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I'm Michael Greaves, the founder of Strategic Hypnotherapy Melbourne, where I specialise in helping clients transform their lives through Clinical Hypnotherapy and Strategic Psychotherapy. With a combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Guided Visualisation Therapy (GVT) and Hypnotherapy, I offer a holistic and effective approach to mental well-being. My Professional Background: I first started helping clients in the mid 80’s in the obscure world of cathartic breath-work, which back then was part of the pop psychology movement. After a few years I moved on to satisfy other goals only returning to “the helping relationship” recently. With qualifications in both Clinical Hypnotherapy and Strategic Psychotherapy, I’ve dedicated my practice to helping individuals overcome deep-rooted challenges such as anxiety, stress, and depression. My approach is deeply client-centered, and I’m lucky to be able to bring many years of lived experience to my therapeutic work." My Approach: I tailor each session to my clients' specific needs, blending the transformative power of Hypnotherapy with proven psychological methods like CBT and GVT. This allows me to address emotional and behavioural patterns at a subconscious level, creating lasting change." What I Believe I believe that living a confident, healthy, and happy life is our natural default state. However, many of us face internal patterns that block this peace and well-being. Often, our problems arise from using out-dated strategies we learned in the past to tackle present challenges. What once worked in one situation may no longer serve us, leaving us feeling stuck or repeating unhealthy behaviours. I also believe that anyone can reclaim their confidence and happiness by developing new strategies tailored to today’s unique challenges. My goal is to help you tap into your inner resources, break free from unhelpful thought patterns, and experience greater confidence, peace, and well-being. Closing Statement: I’m passionate about guiding individuals through their unique journeys to better mental health, and I’m committed to offering compassionate, personalised care to every client I work with. Special Interests: Anxiety and Stress Relief: One of my key interests is helping clients overcome anxiety and stress. Using hypnotherapy combined with GVT techniques, I assist clients in breaking the cycle of worry and finding inner calm." Trauma Recovery: I have a deep interest in trauma recovery, providing a safe space for clients to process and heal from past emotional wounds using both Strategic Hypnotherapy and Strategic Psychotherapy. Performance Anxiety and Confidence Building: Another area of special interest is helping individuals, especially performers and professionals, overcome performance anxiety and build lasting self-confidence." Sleep Issues and Insomnia: I am also passionate about helping clients who struggle with sleep issues like insomnia. Hypnotherapy offers a drug-free, natural way to restore healthy sleep patterns." Habit Control: I specialize in working with clients to break unhelpful habits and replace them with healthier, more productive behaviours."