Hypnotherapy for Depression
Hypnosis for Depression Adelaide
What is Depression?
As an expert hypnotherapist and NLP practitioner, I’ve witnessed a sharp increase in depression, now up by 27% globally, with the most significant impact among young people. Behind this rise are individuals facing deep emotional numbness, fatigue, hopelessness, and disconnection from themselves and others. While talk therapy and medication can help some, many clients come to me looking for a different path, one that works with the subconscious mind to release the root causes of low mood and self-worth. Through tailored hypnosis and NLP, I help clients reconnect with purpose, shift internal dialogue, and rediscover emotional balance, often in a way that feels surprisingly natural and empowering.
Depression is a mental health disorder which is sometimes diagnosed as clinical depression, major depressive disorder, or unipolar depression, and when you are in depression you will experience extreme and persistent sadness. You also often lose interest in the things that you used to enjoy, and depression usually has a negative impact on your work, social and family life.
Depression is different from the fluctuations in mood we experience as a normal part of life. Temporary emotional responses to challenges of daily life is nor depression. Depression is a persistent problem, which can last up to 8 months or even longer. It does not fade away after a few days.
Types of Depression.
· Bipolar, which is also known as manic depression. This involves major mood fluctuations from extreme elation followed by very low mood.
· Unipolar depression has no mania characteristics, and the mood remains in one emotional state, usually very low.
· Women experience post-natal depression after childbirth, which is a very severe form of depression. Some may even become paranoid, and many often stop eating.
· Reactive depression, sometimes known as post-traumatic stress disorder, which may be triggered by events such as bereavement, divorce, or financial matters.
· Endogenous depression is usually caused by biological factors such as a chemical imbalance in the brain, and mostly treated with medication.
Psychological symptoms of Depression.
· A very depressed mood.
· Little interest in doing things that you once enjoyed.
· Loss of sexual desire.
· Difficulty sleeping, or the opposite – excessive sleeping.
· Feelings of worthlessness, and unexplained feelings of guilt.
· An inability to think clearly, concentrate or make decisions.
· Tearfulness. Low self-esteem.
· Thoughts of death or suicide, and other negative, pessimistic thoughts.
Some physical symptoms of depression.
Unexplained aches and pains
Change in weight / appetite
Lack of energy
Slowed movement and speech, or restlessness – unable to keep still.
Changes to the menstrual cycle (women)
Social symptoms of depression.
Avoidance of social situations
Lack of motivation at work
Reduced interest in hobbies
Difficulties with home life
Sometimes unwilling to leave the house, even to go shopping.
If you are suffering with depression, it may seem that you all alone, but in fact it is estimated that around 15% of people will experience a major bout of depression at some point in their life. Anyone can get depression; it can affect people of any age or background. Depression is ranked as the 4th most common disability across the globe.
Does hypnosis work as a treatment for depression?
Hypnotherapy can be an effective and fast acting treatment for depression because it seeks to unlock the sufferer’s subconscious and look below the surface to uncover the psychological cause at the root of the depression problem. The hypnotherapist is then able to release previously pent up emotions related to the incident, and replace negative fearful thoughts with positive helpful thoughts, which will help cope with the depression.
When using depression and anxiety hypnotherapy Adelaide, the patient is open and receptive to suggestions made by the therapist to correct the damaging thought patterns and physical functions that can trigger depression episodes.
Research has shown that your mood can be improved using natural methods of hypnosis combined with coaching to create the behavioural and neuro-biological changes needed to improve mood.
How can hypnosis help me to resolve my depression?
The most effective way to treat your depression completely and permanently is to resolve what’s causing it; if there is no longer any cause, there can be no effect.
Depression is often caused by genetics, psychological issues, personality defects, or even childhood trauma. Depression does not exist unless it has been created, mostly by an underlying reason that needs to be fixed.
Hypnotherapy is a gentle, logical and effective method that works WITH the subconscious, not against it. Once the subconscious need has been identified, using logic, we can help to re-examine the mistaken information that lies behind it. As long as the misinformation exists, so will your depression. But once your subconscious believes, rather than being told, that disposing of the depression is in your best interests, then it will actively enable you to do so permanently.
Hypnotherapy for depression is distinguished from all other forms of hypnotherapy primarily by its use of logic. The therapist approaches each person without theories or preconceptions – except for one – that the answer to your depression lies only within your own subconscious mind. There is no need to suppress or manage your symptoms. By helping to resolve and correct the root cause, your depression and all related symptoms can automatically fade away, until eventually your depression is nothing but a vague and distant memory.
With my multi-disciplinary approach of hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, NLP and Time Line Therapy you will not be required to relive any traumatic or upsetting situation. All you will feel is beautifully relaxed.
The next step.
If you would like to explore further about how curative hypnotherapy can help with depression, then please contact us to book an initial consultation. For information on fees and appointments, click here.
