Michael Pattinson
I have been practising hypnosis and hypnotherapy in a clinical setting for over 15 years.
I completed my clinical training at The Academy of Hypnotic Science, Victoria’s only government-registered hypnotherapy training body. I later completed advanced training under Rick Collingwood, earning an Advanced Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis.
I have also trained with Dr Gordon Emmerson, psychologist and founder of Ego State Therapy, an Honorary Fellow of Victoria University’s School of Psychology.
Professional Facts
Over 15 years’ clinical practice in hypnosis and hypnotherapy
Clinically trained at The Academy of Hypnotic Science (Victoria’s government-registered hypnotherapy training body)
Advanced Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis (training under Rick Collingwood)
Additional training with Dr Gordon Emmerson, psychologist and founder of Ego State Therapy
Based in Melbourne, with online sessions available
Areas of Work
Behaviour change and habit interruption
Anxiety and stress regulation
Smoking cessation
Sleep difficulties and insomnia
Compulsive behaviours
Focus, confidence, and performance support
The Operator
This practice is run by an operator, not a personality.
No guru branding.
No influencer positioning.
No authority theatre.
The work stands on structure, not charisma.
Training
I was clinically trained in hypnosis through a formal, government-registered training body in Victoria.
My training included:
clinical hypnosis
behavioral intervention
structured suggestion work
applied change protocols
I do not rely on informal certifications or weekend courses to establish credibility.
Training matters.
So does how it is used.
Experience
I have worked in clinical and private practice for over 15 years.
Across that time I have seen a clear pattern:
People do not fail because they lack insight.
They fail because they avoid responsibility.
That observation is the foundation of Agency Structure Hypnosis.
Philosophy
Change is lawful.
People change when:
incentives shift
costs increase
avoidance is confronted
behavior is rehearsed
Narratives do not produce outcomes.
Structure does.
This practice is built around agency, responsibility, and execution.
Why I Left Professional Associations
I no longer belong to hypnosis or therapy associations.
The reason is simple:
Most associations reward:
ideological conformity
narrative-based models
client dependency
risk-avoidance over results
I operate independently to preserve:
methodological clarity
professional boundaries
outcome-focused work
This is not rebellion.
It is an operational discipline.
Why I Reject Free Consultations
Free consultations distort incentives.
They:
encourage window-shopping
reward indecision
frame the operator as a persuader
attract clients who outsource responsibility
This practice does not convince.
It filters.
If you book, you have already decided to act.
What This Means for You
You are not treated as:
a diagnosis
a victim
a passive recipient
You are treated as the responsible party.
If that is acceptable, the work proceeds.
If not, it should not begin.
Next Step
Review the services
Read the policies
Book deliberately
No pressure.
No persuasion.
No follow-up calls.