Maureen Gilligan
Auckland
New Zealand
email:
maureen@hypnotherapy4you.co.nz

Phone:
Birkenhead 09 4822-152
or St Lukes 09 846-1003

17 years experience helping people achieve
their full potential

Clinical Hypnotherapist Dip. Clin. Hyp (1991)
Thought Field Therapist: EFT : NLP (see about Maureen)

The First Step

Why Use Hypnosis

What is it like, how will I feel

What happens when you come along

What is Hypnotherapy

About Maureen GILLIGAN

Testimonials

Code of Ethics

• Ever feel that if you had more confidence in yourself you could enjoy doing all the things you want to do, need to do, and ought to be able to do,
  
  like public speaking, going to the dentist, driving, socialising, better sex, flying, etc.
  
  
• GAIN powers of concentration and focus- sports performance, martial arts, study, exams.
  Learn to relax and gain clear thinking.
• Panic Attacks - an overwhelming feeling of panic coming from ‘out of nowhere’ usually not associated to, or reactive to any particular stimulus”. Quite often clients just don’t know what is happening to them, anxiety builds in anticipation of the next “attack” for this is what it seems like to those experiencing these debilitating feelings. (See Testimonials)
• Trauma - An overpowering and painful emotional response to an event(s) seen, heard, experienced by client. This can prevent clients from leading normal lives, feeling constant or fluctuating anxiety, often affecting the body's ability to function normally. Hypnotherapy and NLP, can help to release this anxiety, thus gaining freedom from the emotions related to the event. You cannot change what you have experienced in life, but the emotional response to it can be changed. (See Testimonials)
• Eliminate bad habits – free yourself from unwanted bad habits, smoking, gambling, etc.
• Learn to relax and gain clear thinking - overcome irrational thoughts, see things in their correct perspective.
• Learn to assert yourself - speak up for yourself.
  Assertiveness is used to describe a way of communicating with others our feelings, thoughts and beliefs in an open, honest manner without confrontation, gently but powerfully. It is an alternative to being either aggressive where we abuse other people’s rights, or to being passive where we abuse our own rights leaving ourselves open to become victims.
  Effects of being unassertive can lead to a loss of self esteem.
  By being more assertive you can improve your sense of identity, confidence and thus self esteem.
  Being assertive leads to a reduction in tension because you are no longer worried about upsetting others, you gain respect for yourself and others as you gently and powerfully state your needs.
  As well as one on one consultations, small group classes are available.
• Improve your health - how you think, can and does have an affect on how your body functions. Listen to what your body is communicating to you, symptons are a powerful message from your body that there may be unresolved feelings that need to be acknowledged and addressing these feelings is very ofter the road to improving your health.
  Do we create our own ill health? Do unspoken emotions create dis-ease or inbalance within us affecting the delicate balance that the body requires to maintain wellness, excellent health? What part do emotions play in health? e.g. if you feel hurt and do not deal with that hurt positively, the unrepaired hurt may lead to illness. Illness is the body’s way of telling you something needs to be faced up to, and addressed.
  Note: It is important to first seek professional medical advice to clarify any organic physical symptoms that may be contributing to ill health.
  (See Testimonials)
• Gain relief from depression, mood disorders – feel happier more positive, more often.
  Depression has been stated as “ feeling of sadness, hopelessness, loss of energy, libido, sleep disturbances, unusual / excessive weight loss or gain, anxiety, difficulty in concentrating, emotional pain” which can fluctuate but is consistent over time, may be indicative of a depressed state.
  The causes of depression can be many and varied e.g. learned behaviour, environmental, physiological, and / or psychological, a particular way of thinking or how the world is viewed. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy has been found to be beneficial to shift this view. It is important to seek professional advice and CBT has brought about relief for many sufferers of depression.
  (See Testimonials)
  Michael YAPKO in his book Treating Depression With Hypnosis, states “…we can rely on strong clinical evidence that, when integrated with other established therapies, hypnosis can be helpful in addressing and resolving many of the most troublesome components of depression”. (Michael D. YAPKO PhD)
  Note: It is important to seek medical advice, assessment, from a trained mental health professional, to clarify any organic or psychological disturbances that may be contributing to the depressive state or conditions mentioned above.
• Gain control over your eating habits – maintain your ideal weight, easily
  Ever feel you are on a fast track of eating, eating, eating, out of control unable to stop forcing food into your mouth and body that it does not need and could be harming your health? Straining to digest? Yo yo dieting patterns, lose the weight, gain the weight again, back into that negative cycle once again. IS THIS YOU? If so, ask yourself, what are you feeding? Do you need comfort? Is it habit? Are you bored?
  Maureen uses Hypnotherapy and in many cases TFT or EFT to address and release the underlying emotions, from which habit is formed, to help break this habit. Addressing the reasons why you are eating more than your body needs. When these are easily addressed, then you are on your way to a healthy motivated life style. Only a small percentage of diets have been found to be effective long term.
  Maureen has developed a therapy Intuitive Weight Management Therapy, IWMT
  focused on being in harmony with the body, getting “in tune with” the body, focusing on the body and it’s needs
  • Do you want to feel better about yourself and have more energy?
  • Do you want to be at and maintain the weight you desire?
  • Do you want to wear the clothes size you desire, look marvellous, feel good about yourself?
  (See Testimonials)
• Manage and Eliminate inhibiting fears – phobias, panic attacks, personal trauma.
• Stop Smoking - Many long term smokers have stopped smoking after just one session.
  e.g. the client who was in his late 60’s, had continuously smoked for 40 years, and was smoking 35 to 40 cigarettes a day, stopped smoking permanently after one session. Many clients are ready to stop smoking immediately and do so, but sometimes there is a need to cut down first and then stop. Some clients achieve success after just one session, others need an extra session or two to kick the habit permanently. Everybody is different.
  The body can be helped and supported during nicotine withdrawal to make it easier, by taking particular vitamins and herbs. This is discussed at consultation.
  As an addicted smoker you can take back control and stop smoking permanently with hypnosis.
  You are helped and supported with quality CD, psychological support material, self help material, visual prompts, which are all given to you at completion of your first consultation.
  (See Testimonials)

