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Living with anxiety can feel like carrying a constant weight that drains your energy and joy. Everyday tasks become overwhelming, with thoughts racing and an unshakable sense of fear or dread. You might experience physical symptoms like tension, headaches, or a rapid heartbeat. Anxiety doesn’t just affect your mind—it disrupts your sleep, relationships, and overall quality of life.

Left untreated, anxiety often worsens. It can lead to avoidance behaviours, isolating you from social situations and opportunities. Over time, it can cause chronic stress, depression, or even physical health problems like digestive issues or high blood pressure. Without the right support, anxiety becomes deeply ingrained, making it harder to break free from the cycle of worry and fear. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be this way.

 

Hello, I am Mary Galanis

As an accredited Strategic Psychotherapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist, passionate about helping you navigate and resolve life’s challenges with a practical yet compassionate approach. I understand how anxiety can rob you of control, cloud your decisions, and instil fear. I aim to empower you with the treatment and tools that are required to overcome anxiety and achieve lasting change.

With a focus on tangible results, I offer personalised treatment plans using a variety of proven methods like Hypnosis, EMDR, Psychotherapy, and Somatic Healing, ensuring your holistic well-being is always at the centre of our work together.

Clinical Hypnotherapy and Strategic Psychotherapy are recognised by medical professionals as proven, safe, and effective methods for treating anxiety and more. My goal is to empower you, offering tailored treatments to help you to regain peace of mind, quickly and effectively.

When I’m not helping clients, I enjoy spending time with my two adult daughters, practising yoga, and relaxing with my two cats. I believe in continuous growth—both in my personal life and in my practice—always striving to help you become a well-balanced and the best version of yourself.

We work together on your tailored treatment for your unique journey to better wellness.

Here’s to better and better.

 

Mary Galanis

Treating Anxiety with Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy  

Clinical Hypnotherapy and Strategic Psychotherapy work together to offer a powerful solution for anxiety. Clinical Hypnotherapy helps you access your subconscious mind, where deep-rooted fears and triggers are stored. In this relaxed state, you're more open to positive suggestions that help shift negative thought patterns and ease physical symptoms of anxiety, such as tension and panic.

Strategic Psychotherapy builds on this by adding a structured, solution-focused approach. By targeting the specific triggers that fuel your anxiety, it equips you with practical strategies to manage stress in the moment and change the way you respond to anxious thoughts long-term. This combined method not only calms the mind but also empowers you to confront and resolve the underlying issues contributing to your anxiety.

Together, these therapies provide lasting relief, allowing you to regain control, feel more grounded, and approach life with a sense of calm and confidence. Through my tailored, evidence-based treatment, you’ll experience a reduction in anxiety symptoms, improved focus, and greater emotional resilience.

 

Success Stories

I suffered for a long time with anxiety. Everything in my life was hectic. Mary helped me realise I was living in a constant state of stress.

Frances Welder

My work performance was suffering. I wasn't sure why until I found Mary and I realised I was over thinking and not processing my thoughts. We did much work on my inner critic and negative thinking patterns.

John.

FAQs

1What is anxiety ?
Anxiety is characterized by a high level of concern or fear about potential events, rather than current circumstances. In Australia, anxiety disorders are the prevalent form of mental health issue, impacting 25% of individuals at some point in their lives.
2What are the symptoms of anxiety?
Anxiety causes both mental and physical symptoms. Everyone has a unique experience, but you may feel the following: -Worry -Over thinking -Heart palpitations -Tenseness -Headaches -Waking up at night -Fear -Panic attack -Knots in stomach
3Common Issues associated with Anxiety.
• Insomnia • Perfectionism/Fear of Failure • Critical Self Talk • Over Thinking • High Need for Control • Nail Biting/Compulsive behaviour • Over Responsibility • over drinking, substance, smoking
4Common themes we run in anxiety.
1. Avoidance - we avoid taking action or tackling the problem. 2. Global – focus on feelings to assess and have no process to resolve. In reality our feelings may be incorrect to what is actually happening. 3. Internal orientation – anxiety is fear of what MIGHT happen – imagination – over thinking and over analysis. 4. Compartmentalization – can't turn off our mind. Over think the problem. Thus, we teach you skills to park it. 5. Intolerance for Ambiguity – We catastrophise the problem. – imagine the worse scenario. The UNKNOWN of what might happen. 6. External locus of control - we feel they we don’t control anything and its the outer world that we need to control. In reality we need to change your inner world. 7. Future orientation – we have a negative expectancy and the future looks bleak. We worry for what might happen. 8. Stable Attribution - we forget we have the ability to change even though the problem may be a long standing one.
5What we will focus on and how we will break up the issue..
1. Distinction btw what they can control and what they cannot 2. Distinction what they are responsible for and what they are not. 3. Distinction what is probable and what is merely possible 4. Distinction what is worth worrying about and what is not 5. Distinction btw how much analysis is useful and how much is over analysis 6. Distinction when they should go with their feeling and when they should not 7. Distinction what they imagine and what is real
6How effective is hypnotherapy for anxiety?
Experience a powerful blend of Hypnotherapy, Strategic Psychotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and coaching, all tailored to your strengths. This approach dives into your subconscious patterns, respecting your unique journey. With Strategic Psychotherapy and coaching, you’ll take proactive steps, while NLP helps you harness the power of your thoughts and feelings. Coaching boosts your personal growth, resilience, and self-love. This combination not only helps you heal from anxiety but also empowers you for lasting positive change. Gain the strength, support, and practical tools you need to create your own future.
7How safe is hypnotherapy for anxiety?
Yes, hypnotherapy is very safe for anxiety. Hypnotherapy creates a safe space where you feel comfortable, calm, and at ease. A 2015 review published in the academic journal Complementary Therapies in Medicine# found there were no adverse effects of hypnotherapy when treating anxiety.
8What does a typical session look like ?
Sessions last for 60 minutes. This gives me time to treat both the mind and the body. The first session lasts for 90 minutes. All other sessions are 60 minutes each.) Beginning: Typically, each session begins with a discussion of what’s happened since your last session. This gives us a clear idea of the progress you feel you’ve made and what areas we need to focus on. Middle: You’ll sit back, relax, and listen as you receive hypnotherapy (most clients’ favourite part of the session!). End: Finally, we’ll discuss what actions need to take place between this session and your next to ensure your healing continues.
9How many sessions will I need ?
It’s important to understand everyone has a different set of circumstances. That’s why I tailor each treatment program according to your individual needs. As a general guide, most people develop the tools they need to achieve symptom decrease and gradually overcome anxiety after 3 to 6 sessions
10Can sessions be done online?
Hypnotherapy can be done either online or in person. Both forms are equally effective, so it’s really up to you. I’m located in Caulfield, Vic. Some people prefer online treatment because they don’t have to leave the comfort of their own homes. Others prefer to come in person because they’re more relaxed face-to-face and they don’t have to use video call technology.
11How do I get in touch with you?
Simply send me a message using the enquiry/booking form or book in a 30mins free discovery call. And I’ll be in touch! Or If you’d like to have a quick chat prior to booking a session, you can also call me on 0411 11 4587. I look forward to meeting you.