Stop Panic Attacks with Hypnotherapy
Panic is a pattern, not a life sentence. Learn how to calm your body, steady your mind, and feel safe again, anytime and anywhere.
Panic attack hypnotherapy in Waverley, Bondi Junction, Sydney, plus online sessions across Australia.
Panic Attack Hypnotherapy
Break free from the fear of panic with a clear, structured approach that helps your body feel safe again.
Claire Addis is a Government Accredited Clinical Hypnotherapist and Strategic Psychotherapist (10791NAT) based in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. She specialises in panic attacks and anxiety, working with clients in person in Waverley and Bondi Junction and online across Australia. Claire trained at the Institute for Applied Psychology under Gordon Young and is a member of the Guild of Australian Hypnotherapists (GOAH) and the Hypnotherapy Council of Australia (HCA).
Helping clients stop panic attacks using an integrated approach combining Strategic Psychotherapy, CBT, ACT, NLP, EMDR, and Clinical Hypnosis. Sessions available in person in Waverley and Bondi Junction, and online across Australia.
- Location: Waverley, Bondi Junction, plus online Australia wide
- Typical results: Noticeable calm in 2 to 4 sessions, panic free in 4 to 6
- Who it helps: Adults and teens 14 plus with panic attacks or fear of panic returning
- Approach: Panic is a learned pattern, not a permanent condition. We retrain the response.
- Reviews: 5.0 star Google rating
Ever Had That Feeling?
Boom out of nowhere, you can't breathe. You feel dizzy, your chest is tightening, your heart is racing, and your mind is spinning out of control. That intense wave of fear feels all-consuming and terrifying, but it is not dangerous.
Symptoms typically peak within ten minutes, though a full episode can last up to thirty, and it almost always feels much longer than it is. Some people experience only one or two panic attacks in their lifetime, while others face them regularly, affecting work, relationships, and confidence.
Panic attacks are not a sign that something is permanently wrong with you. They are a learned pattern, a response your nervous system has become too quick to trigger. And because they are learned, they can be unlearned.
Your body is not attacking you. It is doing something clever. It is activating your fight, flight, or freeze response because it thinks you are in danger. All we need to do is recalibrate when that response fires, and when it does not need to.
Through panic attack hypnotherapy in Bondi Junction and Waverley, Sydney, I will help you reset that alarm system, calm your body, and reclaim your confidence so you can feel safe again, anytime, anywhere.
The Fear of Panic Attacks Coming Back
Do you feel mostly fine now, but still worry the panic could return at any moment?
For many people, the panic itself is no longer the main problem.
You may not be having frequent panic attacks anymore. You may even go weeks or months feeling mostly fine. But there is still a quiet fear in the background. A constant watching and checking for signs it could happen again.
You notice your breathing more than you used to. You scan your body for dizziness, tightness, or changes in your heartbeat. You wonder if certain places, situations, or stress levels might trigger it. And the thought that often sits underneath is, what if it comes back.
The problem is not the panic itself. The problem is that constant checking keeps the body alarm switched on.
If this is you, it can show up in small, everyday ways.
- Body scanning for symptoms
- Worrying about being far from exits
- Avoiding places you associate with panic
- Trying to control sensations quickly
- Feeling on edge even on good days
- Thinking, what if it starts again
When you have experienced panic before, your nervous system remembers it. Not as a memory you think about, but as a pattern your body learned. So even when life feels calmer, the body stays slightly alert. Watching. Monitoring. Preparing.
The body reads monitoring as danger. It interprets normal sensations as potential threat. And that is how panic can return, even when nothing is actually wrong.
This does not mean panic is permanent. It does not mean you are broken. It means the pattern has not fully switched off yet.
When the fear of panic coming back is addressed, the nervous system finally learns that it is safe again. And that is when panic stops returning, not because you are controlling it, but because your body no longer needs to sound the alarm.
For many people, panic attacks are part of a broader anxiety pattern. You can read more about anxiety hypnotherapy in Sydney and how ongoing anxiety is created and resolved, or read Can Hypnotherapy Help With Panic Attacks? for a deeper look at what is actually happening and how treatment works.
Become Panic Attack Free — Risk Free
Book yourself in for a free 20-minute discovery call. We'll explore what triggers your panic attacks, how they affect you, and whether this therapy is the right fit for you.
You can do the call over the phone at a time that suits you. If it feels right, you can choose to continue with sessions online or in person in Bondi Junction or Waverley.
My Bondi Hypnotherapist combines Strategic Psychotherapy, CBT, ACT, NLP, EMDR, and Clinical Hypnosis to help you regain calm, control, and confidence so you can get back to living freely again.
Book a Free Discovery CallBid Farewell To Panic Attacks With Hypnotherapy
Wondering how to silence the alarm on panic attacks?
I will guide you through understanding what is happening when panic strikes, why it occurs, and what you can do to stop it. You will learn how to calm your body, steady your breathing, and regain control before panic takes over.
My approach combines Strategic Psychotherapy, CBT, ACT, NLP, EMDR, and Clinical Hypnosis. Most clients who come to me have already tried other avenues. What they find here is that working on multiple levels at once gets results faster than any single approach on its own.
We identify the automatic patterns driving your panic response and build new, calm pathways in their place. The skills become automatic because they are installed at the level where the panic response actually lives, not just understood consciously.
Fast, To The Point Therapy
With new strategies and a calm, confident mindset, you will take back control of your inner world. We work towards creating a new response to old triggers, helping you feel safe, relaxed, and ready to move forward, often in just a few sessions.
How We Create Change Together
Strategic Psychotherapy
Understand how panic attacks are being created, not just why they began. We map the triggers and build new, effective ways to respond calmly.
