Meet the Founding Modern Strategic Hypnotherapists Behind Rethink Clinical Hypnotherapy
A Shared Vision for Client-Led, Strategic Change
Our vision is to make Rethink Clinical Hypnotherapy a trusted space where clients across Australia can access personalised, professional support. Whether through secure online telehealth or in-person sessions, every approach is designed to be strategic, flexible and respectful of your unique situation.
We are building a nationwide resource for those ready to rethink emotional challenges, interrupt unhelpful patterns and reconnect with their own potential for change. Real therapy happens when progress starts to build, and you begin to look forward to each session. When that shift takes place, it no longer feels like therapy. It feels like personal development, and that’s exciting.
Phil Mustoe
Co-Founder & Clinical Hypnotherapist
As a co-founder of Rethink Clinical Hypnotherapy, I’m proud to offer a modern, strategic approach that genuinely changes lives. From the beginning, I was drawn to the Ericksonian method of hypnotherapy because it reflects how people think, adapt and grow in today’s world. It is flexible, respectful and deeply effective. Not a one size fits all model, but a process that meets each person where they are.
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What makes this approach so powerful is that people often do not realise they already have the positive resources and experiences needed to move through their issue. Strategic hypnotherapy helps them access what is already within and apply it in ways that create lasting change.
Before this, I worked as a first responder for the Victorian Coroners Court. One of the most humbling parts of that role was offering families a sense of calm and direction in their most disorienting moments. I saw firsthand the emotional impact on not just families, but also colleagues and emergency personnel who were unprepared for what they faced. Conventional support options such as counselling or pastoral care were often available, but they did not always offer the timely or lasting change people needed in those moments. This experience shaped my belief in the value of a more responsive approach that meets people where they are and helps them move forward with clarity. That is why, on our homepage, we explain how strategic hypnotherapy can work faster and more effectively than traditional therapies such as counselling.
Over time, I realised my deeper purpose was to help people respond differently to emotional overwhelm and that real, lasting support required more than surface level reassurance. This led me to hypnotherapy and the strategic methods that could truly help people shift their inner patterns.
Starting this practice was never just about working locally. It was about creating access for anyone, anywhere in Australia, who is ready to break free from unhelpful habits and rediscover their own clarity and capability. That is the kind of change that excites me most.
Outside of my work, life is made richer by my partner and our three rescued toy poodles. They have a way of reminding me daily what trust, presence and connection really look like. Their loyalty, affection and quiet understanding never fail to ground me and in many ways, they reflect the kind of therapeutic space I aim to offer others. Calm, safe and genuinely supportive.
Karla Edridge
Co-Founder & Clinical Hypnotherapist
As a co-founder of Rethink Clinical Hypnotherapy, I’m proud to offer a modern, strategic approach that genuinely changes lives. From the beginning, I was drawn to the Ericksonian method of hypnotherapy because it reflects how people think, adapt and grow in today’s world. It is flexible, respectful and deeply effective. Not a one-size-fits-all model, but a process that meets each person where they are.
What excites me most is seeing real change happen. Clients come in carrying long-standing habits or emotional patterns that once made sense but no longer fit. Through this approach, they begin to reconnect with their own insight and learn how to create lasting shifts in how they respond and live.
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This is not about digging through the past or giving out advice. It is about helping people become skilled at changing their own patterns and that is incredibly rewarding to witness. Watching someone leave a session feeling clearer, more capable and in control of their mental and emotional life is what drives me.
Do You Have Any Questions About Strategic Hypnotherapy?
You’re not alone. That’s why we’ve created a dedicated FAQ page to answer common questions about how sessions work, what to expect, and how strategic hypnotherapy can support real change.
It’s a helpful starting point if you’re feeling curious, cautious or just want to understand more before getting in touch.
