Hypnotherapy for Teen Anxiety in Sydney
Effective hypnotherapy for teen stress, panic attacks, and social anxiety. Helping teenagers feel calmer, more confident, and back in control.
For ages 14+
Parent or guardian consent is required for clients under 18. Sessions available in Bondi Junction or Waverley, or online across Australia.
Teen Anxiety Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy for teens to reduce anxiety, manage pressure, and build calm confidence in everyday life.
Teen anxiety can show up as constant worry, overthinking, panic feelings, avoidance, or fear of getting things wrong. Many teens also experience anxiety around performance, particularly in sport, exams, and competitive situations.
I work directly with teenagers using Strategic Psychotherapy and Clinical Hypnosis to help them calm their nervous system, reduce anxious thinking, and respond more confidently to challenges. The approach is practical, age appropriate, and focused on real world situations.
- Location: Waverley and Bondi Junction, plus online across Australia
- Who it helps: Teens 14 plus with anxiety, panic, overthinking, or performance anxiety
- Common concerns: School stress, sport anxiety, fear of failure, low confidence
- Consent: Parent or guardian consent required for clients under 18
Help Your Teen Break The Anxiety Cycle
Anxiety often tries to run the show by chasing certainty, comfort, and avoidance. At home, at school, or in sport, it can start to set the rules. Families naturally try to help by smoothing the path, yet this can sometimes give anxiety more power.
For teenagers, anxiety can show up as school refusal, social avoidance, perfectionism, overthinking, stomach aches, sleep issues, panic feelings, or fear of being judged. Many teens also experience performance anxiety, particularly around sport, exams, presentations, and competitive environments.
The good news is that anxious patterns are learned and can be unlearned. With Strategic Psychotherapy and Clinical Hypnosis, teens can build skills for calm breathing, clear thinking, and confident action in real life situations.
I work directly with teens to understand how anxiety is operating today and to practise different, more effective responses. When helpful, families are given simple guidance to support progress without adding pressure. Sessions are practical, supportive, and focused on building confidence, resilience, and self trust.
Available in person in Bondi Junction and Waverley, Sydney, or online across Australia. Learn more about anxiety hypnotherapy in Sydney .
Start Today, Help Your Teen Manage Anxiety Confidently
For teens aged 14+
Book a free 20 minute discovery call. Find out if this approach is right for your teen and if I am the right therapist for them.
We can talk over the phone at a time that suits you. If it feels like a good fit, sessions can be held online or in person in Bondi Junction or Waverley.
Book a Free Discovery CallHypnotherapy for Teen Anxiety
So how does it work? After building trust with your teen, I invite them to talk about what they are struggling with and what they want to feel more confident doing. From there, we look at how anxiety shows up and how they can respond differently and feel more in control.
Together we explore how stress and pressure are currently being managed and practise more effective ways of responding. The aim is fewer overthinking spirals, less fear of failure, and greater calm confidence in everyday situations.
My toolkit includes Strategic Psychotherapy, CBT, NLP, and ACT, all combined with Clinical Hypnosis. This approach helps quiet racing thoughts while building lasting emotional regulation and confidence.
This approach is evidence informed and focused on results. My goal is to help teens feel better and more in control in as few sessions as possible.
Quick and straightforward therapy
Teens deserve to feel confident in their thoughts, emotions, and performance. Sessions focus on practical tools they can use at school, in sport, and in everyday life.
How We Create Change Together
Strategic Psychotherapy
Helps teens understand how anxiety is happening rather than why it started. We focus on changing unhelpful thinking patterns and practising more effective responses.
Clinical Hypnosis
Helps the mind settle into calm focus so new patterns can form. Teens learn how to reset stress responses and approach challenges with confidence.
NLP Neuro Linguistic Programming
Provides practical mental tools to shift anxious thoughts and build confidence at school, in sport, and in everyday situations.
So who am I?
Hi, Iām Claire Addis, and Iāve helped many teenagers overcome anxiety, fear, and self-doubt to feel calmer, stronger, and more in control.
Iām originally from Ireland and have called Sydney home since 2005. Iām a mum to two kids, and I understand the challenges that come with growing up in a fast, demanding world. My work focuses on helping young people build emotional resilience, confidence, and practical tools for life.
Iām an Accredited Strategic Psychotherapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist based in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, offering sessions in Bondi Junction, Waverley, and online across Australia.
Qualifications and memberships
- Government Accredited Certified 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 ISPA (International Strategic Psychotherapist Association)
- Member AHA (Australian Hypnotherapists Association)
- Member HCA (Hypnotherapy Council of Australia)
How Teen Anxiety Hypnotherapy Works
Book 20 Minute Discovery Call
A short call for a parent or carer, and your teen if they would like to join. We check fit and agree on next steps.
Book discovery call 2Book First Session
60 or 90 minutes depending on age and needs. We build rapport, set goals, and explain consent clearly.
Book first sessionWhat Happens In Session
Skills coaching, strategic psycho education, and a short hypnosis segment. Practical tools used straight away.
Ongoing Sessions
Weekly or fortnightly sessions. Many teens notice meaningful change within a few sessions.
Book ongoing sessionsBetween Sessions
Recordings and small confidence building tasks support calm and consistency.
Moving Forward With Confidence
Tools for school, sport, and everyday life become second nature.
Book a follow upWhat My Clients Sayā¦
How Hypnotherapy Helps Teens With Anxiety, FAQs
Is hypnotherapy safe and appropriate for Sydney teens aged 14 to 17?
Yes. Hypnotherapy for teens aged 14 to 17 is safe, ethical, and fully compliant. Parent or guardian consent is required and discussed during the discovery call. Sessions are age appropriate, teen led, and respectful of privacy. Teens remain aware and in control throughout hypnosis at all times.
Will my teen be in control during hypnosis?
Yes. Hypnosis is a natural state of focused attention. Teens can open their eyes, speak, or stop at any time. We use short and gentle hypnosis segments.
What does a teen anxiety hypnotherapy session involve?
Sessions include rapport building, goal setting, simple tools for breathing and focus, and a short hypnosis segment. Teens leave with practical skills to use at school, at home, or in sport.
Do parents attend teen hypnotherapy sessions?
Parents may join briefly at the start or end if helpful. The main work is one to one with the teen so they can speak freely. Parents receive simple guidance to support progress.
How many sessions does teen anxiety hypnotherapy usually take?
Many teens notice meaningful improvement within about four sessions when they practise between visits. Timing varies depending on goals, anxiety patterns, and engagement.
Can hypnotherapy help with sport performance anxiety?
Yes. Hypnotherapy is effective for sport performance anxiety. Teens learn how to manage pressure, calm nerves before competition, and stay focused during performance.
What if my teen does not know what to say?
That is common. Teens are not expected to have the right words. We use simple questions, examples, and practical exercises rather than long conversations.
Is teen hypnotherapy confidential?
Yes. Sessions are confidential within ethical and legal guidelines. Parents are informed about progress and support strategies, not private details, unless safety is a concern.
Online or in person, which works better for teens?
Both options work well. Teens can attend sessions in Bondi Junction or Waverley, or online from home anywhere in Australia.
Be Sure Iām The Right Sydney Hypnotherapist For Your Child
For teens aged 14 to 17. Just making the call can start to help your child feel better.
Book a no obligation, risk free 20 minute discovery call today.
Find out if this therapy is the right fit for your child and if I am the right therapist. We can connect by phone at a time that suits you. If it feels right, you can choose online or in person sessions in Bondi Junction or Waverley.
