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About Mellisonant Studio
Mellisonant Studio offers an interactive and proactive therapeutic approach through the integration of Strategic Psychotherapy, Neo-Eriksonian Clinical Hypnotherapy, and Somatic practices.
Amy’s approach is trauma-informed and neurodiverse-friendly, focusing on practical strategies that help clients shift long-standing behavioural patterns, improve self-awareness, and create meaningful change.
Amy brings over two decades of experience as a Registered Midwife, along with specialised training in Clinical Hypnotherapy, Strategic Psychotherapy, and Applied Somatics.
Her work is grounded in a deep understanding of women’s health, healthcare systems, burnout, and life transitions.
Amy also collaborates with composer Michael Trott to produce original binaural soundscape tracks designed to complement hypnotherapy sessions.
Service Availability & Eligibility
Due to insurance and regulatory requirements, certain services are not available in specific regions.
Non-Clinical Services/
(Midwifery Muse & Maternity Muse)
These services are not available to clients who:
• reside in the United States or Canada (including territories)
• are citizens of the United States or Canada
Maternity Muse – Additional Requirement/
Maternity Muse is available only to clients who are citizens of:
• Australia
• New Zealand
Clinical Services/
(Mellisonant Muse)
These services are not available to clients who:
• reside in the United States or Canada (including territories)
• are citizens of the United States or Canada
Digital Courses/
Digital courses are available globally.
If you are unsure about your eligibility, please contact Amy prior to booking.
If you accidentally book a service and are a non-eligible Client, your full session fee will be refunded.
If you’re unsure of any of the above rules please, send an email to amy@mellisonantstudio.au
All services are offered in AEST Victoria, Australia timezone only. Please check your local time is suitable when making your appointment.
Clients who have completed the Midwifery Muse programme within 6 months may request a unique booking code to access their first Mellisonant Muse session at the follow-up price.
Who is this therapy for?
Clinical Hypnotherapy and Strategic Psychotherapy are suited to individuals who are ready to:
• take personal responsibility for change
• explore patterns of behaviour and thinking
• actively participate in therapy
• implement strategies between sessions
This approach can be particularly helpful for people who have gained insight or self-awareness through traditional therapy or self-development work but struggle to translate that insight into action or lasting change.
Common themes clients work with include:
• burnout and chronic stress
• relationship challenges and unhealthy dynamics
• life transitions and career decisions
• self-esteem and confidence
• people pleasing and codependency
• fear, avoidance, and stagnation
• negative thinking patterns
• financial behaviour patterns
• personal development and identity exploration
What approaches are used at Mellisonant Studio?
Amy’s work integrates several complementary approaches.
Strategic Psychotherapy/
Strategic Psychotherapy is a practical and action-oriented approach that focuses on identifying and interrupting patterns that maintain problems.
Rather than analysing the past in depth, this approach focuses on developing new behaviours, perspectives, and skills that support change moving forward.
Amy incorporates the Gordian framework, which examines underlying cognitive and behavioural processes such as:
• locus of control
• internal narratives
• over-generalisation patterns
• tolerance for ambiguity
• internalisation patterns
By working with these underlying processes, clients can develop new ways of responding to life situations.
Neo-Eriksonian Clinical Hypnotherapy/
Hypnosis acts as a delivery vehicle that amplifies strategic therapeutic interventions.
Neo-Eriksonian Hypnotherapy is highly personalised and unscripted. The practitioner works with the client’s language, metaphors, and experiences to create tailored therapeutic suggestions.
Hypnotherapy can help disrupt entrenched patterns, strengthen new behavioural responses, and support change at a subconscious level.
Deep trance states are not required for therapeutic benefit.
Somatic Practices/
Where appropriate, somatic techniques may be incorporated to support body awareness, emotional regulation, and nervous system integration.
Somatic interventions are used in low-dose applications designed to support the nervous system through change.
Please see below for more information on non-clinical offerings.
Cancellation Policy/ No shows
Sessions at Mellisonant Studio are held within a structured and intentional container.
This allows the work to remain focused, consistent, and effective.
Cancellations & Rescheduling/
A minimum of 24 hours’ notice is required to cancel or reschedule an appointment.
This can be done via:
• your booking confirmation link
• your appointment reminder
Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice may incur the full session fee.
Where appropriate, Amy will contact you to discuss individual circumstances.
Missed Appointments/
Non-attendance without notice will incur the full session fee.
Late Arrivals/
Sessions will begin and end at the scheduled time.
If you arrive late, the session will not be extended.
Telehealth Sessions/
If you are unable to join your session, the meeting will remain open for 15 minutes.
After this time, the session will be considered a non-attendance and the full fee will apply.
This work is not casual.
Consistency and presence are part of the process.
How many sessions will I need?
Mellisonant Muse service- For most themes, a minimum of three sessions is recommended.
The number of sessions required varies depending on:
• the complexity of the issue
• the client’s level of self-awareness
• engagement with between-session practices
Clients may also receive guided integration practices and recordings of their hypnotherapy sessions to support continued progress outside of therapy.
Some clients choose to revisit themes periodically through monthly integration sessions.
Ultimately, the frequency and number of sessions is determined by the client.
Can I do Strategic Psychotherapy without hypnotherapy?
Yes.
Clients may begin with a Strategic Psychotherapy-focused approach via non-clinical offerings 1. Midwifery Muse (for professionals) 2. Maternity Muse (for Women on the childbearing continuum).
Please refer to the products for more information.
