Ernest McLeod · The Hypno Coach
Adelaide hypnotherapy, for a better tomorrow
Hypnotherapy in Adelaide for anxiety, panic attacks, fears, stubborn habits and restless nights. I’m Ernest McLeod, The Hypno Coach, with 14 years in practice. We meet by video anywhere in Australia, or in person in Adelaide by arrangement.
Or call 0427 218 092
- 15-minute chat, free
- A call back inside 24 hours
- Nothing to sign up for
Video or in person
- 14 yearsin practice
- 4.6 ★from 30 Google reviews
- 9 yearsThreeBest Rated listing, Adelaide 2018 to 2026
- FellowAustralian Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists
Sound like you?
Worry, a habit or poor sleep running the show?
- You lie awake at 2am, going over the same few thoughts.
- You promised yourself you’d stop. Then you didn’t.
- Your chest tightens long before the meeting starts.
- One fear quietly decides where you go and what you do.
None of this means you are weak. Your mind has practised a reaction so often that it fires before you get a say. A trigger shows up, your nervous system jumps, and the old pattern runs. In hypnosis you stay calm, alert and in charge. That is where we start to change it.
Where I can help
What hypnosis can help with: worry, fears, habits, sleep and mood
My work falls into five areas, shown below. Pick the closest match, or ask me about something else.
Anxious, stressed or on edge
Racing thoughts, sudden panic, overwhelm at work, nerves before exams or a speech, health fears and burnout.
See stress and worry
Phobias
Planes, high places, being sick, small rooms, crowds, and any fear that keeps your life small.
See phobias
Habits and addictions
Cigarettes, vapes, drinking, betting, drug use, chewed nails and pulled hair.
See habits and addictions
Sleep
Trouble dropping off, waking at 3am with a busy head, bad dreams and night terrors.
See sleep
Mind and emotions
Self-esteem, feeling like a fraud, putting things off, temper, low mood, trauma, PTSD and OCD. I work alongside your GP or psychologist.
See mind and emotionsCan’t see your problem here?
Just ring or book a call. Describe it in your own words, and I’ll give you a straight answer on whether I’m a good fit.
Book a free call
Video or face to face
Hypnosis by video, or face to face
You can work with me in two ways, and it’s me you talk to either way. Most of my sessions happen by video, because it saves the drive.
- By video, from homeJoin from your lounge, your study or a quiet spare room. It runs the same way in Darwin, Geelong or a farm outside Dubbo.
- In person, by arrangementLive in or around Adelaide, SA, and prefer to meet face to face? Ask on the free call and we can arrange it. There are no walk-in hours.
- A recording to keepYou get an audio track after each visit. Play it in the days between, so the work keeps going while you get on with life.
For a video session
- A room where no one will walk in
- Steady wifi or mobile data
- Any device with a camera
- Earbuds or headphones
We use Google Meet. You get a link from me and tap it when it’s time. I don’t record anything unless you’ve said yes in writing first. If the picture freezes or drops out, I phone you straight away and we keep going.
Getting started
From a free call to your first hypnotherapy session
It takes three steps, and you’ll hear the full cost before you agree to anything.
Ask for a free call
Choose when suits you: morning, afternoon, evening or any time. You’ll hear from me within a day. Tell me what’s been going on, and ask me anything about hypnosis, like what it feels like or whether you stay in control. I’ll say plainly if I think hypnotherapy fits, and what it costs.
Free · 15 minutes · No stringsPick your path
Many problems fit four sessions. Ongoing worry, low mood and trauma tend to need a longer plan. We shape it together.
Total cost up frontWe get started
Meet me on Google Meet, or face to face if we’ve arranged it. You’ll take home a recording for daily life.
Video or in person
What others have said
Listed by ThreeBest Rated nine years running
ThreeBest Rated, an online business directory, listed The Hypno Coach among its top three Adelaide hypnotherapists every year from 2018 to 2026. Their badges are shown below.
- “I was petrified of being hypnotised but I found Ernest to be easygoing and friendly … he really helped me to relax.”
Client, first session - “Such a wonderfully fulfilling experience. Ernest has a beautiful voice that I could listen to with ease to be taken to where he lead me. I really enjoyed this session!”
Tamara, letting go and moving on - “Great relaxation process. Wonderful voice to listen to with emphasis that suits my requirements. Feel wonderful at the end.”
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Written by clients after sessions with Ernest in Adelaide, shared with their written permission. Individual experiences vary. Read the Google reviews.
On Google, The Hypno Coach sits at 4.6 ★ from 30 Google reviews. Read the reviews on Google or see more client comments.
The person behind The Hypno Coach
Who you’ll work with: Ernest McLeod, clinical hypnotherapist
I’ve been Adelaide’s Hypno Coach since 2012, with fourteen years in practice. I grew up near Vienna, moved to South Australia in 1991, and wrote software for about twenty years first.
Three ideas guide me: love life, life is a journey, and challenges can be overcome. My aim is more clarity and balance for you, day to day. You work with me, start to finish. I also teach other hypnotherapists. The Australian Hypnotherapists’ Association has approved my smoking, vaping and gambling cessation courses for professional development (CPD).
