Glossary & Knowledge Base — Moving Minds Hypnotherapy Gold Coast

Aftercare — Aftercare refers to the support you receive once a session has finished. At our clinic, this may include audio recordings, follow-up calls, or practical strategies to help you continue progress between appointments.

Anchoring — Anchoring is a technique where a calm or confident state is linked to a physical cue, such as touching your hand, so you can access it later in everyday life.

Association — Association describes how your subconscious connects certain behaviours with feelings or outcomes, such as linking smoking with relaxation. Hypnosis works to change these associations.

Behavioural Activation — Behavioural activation is the process of increasing positive, goal-driven activities to improve mood and motivation. Hypnotherapy often incorporates this within programs for depression.

Brain Plasticity — Brain plasticity is the ability of the brain to rewire itself with new habits and thought patterns. Hypnosis supports this natural process by strengthening helpful neural pathways.

Conversational Hypnosis — Conversational hypnosis uses language, metaphor, and dialogue to create subtle subconscious shifts without a formal trance induction. Patients remain alert but experience deep change.

Craving — A craving is a strong urge to repeat a behaviour, such as smoking, gambling, or overeating. Hypnosis addresses cravings by breaking the automatic link between triggers and behaviour.

Deepener — A deepener is a technique used within hypnosis to help someone settle into a more receptive and focused mental state. Examples include breathing exercises or guided imagery.

Dissociation — Dissociation is when a person feels detached from thoughts, feelings, or surroundings. Hypnosis may use safe dissociation to step back from a problem and see it from a calmer perspective.

Ego Strengthening — Ego strengthening is the process of building resilience and self-belief through repeated positive suggestions. It helps patients feel more resourceful in daily life.

Emotional Triggers — Emotional triggers are events, thoughts, or feelings that automatically create a reaction, such as stress leading to overeating. Hypnotherapy helps reframe these responses.

Fractionation — Fractionation alternates between light trance and alertness, making hypnosis feel more natural and deepening the effect of suggestions.

Future Pacing — Future pacing involves mentally rehearsing a desired behaviour in upcoming situations, such as remaining calm before an exam or job interview.

Goulding SleepTalk — The Goulding SleepTalk process is a parent-delivered method that uses positive bedtime statements to improve a child’s emotional wellbeing. Accredited practitioners at Moving Minds Hypnotherapy Gold Coast teach parents how to apply this safely.

Guided Imagery — Guided imagery uses descriptive language to help you picture relaxing or empowering scenarios, which support the changes being suggested during hypnosis.

Habit Loop — A habit loop is the cycle of trigger, routine, and reward that drives repeated behaviours. Hypnotherapy interrupts and rewires this loop.

Hypnosis — Hypnosis is a state of focused attention and relaxation where the subconscious mind becomes more open to positive suggestions. Patients remain in control throughout.

Hypnotherapy — Hypnotherapy is the use of hypnosis within a therapeutic context to support behaviour change, manage stress, or improve wellbeing.

Ideomotor Signals — Ideomotor signals are small, unconscious movements, such as a finger twitch, used during hypnosis to provide feedback without speaking.

Induction — An induction is the process used to guide someone into a hypnotic state. This may include counting, breathing, or focusing on sensations.

Inner Dialogue — Inner dialogue refers to the self-talk running in your mind. Hypnosis helps replace negative inner dialogue with more helpful and constructive language.

Judgement-Free Approach — A judgement-free approach means the therapist works without criticism, allowing you to make progress without shame or guilt. This is central to all sessions at Moving Minds Hypnotherapy Gold Coast.

Kinesthetic Response — A kinesthetic response is a physical sensation, such as lightness or warmth, experienced during hypnosis as the body relaxes.

Key Suggestion — A key suggestion is the central idea given during hypnosis, such as “you feel calm when speaking in public.”

Language Patterns — Language patterns are specific ways of speaking that influence the subconscious. Hypnotherapists use these to make suggestions more effective.

