“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change”
(Carl Rogers,
1961)
I use a mix of strategic hypnotherapy and other therapeutic tools to support you in a way that feels personal and practical. Together, we’ll figure out what works for you, so you can ease stress, feel more confident in yourself, and move past the things that have been getting in your way.
Women navigate a complex landscape of emotional, hormonal, and relational shifts across the lifespan. From identity changes and caregiving roles to infertility, pregnancy loss, and perinatal transitions, these experiences can stir grief, anxiety, and deep vulnerability. In counselling, we honour your story—validating the invisible wounds and life changes that shape your inner world. With trauma-informed care and compassionate presence, we explore healing pathways that restore self-trust, emotional regulation, and connection.
Anxiety is a natural response to stress—but when it becomes overwhelming, persistent, or intrusive, it can affect every part of life. You might feel constantly on edge, struggle with sleep, or experience racing thoughts that make it hard to focus or connect.
At New Mind Counselling, we see you as an individual with your own unique experiences of anxiety. Your journey is personal, and that’s why we tailor our approach specifically to you. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions because your anxiety is as unique as you are. We gently explore the roots of anxiety while building practical strategies for calming the nervous system, shifting unhelpful patterns, and restoring a sense of safety and control. Healing begins with understanding—and you're not alone in this.
Imagine facing challenges without that overwhelming sense of dread. Picture yourself moving through life with a sense of calm and control rather than feeling at the mercy of your anxious thoughts.
That’s the kind of transformative change we aim for
Healing from Depression
Depression can feel like a quiet heaviness—dulling joy, motivation, and connection. It’s not just sadness; it’s a complex emotional experience that can leave you feeling stuck, exhausted, or disconnected from yourself and others. It may feel like a fog you can’t lift, a weight that makes even small tasks feel overwhelming, or a sense of numbness where feelings used to be. You might be going through the motions of your day, while inside, you feel isolated in a way that’s hard to explain to those around you.
At New Mind Counselling and Hypnotherapy, we understand that depression is not a sign of weakness, but a signal that something deeper needs attention. Our approach is warm, compassionate, and free from judgment. We meet you exactly where you are, without pressure or expectation.
In therapy, we gently explore the layers of depression, validating your experience while building pathways toward hope, meaning, and renewed energy.
Together, we will:
Our goal is not just symptom relief, but to support you in rebuilding a sense of purpose, re-engaging with life, and restoring your connection to yourself.
Healing is possible, and you don’t have to face it alone. Taking this step—reaching out for support—is an act of courage and the beginning of finding your way back to light.
Ready to take the first step toward feeling like yourself again?
Perinatal Mental Health & Support
The journey into parenthood—the perinatal period encompassing pregnancy, birth, and the early months—is a time of profound transformation that can stir deep, often conflicting emotions. Amidst the joy, it's common to encounter unexpected feelings of anxiety, grief, confusion, or loneliness. You might be navigating a difficult birth experience, struggling with the emotional transition to motherhood, feeling overwhelmed by the demands of a newborn, or processing a sense of loss for the life you had before. These challenges, while deeply personal, are far more common than our culture often acknowledges.
At New Mind Counselling and Hypnotherapy, I offer compassionate and non-judgmental support designed specifically for this tender season. This is a dedicated space where you can safely explore the full spectrum of your experience—the beautiful, the difficult, and the complicated—without fear of being told you "should" feel any different.
Together, we will:
· Process birth trauma or difficult pregnancy experiences.
· Manage anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or low mood (including postpartum anxiety and depression).
· Navigate the complex identity shift from individual to parent, finding a new sense of self.
· Address challenges with bonding or feelings of disconnect from your baby.
· Build emotional regulation tools to cope with the intensity of new parenthood.
· Work through grief related to changes, loss of autonomy, or unmet expectations.
· Strengthen self-trust and confidence in your innate parenting instincts.
We will honour your unique story and pace, focusing on your emotional well-being as the foundation for nurturing your new family. You deserve support that acknowledges the whole truth of your experience, helping you move from survival to feeling grounded, connected, and empowered in your new role.
It does take a village after all!
Healing Through Pregnancy and Infant Loss
The journey through infertility, pregnancy loss, or the death of a baby carries a unique and often unspoken grief. It's a path marked by profound loss, where hopes and dreams are interrupted, leaving you to navigate a world that may not fully understand the depth of your pain. This grief can feel isolating, overwhelming, and deeply complex—a mix of sadness, longing, confusion, and sometimes even guilt. In this safe and compassionate space, we will work together to process the sadness, honour your loss, and gradually find a way forward.
At New Mind Counselling and Hypnotherapy, we provide specialized support for those navigating this tender and challenging experience. Our approach combines gentle, trauma-informed counselling with calming hypnotherapy techniques to help you:
· Process complex emotions in a non-judgmental environment
· Honor your grief and the significance of your loss
· Manage anxiety and intrusive thoughts related to future pregnancies
· Navigate strained relationships with partners, family, or friends
· Cope with triggers such as anniversaries, social events, or seeing other families
· Rebuild a sense of hope and meaning for your future
We understand that this grief isn't something you "get over"—it's something you learn to carry. Our goal is to help you carry it with more compassion for yourself, more connection to your resilience, and more peace in your heart.
