Hypnotherapy for Alcohol in Sydney: Quit Drinking with Hypnosis

Sydney Clinical Hypnotherapist and Counsellor Samantha Jones can help you with hypnosis to stop drinking alcohol, or moderate drinking habits with our proprietary Optimal Evolution Hypnotherapy System™.

Man wanting to quit drinking alcohol needing hypnotherapy

Environmental Influences and Alcohol

Many clients report that they used to drink responsibly but with work pressure, stress, insomnia, social engagements, family and financial stressors, they depend on alcohol to ‘switch off’, ‘wind down’, sleep or just plain relax.

Lots of clients also like the rituals surrounding alcohol marking the end of the working day, cooking or engaging with the family.

Consumption of alcohol is very high in Australia, and it has become very socially acceptable to drink daily.

Soap operas, reality TV shows and regular programs feature alcohol strongly, perhaps more so that smoking has become a social taboo.

Drinking too much is common

At North Shore & City Hypnotherapy Sydney, we regularly see clients wanting hypnosis to stop drinking alcohol.

More often not, clients think it’s best to moderate drinking with hypnosis first, and master that, before having a break for a specified time or indefinitely.

It is not uncommon for clients to be drinking daily and feel embarrassed to admit that they have lost control.

Many want to limit drinking to weekends or social situations, stop binge drinking, or give up drinking altogether for a period of time or indefinitely.

Some will label themselves as alcoholics, heavy drinkers, having no control, or habitual drinkers, while others just recognize they need some help to have parameters in place around certain types of alcohol, situations, particular people, or on their own.

Woman with wine bottle before hypnosis for alcohol cessation
Man feeling sick in Sydney home after drinking alcohol, holding chest

Signs of Overconsumption of Alcohol

Very often, clients’ motivation to make changes to alcohol consumption or to stop drinking comes as a consequence of drinking more heavily than they want.

  • Many report that their drinking leads them to gain weight, eat junk food or overeat, smoke, gamble, pay less attention to their health than they would like, etc.
  • Warning signs may have surfaced, and medical tests or a diagnosis may prompt action.
  • Some have ‘blackouts’ or memory lapses which can be very dangerous and scary too.

Sometimes the motivation to limit drinking comes from others:

  • Comments about mood, snoring, bad behaviour (that can sometimes be forgotten or minimized)
  • Complaints about performance at work
  • Advice from doctor or other health professional

The good news is that we can help you!

Whatever you wish to achieve, we will help you do it.

FAST.

Whether you are drinking daily, or just too much in terms of amount, or too many days a week, binge drinking far too often, feel like you have lost control, or think you can’t drink in moderation, WE CAN HELP.

Only drinking socially or on special occasions may be your goal, or perhaps no drinking or ‘dry’ days Monday through Thursday.

Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist & Counsellor Samantha Jones has more than 25 years’ experience in helping clients just like you.

We can help you quit for a period of time or indefinitely if that is your goal, or help you to moderate your drinking in any way you like.

Say no to drinking wine after hypnotherapy for alcohol

Optimal Evolution™: Hypnotherapy Tailored to YOU

Every client is different and every Session will be unique, depending on the goal, therapies and techniques used within our Optimal Evolution Hypnotherapy System™.

No two addictions or habits are the same.

Even if the outward behaviour appears similar, what is driving those behaviours, compulsions and feelings is going to be entirely different, because your life experience is unique.

Samantha will help you achieve lasting change quickly, effectively and comfortably with Optimal Evolution™, by customizing therapies and techniques best suited to you.

In other words…

Clinical Hypnotherapist Samantha Jones will customize your Sessions by combining therapies and techniques specifically for you to generate the best possible outcome effectively and efficiently, regardless of whether you have been seeking hypnosis to stop drinking, hypnotherapy to give up alcohol, hypnosis to stop binge drinking, hypnotherapy to drink socially, hypnosis to moderate alcohol, etc.

So how do we resolve your drinking issue?

Easily and effectively!

Through hypnotherapeutic counselling, we take a comprehensive history and identify key areas that need to be resolved in hypnosis for you achieve your goals.

These encompass old beliefs that no longer serve you, as well as thought patterns, feelings, self-talk, and addressing the ‘payoffs’ and triggers.

We take you into hypnosis and use various therapies and techniques to:

  • Unlock and resolve the underlying issues;
  • Build/reinforce coping strategies, self-esteem, positivity, and optimism; and
  • Seal the deal with confidence.
Successful quit alcohol hypnotherapy client on mountain celebrating
ASK YOURSELF:
  • What does alcohol cost you personally? Financially?
  • Do you waste time and energy maintaining and/or concealing your drinking habits?
  • Do you alter your behaviour or neglect yourself, family and/or friends because of it?
  • What about the impact on your physical appearance?
  • What is the cost and impact on your:
    – Health today? or in 10 years’ time (assuming you have that time)?
    – Sense of self-worth?
    – Wellbeing?
    – Ability to perform to the best of your ability at work/home?

