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Mindfree Hypnotherapy

Hi 👋 I'm Frankie. I guide clients to gently update old patterns with clinical hypnotherapy, tapping and breathwork.

I provide holistic support for general anxiety and insomnia, self-confidence, fear of flying, dental anxiety, medical and needle anxiety. I provide Clinical Hypnotherapy sessions 100% online via Zoom. My specialities are low self-esteem and anxiety. Anxiety has many forms - generalised, performance, phobias, PTSD to name a few. I help driven men and women overcome past limitations and thrive. If you're ready for positive change, let's go.

12/08/2026

I am super excited to share my first appearance as a podcast guest on Healing Mindset with the wonderful team at Healthy Mind By Avik.

Ria was a wonderful host, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share the work I love.

To listen, simply follow the link below and click through to either Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

I would love to hear your thoughts!

https://healing-mindset.captivate.fm/episode/beyond-mindset-francesca-lion-on-trauma-hypnotherapy-and-real-healing

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16/07/2026

✈️ Does the thought of an upcoming flight make your heart race weeks before you leave, or stop you from booking altogether?

That “sneaking in” feeling of dread is called anticipatory anxiety.

Our brains are predictive machines. When we are uncertain about an upcoming event, our minds often fill in the blanks with worst-case scenarios to help us feel "prepared." It’s a survival mechanism, but it can completely ruin the joy and excitement of an upcoming holiday! 🛑

Unfortunately, logic and safety statistics often aren't enough to calm a powerful emotional response. But you can learn to guide your racing mind and braced body back to peace. ☁️

Check out our blog post to understand the biology of "threat rehearsal" and how clinical hypnotherapy can help you reclaim your calm: Read the full post here
https://www.mindfreetherapy.com.au/anticipatory-flight-anxiety/

12/04/2026

From 'White-Knuckling' to Wedding Guest: Overcoming a 5-Year Fear of Flying ✈️

Just the thought of flying made *Matt break out into a cold sweat. For five years, he stayed grounded.

It started with one turbulent flight. To Matt, the plane felt like a tin can that had no business being 30,000 feet in the air. He felt trapped in his seat, while the turbulence seemed to go on forever. His mind raced like a runaway train while his body flooded with adrenaline.

He managed to 'white-knuckle' his way home, but he didn't step foot on a plane again.

Then his sister decided to get married – overseas. He seriously considered not going. Then he tried the traditional routes:

❎ The GP suggested sedatives, but Matt wanted to stay alert and responsive.

❎ 6 sessions with a Psychologist helped challenge his thoughts, but the physical 'gut-sick' feeling remained every time he tried to book a flight.

That’s when we started Clinical Hypnotherapy. In just three sessions, we shifted the dial:

1️⃣ Unpacking the Pattern: We analysed how his anxiety played out – not just the 'why', but the 'how.' We introduced relaxation techniques and 'tapping' (EFT) to settle his nervous system during the week.

2️⃣ Rewiring the Response: Using NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), Matt practised 'watching' himself fly with calm confidence. He created a physical 'anchor' to collapse negative feelings and began building a toolkit of breathwork and self-regulation.

3️⃣ The Future Flight: In our final session, we used 'future pacing' under hypnosis. Matt mentally rehearsed the entire journey—from check-in to touchdown—feeling grounded and in control. We reinforced the new belief that he could handle discomfort without it turning into panic.

The Result? Matt didn't just book the flight; he attended the wedding. His anxiety dropped from a 10/10 to a 3/10. When he felt a ripple of anxiety, he knew how to respond so that it didn't become an overwhelming wave.

Do you have a 'white-knuckle' fear holding you back from big life moments? Let’s talk about how hypnotherapy can help you feel calm and in control.

*Name changed for privacy.