Clinical Hypnosis
Experience deep relaxation while your unconscious mind learns steadier, safer ways to respond. Each session helps your system unlearn panic and restore balance.
NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)
Shift thought patterns and body responses at the source. NLP offers practical tools to interrupt panic before it starts and build ongoing confidence.
EMDR
Where past experiences are keeping the panic response active, EMDR helps reprocess those memories so they lose their emotional charge and stop firing the alarm.
CBT and ACT
Practical, evidence-based tools to change how you think about and relate to anxious sensations, so you can respond with calm rather than avoidance.
So Who Am I?
Hi, I'm Claire Addis and I've helped many clients just like you break free from panic attacks, anxiety, and fear-based thinking.
I know how overwhelming panic can feel, that racing heartbeat, shortness of breath, and loss of control that seems to appear out of nowhere. I work with clients across Sydney and online, helping them understand what's really happening in their body and mind and how to take charge of it again.
Based in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, I blend warmth, strategy, and science to create lasting change. I'm not just here to help you feel calm during sessions. My focus is to equip you with practical, lifelong tools to stay panic-free and confident in your day-to-day life.
Qualifications and Memberships
- Government Accredited Clinical Hypnotherapist and Strategic Psychotherapist (10791NAT)
- Certified NLP Master Practitioner
- HeartMath Certified Practitioner for Stress, Anxiety, and Self-Regulation
- Certified EFT/TFT Tapping Master Practitioner
- Founding Member, International Strategic Psychotherapist Association (ISPA)
- Member, Guild of Australian Hypnotherapists (GOAH)
- Member, Hypnotherapy Council of Australia (HCA)
What My Clients Say…
How Panic Attack Hypnotherapy Works
Book Your Free Discovery Call
We talk through your panic attack pattern, triggers, and goals. Phone call. No pressure, just clarity on next steps.
Book discovery call → 2First 90 Minute Session
Map how panic is being done in the moment, not only why it began. We set a plan to reset the body alarm and build control.
Book first session →Inside A Session
Strategic psychoeducation, 15 to 25 minutes of clinical hypnosis, memory reprocessing with NLP or EMDR where relevant, and practical tools like breath retraining and pattern interruption.
Ongoing Sessions
One hour weekly or fortnightly. With steady practice, most people notice meaningful change in about four sessions.
Book ongoing sessions →Between Sessions
Use your recording, practise calm body drills, and simple tasks that make the new response set automatic.
Live Panic Free
Carry a clear plan and tools for real life. Revisit recordings any time or book a top up when you want a boost.
Book a follow up →Free hypnosis sessions on YouTube
Guided hypnotherapy sessions for anxiety, stress and sleep — free on the My Bondi Hypnotherapist YouTube channel.
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Watch for freeHow Hypnotherapy Helps You Stop Panic Attacks FAQs
How does hypnotherapy stop panic attacks?
Hypnotherapy teaches your brain and body to respond differently to the sensations that trigger panic. By guiding you into a relaxed, focused state, we can reprogram the body's false alarm response and build calm, controlled reactions where panic once took over.
Why do panic attacks happen?
Panic attacks happen when the nervous system's alarm response becomes too sensitive and fires at things that are not actually dangerous. Over time this becomes a learned pattern, the body starts to anticipate panic and that anticipation keeps the alarm switched on. Hypnotherapy helps reset that loop so your system learns safety again.
Are panic attacks a permanent condition?
No. Panic attacks are a learned pattern, not a permanent condition or a fixed part of who you are. Because they are learned, they can be unlearned. Most clients are surprised by how quickly the pattern shifts once we understand exactly how it is being created and work to recalibrate the response.
Can hypnotherapy prevent future panic attacks?
Yes. The goal is not just to calm panic when it happens, but to stop it from building in the first place. Hypnotherapy trains your mind and body to recognise early signals of anxiety and neutralise them before they escalate, giving you lasting control and confidence.
Can panic attack hypnotherapy help if I am scared of having another attack?
Yes. The fear of panic is often bigger than the panic itself. Hypnotherapy retrains your body to stop scanning for danger, so normal sensations stay normal. Most clients feel relief from this fear within 2 to 3 sessions.
What will I experience in a hypnotherapy session for panic?
Sessions are calm and collaborative. You remain aware and in control as we use guided relaxation, imagery, and strategic dialogue to reshape how your body responds to stress. You may feel a pleasant heaviness or deep focus, similar to meditation or daydreaming.
How many sessions will I need?
Many clients experience noticeable relief within the first few sessions. Typically, 3 to 6 sessions help consolidate new patterns, depending on how long panic has been present and your readiness to apply the tools between sessions.
Is hypnotherapy safe for panic attacks?
Yes. Hypnotherapy is safe and non-invasive. You are always in control of the process. My approach integrates Strategic Psychotherapy, CBT, ACT, NLP, EMDR, and Clinical Hypnosis to ensure safety, comfort, and measurable progress.
Can I be hypnotised if I am anxious or panicking?
Absolutely. Hypnosis is not about losing control. It is about gaining it. Even people who feel restless or panicky can enter a relaxed, focused state when guided safely. You will learn how to calm your body in real time and regain a sense of ease.
What is the difference between a panic attack and anxiety?
Anxiety is a general state of tension or worry that builds gradually, while a panic attack is an intense burst of fear that peaks quickly. Hypnotherapy helps you manage both by calming anxious thinking and retraining the panic response before it spirals.
Take Back Control From Panic
Even booking your first session can start to calm your system. Taking that step tells your brain the danger has passed and recovery has begun.
Book a no-obligation, free 20-minute discovery call today.
Find out if this approach feels right for you and if I’m the right therapist to help you. We can connect over the phone or on Zoom at a time that suits you. If it feels like a fit, you can choose between online or in-person sessions in Bondi Junction or Waverley.