Hypnotherapy and NLP can change your perspective bringing about positive changes in your thinking.

Remember this, “problems” can quite simply be nothing more than the way you think about things, how you see things, i.e. what thought strategies you “run” in your mind.

Take a moment to imagine yourself experiencing something you really like doing, or want to do... - notice how it affects you.
now think about a situation that is frustrating - notice how it affects you.

Contact Maureen at:
Telephone: Birkenhead (09) 846 1003 or St Lukes (09) 846-1003
or maureen@hypnotherapy4you.co.nz

The first step…….

Sometimes taking the first step to phone a therapist or life coach can be daunting. (many people tell me they have been thinking about it for years).

Take the first step, of a five minute telephone consultation without obligation, pick up the phone, and we’ll have a friendly chat to discuss your needs and if Hypnotherapy and NLP can assist

... first step to achieving your full potential and positive mind set

Give yourself the opportunity to:

- do all the things you want to do, need to do and ought to be able to do.

- just make the first step to break free of negative thought patterns and limiting beliefs.

Hypnotherapy is one of the most powerful tools for positive, realistic change you can ever experience.

Change your perceptions, turn how you think into a positive experience, positive actions, positive behaviour.

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‘All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think, we become’.

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

CONTACT maureen@hypnotherapy4you.co.nz
OR Telephone Birkenhead (09) 4822-152 or St Lukes (09) 846-1003

Maureen has two clinics which service Central Auckland and the North Shore. The St Lukes Hypnotherapy Clinic is ideally situated in St Benedicts Health Care Clinic, a pleasant and private atmosphere, and has free on street parking available outside clinic.

The Birkenhead Clinic is situated in peaceful private surroundings, enjoy peaceful sea views as you make your way there. The Clinic is just 10 minutes over the bridge from CBD, with free off street parking

Why use Hypnosis?

It is natural, healthy, and chemical free.