Limiting Belief — A limiting belief is a negative thought held at the subconscious level, such as “I can’t succeed.” Hypnotherapy works to replace limiting beliefs with supportive ones.

Mindfulness — Mindfulness is the practice of noticing the present moment without judgement. Hypnosis often uses mindful awareness to reinforce relaxation.

Motivational Hypnosis — Motivational hypnosis is a style of hypnotherapy designed to strengthen commitment to goals such as quitting smoking or losing weight.

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) — NLP is a collection of communication techniques that are sometimes blended with hypnosis to create fast subconscious change.

Negative Self-Talk — Negative self-talk refers to the critical thoughts people repeat internally. Hypnosis helps reduce this and encourages constructive alternatives.

Online Hypnotherapy — Online hypnotherapy delivers sessions through secure video platforms. Moving Minds Hypnotherapy Gold Coast has been providing online sessions since 2015, offering the same effectiveness as in-clinic care.

Outcome Visualisation — Outcome visualisation is imagining yourself achieving a desired result, which strengthens motivation and focus.

Parts Therapy — Parts therapy views different motivations as “parts” of the subconscious that may be in conflict. Hypnosis encourages these parts to cooperate toward healthier outcomes.

Post-Hypnotic Suggestion — A post-hypnotic suggestion is an instruction given during hypnosis to take effect later, such as “you will feel relaxed whenever you take a deep breath.”

Positive Reinforcement — Positive reinforcement means supporting new behaviours with encouragement and reward, making them more likely to stick.

Quiet Mind — A quiet mind describes the still, calm state many people experience during hypnosis. It makes it easier to hear and accept helpful suggestions.

Regression — Regression is a hypnotherapy technique that explores earlier memories for insight and resolution. It is done carefully and only when appropriate.

Reframing — Reframing means changing how you interpret an event or belief so it becomes less distressing and more constructive.

Relaxation Response — The relaxation response is a natural body state marked by slower breathing and reduced muscle tension, often achieved during hypnosis.

Self-Hypnosis — Self-hypnosis is the ability to guide yourself into a relaxed, focused state using techniques learned from your hypnotherapist.

Subconscious Mind — The subconscious mind is the part of your mind that manages automatic habits, memories, and beliefs. Hypnosis works mainly with this area.

Suggestion — A suggestion is a carefully worded statement given during hypnosis to encourage a positive change in thought or behaviour.

Telehealth — Telehealth is the delivery of healthcare services online. Moving Minds Hypnotherapy Gold Coast uses telehealth to make sessions accessible Australia-wide.

Trance — Trance is the focused state of awareness in hypnosis, similar to being deeply absorbed in a book or film.

Trigger — A trigger is an internal or external cue that sparks a habit or reaction. Hypnosis aims to weaken unhelpful triggers and strengthen positive ones.

Urge Surfing — Urge surfing is a mindfulness-based strategy taught during hypnosis to help people ride out cravings until they naturally fade.

Unconscious Resistance — Unconscious resistance is when part of the mind holds back from change, even when you want it consciously. Hypnotherapy gently reduces this resistance.

Visualisation — Visualisation is the practice of picturing positive scenarios or outcomes. It helps prepare the mind and body for success.

Vocal Suggestion — Vocal suggestion is when tone and pacing of the therapist’s voice are used to encourage relaxation and receptivity.

Wellbeing Hypnosis — Wellbeing hypnosis refers to sessions aimed at general relaxation, stress reduction, and emotional balance.

Weight Loss Hypnosis — Weight loss hypnosis is a structured approach that changes eating patterns, motivation, and exercise attitudes without rigid dieting.

X-Factor Belief Change — An informal term sometimes used in hypnosis to describe the dramatic shift that occurs when a limiting belief is finally released.

Yielding State — A yielding state refers to the moment in hypnosis when the conscious mind relaxes and allows the subconscious to become more receptive.

Zero State — Zero state describes a deep level of inner calm and neutrality where stress is reduced and positive suggestions can be more effective.