At Matthew Tweedie Hypnosis, I provide a safe and comfortable environment enabling you to explore your issues, debrief openly and free of judgment while facilitating the release of unhealthy emotions. Everything is treated in the strictest of confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions: Hypnotherapy for Depression in Adelaide
This FAQ section answers common questions about how hypnotherapy works as a treatment for depression, what to expect during sessions, and how to access hypnosis for depression in Adelaide, South Australia.
Can hypnotherapy help with depression?
Yes. Hypnotherapy can be an effective treatment for depression because it works directly with the subconscious mind to identify and resolve the root psychological causes driving low mood. Rather than managing symptoms on the surface, hypnotherapy helps release pent-up emotions linked to past experiences and replaces negative thought patterns with positive, constructive ones. Research supports that mood can be improved using natural methods of hypnosis combined with coaching to create behavioural and neurobiological changes.
How does hypnosis for depression work?
During hypnotherapy for depression, the therapist guides you into a deeply relaxed state where the subconscious mind becomes more open and receptive. In this state, the therapist works with you to uncover the underlying psychological cause of your depression, whether that involves unresolved trauma, negative self-beliefs, or emotional patterns formed earlier in life. Once the root cause is identified, logic and reframing techniques help the subconscious release the misinformation sustaining the depression. The goal is permanent resolution rather than ongoing symptom management.
What types of depression can hypnotherapy treat?
Hypnotherapy can support people experiencing various forms of depression, including unipolar depression (persistent low mood without mania), reactive depression triggered by life events such as bereavement, divorce, or financial stress, and post-natal depression experienced after childbirth. It can also complement treatment for bipolar disorder and endogenous depression caused by biological factors, though these conditions may also require medical support. A qualified hypnotherapist will tailor the approach to each individual's specific situation.
Is hypnotherapy for depression safe?
Hypnotherapy for depression is a gentle, non-invasive approach. You will not be required to relive any traumatic or upsetting experiences during sessions. Instead, techniques such as hypnosis, NLP, and Timeline Therapy allow the therapist to work with the subconscious mind in a way that feels relaxed and comfortable. Everything discussed in sessions is treated in the strictest confidence, and you remain in control throughout the process.
How is hypnotherapy different from talk therapy for depression?
Traditional talk therapy primarily works at a conscious level, helping you understand and manage your thoughts and behaviours. Hypnotherapy goes deeper by accessing the subconscious mind, where the root causes of depression often reside. This means hypnotherapy can address the underlying emotional drivers of depression rather than focusing solely on surface-level symptoms. Many people who have not found lasting relief through talk therapy or medication alone find that hypnotherapy offers a different and effective path to recovery.
What are the main symptoms of depression?
Depression presents through psychological, physical, and social symptoms. Psychological symptoms include persistent low mood, loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, difficulty concentrating, low self-esteem, and thoughts of death or suicide. Physical symptoms can include unexplained aches and pains, changes in appetite or weight, fatigue, and disrupted sleep. Social symptoms often involve withdrawing from social situations, reduced motivation at work, loss of interest in hobbies, and difficulty managing home life.
How long does depression last without treatment?
Depression is not a temporary mood fluctuation. Unlike the normal emotional responses people experience in daily life, depression is a persistent condition that can last eight months or longer without appropriate support. It does not simply fade after a few days. Seeking professional help, whether through hypnotherapy, counselling, or other treatments, can significantly shorten the duration and severity of depressive episodes.
Can hypnotherapy permanently cure depression?
Hypnotherapy aims for lasting resolution by addressing the root cause of depression rather than suppressing symptoms. The principle is straightforward: if the underlying cause is resolved, the effect no longer has a reason to persist. Once the subconscious mind genuinely believes that releasing the depression is in your best interest, it actively enables you to do so. Many clients experience their depression fading until it becomes a distant memory. Results vary depending on individual circumstances, but the goal is always permanent change.
Do I have to relive traumatic experiences during hypnotherapy for depression?
No. A skilled hypnotherapist using a multi-disciplinary approach including hypnosis, NLP, and Timeline Therapy will not require you to relive traumatic or upsetting situations. The process is designed to feel safe and deeply relaxing. The therapist works with the subconscious mind to resolve the emotional charge connected to past experiences without re-traumatising you.
Where can I find hypnotherapy for depression in Adelaide, South Australia?
Matthew Tweedie Hypnosis in Adelaide provides hypnotherapy for depression using a multi-disciplinary approach combining hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, NLP, and Timeline Therapy. Sessions are conducted in a safe, comfortable, and confidential environment. Matthew Tweedie is an experienced hypnotherapist and NLP Master Practitioner who specialises in uncovering and resolving the subconscious root causes of depression. Contact Matthew Tweedie Hypnosis to book an initial consultation.
0411 456 510