Hypnotherapy from a rented consulting room

Individual adults who book and pay per session, including walk-ins and referrals from neighbouring practitioners like massage therapists or counsellors.

A fee per session or package, with room hire as your main cost. Groups or workshops on topics like stress or sleep can add extra income.

• Calm, empathetic listening
• Completion of a recognised hypnotherapy course
• Networking with other practitioners
• Managing a diary and finances

• Room hire contracts, check minimum terms and what is included
• Professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and check whether the centre requires its own cover
• Health claims in advertising and never giving medical advice
• Quiet periods early on, since rent is due whether or not clients book
• Check any state or association requirements for your work

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $10,000, depending on your training, the room hire terms, insurance and marketing. Check minimum terms and what the room hire includes before you sign.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $6,000, depending on how many clients you see and referrals from neighbouring practitioners. This is revenue, not profit, and rent is due either way. Expect at least about 10 hours a week.

Check room hire contracts for minimum terms and inclusions, and whether the centre requires its own insurance on top of your professional indemnity and public liability. Check health claim rules in advertising, avoid giving medical advice, and confirm any state or association requirements.