Whilst in Hypnosis, it is so much easier for the mind to accept and make positive changes very rapidly.

Hypnosis is a powerful pathway to the unconscious.

Ever had that little voice niggling at you saying “I can’t do that”, or “I’m not clever enough to do that”, or “I don’t think I could ever do that”?.

Ever had experience of these sort of thoughts over riding what you would like to do, and stopping you from achieving what you want to do?.

Remember: whether you think you can do it, or think you can’t do it, you’re absolutely right!! - Henry Ford

Remember this: Hypnotherapy is one of the most powerful tools for positive change you can ever experience.

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What is it like, how will I feel when I am in Hypnosis?

Would it surprise you that you may have already been in the state of Hypnosis several times during the day?

Have you ever been so engrossed in a reading book, or watching TV, that you forget everything else?

And although you are aware of what is happening around you, it doesn’t intrude or bother you?

When this happens you are in an altered state of awareness...
And that’s Hypnosis.

Or maybe you’ve driven your car along a familiar route, maybe to work, and been surprised when you’ve become aware you’ve reached your destination?

That’s an altered state of awareness - day dreaming.
And that’s also Hypnosis!

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What happens when you come along for Hypnotherapy?

Establish a comfortable and purposeful relationship.

Goal setting is the next important step

A treatment plan is formulated to help you achieve those goals.

Then with your permission, I take you through a simple and fascinating exercise to show you just how powerful is your unconscious mind.

Clients at this stage are usually very relaxed and looking forward to “going into Hypnosis” feeling safe, and able to communicate with me through ideomotor signals.

And as you feel relaxed, and very safe, you are then free to
experience the tranquil and peaceful state of Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy.

When you are in Hypnosis your sense of hearing is heightened, so you will hear what I am saying to you, and you are always in control.

Clients quite often say after Hypnotherapy, words similar to “I’ve never felt so relaxed, I could hear you, but I just let go and it felt so relaxing, I felt so safe”.

Accepting the Hypnotic state is a choice, a choice that can bring you enormous benefits in your life.

Each Client is uniquely different in their needs and desires.

Although Clients may come to my clinic for an identical reason, e.g. stop smoking, a flexible approach is used - for some clients I use only Hypnotherapy, for others the powerful combination of Hypnosis, NLP, EFT, which can bring rapid transformation.

The state of readiness, together with an acceptance of Hypnotherapy, brings SUCCESS.

I have a belief that each person has within them the ability and resources to expand and develop, achieve their desired goals, the drive towards self actualisation.

Hypnotherapy helps to awaken that inherent ability to remove the obstacles that block this growth process.

I ask for a commitment of two visits. Many people have resolution in two or three visits, a few in one visit. For deep long standing issues, up to ten visits may be required.

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What is HYPNOTHERAPY?

It is an altered state of awareness. When used therapeutically to correct an existing symptom or problem, it by-passes the critical factor of the conscious mind. It is similar to meditation or deep relaxation, but different because it is goal focused on a specific outcome, e.g. stopping smoking, stopping bad habits.

When agreed upon therapy is given to you in this special and powerful mental state by a trained and qualified therapist, it opens the pathway to the unconscious mind, changing negative thought patterns and beliefs, changing, opening, widening perceptions, thus facilitating desired behaviour change.

Rules of the Mind
1. Every thought and idea creates a physical reaction.
2. What is expected will be realized.
3. Imagination is more powerful than knowledge when dealing with your own mind or the mind of another.
4. Opposing ideas cannot be held at one and the same time. Once an idea has been accepted by the subconscious mind, it remains until it is replaced by another idea.
5. The longer the idea remains, the more opposition there is to replacing it with a new idea.
6. An emotionally induced symptom tends to cause organic change if persisted long enough.
7. Each suggestion acted upon creates less opposition to successive suggestion.
8. When dealing with the subconscious mind and its functions, the greater the conscious effort, the
less the subconscious response.

