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 […]
Continue ReadingIs 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. […]
Continue ReadingPhobias 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 […]
Continue ReadingWhen 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 […]
Continue ReadingPain 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 […]
Continue ReadingOne 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 […]
Continue ReadingShame 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 […]
Continue ReadingSometimes, 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. […]
Continue ReadingIn 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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