Discounted offerings are available for non-clinical clients who wish to convert to Clinical Services (Mellisonant Muse). Please contact Amy for your unique discount code which reduces the initial session price to the follow-up session price.
Non clinical services are not Psychotherapy and do not include Hypnotherapy or clinical treatment. You will be required to complete onboarding as a Duty of Care and to meet regulatory requirements.
Digital courses disclaimer
Participation in Mellisonant Studio online workshops or self-led programs does not establish a practitioner-client therapeutic relationship. These workshops are provided for educational and personal development purposes only and are not a substitute for individual therapy, medical care, or mental health treatment. If you require personalised therapeutic support, you should consult a qualified healthcare or mental health professional.
Maternity Muse disclaimer
I offer professional support and debriefing services to women across the childbearing continuum, including pre-conception pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period.
This service provides a structured, supportive space to reflect on your experiences, discuss care options, and process aspects of your journey with a qualified practitioner.
This is a non-clinical, non-diagnostic support service and does not constitute medical care, mental health treatment, psychotherapy, or hypnotherapy. It is not a substitute for care provided by your GP, obstetrician, midwife, or mental health professional.
The focus is on providing informed, experience-based support, education, and reflective conversation within a professional and respectful framework.
Session Formats & Access
Telehealth Sessions/
All sessions and bookings with Mellisonant Studio are currently delivered via Telehealth using Google Meet.
Sessions can be accessed via desktop or mobile device.
If joining via mobile, a Gmail account is required to access the session.
If you do not have a Gmail account, please contact Amy via email as soon as possible to arrange an alternative access link (typically via Zoom).
Walk & Talk Sessions (Melbourne)/
Walk & Talk sessions are available for clients located in Melbourne’s Inner North through Midwife Muse.
These sessions are offered by special arrangement.
Eligible clients will be provided with a unique booking link to access this service.
In-Person Sessions/
In-person therapy sessions under Mellisonant Studio are anticipated to be available later in the year.
Further details will be provided as these sessions become available.
All session formats are designed to support flexibility, accessibility, and continuity of care.
Do I need a referral?
No referral or Mental Health Care Plan is required.
At present, Medicare, Private Health Fund, and NDIS rebates are not available for hypnotherapy services provided by non-medical practitioners.
What happens during a hypnotherapy session (Mellisonant Muse)?
Each hypnotherapy session is tailored to the individual client.
Sessions may include:
• strategic conversation and pattern exploration
• therapeutic hypnosis
• integration strategies
• guided practices for use between sessions
Clients receive a recording of their hypnotherapy session to support ongoing integration via email within 48 hours of the session ending.
Optional binaural soundscape overlays may also be added for a fee and are mixed for Mellisonant Studio by our in-house Producer.
Do I have to wear headphones during sessions (Mellisonant Muse)?
No. Wearing headphones during the hypnotherapy portion of a session is entirely optional.
Some clients find headphones help them focus, while others prefer not to use them.
Ambient sound in the environment is unlikely to interfere with recordings due to the microphone technology used.
Privacy & Confidentiality
Mellisonant Studio prioritises client privacy, confidentiality, and data protection.
Session notes and Client information are securely stored within the Acuity platform in accordance with Australian privacy and health record legislation.
Hypnotherapy recordings are stored securely, accessible only by Mellisonant Studio staff.
De-identified information may occasionally be discussed in professional supervision settings for the purposes of practitioner development.
Clients may request that their information not be used in this way prior to their first appointment.
Please refer to our Privacy Policy for full details.
Mandatory Reporting
Under Australian law, practitioners may be required to disclose information if there is a reasonable belief that a person is at risk of harm to themselves or others.
A reasonable belief may arise through direct disclosure, credible reports, or professional observation.
If you have questions regarding confidentiality or mandatory reporting obligations, please speak with your practitioner.
Scope of Practice
Mellisonant Studio provides therapy informed by Strategic Psychotherapy and Clinical Hypnotherapy.
These services are not a substitute for medical, psychiatric, or psychological treatment.
Amy is registered with:
• International Strategic Psychotherapy Association (ISPA) and works in accordance with their regulatory requirements.
Amy is also a Registered Midwife with AHPRA, though midwifery clinical services are not provided through Mellisonant Studio.
Amy does not treat or manage severe or complex mental health conditions, including:
• active psychosis or see Patients with a history of Psychosis.
• bipolar disorder
• severe depression
• personality disorders
• dissociative disorders
• substance dependence
Individuals experiencing significant mental health concerns should seek support from a GP, psychologist, or psychiatrist.
Client Responsibilities
Clients play an active role in the therapeutic process and are encouraged to participate openly and honestly during sessions.
This includes:
• providing accurate information
• engaging with agreed therapeutic goals
• attending scheduled appointments
• practicing recommended techniques between sessions
While the practitioner provides guidance and support, meaningful change depends on the client’s willingness to actively engage in the process.
Telehealth
Telehealth sessions are conducted securely through GoogleMeet via Mellisonant Studio’s private account.
Please refer to our Telehealth Services Agreement for full details regarding telehealth consultations.
REFUNDS
Purchases of the Midwifery Muse programme are non-refundable once face to face contact via your sessions begins. You are eligible for a 50% refund if you withdraw from the Midwifery Muse programme prior to commencing face to face contact.
Purchases of digital products are final. Please note the Intellectual property statement attached to these courses.
Practice Insurance
Amy holds Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance through Fenton Green.
Professional Registration
Amy is registered with:
• International Strategic Psychotherapy Association (ISPA).
We welcome feedback and any suggestions. Please email Amy amy@mellisonantstudio.au