Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Sydney
Founded in 2006, Light Your Star has established itself as a trusted provider of holistic mental health solutions in Sydney. Our team of nationally accredited professionals combines clinical hypnotherapy, life coaching, and EMDR therapy to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and lifestyle challenges. With over 15 years of experience in private practice and hospital settings, we offer evidence-based treatments tailored to individual needs. Our approach integrates cutting-edge techniques with personalized care, ensuring clients receive both practical tools and emotional support.We maintain membership in the Australian Association of Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy, adhering to strict professional standards. Our commitment to affordability includes medical rebates and free initial consultations, while our proprietary hypnotic recordings reinforce therapeutic progress between sessions. Through continuous professional development, we ensure our methods remain at the forefront of mental health innovation.
Services
Clinical Hypnotherapy
Life Coaching
EMDR Therapy
Gut-directed Hypnotherapy
Weight Loss Hypnotherapy
Relationship Coaching
Trauma Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Self-Confidence Building
Quit Smoking Program
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- 2006-established practice with proven therapeutic methodologies
- Combines hypnotherapy, psychotherapy and life coaching techniques
- Free 45-minute initial consultation for all clients
- Personalised hypnotic recordings included with sessions
- Experienced in both private practice and hospital settings
Associations and certifications
- Australian Association of Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy
- Academy of Hypnotic Science
What people say
Effective therapy
Professional service
Life-changing results
Supportive environment
Tailored approach
Services
Clinical Hypnotherapy
Our clinical hypnotherapy program addresses anxiety, phobias and depression through subconscious mind reprogramming. Combining traditional therapy with modern techniques, we help clients develop emotional control and positive thinking patterns. Sessions include tailored hypnotic recordings to reinforce therapeutic progress at home.
Life Coaching
This structured coaching program focuses on goal achievement and personal development. Using evidence-based methodologies, we help clients identify strengths, overcome limiting beliefs and create actionable plans for meaningful life changes. Sessions emphasize practical skill development for lasting results.
EMDR Therapy
Specialised trauma treatment using EMDR protocols to process unresolved psychological distress. This evidence-based approach helps clients reframe traumatic memories and develop coping strategies. Sessions follow a structured three-phase process to ensure safe and effective emotional healing.
Gut-directed Hypnotherapy
Targeted treatment for functional gut disorders using brain-gut axis techniques. Our program addresses IBS, GORD and related conditions through subconscious mind engagement. Backed by Monash University research, this approach offers 70-90% success rates for long-term symptom relief.
Weight Loss Hypnotherapy
Comprehensive weight loss program combining nutritional education with mindset transformation. Using clinical hypnosis, we address emotional eating patterns and develop sustainable healthy habits. The program includes virtual gastric band techniques and stress management strategies for lasting results.
People
Sviatlana Starr
Founder & Lead Therapist
Nationally accredited hypnotherapist and psychotherapist with 15+ years experience. Specialises in trauma recovery and gut-directed hypnotherapy. Holds diploma from Academy of Hypnotic Science. Former Alfred Hospital practitioner.
Questions
What mental health issues do you treat?
We specialise in anxiety, depression, trauma, phobias, and stress-related conditions using integrated therapeutic approaches.
Are sessions available online?
Yes, we offer Zoom consultations for clients across Australia and internationally.
Do you offer medical rebates?
Yes, we provide rebates through private health insurance where applicable.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions run 50-60 minutes, with initial consultations lasting 45 minutes.
What makes your hypnotherapy different?
Our practitioners combine clinical hypnotherapy with psychotherapy and life coaching techniques for holistic treatment.
Can I reschedule appointments?
Yes, with 24-hour notice sessions can be rescheduled without penalty.
Reviews (2)
Andrew Starr
Dec 02, 2015
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Since I was a little boy, I've had a bad habit of biting my nails. Despite knowing it was unprofessional, unhygienic and wanting to stop it, I still found myself innately biting my nails, particularly when I was stressed. I tried different topical solutions from the pharmacy, but they didn't resolve the problem. After just a few sessions of hypnotherapy with Sviatlana Starr, I stopped biting my nails. I am not embarrassed any more when I shake hands and I finally know what it means to file nails!
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Luka
Nov 14, 2015
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Highly recommend Light Your Star, I have been thought a very difficult 12months, to the point that I was going to gave up on my business which I have been running for the pass six years, after one session with Sviatlana, I felt reborn! Almost like a brand new person with full positive energy, all my staff members can see this big change with my work attitude and my wife and parents all surprised about how this change me, I don't even know how to describe how much I want to thanks Sviatlana about this, you have safe my life, thank you and I would recommend anyone to see Sviatlana if you taking on