09/09/2024

More and more I’m discovering and enjoying who I am. I’m peeling back layers and finding that the more authentic I am, the more people respond positively to me. But I also feel fine if I’m not someone’s cup of tea! To me, this is when you know you’ve let go of a lifetime of people pleasing and low self-esteem. Clarity is a gift. My priorities have changed. I’m enjoying nature and good company. I’m trusting my judgement and feeling so much more aligned, working for myself and helping others 🙌 Every day I make choices that hopefully bring me closer to my best self. But I also make decisions that aren’t aligned sometimes, because I’m still learning. I’m still working on acceptance when I don’t get everything right! This is the work. It’s hard, but it can and must be done 💛 Thanks for walking this path with me and for a beautiful Sunday at the St Andrew’s Market xx

24/06/2023

Good enough, smart enough, pretty enough... We never seem to question these thoughts, or the feelings and assumptions that toddle along in their wake.

Have you ever asked yourself, good enough for what? Smart enough for what? Pretty enough for who?

You may be so used to these thoughts that you barely even notice them, you just notice how you feel. But being used to them doesn't mean that they're harmless! So what can you do? Here are some practical tips.

👀Notice. Start by simply being aware of the thought or feeling when it comes up. Even this takes practice, as they've been popping up unchecked for so long!

🐛Don't try to change the thought or feeling at first, just examine it with curiosity. Like an interesting insect.

💡Name and state. In your mind, call out the thought and / or feeling. Try the phrase "the brain is having a thought". This helps you to detach from it.

🦆 Imagine the unhelpful phrases in a characters voice, like Donald Duck. High pitched and squeaky, or with a strong accent. It's hard to take it seriously! If you can laugh at it, you're on your way.

🙏Affirmations. I'm a fan of starting with realistic affirmations instead of aspirational. If there's too much discomfort, you can say "I can be good enough" instead of "I am". Then gradually progress.

✏ You can also do more specific work with your therapist on your 'inner critic' or 'critical voice'. There are so many techniques to help!

Save this for later. Practice. Explore. Be curious. Make the choice to give yourself the chance to make a change.

16/02/2023

Did you know? Acts of kindness benefit not just those you help - but you too. And it's not about credit or kudos. *Science says that kindness can:

⬆ boost serotonin and dopamine - the 'feel good' chemical messengers.

⬇ decrease the stress hormone cortisol, reducing blood pressure.

🙏Then there's knowing how you've made the other person feel!

Keep it simple, whatever you can do that is helpful is amazing.

It can be small, like holding a door. It can be for a different cause, an animal or the environment.
It can be bigger, just keep it within your scope at the time.

*You can read more about RAK Day here https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/rak-day and the positive affects of kindness here https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/the-art-of-kindness

10/09/2021

So well explained by Dr. Mike and so much respect for sharing his own struggles.

Breaking down the barriers and stigma around mental health is important to help people shift from unhelpful shame to positive change.

As a support, you don’t have to have all the answers, sometimes it helps just to be present and compassionate. If you can offer a helpful perspective, fantastic.

If you are struggling, I know asking for help may be daunting. In my own journey though, I found people were far more understanding than I expected.

Please offer compassion and kindness to yourself and others 💛🌻

27/08/2021

Ever caught yourself saying "I'm lazy", "I'm an anxious person", "I'm this or that"?

One of the first things we teach clients is to separate themselves from a problem they run. This simple reframe can be the start of positive change.

The language you use is important too. Try instead "I'd like to work on motivation and focus" or "managing stress better".

This also helps put us in a solutions focused frame, rather than emotional.

Sound simple? A lot of these techniques are - yet they can make a huge difference!

24/08/2021

CBCA Book Week celebrates books of all kinds and all forms.

Studies have shown that reading fiction can improve our emotional intelligence and empathy.

Fiction resonates because we often see ourselves and others in the stories. From this vantage, we can observe and process more easily.

Learning for the sake of learning is something we do less these days, too. But you can choose to learn about astrology or life in the deep without a degree.

You can choose where your attention goes and enjoy the process.

cbca.org.au/cbca-book-week

15/08/2021

Been burning the candle at both ends? We all have unavoidably busy and stressful times. But for some of us, it's a way of life.

Mums and carers are especially prone to over responsibility and putting themselves last.

Saying 'no' and asking for what you need can be daunting.

Start small or overhaul, it's up to you.

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Melbourne, VIC

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Wednesday	9am - 6am
Friday	9am - 12pm

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https://www.mindfreetherapy.com.au/

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