The subconscious mind is programmed for example, to smoke cigarettes, or over eat by consistent use, (habit). When a person decides to stop smoking, or eat less, a conflict arises between the two minds and it is the subconscious that always wins, for it overrides the conscious mind’s decision, e.g. to stop smoking or to over eat.
The person then goes to see a Hypnotherapist because they think they have a weak will. The truth of the matter is that it has nothing to do with weak willpower but has everything to do with the programming of the subconscious mind. Now if the subconscious mind were re-programmed, we would then have a position where the conscious mind and the subconscious mind are in agreement. When the two minds are in agreement, the desired changes take place almost immediately. Now the way to re-programme the subconscious mind is to talk to it directly by bypassing the conscious mind. There is only one way to bypass the conscious mind and talk directly to the subconscious mind, and that is when the person is in hypnosis. In fact, the bypassing of the conscious mind, and talking directly to the subconscious mind, is the one and only reason why we use hypnosis. Thus, it can be seen that hypnotherapy is the name given to the giving of suggestions directly to the subconscious mind.

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About Maureen Gilligan:

I have amalgamated 25 years of experience working with Government agencies, crisis counselling, into my work as a therapist, which has given me
wide and in depth understanding of human nature. I am a therapist who uses hypnosis to accelerate change.
I am passionate and dedicated in my constant quest of perfecting and developing successful therapies, and techniques, to bring excellence into the clinic. As I constantly update my knowledge and experience, it gives me enormous pleasure to see clients take charge of their lives, bringing joy and happiness, motivation, through the processes of Hypnotherapy, NLP, TFT, EFT and
Psych-K.
After initially qualifying and receiving my Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy in 1991, I have continued to gain valuable training in New Zealand and Australia from dedicated trainers at the top of their field, also with many internationally famous hypnotherapy teachers, e.g. Michael YAPKO, Ormond McGILL, Norm CALDWELL, Norman KATZ, Andrew NEWTON. Training is constantly being undertaken, to ensure clients receive expert and professional therapy.

• General and Applied Psychology
• Psychology of Learning and Behaviour Modification
• Social Psychology
• Anthropology
• Sociology
• Philosophy

• I am a Registered Hypnotherapist (New Zealand Hypnotherapists’ Registration Board Inc).
• Board Member of NZ Hypnotherapists’ Registration Board Inc
• A Certified NLP Practitioner NZNLPA
• NZ Qualified NLP Pratitioner (Richard BOLSTAD)
• Qualified and Certified Emotional Freedom Therapy (Gary CRAIG)
• A Member of the International Hypnotherapy Practitioners’ Society Inc
• A Member of the NZ Charter of Health Practitioners
• Committee Member of HANZ for the purpose of revising and creating uniform standards for the profession of hypnotherapy in New Zealand.
• Vice President NZ Hypnotherapy Federation Inc
• Executive Committee NZHRB Inc

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TESTIMONIALS

Strict client confidentiality is adhered to at all times.

HEALTH

CR: North Shore
For years and years I went everywhere trying to get some relief, I tried everything, and in desperation as a last resort went to see a hypnotherapist. I wasn’t really sure about hypnotherapy, but I was amazed at what came out during hypnosis, long forgotten things, and I’d never connected them to the bowel problem I had, Irritable Bowel Syndrome they call it. I am now going to the toilet regularly and my whole body feels much calmer, it’s funny.

(Initials withheld) : Eastern Suburbs
My health has improved immensely, and my Doctor is happy with the improvements in my health, I am eating less and healthy food and it is helping the Diabetes. I’ve got more energy to exercise now and I enjoy going for walks. I never realized how hypnotherapy could help this condition.

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DEPRESSION

JA: East Auckland
I used to feel that life wasn’t worth living, I had no friends, was worried I would lose my job, but after two or three Hypnotherapy sessions, it feels so different, I feel more sure of myself, confident in myself, it was strange at first feeling confident about myself, and it’s great, I’ve actually got some friends now who like me and I really think the boss appreciates what I do, I’m so much happier in the world. Thank you!

FR: North Shore:
I was very worried about how I would get on, how I would cope with all the things I had to do, I just couldn’t get the strength to get out the door, I couldn’t do anything, just sat and cried. After the first session I feel much calmer, I’ve done a couple of things I needed to do and that was a relief to be able to do that.

