The Norwest Method — Anxiety

What if your mind could learn to stop treating ordinary life like a threat?

Anxiety is not a character flaw and it is not permanent. It is a nervous system that has learned to over-protect you. The Norwest Method is an 8-week personalised hypnotherapy program that works at the level where anxiety actually lives — below the thinking, in the patterns your mind and body have rehearsed for years. We help you rehearse something different instead.

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Program highlights

  • Personalised to you — not a generic recording
  • Includes a 30-minute Zoom check-in at week 4
  • Written and delivered by qualified clinical hypnotherapists
  • Evidence-informed approach

Eight weeks. One program. Built entirely around how your anxiety works.

The approach
Every session is written from your intake form after purchase — your patterns, your triggers, your language. You are not listening to something made for everyone. You are listening to something made for you.
Best for
People who have tried to think their way out of anxiety and found it isn't enough. People who want something that goes deeper than breathing exercises and positive affirmations.
What you walk away with
A nervous system that responds rather than reacts. Practical tools you can use in the moments anxiety arrives. And a different relationship with your own mind.

You do not have to recognise all of these. One might be enough.

  • You know, logically, that you are probably fine. But your body does not seem to have received that message.
  • You spend a lot of energy preparing for things that do not happen, and exhausting yourself with the ones that do.
  • Sleep is difficult because your mind will not stop running through things.
  • You avoid situations not because you cannot handle them but because the anticipation feels unbearable.
  • Other people seem to move through the world more easily than you do, and you are not sure why.
  • You have tried talking about it, reading about it, and thinking about it. The anxiety is still there.

Simple to begin. Genuinely personal from the first session.

  1. Complete your intake form after purchaseAfter purchase, you complete a detailed intake form that covers your history, your patterns, your triggers, and what you most want to change. This is what makes the program yours rather than generic.
  2. Receive your personalised sessionsYour first four weekly sessions are written directly from your intake form. Each one is a complete, professional hypnotherapy session delivered as high-quality audio. You listen in your own time, in your own space, at your own pace.
  3. Your week 4 Zoom check-inAt the halfway point, you join your clinical hypnotherapist for a 30-minute Zoom check-in session, included in the program price. This live session lets us see how you are going and whether we need to tweak anything in your program. Your practitioner then uses what they learn to align your final four sessions to where you actually are — not where the program assumed you would be.
  4. Your final four sessionsSessions five through eight are written after your Zoom check-in, shaped by what came up in that session. The second half of the program is not a continuation of the first half. It is a response to it.

What's included

  • 8 personalised weekly hypnotherapy sessions (audio, approximately 25-30 minutes each)
  • 8 mid-week reminder sessions (audio, approximately 15 minutes each) — shorter reinforcement sessions designed to keep the work active between your main sessions
  • A 30-minute Zoom check-in session at week 4 (included in the program price) — so we can see how you are going and tweak your program if needed
  • Access to your sessions through your secure Norwest Wellbeing member portal
  • Sessions written in the voice of your chosen clinical hypnotherapist — Paul Smith or Rebecca Smith
  • Lifetime access to your session audio
  • Program duration: 8 weeks
  • Total sessions: 16 audio sessions plus one 30-minute Zoom check-in
  • Payment: $497 in full, or $67/week × 8 weeks (cancel anytime)

Why hypnotherapy — and this format

Anxiety is not a thinking problem. If it were, thinking about it more would fix it. Hypnotherapy works at the level of the unconscious patterns and conditioned responses that drive anxious behaviour — the part of the mind that decides how to respond before the conscious mind has had a chance to weigh in. Clinical hypnotherapy has a strong body of evidence supporting its effectiveness for anxiety, and the personalised format means the content is shaped around your specific patterns rather than a generic anxiety script. The audio format means you can engage with the work in your own environment, at the times when it matters most.

Your practitioners

Your program is written and delivered by one of our qualified clinical hypnotherapists. At enrolment you choose your preferred voice.

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Dip.Clin.Hyp. Dip.Psych.Th.

4.9(72 reviews)

Specialises in:

Anxiety & OCD TreatmentAlcohol & Habit CessationADHD & NeurodivergencePediatric & ARFID Support

Paul combines analytical precision with compassionate care, helping clients across Australia break free from anxiety, unwanted habits, and limiting thought patterns via secure telehealth and in-clinic sessions.

