Interventions For Clients with Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Depression and other overwhelming feelings
All in the Family Counselling Centre Pte Ltd works with individuals and couples that are facing complex issues that are impacting their ability to function and show up in their lives the way they want to due to overwhelming feelings that they do not know how to handle. Therapy is a complex process in which the therapist is working with these clients to assess and address various interventions to help people move through the healing process.
A big part of therapy is helping people to change their relationship to their feelings. All in the Family Counselling Centre Pte Ltd employees various well know evidenced based treatments to complement the overall therapy. These treatments are used in connection with an overall treatment plan and part of the client’s goals.
The therapist will decision what interventions and the timing depending on the goals and issues you facing. These interventions are done as an overall part of your therapy by a trained therapist.
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is an evidenced based self-helptheraputic method that is taught to clients to help them deal with overwhelming feelings related to various larger issues the client or couple are dealing with. EFT has over 100 studies completed on that demonstrate it’s effectiveness.
This intervention combines exposure therapy, cognitive restructuring and Eastern acupressure points. It has often been referred to as Tapping.
What is EFT used for?
Studies have shown that it is effective on a wide range of populations including but not limited to college students, veterans, pain patients, overweight individuals, hospital patients, health care workers, gifted students, chemotherapy patients, and phobia sufferers. Validated Treatments for EFT have been found to be an evidence-based practice for anxiety, depression, phobias and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
It is used in therapy as part of the therapy process to help clients deal with their feelings and related mental health challenges. It is part of the therapy process and not a one-off session type intervention used at our practice.
Hypnotherapy Intervention and its uses in Therapy
Hypnotherapy is a clinical technique that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to help people access a state where they can more easily change unhelpful thoughts, feelings, or behaviors.
Hypnotherapy is the use of trance for therapeutic purposes to allow be open to suggestion and reduce cognitive barriers to insight. Hypnotherapy involves guiding the client into a deeply relaxed state. It helps clients to access deep feelings and insight. Hypnotherapy is done as a part of the client’s overall treatment. It is a part of the overall treatment and timed when the therapist determines it would be effective to help the client.
The purpose of hypnotherapy is to support therapeutic change. It helps people:
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Reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, or pain
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Change unhelpful habits (e.g., smoking, binge eating)
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Improve sleep, focus, and self-confidence
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Process unresolved emotions or trauma
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Strengthen coping skills and resilience
In short: it’s a clinical tool used to promote healing, behavioral change, and emotional well-being.
How It Differs from (Stage) Hypnosis?
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Hypnotherapy is a clinical practice, conducted by trained professionals, with the client’s goals in mind. The person remains aware, in control, and engaged in the process. It’s about empowerment and healing. It is important to stress that the hypnotherapy is recognised as a therapuetic approach, used by professionals.
- Hypnosis is state – a natural state of focused attention and deep relaxation, where the mind becomes more open and responsive to positive suggestions. Hypnotherapy is just a clinical treatment using that state.
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Stage hypnosis is entertainment. It uses suggestibility in a performance setting to create dramatic or humorous effects, often making it look like people lose control. Unlike therapy, the focus is on the show, not the person’s well-being.
What is hypnotherapy used for?
Hypnotherapy is especially effective to help people dealing with resistance to change or new insights. It is very helpful to clients that feel stuck in the their therapy progress or related to difficult situation and problems they feel powerless over.
Common issues that may require the hypnotherapy intervention include resistance to change, making big life decisions, working on acceptance to difficult or harm things and events that has happened to the individual. Hypnotherapy can be useful for certain types of anxiety, sexual performance issues, self-esteem and self-confidence issues.
At All in the Family Counselling Centre, we integrate hypnotherapy with psychodynamic therapy to provide the most comprehensive approach. Our clinician will assess and discuss with you the option to integrate it into your treatment.
How hypnotherapy works? Step by step process
Step 1: Initial Consultation – The therapist learns about your concerns and goals and then determines the appropriate intervention and time for it.
Step 2: Entering a Relaxed (Hypnotic) State – Through guided relaxation and focus, you enter a calm, receptive state of awareness.
Step 3: Therapeutic Suggestions and Mental Rewiring – In this state, the therapist offers tailored suggestions to help shift unhelpful patterns, habits, or beliefs.
Step 4: Returning to Awareness – You are gently guided back to full awareness, feeling calm and refreshed.
Step 5: Post-Session Review & Integration – Together, you reflect on the session and explore practical ways to apply the insights in daily life.
What are the benefits of Hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy offers a wide range of benefits for both emotional and physical well-being. It can help reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep, and ease chronic pain by calming the nervous system and reshaping how the mind responds. Many people use it to break unhelpful habits such as smoking or overeating, while others find it valuable for building confidence, self-esteem, and focus in their personal or professional lives. Hypnotherapy can also provide a safe space to process trauma, release emotional blocks, and strengthen relationships by addressing intimacy or communication challenges. Overall, it is a gentle yet powerful tool for creating lasting positive change.
