Hypnotherapy Canberra
feel calmer and in control

Name: Miracle Minds Hypnotherapy Canberra
Address: 490 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson, ACT, 2602, AU
Telephone: 0493 720 718

Norman Spurr

Psychotherapist & Clinical Hypnotherapist

Services

Trauma Informed Hypnotherapy
heal without reliving events

Imagine finding relief from the overwhelming grip of trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety or addictive habits in as little as a few weeks – without reliving painful memories.

No re-exposure. No endless sessions....heal without reliving it.

As one of a small number of therapists in Australia qualified in Multi-Channel Eye Movement Integration (MEMI), I integrate this advanced trauma and anxiety treatment with clinical hypnotherapy to support deep, lasting change.

By combining this gentle, neuroscience-based technique with hypnosis therapy, I offer a personalised and supportive approach. Whether you're dealing with complex trauma, panic, anxiety, substance use or persistent low mood, this work helps you move forward with clarity and confidence.

If you're looking for trauma therapy or hypnotherapy in Canberra, or across Australia from the comfort of your home, schedule a FREE CONSULTATION to find out if this approach is the right fit for you.

Find out how hypnotherapy can help you

with a FREE 15-minute phone consultation.

Schedule a Call

Online telehealth • HCA-registered • Veteran-owned

Trauma and PTSD

Do you find yourself reacting unnecessarily to people, places or events? Is this behaviour impacting those closest to you?

See and do things differently with clinical hypnotherapy

I’m not in practice to reflect back to you what you already know. My approach to trauma therapy and hypnotherapy is targeted and will enable you to see and do things differently from our very first session!

If you have been frustrated by recounting your story without making progress, and you have reached the point where enough is enough, then I can change those persistent thoughts and behaviours that are keeping you stuck where you are.

At Miracle Minds Hypnotherapy Canberra, I have seen clients struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, or a coping mechanism such as drinking, smoking, vaping, gambling or illicit substances. By the time they come to me, most have been facing these problems longer than they needed to.

Offering in-person consultations in Dickson, Canberra and online across Australia.

Find out how hypnotherapy can help you
with a FREE 15-minute phone consultation.

Schedule a Call

Online telehealth • HCA-registered • Veteran-owned

Frequently asked questions

Hypnotherapy is a gentle, evidence-based therapy that uses deep relaxation and focused attention to access the subconscious mind. We call this a trance state—and yes, everyone can reach it!

Once you're in this relaxed and focused state, I use techniques like guided imagery, visualisation, and suggestion therapy to help shift unhelpful patterns, reinforce positive behaviours, and support lasting change at the subconscious level—where your “autopilot” lives.

Hypnotherapy can be an effective approach for a wide range of issues, including anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, PTSD, and habit-related challenges like smoking, gambling, and alcohol use.

Think of your brain like a filing cabinet. When something overwhelming or traumatic happens, the brain sometimes doesn’t get a chance to 'file it away' properly - it stays messy and keeps popping up at the wrong times, like in anxiety, flashbacks or strong emotional reactions.

Eye movement therapies like MEMI help your brain finish filing those memories. By guiding your eyes while you think about the event, we're helping the brain reprocess it in a way that feels less intense and more distant - kind of like turning down the volume on a memory.

You’ll still remember what happened, but it won’t feel like it’s happening all over again. It becomes something that happened, not something you're still living through.

For more details, please visit our blog Letting go of trauma: A guide to eye movement therapy

If this is your first time, it’s completely normal to feel a little unsure - but the process is gentle, and you’re in control the whole time.

When we begin the hypnosis, I’ll guide you into a calm, relaxed state - similar to how it feels when you’re deeply focused or daydreaming. You’ll still be aware of what’s happening, just more open to helpful suggestions that support the changes you want to make.

After your session, you’ll receive a personalised recording to listen to at home. This helps reinforce the work we’ve done and supports ongoing, lasting results.

For full details, please visit our blog Inside Hypnotherapy: Step by Step Guide to what really happens in a session.

Hypnosis feels a lot like those everyday moments when you’re lost in a book or gazing out the car window, completely absorbed.

You’re not asleep or unconscious - you’re relaxed, focused, and still aware of what’s happening. It’s like switching your mind to “Do Not Disturb” mode, where the outside noise fades and your attention gently turns inward - an yes, everyone can get there!

In that relaxed, focused state, your subconscious is more receptive, allowing you to take on the suggestions you need to reframe negative thought patterns and reinforce positive behaviours.

I discovered the power of hypnotherapy over 15 years ago when it helped me overcome debilitating claustrophobia. This began my journey to becoming a therapist.

As a veteran and former senior executive, I understand high-pressure environments and life’s challenges.

I'm accredited through the Hypnotherapy Council of Australia and hold qualifications in Clinical Hypnosis, Strategic Psychotherapy, and Applied Science. My approach is empathetic, practical, and results-focused.