Paul specialises in Anxiety & Stress Regulation, teaching you physiological techniques to down-regulate your nervous system. These methods are highly effective over Zoom, allowing you to create a 'calm anchor' in your own home.

Whether you are in Sydney, Melbourne, or remote Australia, Paul provides you with the practical tools and structured strategies to maintain your progress long after your session ends.

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Dip.Clin.Hyp. Women's Health Specialist

5.0(72 reviews)

Specialises in:

Women's Health SpecialistNervous System RegulationWeight & Body ImageFertility & Pregnancy Support

Rebecca specialises in helping women transform their relationship with food, body image, and self-worth through gentle, evidence-based hypnotherapy tailored specifically for women's unique needs.

Rebecca helps women release anxious thought patterns with calming hypnotherapy that restores safety, confidence, and emotional balance in everyday life.

Whether you're preparing for pregnancy, healing your relationship with food, or rebuilding confidence, Rebecca provides the compassionate guidance and practical tools you need for lasting change.

Both practitioners bring the same qualifications and clinical experience. The choice is simply about which voice you find most comfortable to work with.

What clients say

25 February 2026
Working through my anxiety with Paul's programme was transformative. The member portal made everything so accessible, and the combination of weekly sessions with mid-week reinforcement really helped embed the changes.

Hypnotherapy for Anxiety

Pricing and enrolment

The Norwest Method Anxiety Program is $497 AUD when you pay for all eight weeks upfront — or you can spread the cost at $67 per week for eight weeks and cancel your weekly plan anytime. Both options include fully personalised sessions, your week 4 Zoom check-in session, and lifetime access to your audio.

For context: a single one-on-one hypnotherapy session typically costs $150 to $250. This program gives you the equivalent of a full clinical program, personalised to you, at a fraction of the cost of in-person care.

No hidden fees: what you see at checkout is what you pay for the plan you choose.

Frequently asked questions

How is this different from a generic meditation or hypnotherapy app?

Every session in the Norwest Method is written specifically for you, from the intake form you complete after purchase. Your name, your patterns, your triggers, your language, and your goals are woven through the content. No app does that. This is the equivalent of having a clinical hypnotherapist write you a bespoke program — delivered in a format you can access anywhere.

Do I need any experience with hypnotherapy or meditation?

None at all. The program is designed for people who have never experienced hypnotherapy before. The first sessions are calibrated for first-time listeners and build from there.

What does a hypnotherapy session actually feel like?

Most people describe it as similar to a deeply relaxed, focused state — somewhere between meditation and sleep but with full awareness throughout. You remain in control at all times. The session guides your attention inward and uses language, story, and imagery to work with the unconscious patterns driving anxiety.

What is the week 4 Zoom check-in for?

At week 4 you join your clinical hypnotherapist for a 30-minute Zoom check-in session, included in the program price. It lets us see how you are going, whether anything in your program needs adjusting, and how the first half has landed for you. The second half is written after this check-in — not a generic continuation but a response to your actual progress.

How much time does this take each week?

Each week involves one main session of approximately 25-30 minutes and one shorter mid-week reminder of approximately 15 minutes. The recommendation is to listen to the main session once and the reminder as often as feels useful. In total, plan for about 40-45 minutes of listening time per week.

When do I receive my sessions?

Your first session is available immediately after you complete your intake form following purchase. Subsequent sessions are released weekly through your member portal.

Is this suitable for severe or clinical anxiety?

The Norwest Method is designed for people experiencing anxiety that affects their daily life. It is not a substitute for clinical mental health treatment. If you are currently under the care of a psychologist, psychiatrist, or GP for a diagnosed anxiety disorder, we recommend discussing this program with your treating practitioner before enrolling. If you are unsure whether this program is appropriate for you, please book a free consult with one of our practitioners first.

What if I want to continue after the 8 weeks?

An optional 8-week follow-up check-in is available after program completion. Mention it to your practitioner at your week 4 Zoom check-in if you would like to discuss ongoing support options.

Eight weeks from now, you could have a different relationship with your own mind.

$497 in full or $67/week for 8 weeks (cancel anytime). Includes your week 4 Zoom check-in and lifetime access to your sessions.

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