as we search for ways to cope with an ongoing stressor; and, if the stressor continues too long, exhaustion — the point where the body's resources are depleted and long-term damage can follow.
Unresolved, persistent stress that hasn't been successfully addressed through coping or adaptation can ultimately lead to anxiety or depressive behaviours. Hypnotherapy has much to offer here. In my experience, once a stressor has been removed, or a client's perception of it has shifted, relief from anxiety follows quickly — along with the sense of dread that can hang over someone's day. Sometimes it doesn't take much, and a world that looked dark and heavy suddenly looks a good deal lighter.
Hypnosis and its ability to support physical illness
The first thing to understand when we are unwell is that it is only common sense to see a medical professional before attempting anything else — hypnotherapists should never claim that hypnosis 'cures' medical illness. What hypnotherapy can do is motivate the mind to work at its fullest potential, supporting the body's own capacity to recover. Research over recent decades has given real credibility to the connection between our physiology and our psychology: clinical studies show that suppressing emotional responses to stressful events can measurably affect the body, including the immune system, leaving a person more susceptible to illness.
Much of what regulates the body — temperature, hormones, blood flow, the management of pain — happens below conscious awareness, through subconscious processes. Hypnosis works by encouraging the body to regulate itself more effectively through these same channels. Medical treatment always comes first, but alongside it, hypnosis can strengthen the mind in ways that, in turn, strengthen the body. Today hypnotherapy is used to support pre- and post-surgery anxiety, and conditions including Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, hypertension and ongoing pain management.
Neuro-Linguistic Programming, or NLP, is something we're often asked about as part of hypnosis sessions — and the answer is yes, we do use it. NLP works in two ways: as a desensitisation technique, and as a way of forming new thought associations to stimuli that previously triggered an unwanted response. Fears and phobias are generated by traumatic experiences stored in the amygdala and hippocampus — the parts of the brain that identify an experience as dangerous. Each time the fear is triggered, those same parts of the brain bypass rational thought in favour of speed, producing the familiar 'fight or flight' response.
Techniques such as the Rewind Technique and the Swish Technique work by having a person revisit the problem stimulus repeatedly, from a safe distance, until the fear response desensitises and the memory can be stored differently — in a part of the brain that allows for thinking things through, rather than simply reacting. Most NLP techniques can be incorporated into hypnosis sessions, which in my experience makes them more effective still.
Focused support for what's actually wearing you down.
Whether you've tried everything or you're just ready for something different, each recording is matched to your goals after we talk — not a one-size-fits-all script.
Anxiety & overthinking
For when you know it's irrational but you can't switch off the thoughts. We calm the nervous system at the root, so you can finally exhale.
Common anxiety types I help with
Anticipatory anxiety
Social anxiety
Fear of public speaking
Fear of dying
Fear of the dentist
Fear of driving
Fear of panic attacks
Generalised anxiety
Claustrophobia
Stress & burnout
Therapy helped you understand it — but you're still wound tight. Hypnotherapy works below conscious effort to restore genuine calm.
What I help with in this area
Depression
Grief
Coping with traumatic events
Emotional distress
Insomnia & restless nights
Quieten the 3am thoughts and teach your mind the way back to sleep — so rest stops feeling like a fight.
Persistent pain
Soften how your body holds and responds to ongoing pain — always alongside your doctor's care, never instead of it.
Pain conditions I work with
Chronic pain
Migraine
Headaches
IBS
Fibromyalgia
Childbirth pain
Cancer pain
Addiction & habits
You've tried to stop a hundred times and the pull keeps winning. We work with the part of the mind that drives the habit — gently, and without willpower battles. For heavier dependencies, always alongside your doctor's care.
Habits I help with
Smoking
Vaping
Alcohol
Gambling
Sugar or food
Nail-biting
ADHD & focus
Calm the mental noise, build steadier attention, and create the inner quiet that makes it easier to follow through — without fighting your mind every step of the way.
What I help with in this area
Procrastination
Motivation & getting started
Time management & organisation
Self-Hypnosis Audio Library
Listen anywhere, any time.
No appointment needed. Choose a topic, purchase securely, and your audio arrives by download — ready to use in your own space, at your own pace. Each recording is professionally voiced and clinically structured.
Guided Hypnosis · 20–25 min
Anticipatory Anxiety
For the anxiety that arrives before an event — the dread, the overthinking, the "what ifs". This session quietens anticipatory fear and builds a calm, prepared state of mind.
Guides your mind out of the cycle of night-time wakefulness, releasing the anxiety that keeps you alert when you want rest. Designed to be listened to in bed.
Replaces the physical symptoms of performance anxiety with calm, focused presence — so your voice stays steady and your thinking stays clear when it matters most.
Works with the subconscious trigger behind the habit, not just the behaviour on the surface — interrupting the automatic response and replacing it with ease.
