The Founder
Gemma Russo
Clinical Hypnotherapist & Strategic Psychotherapist
Diploma of Clinical Hypnosis & Strategic Psychotherapy · Certified NLP Practitioner
Background
From the inside out.
For years, anxiety was something I managed, not something I thought I had any real control over. I knew my patterns. I understood where they came from. And yet I kept running them, showing up to the same situations with the same responses, no matter how much I tried to think my way out.
I spent a decade working in customer service and sales in offices and allied health, where my passion for improving wellness grew. During that time I completed qualifications in coaching, nervous system regulation and massage therapy. Those years gave me something textbooks couldn't; a ground-level understanding of what anxiety, pressure, and emotional exhaustion actually look like in everyday life. I'd lived it. I'd watched others live it.
Everything shifted when I discovered hypnotherapy. Not the kind that offers temporary calm, but the kind that reaches the part of the mind where patterns are actually being generated, and changes them there. The relief was effortless. It was structural. And it held.
That experience led me to train under Gordon Young of The Institute of Applied Psychology, placing me three degrees of separation from Dr. Milton Erickson; the father of modern hypnotherapy. That path led to accreditation through both the College of Strategic Hypnotherapists and the College of Gordian Therapists, which include the frameworks that define how I work with every client.
Professional Standards
Ethics, confidentiality, and your rights as a client.
Your Way Hypnotherapy operates in accordance with the Codes of Ethics of the International Strategic Psychotherapists Association (ISPA) and the Hypnotherapy Council of Australia (HCA), as well as the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and Australian Consumer Law.
Everything shared in sessions is held in strict confidence, with clearly defined limits that are explained before any work begins. You will always know what to expect, what your options are, and what you are consenting to.
Confidentiality
All session content is private and protected. Information is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent, except where required by law.
Informed Consent
You will always understand what is being proposed before any session begins. Participation is entirely voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.
ISPA & HCA Codes of Ethics
Practice is governed by the codes of conduct of both ISPA and the HCA, ensuring ongoing standards of competence, integrity, and client welfare.
Your Consumer Rights
Services are provided in accordance with Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to accurate information, fair terms, and services delivered with care and skill.
Feedback & Contact
Questions, feedback, or concerns are welcome.
Client feedback is genuinely valued. If you have questions before booking, concerns after a session, or simply want to understand more about the approach, please reach out directly. All enquiries are responded to personally and in confidence.
A relaxed, no-pressure conversation to see if this approach is the right fit for you.