LG : North Shore
I used to get really down to it, but when I got the courage to speak out about things that upset me without worrying about it, I feel much better somehow, a lot lighter and happier. I’m so relieved I went to have hypnosis, it has really helped me.

MM: Central Auckland
I never had any energy, feel that life was a drag, but Hypnosis therapy helped me to face up to things that I was worried about, I was getting really depressed, but I feel more in control now, I’ve even started a course and I’m enjoying it!

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GENERAL CONFIDENCE

MB: Auckland CBD
The job interview was so important to me, there’s lots of things I needed to remember clearly and I was worried about who was going to interview me for the job, but I was amazed at how calm I was when the big boss came in, I was so proud of myself, I did well, it was like second nature reciting all the information I needed to remember. I’m waiting now for a second interview and I feel really confident.

CP: North Shore
I’m so relaxed now, I know there’s no need to worry, it’s quite different for me, all the rubbish has been cleared out and I am starting afresh.

SR: Central Auckland
I was always waiting for bad stuff to happen… I now feel loved and secure in my relationship, it has made such a difference, I feel loved and physically attractive.

YG: Auckland
I feel much stronger now facing him, I’m not scared anymore.

JN: North Shore
I feel more relaxed and am sorting myself out, thank you. The confidence has really helped.

DW: Central Auckland: Confidence for Flying
Maureen gave me the therapy to start when I left home going to the Airport, and it worked, I just cruised along, and even though I was a bit tense when the plane hit a couple of rough spots, I was much more relaxed than I’ve ever been before. I even enjoyed the movie without thinking about anything else. It was great.
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PUBLIC SPEAKING

SM: North Shore:
When I got up to do the presentation, it was like all the anxiety and worry was blocked, it was weird …

CM: North Shore:
I was a bit shaky at first, but then it all went smoothly …

LF: Ellerslie:
I was scared when I had to make a presentation at work, my voice was shaky and I would just forget what to say I’d get all shaky … but after two hypnotherapy sessions, it was so easy, I was a tiny bit nervous at first, but then I just forgot about that and I got across what I needed to say and I felt so confident, it was like magic. I’m so happy.

CN: South Auckland:
I used to stutter all the time, Maureen showed me how to practice my vowel sounds and breathe properly. The hypnotherapy was very calming, and I’m able to talk on the phone now without choking in my words.

AB: North Shore:
My stomach would clamp up,and I was really shaky, it was a struggle to get the words out, but after two Hypnotherapy sessions, I felt more relaxed during the the meetings, I’m practising the breathing and trigger to calm me that Maureen showed me. It helps.
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TRAUMA

SS: St Lukes:
I feel a lot calmer, like I’ve faced up to that now, it all seems so different, I can remember it all, but I feel different about it.

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PANIC ATTACKS

BG: Glenfield:
I’ve been snapping at people at work, these awful feelings ares terrible, I just drag myself through the day, I’m scared and I don’t know when these feelings are going to come along, I was scared, but now I know the cause of why I was so scared, I couldn’t believe it, I’d forgotten about that, good heavens, it’s such a relief to know what it was, is that what it was that’s been causing it? Amazing ! (Client laughed).

NS: Central Auckland:
It’s weird, I feel calmer somehow, my flatmates are not so irritating to me I haven’t got that awful feeling so much any more, I listen to the CD and that helps.

SS: Mt Albert: I used to get this awful feeling that made me feel terrified, like it came out of nowhere, I was always worried that it was going to happen at work and I was having days off, but now those feelings just aren’t there any more. Maureen explained to me about panic and showed me diagrams of what happens, and that helped me to understand – the hypnosis was great I felt much better even after the first appointment, and now I’m free of all that.

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STOP SMOKING

MM: Mt Albert
That was magic, I’ve never felt so relaxed. Thank you so much. (client threw cigarettes away in my office) and two months later has not smoked a cigarette, and has had no cravings. He stated that he feels liberated.

RS: Auckland
It’s just gone out of my mind, I don’t even think about smoking.

