Gratitude… Yes…You know the drill. Someone suggests journalling, mindfulness, breathing exercises, gratitude practice, positive affirmations, meditation, yoga, drinking water, going outside, touching grass, hugging a tree, or whispering lovingly to your nervous system while eating chia seeds, and immediately a part of the brain responds with: “Nope!”…Not because the idea is terrible, or that it […]
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Avoidant, Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is often misunderstood as “just picky eating,” but ARFID is actually a complex anxiety and sensory-based eating disorder that can have a huge impact on a child’s (or adult’s) daily life, health, confidence, and family wellbeing. Some of the things I hear most often from parents of children with […]
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If you lie awake at night, replaying the day or worrying about tomorrow, you are not alone. Insomnia is extremely common. Many people struggle to find truly restful sleep, and it can leave you feeling drained, anxious, and out of sync with yourself. This is where hypnotherapy can make a real difference. More than a […]
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Have you ever walked into a space and instantly felt lighter, like your shoulders dropped, your chest opened, and your mind finally got a breather? Or gazed at a painting, a garden, or a sunset and felt something stir inside you that you couldn’t quite name? That’s not just “feeling nice.” That’s your brain responding […]
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Have you ever caught a familiar scent, a fragrant flower, the spices used in a favourite family dish, or the earthy aroma of rain on pavement and instantly been transported to a cherished memory or a moment of peace? This isn’t mere nostalgia; it’s the profound impact of scent on our emotions and well-being. The […]
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Anxiety can feel like a wild storm of unsettled, panicky emotions in your mind…a constant questioning, a relentless “what if?” that keeps you awake at night. One of the powerful ways hypnotherapy can help is by guiding you to work with your mind in a gentle, yet profound way. A helpful way to understand this […]
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When people hear the word hypnosis, they often picture stage shows with swinging watches and people clucking like chickens. But hypnotherapy is very different. It’s a safe, professional, and effective way to help the mind focus, relax, and make positive changes. So, what is hypnotherapy? At its heart, hypnotherapy is a gentle process of guiding […]
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What your inner critic might have to do with it. Have you ever noticed how some people lean lovingly into quiet moments, savouring the hush of a morning coffee, a silent drive, a few still minutes before sleep, while others feel twitchy, unsettled, or suddenly “panicky” when things slow down? It’s a curious thing, how […]
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Is Your Stress Catching? You might think you’re keeping it together pretty well. Smiling, nodding, pushing through. But here’s something fascinating (and slightly confronting): your stress might be contagious. Literally. Neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart has spoken about a phenomenon called stress contagion. It’s the idea that our stress doesn’t just stay locked away inside us. […]
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Phobias can feel huge. They often don’t make logical sense, and yet the body reacts as though the threat is real and present. Sweaty palms. Racing heart. A need to escape. Whether it’s a fear of flying, spiders, dogs, or something more hidden like public speaking or failure, the experience is deeply real to the […]
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When people think about treating addiction, they often imagine force, control, or willpower. But in the space I hold for my clients, the work is much more gentle. I don’t believe in telling someone’s subconscious what to do or how to feel. Our minds are wise and protective, and when we try to push or […]
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Pain is a powerful signal. It grabs our attention and says something is not right. Sometimes it comes from an injury or illness. Sometimes it lingers long after the body has physically healed. And sometimes it appears in places we cannot explain. But one thing we now understand through neuroscience is that pain is not […]
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One of the most powerful things about hypnotherapy is the utilization of a technique called ‘Inner Child Healing’. This technique allows us to gently get to the very root of a problem. Not just the surface symptoms or the most recent flare-up, but the original moment something got planted in the mind or body like […]
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Shame and guilt can feel so similar that it’s easy to mix them up. They both bring a sickening heavy feeling weighing down your shoulders, or sitting like a lump in your chest. For some, it’s an urgent panicky feeling that swirls in your stomach or creates tingles in your hands. Whatever feelings these emotions […]
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Sometimes, the more we focus on what’s not working, the more stuck we feel. Like our mind grabs a magnifying glass and hovers over the discomfort, the failure, the frustration, until it’s all we can see. It’s not because we’re negative or broken. It’s because our brains are trying to solve. To keep us safe. […]
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In New Zealand, hypnotherapy is unregulated, which means someone could do a quick three-day course and start calling themselves a hypnotherapist. Yikes! For those of us who have spent years in deep training, learning how to safely support people through big emotional experiences, this can be a bit disheartening. We often find ourselves in the […]
Continue ReadingHypnotherapy is an extraordinary tool for transforming the mind. It is an ancient and delicate art that invites you to relax and connect with your subconscious mind. When you are brought into a trance state, you have the unique opportunity to unlock the door to new possibilities. Hypnotherapy can invite the mind to reorganize and […]
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