I’m a Finalist in the Celebrate Women Awards 2026

August 10, 2026

Maree-Nicole

Clinical Hypnotherapist - Life Coach - Reiki Master
Number 1 Best Seller Author of I See You

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. Being named a finalist in the Celebrate Women Awards 2026 is one of those moments.

I’ve been recognised across three categories: Leap of Faith, Trusted Mentor & Coach, and Wellness With Heart. Each one speaks to a different part of the journey — the courage it took to step into this work in the first place, the relationships I’ve built with the people I support, and the holistic approach that sits at the heart of everything I do.

Why This Recognition Means So Much

My path here hasn’t been a straight line. Like so many of the women I work with, I’ve had to break cycles, reclaim parts of myself, and rebuild an identity that was truly mine. That’s what led me to specialise in Identity Restoration as a holistic therapist — because I know firsthand what it takes to find your way back to yourself.

Being seen for that work — not just the technical side of hypnotherapy and psychotherapy, but the mentorship, the heart, and the willingness to leap — is deeply affirming. It’s a reminder that the mission-driven approach I’ve built my practice around is landing exactly where I hoped it would.

A Reflection, Not Just a Milestone

Awards aren’t why I do this work. But being recognised by a community that celebrates women’s stories, strength, and impact feels like validation of something bigger than any single session or program — it’s validation of the belief that healing, mentorship, and wellness deserve to be honoured publicly, not just felt privately by the people I work with.

To everyone who has trusted me with their story, sat across from me in a session, or walked alongside me in this journey — this recognition belongs to you too.

Nothing changes unless you do.

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