SH: Panmure
It’s absolutely amazing, I’ve stopped, I’m getting up in the morning feeling like a box of birds. The transformation is amazing.

KS: North Shore
I’ve cut down a lot and it’s getting easier, and I know I’ll be able to stop completely very soon. I’m so happy, my breathing is so much better. I can feel it already, I’m almost ready to just quit. It’s been easier than I thought.

KL: West Auckland
After first session I’d cut down to about two a day, and after the second session I’ve stopped, but I need to listen to the CD and the anchor and breathing exercise helps me a lot to stay smoke free. It’s really great.

GM: Central Auckland:
I used to smoke some days 40 cigarettes a day, since my first hypnotherapy session I haven’t smoked one cigarette all week, and I feel great, haven’t wanted one at all.

LH : West Auckland
After the first visit a whole week and I haven’t smoked at all, I had my moments though but they passed very quickly. I’m so happy to be free of it all.

PM : West Auckland
I was smoking over 40 cigarettes a day and my Doctor told me I had to stop or else. Wow, after just one session I’ve been stopped for six weeks now and it’s been so easy, it’s crazy how easy it is. I’m an ex smoker after 30 years!! I feel so free, I used to waste so much time smoking during the day.
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WEIGHT LOSS / MANAGEMENT

JE: Central Auckland
I had a sugar addiction, just couldn’t stop eating sweet things, but now after two visits I haven’t had any chocolate or sweets or biscuits or cakes and it’s been so easy, I’m happy with fruit and more natural foods, and my digestive system is working so much better. I don’t have to take pills to make my stomach feel better.

MG: North Shore
I’m less stressed and I’m eating more sensibly.

CW: Central Auckland
I’ve started training again and I’m eating sensibly and I’m really pleased with the amount of weight I’ve lost.

AMS : North Shore
Yes, it worked. I’ve got more energy, and I’m snacking less.

RW: Central Auckland
I used to think about food all the time. Now I’m happy with smaller portions, more satisfied. I’m really pleased with myself.

AG: North Shore
I’m amazed! I feel like a completely different person and I’m achieving what I want to achieve. In the last week I’ve been eating sensibly, I haven’t picked, I haven’t even wanted it, it’s like a switch in my head.

GB: West Auckland.
I feel so much more in control, I now realize the things that annoy me and get me uptight and I used to go to the cupboard and just pick and pick and pick uncontrollably, it’s quite amazing really, after three hypnotherapy sessions, I now feel much calmer and more able to handle my feelings.
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INSOMNIA

TK: West Auckland.
I’m now getting all the sleep I need, it took three sessions, after the first session I slept all through the night the first three nights which was amazing, I haven’t slept like that for ages. After the first three nights, I started waking up some nights again, so I had another couple of sessions and it’s okay now, I enjoy going to bed now, I used to lay awake and worry about being able to get to sleep, and to get enough sleep, but now it’s so different.

SK: Meadowbank
Wow, top sleep!

JS: North Shore
I’ve got more energy now I’m sleeping better without those pills naturally, I’m so grateful. Thank you!
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GAMBLING

KL: Auckland.
What did you do? I haven’t wanted to go to the machines at all.

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NAIL BITING

RP: Auckland.
I haven’t bitten my nails this week, had a couple of urges, but I remembered what you said, and it’s been easy.

AK: Central Auckland
When I had trouble figuring things out I used to bite my nails, but after two sessions, I haven’t bitten my nails at all, and I’m coping with things at work so much easier, even when it’s really difficult. I’ve stopped biting my nails!. Thanks so much!

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ANGER

(Not identified)
I’ve been much calmer at work and home, I still get a bit edgy, but I’m doing things a bit different now, it’s making a difference, yeah, it’s good.

MG: Auckland
I don’t get so angry now, and I’m thinking more before I respond. I feel calmer.

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Working within …..

Code of Ethics - NZHRB Inc
Code of Ethics - International Practitioners' Society
Code of Ethics - New Zealand Hyphotherapy Federation
Registered Natural Helath Practitioner - NZCNHP