Australian Hypnotherapists Association

Australian Hypnotherapists Association Australia’s Premier Hypnotherapy Body providing Professional Standards & Regulation. Est.1949.

The AHA has been the premier association for hypnotherapy and hypnotherapists in Australia since 1949, it is the oldest and largest hypnotherapy organisation in Australia. Registration with such a professional body reflects a hypnotherapist’s willingness to demonstrate to the public a strong desire to be accountable. Registration is the only formal process that members of the public can rely on in relation to standards and accountability.

THREE WEEKS TO GO! And Yes .., we are at this fantastic venue AND-virtual online!  Have you got your tickets yet ? This ...
26/10/2025

THREE WEEKS TO GO!
And Yes .., we are at this fantastic venue AND-virtual online!

Have you got your tickets yet ?
This is one you won’t want to miss.

SYMPOSIUM 2025-"The Many Applications of Clinical Hypnotherapy"

Date: Saturday, 15th November | Time: 9 am-5 pm AEDT
Location: Sydney Masonic Centre + Zoom (Hybrid Event)

The countdown is on - and you won't want to miss this inspiring day of
learning, connection, and professional growth!

Join us for the 2025 Clinical Hypnotherapy Symposium, where leading experts
will explore the power of hypnotherapy across a range of fascinating topics,
including:
* S*x addiction
* Post-trauma growth
* Breaking habits & addictions
* Creative strategies for kids & teens
* Hypnosis in psychotherapy
* The healing power of laughter

Earn 7 CPD points, connect with colleagues, and be part of an engaging day of insight and innovation.

Secure your spot now!
Get Your Symposium Tickets Here:

https://www.ahahypnotherapy.org.au/events/symposium



THREE WEEKS TO GO! Have you got your tickets yet ? This is one you won’t want to miss. SYMPOSIUM 2025-"The Many Applicat...
23/10/2025

THREE WEEKS TO GO!

Have you got your tickets yet ?
This is one you won’t want to miss.

SYMPOSIUM 2025-"The Many Applications of Clinical Hypnotherapy"

Date: Saturday, 15th November | Time: 9 am-5 pm AEDT
Location: Sydney Masonic Centre + Zoom (Hybrid Event)

The countdown is on - and you won't want to miss this inspiring day of
learning, connection, and professional growth!

Join us for the 2025 Clinical Hypnotherapy Symposium, where leading experts
will explore the power of hypnotherapy across a range of fascinating topics,
including:
* S*x addiction
* Post-trauma growth
* Breaking habits & addictions
* Creative strategies for kids & teens
* Hypnosis in psychotherapy
* The healing power of laughter

Earn 7 CPD points, connect with colleagues, and be part of an engaging day of insight and innovation.

Secure your spot now!
Get Your Symposium Tickets Here:

https://www.ahahypnotherapy.org.au/events/symposium



🎉 Today a very special delivery arrived!I’m delighted to share that the latest issue of Massage & Myotherapy Australia J...
20/10/2025

🎉 Today a very special delivery arrived!

I’m delighted to share that the latest issue of Massage & Myotherapy Australia Journal features Clinical Hypnotherapy on the cover — and right at the very forefront you’ll find the article I wrote on behalf of the Australian Hypnotherapists’ Association.

A heartfelt thank you to the team at the Australian Massage & Myotherapy Association for their interest in clinical hypnotherapy. It’s a fantastic opportunity to bring this modality to the attention of thousands of therapists, allied-health colleagues, students and clients.

I’m honoured to be part of this collaboration and excited for the great exposure it will bring. Here’s to growing understanding and integration of clinical hypnotherapy within our therapeutic community. 🙏✨

🗞️ In the Media! 🗞️THE AHA and Hypnotherapy get a great write up in a feature I was asked to do on World Mental Health D...
06/10/2025

🗞️ In the Media! 🗞️
THE AHA and Hypnotherapy get a great write up in a feature I was asked to do on World Mental Health Day in this week’s Sentinel Times Newspaper.