Who can benefit from Hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy can benefit a wide range of people. It is especially helpful for those living with chronic stress or emotional overwhelm, as well as individuals who want to change negative habits and behaviors. Many find it valuable for gaining mental clarity, processing trauma, and supporting emotional healing. It’s also a powerful option for anyone curious about exploring alternative, evidence-based methods to improve their mental health and overall well-being.
Mindfulness Techniques
Mindfulness can mean a lot of different things to different people. We incorporate mindfulness to help individuals learn how to deal with big and overwhelming feelings that can distort how they process information and events. Mindfulness is an important skill to develop an observer self in how one learns to observe his/her feelings in order to process them more directly.
Mindfulness is a part of an overall treatment plan that helps people develop the skills they need to address unhelpful belief systems, thinking patterns and emotional regulation.
As a part of mindfulness we teach clients:
• Emotional observation
• Breathwork techniques for anxiety, depression and panic attacks.
• Body Awareness to deal with Dissociation and overwhelming feelings
Myths and Misconceptions About Hypnosis
Will I lose control during hypnosis?
No, you remain fully aware, in control, and able to stop the process at any time.
Can a therapist make me do something I don’t want to?
No, hypnotherapy is a collaborative process and cannot make you act against your values or will.
Is hypnosis safe for everyone?
Yes, it’s generally safe, though people with certain heavier psychiatric conditions should consult a qualified professional first.
How Many Sessions Are Required?
Most people need a couple of sessions, depending on their specific concern. Some notice positive changes after the very first session, while others benefit from deeper, ongoing work. The number of sessions varies based on factors such as the complexity of the issue, your level of commitment, and your openness to the process.
Please note that your therapist will determine the appropriate intervention and time for it and many of these sessions require multiple sessions with preset up and training for them to be effective. They are usually a part of the overall larger therapy plan not just one off.
Is Hypnotherapy Right for You?
Hypnotherapy may be a good fit if you:
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Struggle with stress, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm
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Want to break free from unhelpful habits or patterns
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Are dealing with low self-esteem or confidence issues
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Feel stuck in negative thoughts or past experiences
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Wish to improve sleep, focus, or emotional regulation
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Are curious about alternative methods to support your mental health
If any of these resonate with you, scheduling a discovery call or consultation is the best next step. Together, we can explore your goals and see how hypnotherapy may support your well-being.
What is Mindfulness used for?
Mindfulness is incorporated into all aspects of the therapy treatment plan. It may a play a larger or small role depending on the client’s treatment plan and what issues the client is facing. Mindfulness is useful for all daily functioning and emotional regulation.
Creative interventions
Our therapy organization specializes in complex developmental trauma, attachment issues and other difficult cases. As a part of helping individuals and couples with complex issues, we have training and will utilize more creative interventions:
• Art Therapy
• Systematic work
• Intensive therapy sessions
• Retreats
When are Creative interventions used?
These are done at the recommendation of your therapist. They are introduced in a collaborative manner so as to have the best impact. These may be recommended for individuals and couples that have very complex cases that require extraordinary therapy work to achieve goals. These are usually for highly motivated and compliant clients.
Clients utilizing these creative interventions:
• Attachment issues that result in big feelings that are disrupting the family system
• Infidelity cases
• Couples that need intensive help to experience healthy relationship systems.
Your therapist will make these recommendations.
At All in the Family Counselling Centre, we integrate hypnotherapy with psychodynamic therapy to provide the most comprehensive approach. Our clinician will assess and discuss with you the option to integrate it into your treatment.
Hypnotherapy helps people to relax and gain insight into problems and issues that they get stuck. It is an effective way to enhance talk therapy. An initial 50 minute consultation is required prior to engaging in hypnotherapy treatment. For more information please WhatsApp (prefered) or call Ms. Fontana at +6590307239.
Hypnotherapy sessions are:
80 minutes: $300
110 Minutes: $400
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What does hypnosis feel like?
Most people describe it as a state of deep relaxation and focused awareness—similar to being absorbed in a book or daydream.
Can it be done online?
Yes, hypnotherapy can be effectively and safely done online through secure video sessions.
Is hypnotherapy permanent?
For many people, the results are long-lasting, especially when combined with practice and reinforcement between sessions.
Does it work for everyone?
While most people can benefit, the effectiveness depends on factors like openness, commitment, and the nature of the issue.
Contact Us Today
Our therapist Tammy Fontana, has completed her advanced clinical training in hypnotherapy. She receives ongoing support and supervision from leading experts to ensure her clients receive the best clinical care. Pay a visit to our contact page for more information on how to get in touch and to schedule an appointment now!