Does the benefit of investing in the Addictions Package with us to moderate your drinking outweigh the ongoing costs of carrying on?

* Our Addictions Package consists of 2 Sessions.

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Will two Sessions be enough for my addiction to alcohol?

YES!

The majority of the time, two is all that is necessary.

However, if you engage in more than one addiction, another Session or two may be required.

REVIEWS

Testimonials on Hypnosis / Hypnotherapy for Alcohol

  • “Hi Samantha,
    I had an alcohol habit that crept up on me over some years to the point that I found it difficult not to have a beer every day and the volume was increasing because my tolerance was increasing. From the moment I walked out of the session I felt like I was not longer a drinker. I had made the decision to stop drinking for 6 months to establish a different pattern. At no time have I felt any craving for a beer and within a week of stopping I had been in social events here I normally would be tempted. I found these times to be totally easy to deal with and haven’t looked back. Samantha I found your approach to be very reassuring, non-judgmental and straightforward. I didn’t feel that I was being judged or made to feel guilty, but rather you focused on the solution. I think that demystifying what happens has been what most people have asked me about… i.e., are you aware what’s happening, how do you know if you are under etc… a lot of people have been really interested in my experience. I have pointed out though that in order to get ‘fixed’ you need to want to deal with the issue.
    I’ve felt that the hypnotherapy really made quitting drinking easy. I have already made a number of referrals I have recommended at least 10 people to your website to get the phone number, etc. I’ve even had about three people I don’t know well ring me to ask how successful I thought hypnotherapy was and gave them a very positive referral and pointed them to the website also.
    Thanks for helping me get on top of the problem!!
    G. B (St Ives, Sydney)
  • “Samantha was highly recommended and now having experienced a hypnotherapy session myself I know why…

    I came to Samantha to stop drinking for 6 months (I felt it was time) but I knew no matter how hard I was prepared to try – I needed help.

    Samantha listened, really listened, to my honest appraisal of my drinking without judgment.

    I felt she tuned-into me … The outcome I wanted to achieve was that life would be ‘life-as-usual’ but alcohol-free for 6 months.

    This is exactly what Samantha achieved in one session – that ‘urge’ to drink simply doesn’t exist.

    I don’t miss alcohol at all. I can socialise with people who drink and really enjoy and be perfectly at peace sipping my glass of ‘whatever’.

    Samantha made becoming ‘alcohol-free’ the easiest thing I have ever done.

    Thank you Samantha, I feel really great.”
    A. W (Pyrmont, Sydney)
  • “I felt very comfortable and not drinking this evening!”
    V. D (Central Coast, Sydney)
  • “I was incredibly impressed. I went there, not expecting too much, and I was absolutely blown away by how much Samantha has helped me.

    I have currently had two sessions to help me quit smoking and cut back on drinking.

    I have not had a single cigarette or drink since the first session, and I have found it relatively easy.

    Would thoroughly recommend.”
    S. J. (Thornleigh, Sydney)
  • “I haven’t had a single cigarette or drink and not gambled since our sessions.
    Too easy!

    Would thoroughly recommend.”
    C. J (Parramatta, Sydney)

* Individual results may vary.

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

Studies on hypnosis / hypnotherapy for alcohol are as follows.

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Therapeutic Potential of Hypnotherapy to Treat Substance Use (2022)
[Abstract]
The available research shows that Hypnotherapy has helped with withdrawals and cravings, which are two symptoms of substance use disorders that one would need to manage to maintain freedom from use. Abstinence is the goal of most substance users, and the research in this paper shows that Hypnotherapy can assist in maintaining that goal. Other negative symptoms have also been relieved with this approach, making it one that would be useful in both the addiction and mental health fields.

Professionals in the mental health and addiction counseling fields should consider using Hypnotherapy to get to the root cause of their client’s substance abuse. Only in relieving the pain driving the use can one find true relief. Then, and only then, would abstinence be a lifelong goal that seems achievable. Research in the field of Neuroscience shows that rewiring the brain with visualization can change the brain in positive ways. Pruning away the old using pathways and forming new pathways directly related to the beautiful life that will come with freedom from substances.

Intensive therapy: utilizing hypnosis in the treatment of substance abuse disorders (2004)

Self-hypnosis relapse prevention training with chronic drug/alcohol users: effects on self-esteem, affect, and relapse (2004)