Hi there, I am Lou from Authentic Hypnotherapy. I am a fully qualified hypnotherapist. I have a Diploma in Clinical and Advanced Hypnotherapy. I also have a B.A. Honours Degree in Psychology. I have always been fascinated by how we human beings behave and why. I have always believed in the power of our mind to empower ourselves. From the time we are born, we are taught not to listen to our own intuition, ignore what is going on in our bodies, attend to others’ needs and to disconnect from our emotions, bodies and minds.

Our body actually works hard for us, 24/7. It is dedicated to looking after our wellbeing, it is just that sometimes it has learnt some things that are no longer serving us as they once did. You can change or tweak these programmes so they are working more positively for you, in your favour. I am a survivor of trauma and abuse and went through my own journey of healing. It profoundly changed my life for the better and I wished I had done it years earlier. Hypnotherapy has been the gift that just keeps on giving and now I can help others.

I understand the impacts past trauma can have on every aspect of our lives. Healing and recovery is possible and hypnotherapy can help.For me, hypnotherapy is the culmination of everything I have learned in my life and my various careers. Hypnotherapy uses all the skills and knowledge I have learned and in the most positive way. It uses my empathy, curiosity, problem-solving, and storytelling. I am influenced by te ao Māori beliefs and narratives about the world and our natural environment (taiao). I believe the natural environment is full of signs (tohu) that we can learn from if we learn to notice these signs. I look forward to working with you so you can make the positive changes you want to, naturally.