Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy
Psychotherapy & Clinical Hypnotherapy in Walkerville, Adelaide.
At Coelevate, we look at the whole picture, not just symptoms.
Physical pain, emotional stress, and nervous system patterns are deeply connected.
That’s why our approach to psychotherapy and hypnotherapy goes beyond talk therapy: we help update the mind–body patterns that keep you stuck, so you can feel calmer, move more freely, and reclaim your energy for the things that matter most.
The Mind Body Connection.
Pain is rarely just physical. Stress, anxiety, and unresolved emotions can amplify physical symptoms, keeping the nervous system on high alert and the body stuck in cycles of tension and discomfort.
We recognise that both physical and emotional patterns shape how you feel, and lasting relief comes from addressing them together.
We see the whole picture — mind and body working together.
We understand that physical symptoms and emotional patterns are deeply connected.
Pain, tension, fatigue, and other physical challenges often reflect stress, unresolved emotions, or old learned responses stored in your nervous system. By looking at your health holistically, we help you address both the body and the mind — so you can reduce tension, ease emotional stress, and reclaim balance in your life.
Our psychotherapy and hypnotherapy services work alongside your physical care, creating a multidisciplinary approach that supports lasting change and empowers you to take back control of your health and wellbeing.
Feel calmer. Sleep better. Take back control.
Stress and Anxiety
Stress and anxiety don’t stay in the mind — they live in the body. Muscle tightness, shallow breathing, headaches, and even flare-ups of chronic pain are often signs of the nervous system stuck in “protection mode.” By working with both the body and the mind, therapy helps calm these automatic reactions, easing tension and reducing the intensity of physical pain.
Chronic Pain is not all in your head
Chronic pain isn’t “all in your head”, but it is influenced by how your nervous system processes signals. Emotional learning can keep pain pathways more active, while stress and worry amplify discomfort. By updating these emotional patterns, clients often find they can experience less pain, regain confidence in their bodies, and move more freely.
Trauma and the Nervous System
For many people, trauma shows up physically as much as emotionally. Old experiences can leave the body braced for threat, even when there isn’t one. This may look like back pain that won’t ease, a gut that’s always in knots, or overwhelming fatigue. Therapy can help your nervous system release outdated patterns, so you can feel safe in your body again.
When we collaborate, your care is elevated.
Comprehensive Mind-body Assessment
Your first session is about understanding both your problem and desired outcome. We explore your physical health, emotional wellbeing, stress patterns, sleep, and nervous system function. This helps us see the full picture of what’s driving your current challenges — and how best to support you.
Strategic Psychotherapy
We don’t just talk about your problems — we work strategically to understand why they make sense for you and then shift them. By identifying and updating outdated emotional learnings, we help you break free from unhelpful thought loops, reduce anxiety, and ease the emotional patterns that contribute to physical symptoms like pain, fatigue, or tension.
Clinical Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy allows us to work directly with the unconscious mind — where many emotional and physical patterns are stored. Through guided, deeply relaxed states, we can help the nervous system let go of protective responses that no longer serve you, creating space for new, healthier patterns to emerge.
Trauma Informed Care
Trauma often lives in the body as much as in the mind. We use gentle, evidence-informed approaches to help calm the nervous system, reduce hypervigilance, and ease physical symptoms of unresolved trauma. The focus is always on safety, empowerment, and building resilience.
Integrated Approach
Chronic pain isn’t “all in your head” — but it is influenced by the nervous system and emotional stress. Our integrated approach helps quiet the brain’s pain pathways, reduce flare-ups, and restore confidence in your body. Many clients find this also improves sleep, energy, and overall wellbeing.
Multidisciplinary Care
Because Coelevate is a collaborative clinic, your care doesn’t happen in isolation. When needed, your chiropractic care can be combined with your psychotherapy or hypnotherapy giving you truly holistic support for body and mind.
FAQs
What’s the difference between psychotherapy and hypnotherapy?
Psychotherapy helps you explore patterns of thought, behaviour, and emotion, while hypnotherapy works with the subconscious mind to shift unhelpful patterns more directly. Together, they provide both insight and practical change.
How does the mind–body connection play a role in therapy?
Emotional stress often shows up physically—as pain, fatigue, or sleep issues. By addressing both emotional and physical responses, therapy helps your nervous system relearn safety, calm, and balance.
What kinds of issues can you help with?
We support clients with anxiety, stress, sleep difficulties, chronic pain, grief, trauma, emotional healing, self-confidence, and life transitions.
Do I need to believe in hypnosis for it to work?
No. Hypnosis is a natural state of focused attention that most people experience daily (like getting absorbed in a book or movie). You don’t need to “believe” in it—just be open to the process.
What does a typical session look like?
We begin with a conversation to understand your concerns and goals. From there, we may use psychotherapy, hypnosis, or a combination—tailored to what you need that day. Each session is collaborative and paced to your comfort.
Is hypnotherapy safe?
Yes. Hypnosis is a safe, evidence-based therapeutic tool. You remain in control throughout the process and can stop at any time.
How many sessions will I need?
Every client is different. Some experience shifts in just a few sessions, while others benefit from longer-term support. We’ll discuss your goals and design a plan that works for you.
Do you work alongside other health professionals?
Yes. We take a multidisciplinary approach and, when needed, collaborate with medical doctors, allied health, and complementary practitioners to ensure your care is comprehensive.
Can therapy help with chronic pain?
Absolutely. Pain is not only physical—it is also influenced by stress, emotions, and the nervous system. Psychotherapy and hypnotherapy can help calm the body’s stress response and reduce the impact of pain on daily life.
What if I’ve tried therapy before and it didn’t work?
Many clients come to us after trying other approaches. Our focus on both the mind and body, along with practical, tailored strategies, often helps where one-size-fits-all methods haven’t.
