Many decades of Experience with Hypnosis and associated fields.
Needle Phobia
Reduce the stress and discomfort of Needle Phobia
Needle Phobia — Calm, Safe, and in Control
Worry, nerves, and anxiety can be helped or eliminated. Stress is a normal part of life, yet it can spike around medical procedures—vaccinations, injections, blood tests, IVs, transfusions, pathology tests, and even dental work.
Everyone manages stress in their own way. For some, older negative messages settled in the subconscious make fears of needles feel hard to overcome.
When stress runs high, the whole body feels it—breathing shortens, muscles tense, and wellbeing can be affected. There is a steady, practical way forward.
How this fear can show upRacing thoughts, avoidance of appointments, over-focusing on the needle, scanning for escape, light-headedness (vasovagal response), or replaying past experiences.
As a Clinical Hypnotherapist Dip.Clin.Hyp. I can discuss any issue(s) confidentially with you by Chat, Text, Talk or Video on WhatsApp.
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Practice and Office is at Sunnybank Hills, 4109 Brisbane QLD, Australia.
Same address since 2004. Previously Gold Coast and Sydney.
How Hypnosis Helps Needle Phobia
Hypnosis gently updates the patterns sitting under the fear response. In session, you’ll rehearse calm breathing, focused attention, and confident imagery while receiving suggestions that reduce anticipation and soften old triggers.
What changes for most clientsLess catastrophising, steadier breathing, calmer body language, and a practical way forward for the day of your appointment. You learn to shift attention and stay settled even as the moment approaches.
Why this is effectiveThe subconscious mind learns by experience. Rehearsing a calm, successful procedure in hypnosis teaches the nervous system that you can remain safe and composed, so the real-world event feels familiar and manageable.
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Your Calm Procedure Plan
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- Before – Practise slow nasal breathing (4-in, 6-out), a neutral gaze, and a brief calming phrase: “I can do calm now.”
- Arrival – Sit with feet grounded; shoulders soft; uncross legs. If you’re prone to light-headedness, use the gentle muscle-tension method (tense thighs and core for 10 seconds, release, repeat).
- During – Look away if helpful. Count exhales, recall a safe place image, or lightly track a spot on the wall. Keep hands warm and jaw loose.
- After – Breathe, sip water, and mentally note: “That went better than expected.” This locks in the new pattern.
- Between visits – Brief daily rehearsal: two calm breaths + one success image. Small and consistent works best.
Model calm breathing, speak softly, and frame the visit as a simple step: “We’ll do our calm breaths and then it’s done.” Avoid repeat warnings; praise their steady moments.
What to Expect in a Session
We clarify past experiences, current triggers, and the specific outcome you want—for example, staying calm for a vaccination next week.
Calm rehearsal in hypnosisYou’ll be guided into a comfortable, focused state to practise a smooth appointment from arrival to completion, with supportive suggestions throughout.
Your take-home planYou leave with special mental tools to keep progress going: You'll be given Hypnotic Suggestions, a focus cue, and a simple phrase to use anytime.
Anxiety, Nerves, and Worry
Anxiety and nervousness are extensions of stress and can arise even when others wouldn’t call the situation stressful. For many people, worries cluster around health, procedures, and the unknown.
When worry becomes the problemIt’s normal to think ahead; it’s unhelpful when sleep is lost, work suffers, or life shrinks due to avoidance. Often the worry sits deeper than logic and needs a calmer pathway, not a debate.
Updating the patternThrough hypnosis, you replace unhelpful self-talk with steadier signals, so your body can follow: easier breathing, clearer focus, and the confidence to attend appointments without dread.
Taking the Next Step
Although stress, anxiety, nerves, and worry can feel difficult to shift alone, hypnosis offers a practical route to feeling settled again and getting the important things done.
During sessions, you’ll receive supportive suggestions that sit where the old anticipation used to live. Over time, emotions return to balance and day-to-day life feels normal again.
This information is general in nature and not a substitute for medical advice. Always follow guidance from your healthcare professionals.
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About Gregory
Gregory is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Dip.Clin.Hyp.
He is a Registered member of the Australian Hypnotherapists' Association (AHA).
Also a member and Accredited Hypnotherapist with the Guild of Australian Hypnotherapists (GoAH).
He is a recognised Medical Fund Provider for the funds which do cover Hypnotherapy. Check with your provider.
He also has a Blue Card for working with children.
Gregory's Queensland Police - National Police Certificate is current.
He is passionate about helping individuals tap into their subconscious mind and make positive changes.
With a deep understanding of the human mind and behaviour, Gregory combines the power of hypnosis with effective coaching techniques to facilitate personal growth and transformation.
He is also a Therapist and Counsellor, using Psychology, Psychoanalysis, Psychotherapy and other techniques to help people.
Gregory is a Consultant and Hypnotist with many decades of experience in these fields.
He is not a Psychologist.
He specialises in many areas including Stress Relief, Anxiety, Depression, Negative Thoughts, Habit Removal, Phobias, Emotional Help, Grief Counselling, Pain Relief, Relationship Counselling, Sports, Business and Management Hypnosis.
All sessions and trainings are confidential and conducted in a professional manner.
Gregory started his first Hypnotherapy Clinic in Randwick, Sydney, in 1967.
He moved to the Gold Coast in 1981.
He opened his Brisbane Clinic in 2004 and continues to practise there today.
He provides one-on-one face-to-face and group Sessions, as well as recorded Hypnosis Sessions.
Sessions are also available online, individually or in groups, via Zoom or even by phone.
His recently developed Business Training sessions are perfectly suited to Doctors, Consultants, Therapists, Counsellors, Psychologists and of course other Hypnotherapists.
No guarantees and results vary
Disclaimer for all products and services at this site and offered from time to time:
Gregory does not provide medical advice of any kind.
Your Treatments do not replace the advice of a mental state professional or your Doctor.
Hypnosis has many beneficial effects but is not a substitute for appropriate medical attention.
Consult your physician if in doubt.
Gregory follows a strict code of ethics and upholds the utmost professionalism.
You agree that you are not suffering from Epilepsy or other mental illnesses.
No guarantees of any kindThere are no guarantees of any kind implied or given at this site.
We make no claims of exact results you can obtain.
We cannot and do not claim you will have permanent results.
Yes. Losing weight and quitting smoking are achievable. However, we do not claim exactly how much weight you may lose or how long you will stop smoking for.
Results varyResults are not the same for every person and may vary due to many factors outside of our control, such as:
Your overall desire to change.
Your ability to absorb suggestions to your subconscious mind. Your personality type.
(Selective hearing for some people may be a block.)
Your ability to focus your mind and remember what you hear during your Session.
So there are many reasons why one person is successful and others are not.
We do not claim you will only need one Session.
We recommend at least three Sessions for most issues.
