Brisbane Clinical Hypnotherapist · Women’s Health
You understand the pattern. Let’s change what keeps repeating it.
Clinical hypnotherapy for women who are ready to create change at a deeper level - so you can feel calmer, more connected to yourself, and more in control of the patterns shaping your life.
Women’s Health · Trauma · Anxiety · Relationships · Body Image · Intimacy · Chronic Pain · Emotional Wellbeing
Bachelor of Psychological Science from the University of Queensland
Diploma Qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist
Member of the Australian Hypnotherapists Association
Clinical Hypnotherapy for Women
A holistic, evidence-informed approach to women’s health and emotional wellbeing.
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Sometimes an experience ends, but the responses you developed around it continue.
You might notice hypervigilance, emotional overwhelm, avoidance, shame, difficulty trusting, people-pleasing or a sense that part of you is constantly preparing for something to go wrong.
My approach is gentle, individualised and paced around you.
We work with the emotional associations, beliefs and protective patterns surrounding your experiences without assuming you need to repeatedly relive every detail of what happened.
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Living with a chronic or recurring health concern can affect far more than the physical body.
Pain can change your relationship with movement, sex, work, sleep, your body, your future and your sense of safety within yourself.
I have a particular interest in the emotional and psychological dimensions of women’s health concerns including endometriosis, PMDD, pelvic and persistent pain, bladder symptoms and gut-related concerns.
Clinical hypnotherapy may form one part of a broader approach to wellbeing and is offered alongside - rather than in place of - appropriate medical care.
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Fertility and intimacy can touch some of the most vulnerable parts of being human.
Trying to conceive, undergoing fertility treatment, experiencing pregnancy loss or struggling with intimacy can bring fear, grief, pressure, shame and a complicated relationship with your own body.
Our work can provide space to explore the emotional patterns surrounding these experiences and support greater connection with yourself and your body.
Hypnotherapy is offered here as emotional and psychological support and does not replace fertility or medical care.
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Different person. Same emotional pattern. Emotionally unavailable partners. Fear of abandonment. Over-giving. Hypervigilance. People-pleasing. Ignoring your needs.
Knowing a relationship isn't right and still finding it almost impossible to let go.
Sometimes what looks like a relationship problem is also a deeply learned way of finding safety, connection or belonging.
Together, we explore the beliefs and emotional responses underneath the pattern so you can begin relating from greater self-trust rather than fear.
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You can intellectually know that your worth has nothing to do with your appearance and still feel your entire sense of self change when you look in the mirror.
That is why I don't believe body-image work begins and ends with positive affirmations.
We explore the experiences, beliefs, comparisons and emotional associations that shaped the way you learned to see yourself.
Because the goal isn't to convince yourself that you are beautiful every second of every day.
It is to stop your appearance determining how worthy you feel of taking up space in your own life.
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Sometimes you know you're safe. Your system just hasn't received the message yet.
When anxiety becomes automatic, telling yourself to calm down can feel almost insulting.
Clinical hypnotherapy allows us to explore the thoughts, expectations and learned emotional responses associated with anxiety and overwhelm while building different experiences of calm, agency and self-trust.
Meet Prue Walmsley
I’m Prue Walmsley, a Clinical Hypnotherapist based in Brisbane. I hold a Bachelor of Psychological Science from the University of Queensland, a Diploma in Clinical Hypno-Psychotherapy, and I am a member of the Australian Hypnotherapists Association.
My work is devoted to the places where women’s emotional and physical health intersect - trauma, relationships, body image, intimacy, reproductive health, chronic pain and nervous system regulation.
I bring together Clinical Hypnotherapy, psychological understanding, and mind-body awareness with a deep respect for the individuality of every woman that I work with.
Kind Words From Clients
Ways To Work With Me
Complimentary Discovery Call
15-minute phone call
Individual Clinical Hypnotherapy Sessions
90-minutes | Brisbane or Online | $180.00 with Private Health Claiming Available
I am located at the Bardon Counselling & Natural Therapies Centre in Brisbane for in-person consultations. Online sessions are available world-wide.
FAQs
Who is Prue Walmsley?
Prue Walmsley is a clinical hypnotherapist in Brisbane whose practice focuses on women’s emotional wellbeing. She holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science from the University of Queensland and a Diploma in Clinical Hypno-Psychotherapy, and is a member of the Australian Hypnotherapists Association. Her work brings together therapeutic conversation, clinical hypnotherapy and awareness of thoughts, feelings and bodily experience. Meet Prue and explore her approach.
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What does a Clinical Hypnotherapist do?
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A clinical hypnotherapist uses guided hypnosis to support therapeutic work on thoughts, feelings and behaviours. My sessions begin with a conversation about what brings you here. From there, we may use imagery, metaphor and suggestion to explore your experience and the changes you hope to make. The approach is personalised, and you can ask questions or pause throughout.
Do you specialise in Hypnotherapy for women?
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A clinical hypnotherapist uses guided hypnosis to support therapeutic work on thoughts, feelings and behaviours. My sessions begin with a conversation about what brings you here. From there, we may use imagery, metaphor and suggestion to explore your experience and the changes you hope to make. The approach is personalised, and you can ask questions or pause throughout.
Can hypnotherapy help with women’s health concerns?
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My work supports women with the emotional experiences that can accompany health concerns, such as distress around persistent pain, body image or fertility treatment. Hypnotherapy may be considered as complementary support, but evidence varies by condition. This is not treatment for an underlying medical condition. Medical symptoms need assessment and care from an appropriate healthcare professional.
Will I lose control during Hypnosis?
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No. Hypnosis does not remove your ability to make choices or control your behaviour. People usually remain aware and remember what happens, although experiences vary. You can speak, decline a suggestion or ask to pause. If the idea of hypnosis feels unsettling, we can talk through what it involves before you decide whether to proceed.
What does Hypnosis feel like?
Hypnosis can feel like becoming absorbed in something, with your attention more focused. Some people feel deeply relaxed; others remain aware of their thoughts and the room around them. You do not need to switch your mind off or produce a particular sensation. If you find yourself wondering whether you are “doing it right”, you can say so.
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How many Hypnotherapy sessions will I need?
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There is no set number of sessions that suits everyone. We begin by discussing what you want help with, then consider your response to the work and whether further sessions would be useful. Before committing to ongoing appointments, we can discuss the recommendation, cost and what progress would look like for you. A dramatic breakthrough is not something you need to produce.
Where do you offer Clinical Hypnotherapy in Brisbane?
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I offer in-person appointments at the Bardon Counselling & Natural Therapies Centre in Bardon, Brisbane. Online hypnotherapy appointments are also available Australia- wide via Zoom. You can view appointment details and availability. If you are considering an online session, choose a private, comfortable space where you can speak freely without interruptions.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can contact me directly without a referral. If you would like to understand the approach before booking, start with a complimentary discovery call. Please mention relevant health conditions, medication and any treatment you already receive so suitability can be considered. Hypnotherapy does not replace medical, psychological or psychiatric care where that support is needed.
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Would you like to talk before booking?
You may have a specific question, or simply want to get a sense of whether working together feels right. A complimentary 15-minute discovery call gives you space to ask about the approach and discuss your next step. Email Prue to arrange your discovery call. You can keep your message simple: “Hi Prue, I’m considering hypnotherapy and would like to arrange a discovery call.”
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