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Do I Need to See You in Person for This to Work? Hypnotherapy via Zoom vs. Face-to-Face
Yes — hypnotherapy works just as effectively over Zoom as it does in person, because hypnosis is a state you create yourself; my voice and
Why Do I Always Say “Just One” and Have Five? Hypnotherapy for Drinking
Why do you always tell yourself “just one” and end up finishing the bottle? It’s 6pm and the glass is already in your hand before
Why Can’t I Switch My Brain Off at Night? Hypnotherapy for Insomnia
Yes — hypnotherapy is one of the most direct ways to work with insomnia, because it calms the exact nervous system response that’s keeping your
Why Do I Replay Every Conversation Afterwards? Hypnotherapy for Social Anxiety
Yes — hypnotherapy is an effective, evidence-informed way to work with social anxiety, because it goes to the subconscious pattern driving it rather than just
Why Did My Confidence Disappear After That Relationship?
I used to be so confident. What happened? Your confidence didn’t disappear on its own. A subconscious belief the relationship planted is suppressing it. Even
I Don’t Know Who I Am Anymore.
I Don’t Know Who I Am Anymore. If you’ve ever said that sentence to yourself — quietly, in the middle of an ordinary day —
I’m a Finalist in the Celebrate Women Awards 2026
There are moments in this work where you stop and realise how far you’ve come — not just as a practitioner, but as a person.
“Why Didn’t You Just Leave?” — On Sharing My Story
Content warning: this post discusses domestic violence and coercive control. I recently sat down for a conversation on the Honestly, me too. podcast and talked,
Can Hypnotherapy Help With Stress? How to Calm an Overwhelmed Nervous System.
Have you ever been so exhausted that you could barely think straight — yet the moment your head hit the pillow, your mind switched on
Can Hypnotherapy Help With Fear of Public Speaking? How to Feel Calm and Confident on Stage
You know the feeling. The meeting invite lands, or your name goes on the agenda, and something in your body drops. Weeks out, you’re already
Does Hypnotherapy Work for Anxiety? What Actually Happens in a Session
It’s 2am and your mind won’t stop. You’ve replayed the conversation from Tuesday eleven times. You’ve rehearsed tomorrow’s meeting, planned for three disasters that will
Everyone Draws Differently, But Everyone Writes the Same
I said this to a stranger recently, and he wrote it down. Now I can’t stop thinking about it, because I realised I’ve been living
Why I Updated I See You, Changed My Name, and Created I See Me
There comes a moment in healing when you realise something quietly but profoundly important: you’re still carrying parts of a life that no longer belong to you. For a long time, I carried a name that held history, relationships, expectations, and identities that were no longer aligned with who I had become.
Enterprise with Jo Ryan – A Powerful Conversation on Domestic Violence, Trauma Bonds & Healing
It was an emotional and deeply meaningful interview where we explored the reality of domestic violence, trauma bonds, emotional healing, and the journey of rediscovering identity after abuse.
Celebrating Strength, Sisterhood & Shared Purpose – My Journey as a Finalist in the Celebrate Women Awards 2025
Being in a room filled with extraordinary women — each with their own story of courage, resilience, and purpose — was an experience I will never forget. These women are changing lives, uplifting each other, and creating impact in ways the world deeply needs.
The Night I See You Became a Finalist: My ABLE Golden Book Awards Journey
There’s something surreal about seeing your book as a finalist for a major award—especially when it carries a name you’re in the process of leaving behind. Saturday, October 17–18, 2025 at Parkroyal Monash, Melbourne. And while I didn’t go home with a trophy, I went home with something far more valuable.
Trauma Bonds: What Are They and How Does Hypnotherapy Help?
My journey into hypnotherapy began as a deeply personal one. I was trapped in an abusive relationship, bound by trauma bonds and the cycle of control. Traditional therapy hadn’t worked for me—I had seen many psychologists, but nothing seemed to help.
What Is Timeline Therapy® and Parts Therapy, and How Do They Help With Trauma Bonds and Breaking Cycles?
This presentation, delivered for the Australian Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists, explores how Time Line Therapy® and Parts Therapy help release trauma bonds, heal emotional attachment, and restore self-worth. Maree-Nicole shares her professional and personal insights into breaking free from the subconscious patterns that keep us tied to pain — and how true healing begins from within.
I See Me: The Guided Journal Helping Teens — and Now My Adult Clients Too
Teenagers today are under more emotional pressure than ever before. Between social media, academic expectations, friendship drama, and identity struggles, it’s no wonder so many feel overwhelmed, anxious, or lost.
Breaking Free: How Hypnotherapy Heals Trauma Bonds in Abusive Relationships
In toxic relationships, pain often masquerades as love. Trauma bonds—deep emotional ties formed through cycles of abuse and brief affection—can make leaving feel impossible.
You Don’t Have to Be Ready. Just Willing.
Let’s talk. I’ll help you find the right starting point for your healing journey.