Flourish Hypnotherapy

Flourish Hypnotherapy is a professional clinical hypnotherapy clinic based in Wollongong, New South Wales, that helps individuals overcome anxiety, stress, phobias, and unwanted habits through personalised sessions. The practice combines clinical expertise in hypnotherapy, counselling, NLP, and EMDR to support positive mindset changes and lasting wellbeing. They offer both in-person appointments at their Wollongong location and online sessions across Australia and worldwide.

The clinic provides a specific 'Virtual Gastric Banding program' designed to help clients transform eating habits and lose weight fast. This program is highlighted as a life-changing option for those looking to regain control over their sugar cravings and achieve significant weight loss results.

Clients can book a free 20-minute discovery call to start their journey, or book in for an initial consultation. The practice also offers a 'Reclaim program' for alcohol management and a 'Fear & Phobia Program' to help individuals overcome specific anxieties and regain control of their lives.

The business is located at Suite 12, 112-116 Princes Highway in Fairy Meadow, NSW 2519, near the corner of Elliott's Rd and Princes Highway. They serve clients across the South Coast, Shellharbour, and Southern Highlands regions, with online options available for those in Sydney or internationally.

A client named Kelly Maiden successfully regained control over her sugar cravings using the Virtual Gastric Banding program. Another client, Scott Shepherd, lost 18kg during the same program, while Ashleigh overcame a severe fear of flying with just three hypnotherapy sessions.

The practice explicitly states that anyone who can concentrate on a given topic can be hypnotised, as people naturally enter a hypnotic state many times throughout the day without knowing it. The depth of the hypnotic state varies between individuals, but the process is described as 100% safe and collaborative.

To begin, an informal initial chat is held to discuss specific needs and goals, followed by a detailed explanation of how hypnotherapy works. The number of sessions required varies depending on individual circumstances, but the process involves deep relaxation and focused attention to access the subconscious mind.

The clinic operates on a cancellation policy where clients can cancel with 48 hours' notice. If a client cancels within 48 hours of the scheduled time, a cancellation fee of 50% of the service cost is payable, unless a documented emergency applies.

Clients are welcome to reschedule their appointments without incurring a cancellation fee if done within 24 hours of the original appointment time. However, no-shows who fail to provide advance notice will be charged the full service fee.

The practice accepts Afterpay payment options for sessions or programs and offers a free discovery call to guide clients toward positive change. They also provide a 'Sleep Improvement Program' for insomnia and a 'Gambling Management Program' for compulsive gambling behaviours.

Tracy Maiden is the lead Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and executive contributor to Brainz Magazine. She holds formal qualifications including a Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy and is an accredited Virtual Gastric Banding Practitioner trained by Sheila Granger.

The clinic is a member of the Australian Hypnotherapists Association and the Hypnotherapy Council of Australia. They have been recognised with Illawarra Business Awards Finalist 2025 and Three Best Rated Business Awards from 2021 to 2025.

The practice acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Dharawal Country and pays respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. They also publish articles in Conscious Living Jewel Magazine, such as one on the power of hypnotherapy for anxiety and panic attacks.

The FAQ section on their website addresses common questions about online sessions, noting that results have been remarkable even during the pandemic. They explain that online sessions are conducted via platforms like Zoom and Skype to ensure privacy and confidentiality.

The business states that everyone experiences hypnosis differently, with some feeling like they are floating on clouds while others feel clarity and relaxation. They note that time dysmorphia is a completely normal sensation during the session.