- Fellow, ASCH
- Certified NLP Practitioner
- Time Line Therapy® Practitioner
- Trainer: AHA-approved CPD courses
A plain note: hypnotherapy has no government register in Australia. That means I’m not AHPRA-registered, and I’m not a psychologist. My ASCH membership is voluntary.
Read my story →Fees
What hypnotherapy costs, by video or in person
Four sessions cost $1,000 paid at the start, $250 a session. Fees are the same by video or face to face. Prices in Australian dollars, no GST, from 5 October 2026.
- Most people choose
4-session program
Fears, habits, sleep, confidence and similar
$1,000for four
$250 a session, paid at the start. As you go: $300 a session, $1,200 for four
- 90 minutes, then three of 60
- A recording after each session
- Follow-up and 12 months of support
- Agreed before you start
Treatment plan
Ongoing worry, panic, burnout, trauma, low mood, OCD
$1,500to $3,000
$250 a session, 6 to 12 sessions paid at the start. As you go: $300 a session
- Your $300 first session counts towards the plan
- A recording after each session
- Two instalments by arrangement
- Try it, or a one-off
Single session
One issue, one visit
$300one session
$300 a session
- 90 minutes if it is your first
- An audio for ongoing support where it helps
- Counts towards a program or plan if you go on
Quit smoking or vaping
A 90-minute session, then a year of backup
$590total
One 90-minute visit
- Calls and texts from me for 12 months
- Extra top-up sessions if you need them
- Cigarettes or vapes
- Payment: card or bank transfer, no surcharge
- Sessions left over: switch them to another issue, or give them to someone you know, within 12 months
- All prices and terms
Want to try something on your own first?
My self-hypnosis recordings cover things like sleep, worry and self-belief. You can press play tonight.
Before you book
Hypnotherapy Adelaide questions, answered plainly
Here are twelve things people often ask me on the free call. There’s a longer FAQ page too.
What can hypnotherapy help with?
Adults come to me for worry, panic, a phobia, smoking or vaping, drinking, gambling, sleep and low mood. Hypnotherapy works on patterns of thinking and reacting that run on autopilot. It isn’t right for every problem, so I’ll tell you honestly on the free call. You can also browse the five areas above.
How much does a hypnotherapy session cost in Adelaide?
Four sessions for $1,000 paid at the start, or $300 a session as you go. Plans for ongoing worry, trauma or low mood run 6 to 12 sessions at $250 each prepaid, $1,500 to $3,000 in total. Free 15-minute call first. Quitting smoking or vaping is $590 in total. All prices and terms
Is hypnotherapy covered by Medicare?
No. Medicare doesn’t pay for hypnotherapy, and you don’t need a GP referral to see me. Some private health funds give a little back under extras, so check with yours. Prepaid sessions stay valid for 12 months.
Are there any downsides or risks?
For most adults it’s gentle and safe, and you’re aware the whole time. Some people feel sleepy or a bit emotional afterwards, so rest before you drive. Do you live with psychosis or another serious mental illness? Then talk to your doctor and me first, as it may not suit you. The other downsides are cost and effort. Medicare won’t help, and change takes practice.
How many sessions will I need?
Many problems fit four sessions. Ongoing worry, panic, burnout, trauma, low mood and OCD more often take 6 to 12. Quitting smoking or vaping is one 90-minute visit with a year of support. People differ, so use these numbers as a guide.
Does video work as well as meeting face to face?
A screen carries my voice and our focus, and those are what count. Many clients find it easier to settle at home, with no travel before or after. If you’d rather meet in person, we can arrange it. How video sessions work
Can hypnosis make me do things I don’t want to?
No. A hypnotic state is focused attention plus deep relaxation. You hear everything, you can talk, and you can open your eyes at any time. Nobody can make you act against your own values.
Hypnosis, hypnotherapy, hypnotist: what’s the difference?
Hypnosis is the relaxed, focused state itself. Hypnotherapy means using hypnosis one to one, in private, for a change you’ve chosen. A stage hypnotist uses it to entertain a crowd. Neither title is regulated in Australia, so ask any hypnotherapist about their training and memberships.
Can I keep seeing my GP or psychologist?
Yes, and I’d encourage it. Hypnotherapy is a complementary therapy for your wellbeing. It can sit beside cognitive behaviour therapy or any care you already have. Please don’t change a medicine without your doctor.
Will anyone else hear what I tell you?
Only in one rare case. Sessions are confidential and your story stays with me. The one exception, as for any practitioner, is a serious risk to someone’s safety. My privacy policy explains how I handle your details under the Australian Privacy Principles.
Who do you work with?
Adults aged 18 and over, by video across Australia or face to face by arrangement. For a child or teenager, please start with your GP or a school counsellor.
I’ve never been hypnotised. What happens the first time?
First we talk about what’s going on and what you’d like instead. Then I guide you into a calm, focused state, using your own words and pictures. Afterwards we chat about how it felt, and you get a recording to play at home.
Let’s have a 15-minute chat
Choose a time window and I’ll ring within 24 hours. It’s free, it’s short, and you’ll get a straight answer.
Book a free call with meOr call 0427 218 092
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Hypnotherapy is a complementary therapy, not medical treatment, a diagnosis, or a substitute for care from your doctor or a psychologist. Results vary from person to person. If your symptoms are severe or persistent, please speak to your GP. Last updated 7 October 2026.