You don't have to walk this path alone. We're here to listen, to validate your experience, and to support you as you heal at your own pace.
Grief isn’t limited to death. It can arise from pet loss, dementia-related changes, relationship ruptures, identity shifts, or the quiet ache of dreams that didn’t unfold. These non-death losses often go unseen, yet they carry deep emotional weight. In counselling, we honour all forms of grief—validating your experience and creating space for sorrow, meaning-making, and gentle integration. Whether your loss is tangible or ambiguous, recent or long-held, you deserve support that meets you with compassion, safety, and care. Our grief counseling services can help you cope with your unique loss in a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your feelings of grief, gain insights into your own patterns, and develop strategies to make meaning of your grief and weave the memories into your new life as you move forward.
Living through domestic violence or narcissistic abuse can leave deep emotional wounds—confusion, shame, hypervigilance, and a loss of self. Recovery isn’t just about leaving the relationship; it’s about reclaiming your voice, rebuilding trust in yourself, and gently untangling the patterns that kept you small. In counselling, we move at your pace, creating a safe space to process what happened, restore boundaries, and reconnect with your inner strength. You are not broken—you are surviving, healing, and becoming whole. We offer trauma-informed care for survivors seeking clarity, empowerment, and healing. We help you untangle gaslighting, rebuild boundaries, and restore your sense of self, rebuild meaning.
Rediscover Your Confidence: A Journey Back to You
Feeling held back by self-doubt or that nagging inner critic? You’re not alone. Many women find themselves caught in a loop of negative thoughts that dim their confidence and sense of self-worth.
At New Mind Counselling and Hypnotherapy, we offer a supportive, gentle approach to help you break free. Strategic Hypnotherapy combines compassionate conversation with the relaxing, focused state of hypnosis. Together, we’ll uncover and gently reshape the subconscious beliefs that may be keeping you from seeing your true strength.
How It Works
In a state of deep relaxation, your mind becomes wonderfully open to positive change. We’ll use this natural state to:
This isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about empowering you with lasting tools. As your self-esteem grows, you may notice positive shifts in all areas of your life, from work and relationships to your overall sense of well-being.
What You Can Expect in Our Sessions
At New Mind, you are seen and valued as a whole person. Our goal is to help you reconnect with your inner resilience and step forward with greater confidence and clarity.
Healing Your Relationship with Food and Your Body
Are you feeling overwhelmed by an eating disorder, unsure of how to break the cycle? At New Mind Counselling and Hypnotherapy, we understand the emotional weight you’re carrying, and we’re here to support you with warmth and care.
Our approach combines gentle, strategic hypnotherapy with compassionate counselling to help you heal from the inside out. Rather than focusing only on food or behaviours, we work with you to uncover and address the underlying emotional patterns—so you can build a healthier, more peaceful relationship with food and your body.
What You Can Expect in Our Sessions:
· A safe, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences
· Personalised strategies to manage disordered eating patterns with kindness
· Gentle techniques to improve body image and nurture self-compassion
· Tools to strengthen emotional resilience and overall well-being
· Support in navigating triggering situations and building sustainable healthy habits
Our holistic, trauma-informed approach honours your emotional and physical well-being. We believe in lasting change—not quick fixes—and our goal is to empower you with practical skills and deeper self-awareness.
At New Mind, you are seen as a whole person, not a diagnosis. We’re here to walk alongside you as you reconnect with your inner strength and move toward a life defined not by food, but by freedom, self-acceptance, and peace.
Ready to take the first step toward healing?
New Mind Counselling embraces hypnotherapy as a compassionate companion for women across a lifetime. From birth through adolescence, adulthood, motherhood, menopause, and beyond, our approach honors the unique rhythms of female development. Hypnotherapy offers a gentle bridge between memory and meaning, helping to release fear, nurture resilience, and illuminate inner strengths during life’s pivotal moments—birth trauma, relationship shifts, career changes, motherhood, perinatal challenges, aging, and the transitions that accompany aging bodies and minds.
We use strategic, trauma-informed hypnotherapy grounded in neuroscience and clinical ethics. Sessions include deep relaxation and internal focus while listening to an individually tailored metaphor-rich script designed to reinforce concepts discussed during the therapy session.
It’s not about control—it’s about collaboration, safety, and unlocking your own capacity for healing and change.
Hypnotherapy is especially helpful for clients who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from their inner resources.
Hypnotherapy is never used to override your will—it’s a tool for deep listening and gentle transformation.
We invite women to co-create a safe, confidential space where subconscious wisdom can surface, guiding empowered choices with clarity and calm. Whether seeking relief from anxiety, processing grief, cultivating self-compassion, or tapping into resources for new beginnings, New Mind Counselling views every stage as an opportunity for growth. Hypnotherapy is presented not as a quick fix, but as a respectful tool within a holistic practice—integrating breath, mindfulness, and insight to support lasting well-being. In this lifelong journey, we stand with you, honoring your history and nurturing your future—one mindful moment at a time.