The article shines a light on the positive benefits of Clinical Hypnotherapy in supporting mental wellness, resilience, and personal growth.

A big thank you to the Sentinel Times for helping spread awareness of evidence-based hypnotherapy and its contribution to the mental health landscape. 👏

🌻

SYMPOSIUM 2025-"The Many Applications of Clinical Hypnotherapy"Just SIX Weeks to Go!Date: Saturday, 15th November | Time...
05/10/2025

SYMPOSIUM 2025-"The Many Applications of Clinical Hypnotherapy"

Just SIX Weeks to Go!
Date: Saturday, 15th November | Time: 9 am-5 pm AEDT
Location: Sydney Masonic Centre + Zoom (Hybrid Event)

The countdown is on - and you won't want to miss this inspiring day of
learning, connection, and professional growth!

Join us for the 2025 Clinical Hypnotherapy Symposium, where leading experts
will explore the power of hypnotherapy across a range of fascinating topics,
including:
* S*x addiction
* Post-trauma growth
* Breaking habits & addictions
* Creative strategies for kids & teens
* Hypnosis in psychotherapy
* The healing power of laughter

Earn 7 CPD points, connect with colleagues, and be part of an engaging day of insight and innovation.

Secure your spot now!
Get Your Symposium Tickets Here:

https://www.ahahypnotherapy.org.au/events/symposium



AHA working for our members🚀 2025 AHA Radio Campaign ResultsOur recent radio campaign has boosted awareness, engagement,...
03/10/2025

AHA working for our members

🚀 2025 AHA Radio Campaign Results
Our recent radio campaign has boosted awareness, engagement, and opportunities for our members nationwide.

✨ Highlights:
• 📈 Strong rise in direct AHA searches, showing growing community recognition
• 💰 Potential ROI of 500% – delivering real client value
• 🌏 National reach across metro & regional Australia
• 👥 1.9K active users in Aug–Sept, 1.6K brand new visitors
• ⏱ Users spending an average of 2 min 43 sec on our content

The AHA continues to deliver strong outcomes, raising awareness and creating growth opportunities for our members.


IN MEMORIAM: Douglas RhodesWe would like to take a moment to honour the life and contribution of Douglas (Doug) Rhodes, ...
02/10/2025

IN MEMORIAM: Douglas Rhodes

We would like to take a moment to honour the life and contribution of Douglas (Doug) Rhodes, a respected hypnotherapist and pioneer of our profession.

Doug practiced hypnotherapy in Melbourne for many years up until the early 1990s. He was actively involved in important legislative work with the Victorian state government, helping to establish hypnotherapy as a recognised treatment modality. His commitment to advancing the profession created opportunities for future generations of practitioners to work with greater recognition and integrity.

Following his time in Australia, Doug continued his practice in New Zealand for several years, carrying forward his dedication to helping others through hypnotherapy.

Doug passed away peacefully in Christchurch, New Zealand, at the end of April 2025, aged 93. He leaves behind not only a legacy of professional contribution but also warm memories among those who knew him personally.

Our thoughts are with his wife, Giovanna, who holds a wealth of knowledge about the early days of hypnotherapy in Victoria.

We extend our deepest gratitude for Doug’s lasting impact on the profession and our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

🌿 Interview Feature in the South Gippsland Sentinel-Times 🌿Today I had the privilege of speaking with Sentinel-Times, th...
24/09/2025

🌿 Interview Feature in the South Gippsland Sentinel-Times 🌿

Today I had the privilege of speaking with Sentinel-Times, the regional Gippsland newspaper, about World Mental Health Day and the crucial role of clinical hypnotherapy in supporting mental wellbeing.

The Sentinel-Times is a well-read weekly in South Gippsland & Bass Coast, with a paid print circulation of about 7,243 copies. 
It also serves an estimated readership of over 10,000 per issue. 