Shifts the relationship with food at a subconscious level — building a calmer, more intentional connection to eating that does not rely on willpower alone.
A gentle, grounding session designed to help the nervous system settle after difficult experiences — creating internal safety and space for the healing process to begin.
A compassionate session using deep relaxation and focused attention to reduce the perception of pain and restore a sense of calm and control alongside medical care.
A session built around identity, not willpower — helping your subconscious understand that you are simply a person who does not smoke. No fight, no craving, just clarity.
Calming affirmations and music to break the cycle of anticipatory dread — trains your mind to approach upcoming events with steadiness rather than fear.
Uplifting affirmations over a focused, energising track — reinforces the belief that your voice is worth hearing and your presence is powerful and calm.
Affirms your right relationship with food, movement, and your body — building the internal narrative that makes lasting weight management feel natural, not forced.
Gentle, grounding music with affirmations that reinforce your inner safety and resilience — supporting the healing process after trauma at your own pace.
Soft, warm affirmations over calming music — designed to support comfort, reduce the focus on pain, and gently remind your body of its own capacity for ease.
All payments are processed securely in AUD via Stripe. International cards accepted — your bank converts automatically. Questions? Email Barbara.
How it works
Simple, online, and built around you.
No surprises and no pressure — you'll always know exactly what happens next. From anywhere in the world, all you need is a quiet space and a connection.
Tell me a little first
After you book, I send a short, private questionnaire to fill in before we meet — so I understand what you're carrying.
We talk, one to one
We meet on Google Meet for around 30 minutes — a calm conversation about your goals and what you'd like to change.
A session chosen for you
I match you with a professionally crafted hypnosis recording for your goal, delivered in a calm, deeply relaxing male voice.
Relax in your own space
You listen somewhere comfortable, fully aware and in control the whole way — and you can return to it whenever you need.
A gentle check-in
Afterwards you'll get a short feedback form and an invitation to continue if you'd like. No hard sell, ever.
What clients say
Real people. Real change.
"I started out in a very dark place but after a few sessions I'm finally starting to see that I can actually move forward. Barbara has always been very patient with me, met me with warmth and gentleness, and helped me begin to feel confident in myself. I understand that it takes small shaky steps forward — but that is still progress."
Olivia Graham
"The sessions were focused, practical, and helped me get to the root of my issue quickly. I felt supported throughout and noticed real changes sooner than expected. I left feeling clearer, more in control, and confident moving forward. Highly recommended."
Lynne Collins
"Barbara is a very experienced hypnotherapist. I love that she digs under the surface and finds more about the underlying issue — it makes the work feel genuinely meaningful, not just surface-level."
Eva Hourova
"Had a chat over the phone with Barbara — a lovely lady. I felt at ease straight away and came away with real clarity. Highly recommend."
James Kelly
"I really appreciate your help, Barbara. Highly recommend your services."
Joanne T.
"The session was calm, focused, and effective. I felt a shift almost immediately, and staying smoke-free has been much easier than I expected. Highly recommend."
Edward Shing Wong
Consultations & investment
Clear pricing. No pressure, ever.
Every option includes your private one-on-one consultation. The right time to begin is when you're ready.
Add a fully personalised recording — made with your name and the details from our work — on your third session for just $150.
Honest answers
The questions thoughtful people ask first.
Will I lose control or be "put under"?
No. This is one of the biggest myths about hypnotherapy. You remain fully aware and in control the entire time — you can speak, move, and stop whenever you wish. Hypnosis is simply a deeply relaxed, focused state, much like being absorbed in a good book.
I've tried everything — therapy, apps, willpower. Why would this be different?
Talk therapy and apps work at the conscious level — they help you understand the problem. Hypnotherapy works with the part of the mind that actually runs the habit or the anxiety. Combined with my counselling background, that means we're not just managing symptoms; we're working with the patterns underneath them.
Are the sessions live or recorded?
Your consultation is always live, one-on-one with me. The hypnosis itself is a high-quality recording I choose to match your goals. That's deliberate — it means you can return to it as often as you like, in your own space, whenever you need the support. On your final session you can add a recording personalised with your name and details.
Does online hypnotherapy actually work?
Yes. Because hypnotherapy relies on relaxation and focused attention, it works beautifully online — many people find it even easier to relax in their own familiar space. All you need is a quiet room, headphones, and a stable connection.
Is hypnotherapy safe?
For most people, yes — it's a natural, relaxed state with nothing invasive involved. It's complementary care, not a replacement for medical or psychological treatment. If you have a diagnosed condition or persistent pain, please keep working with your doctor too.
Is what I share kept private?
Always. Sessions are confidential and conducted with the same ethical care I brought to fifteen years of mental health casework. This is a calm, professional, judgement-free space.
You don't have to keep carrying it alone.
Book your first session — a calm one-on-one conversation, then a hypnosis session matched just for you. No pressure, and entirely at your pace.
