Best Hypnotherapist, Psychotherapist & Counsellor in Adelaide Hills

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Based in the Adelaide Hills, Fay offers client-focused Strategic Psychotherapy and Clinical Hypnotherapy, guiding people to shift mindsets, overcome limiting patterns, and achieve lasting, positive change—because the way you think shapes the life you live.

With over 30 years’ experience as a Senior Rehabilitation Consultant, Counsellor, and Manager, Fay has supported individuals from all walks of life across Health, Industry, Defence, and both Public and Private sectors. She is a registered Counsellor, Neurolinguistic Practitioner, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Strategic Psychotherapist.

Her credentials include a BA in Psychology and Biology from Flinders University, a Graduate Diploma in Health Counselling from the University of South Australia, and an accredited Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy and Strategic Psychotherapy from the Institute of Applied Psychology.

Passionate about helping clients in the Adelaide Hills, Fay empowers individuals to develop resilience, regulate emotions, and create meaningful, lasting improvements in well-being.

Cultivating Inner Strength. Boosting Well-Being.

Anxiety & Mild Depression

Persistent anxiety, endless “what if” scenarios, fear of what lies ahead, and a sense of hopelessness that disrupts everyday activities.

Chronic Pain

Ongoing pain or lingering discomfort that affects daily activities, disturbs sleep, and takes a toll on emotional and mental well-being.

Addictions

Repeated habits behaviours that continue despite negative outcomes, driven by unconscious patterns, emotional strain, and reliance.

Trauma

Resulting from profoundly traumatic or life-threatening events, causing flashbacks, increased vigilance, and lasting emotional effects.

Phobias / OCD

Marked by intense fears or compulsive behaviours that disrupt daily life, driven by anxiety and persistent intrusive thoughts.

Complex Grief

An intense, extended period of grief that hinders moving on, often accompanied by guilt, emotional detachment, or denial.

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Positive Thinking Enhances Life Quality

Personalised Effective Therapy

Adelaide Hills-based therapy tailored to each individual, promoting autonomy, resilience, and self-awareness through a collaborative and respectful approach.

Proven Healing Techniques

Hypnotherapy demonstrates an 84% success rate for treating anxiety, addictions, and chronic pain. Paired with cognitive-behavioural strategies, it delivers compassionate, long-lasting change for clients in Adelaide Hills.

Veteran-Focused Support

(Coming Soon)… A 6-Week Program in Adelaide Hills offering psychosocial and psychoeducational support. Using practical tools, emotional regulation techniques, and goal-setting, Veterans and others can rebuild resilience, reconnect, and find a clear path toward recovery and purpose.

Full-Spectrum Assistance for Transformation

Hypnotherapist

Fay, a trained Hypnotherapist in the Adelaide Hills, helps clients unlock the potential of their subconscious mind to foster lasting transformation. Through compassionate, guided hypnotherapy, she supports the release of negative habits, relieves stress and anxiety, and encourages resilience and well-being.

Psychotherapist

Delivers client-centred psychotherapy in the Adelaide Hills, helping people address anxiety, trauma, and emotional challenges. Her approach integrates evidence-based strategies with compassionate care, enabling clients to release limiting patterns and enhance resilience.

Counsellor

Based in the Adelaide Hills, Fay brings over 30 years of experience to her counselling practice, supporting individuals and organisations through complex challenges. Her expertise in rehabilitation, counselling, and strategic psychotherapy enables her to provide practical strategies that strengthen resilience.

Frequently Asked Questions

At Mindset Matters in the Adelaide Hills, hypnosis is offered using a permissive, non-authoritarian ‘Ericksonian’ approach. Through deep relaxation, it promotes heightened awareness and focused attention, aligning the conscious and unconscious mind to support positive change in thoughts, behaviours, and emotions.
In the Adelaide Hills, you stay fully aware and in control throughout your hypnosis session. Hypnosis is a natural, safe, and collaborative process that supports positive change.
Through Strategic Psychotherapy in the Adelaide Hills, clients explore the mental and emotional patterns that maintain their challenges, using targeted strategies and cognitive techniques to develop practical skills that support meaningful, lasting change.
Hypnotherapy in the Adelaide Hills has been shown to be effective for addressing anxiety, addictions, phobias, chronic pain, trauma, low self-esteem, and habit changes such as smoking or overeating.
While every individual is unique, many clients in the Adelaide Hills experience positive changes within 3–6 sessions, depending on their goals and specific challenges.
In the Adelaide Hills, hypnosis is a deeply relaxed yet alert state, where your mind stays receptive to positive suggestions and valuable insights.
Most people can readily enter a hypnotic state, especially with the guidance of a skilled therapist. Hypnosis is a natural process, much like daydreaming, enabling the mind to focus and embrace positive change.
This approach is solution-focused, efficient, and concise, unlike traditional talk therapies. It is customised to your unique experience, addressing not just the symptoms or the ‘what,’ but uncovering and transforming the underlying patterns of ‘how.’
Both Hypnotherapy and Strategic Psychotherapy offer safe, tailored approaches to trauma recovery, helping strengthen emotional resilience and enhance self-agency.

Simply reach out to Mindset Matters via phone or email, for a FREE insight call. We’ll explore your goals and how we can support your journey.