In the interview, I emphasised how Clinical Hypnotherapy can help people better manage symptoms of anxiety and depression — especially in these times when mental health awareness is front of mind.

I may have also highlighted that AHA is home to registered, well-trained clinical hypnotherapists across Australia. 😉
And If you’re seeking a qualified therapist, visit the “Find a Hypnotherapist” page on the AHA website and let us help you on your journey.

Spreading awareness wherever we can — here’s to more conversations, more support, and more healing. 💚

23/09/2025

I’m delighted to share this article, “The Quiet Power of Clinical Hypnotherapy: A Journey into the Mind’s Innate Healing Potential”, which has now been published in Massage & Myotherapy Australia’s Spring Journal (Issue 3, 2025).

This piece debunks some myths and explores the evidence-based role of clinical hypnotherapy in supporting health, wellbeing, and the body’s innate capacity for healing. I’m honoured to contribute to this respected professional publication.

EIGHT WEEKS TO GO! The AHA Annual Symposium is back – and if you are serious about hypnotherapy, it’s THE event you don’...
20/09/2025

EIGHT WEEKS TO GO!

The AHA Annual Symposium is back – and if you are serious about hypnotherapy, it’s THE event you don’t want to miss!

✨ 2025 Theme:
🎯 “The Many Applications of Clinical Hypnotherapy” – an inspiring deep dive into the endless ways hypnotherapy transforms lives today.

🧠 Here’s a taste of what awaits:
• Hypnotherapy for S*x Addiction – trauma-informed strategies for healing and reconnection.
• Embodied Post-Trauma Growth – guiding clients from survival to thriving.
• Breaking Free from Habits & Addictions – subconscious approaches for lasting results.
• Creative Hypnosis for Kids & Teens – playful, imaginative methods that work.
• Hypnosis in Psychotherapy – weaving hypnotherapy into practice for greater client breakthroughs.
• HypnoLaugh – tapping into the healing joy of laughter.

📍 Sydney Masonic Centre – 66 Goulburn Street, Sydney
🗓️ Saturday, 15th November 2025

This isn’t just a symposium – it’s a celebration of the power and possibilities of clinical hypnotherapy.

🎟️ Spaces are limited – reserve your place now and be part of something extraordinary:
👉 https://mb-embed.ahahypnotherapy.org.au/eventdetails/31861/aha-annual-symposium-the-many-applications-of-clinical-hypnotherapy

Don’t wait. Don’t miss it. Step into the future of hypnotherapy today!

15/09/2025

Research shows Hypnotherapy works

QUOTE—“The tremendous volume of research provides compelling evidence that hypnosis is an efficacious treatment for anxiety (e.g., prior to tests, surgery and medical procedures) and anxiety-related disorders, such as headaches and irritable bowel syndrome.”

What are you waiting for?
Find a hypnotherapist you can trust at:

https://www.ahahypnotherapy.org.au/find-a-hypnotherapist

• Clinical research supports hypnosis as a beneficial adjunct in treating depression and anxiety (Milling et al., 2018)






✨ Did you know? ✨Hypnosis is shown to be effective in the treatment of anxiety and depression.📖 Research shows: • A meta...
13/09/2025

✨ Did you know? ✨
Hypnosis is shown to be effective in the treatment of anxiety and depression.

📖 Research shows:
• A meta-analysis found hypnotherapy to be effective in reducing anxiety symptoms (Hammond, 2010)
• Clinical research supports hypnosis as a beneficial adjunct in treating depression and anxiety (Milling et al., 2018)

💡 When you choose an AHA Registered Hypnotherapist®, you’re choosing a practitioner who meets the highest professional standards in Australia.

You don’t have to face anxiety or depression alone — support is available, and hypnotherapy can help.

🔗 Find a trusted practitioner today through the Australian Hypnotherapists’ Association on the following link: https://www.ahahypnotherapy.org.au/find-a-hypnotherapist

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