Dr Bruce Alexander
Clinical Hypnotherapist in Melbourne
Dr Bruce Alexander is a hypnotherapist in Melbourne and founder of Melbourne Clinical Hypnotherapy. He works with clients experiencing anxiety, sleep problems, habits, and behavioural patterns that can be difficult to change using willpower alone.
Free 15-minute phone consultation
A calm, no-pressure conversation to ask questions, clarify goals, and see whether hypnotherapy may be a good fit.
Calm, collaborative, and grounded
Many people searching for a hypnotherapist in Melbourne contact the clinic for support with anxiety, sleep difficulties, smoking cessation, habits, and other long-standing patterns that can feel difficult to shift alone.
Bruce’s approach is measured, practical, and grounded in both therapeutic experience and a strong research background.
A clinical background — and a personal reason
After completing a PhD in Medical Research, Bruce worked as a medical research scientist, helping identify a crucial gene involved in the development of leukaemia.
As an undergraduate, Bruce had a very positive experience with hypnotherapy that helped him overcome a debilitating fear of exams. That experience shaped his interest in how the mind learns — and how long-standing patterns can change.
Over time, that interest developed into a more direct therapeutic path. As a Melbourne hypnotherapist, Bruce focuses on practical behaviour change, helping people address anxiety, habits, sleep difficulties, smoking cessation, and other long-standing patterns through clear, focused support.
Clinical and research experience
Seeking a career change to help people more directly, Bruce began training in clinical hypnosis. In 1999, he completed training in clinical hypnosis and psychotherapy at the Australian Academy of Hypnotic Science.
Helping people change long-standing patterns
Since completing his training, Bruce established Melbourne Clinical Hypnotherapy at Kew Holistic Health and has helped thousands of private clients with a wide range of physical and psychological concerns.
Client testimonials
Read feedback from people who have worked with Bruce for concerns such as anxiety, sleep, habits, smoking, alcohol use, and behavioural change. These testimonials offer a clearer sense of the calm, practical, and supportive way he works.
Bruce in the media
Explore Bruce’s television, radio, print, and online media appearances, where he has shared grounded commentary and practical insights on hypnosis, anxiety, sleep, smoking, and behavioural change in an accessible way.
Qualifications and professional memberships
Bruce’s academic training, clinical hypnotherapy qualifications, and professional memberships support a calm, ethical, and evidence-informed approach to practice.
Academic and clinical training
- Bachelor of Science, University of Melbourne
- Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Research), Faculty of Medicine, University of Melbourne
- Diploma of Psychotherapy, Australian Academy of Hypnotic Science
- Diploma of Health (Hypnosis), Australian Academy of Hypnotic Science
- Certificate in Workplace Training (Category 1)
- Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training
Professional standards and affiliations
Bruce is a Full Professional Member of the Australian Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists and works in accordance with the training, ethics, and professional standards of recognised bodies including the Hypnotherapy Council of Australia.
Australian Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists — Full Professional Member.
Hypnotherapy Council of Australia — peak body for the profession.
Previous employment
Before moving into full-time clinical hypnotherapy, Bruce worked across medical research, tertiary education, and hypnotherapy training in Australia and overseas.
The Ludwig Institute of Cancer Research
The University of Melbourne
The Institute of Molecular Pathology
The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute
Monash University
The Australian Academy of Hypnotic Science
Research publications
Publications from Bruce’s work in medical research prior to entering clinical hypnotherapy.
Phenotypic effect correlating with loss of a novel tumor suppressor gene: towards cloning by complementation.
Establishment of multipotential and antigen presenting cell lines derived from myeloid leukemias in GM-CSF transgenic mice.
Gene deletion explains both in vivo and in vitro generated chromosome 2 aberrations associated with murine myeloid leukemia.
Tumor-associated karyotypic lesions coselected with in vitro macrophage differentiation.
Common questions about hypnotherapy
If you would like more detail about hypnotherapy sessions, fees, or clinic policies, you can view the full FAQ page.
Will I be unconscious or out of control during the hypnotherapy session?
No. Clinical hypnotherapy involves focused attention and relaxation. You remain aware, able to respond, and fully in control throughout the session.
How many hypnotherapy sessions will I need?
This varies by person and goals. Many clients notice meaningful improvement within around 3–6 sessions, but your plan is individual.
Can I speak with Dr Bruce Alexander before booking?
Yes. You can arrange a free 15-minute phone consultation with Bruce before booking, so you can ask questions and decide whether hypnotherapy feels like the right fit.
What can I expect during a session?
It depends on the concern, your goals, and how long the pattern has been present. Some issues respond quite quickly, while others benefit from a structured series of hypnotherapy sessions focused on gradual, practical change.
Ready to book your hypnotherapy session?
Melbourne Clinical Hypnotherapy offers evidence-informed hypnotherapy in Kew, Melbourne with Dr Bruce Alexander.
Book your hypnotherapy session online to take the next step towards calmer, steadier change with a structured and supportive clinical approach.
A free 15-minute phone consultation can help you ask questions, clarify what you want help with, and decide whether hypnotherapy feels like the right next step.