Lose weight by changing the way you think about food — with weight loss hypnosis and the Virtual Gastric Band, online across Australia.

If diet after diet has failed you, the missing piece was never willpower — it’s the subconscious patterns that drive cravings, emotional eating and overeating. At Evolve Wellness, our Virtual Gastric Band hypnosis works with your mind to help you feel satisfied with smaller portions and build a calmer, healthier relationship with food. No surgery, no dieting, no waiting rooms — just proven hypnotherapy delivered by telehealth, Australia-wide.

Choose the program that’s right for you

Two ways to start — a fully personalised one-to-one program, or a self-paced online course you can begin today.

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How the Virtual Gastric Band hypnosis works

The Virtual Gastric Band is a well-known hypnotherapy technique that guides your subconscious to respond as though a gastric band has been fitted around your stomach — without any surgery, anaesthetic or medication. The result: you feel comfortably full on smaller portions, cravings ease, and the emotional and habitual patterns behind overeating begin to shift. Combined with practical weight-loss coaching, it helps healthier choices feel natural rather than like a constant battle.

Is weight-loss hypnosis backed by research?

Hypnotherapy for weight management is supported by a growing body of clinical research when used alongside sensible eating and lifestyle change. A frequently cited meta-analysis in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology (Kirsch, 1996) found people who added hypnosis to a behavioural weight-loss program lost significantly more weight — with the advantage growing at long-term follow-up. More recently, the HYPNODIET randomised controlled trial in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (Delestre et al., 2022) found hypnosis significantly reduced food impulsivity in adults with obesity. Research into the Virtual Gastric Band technique specifically is still emerging, and individual results vary — which is why both programs pair hypnosis with realistic lifestyle change.

Telehealth hypnotherapy, Australia-wide

Wherever you are in Australia, you can access these programs from the comfort and privacy of your own home. Telehealth hypnotherapy is just as immersive as in-person work — many clients find it easier to relax deeply in their own space. All you need is a quiet spot, headphones and an internet connection.

Frequently asked questions

Does weight-loss hypnosis really work?

Clinical research suggests hypnosis can meaningfully improve weight-loss outcomes when combined with behavioural and lifestyle change — with some studies showing the benefit increases over time. It isn’t a magic wand and results vary, but for many people it addresses the missing piece: the subconscious patterns driving their eating.

Will I lose control under hypnosis?

No — this is the biggest myth about hypnosis. You stay aware and in control the whole time, and most people simply find it deeply relaxing, like the drifting state just before sleep.

Which program should I choose?

If you want fully personalised, one-to-one support, choose the Ultimate Weight Loss Virtual Gastric Band Program and join the waitlist. If you’d like to start straight away at your own pace, the self-paced Online Hypnosis Program gives you instant access for $87.

How is the Virtual Gastric Band different from surgery?

There’s no surgery, anaesthetic, medication or recovery time. It uses hypnotic suggestion to help your mind and body behave as though your stomach capacity has reduced — without the risks or cost of a procedure.

Individual results vary. Hypnotherapy supports — and does not replace — medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult your GP regarding any health concerns.