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

PHONE:  4822 152
MOBILE: 021 2038357

20 years experience helping people achieve
their full potential

REGISTERED (NZHRB) Clinical Hypnotherapist Dip. Clin. Hyp (1991)

NLP QUALIFIED PRACTITIONER (TRANSFORMATIONS)

TIMELINE THERAPIST : EFT

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

• ARE YOU SEEKING RELIEF FROM ANXIETY : TENSION : NERVES: WORRY : PHOBIAS : PANIC ATTACKS : INSOMNIA : UNWANTED HABITS, e.g. SMOKING, OVER EATING, WEIGHT LOSS / MANAGEMENT, NAIL BITING, ?
• SLEEPING PROBLEMS * PERSONAL AND BUSINESS CONFIDENCE
• A client came to clinic recently, overwhelmed by a panic attack, racing mind, unable to sleep, he thought he was going mad, his business and personal life was in tatters. After ONE session of deep peaceful, restful relaxation and hypnosis, he came back the following week looking like a new man, and he said "I didn't realise how uptight I was, I had forgotten what it felt like to be relaxed, it has made such a difference in my dealings with my business partner, and the wife, I feel so good, it's like a switch has gone on in me, I feel happy and positive for the first time in years, and for the first time in years, I slept all through the night, and felt mentally and physically refreshed and full of energy the next day. Even when I had to make a presentation in front of about 20 people I was able to think clearly, there was still a bit of tension but I felt confident and the words came out rolled off my tongue, and my voice sounded strong".
  
  
• PHOBIA
  
  A young mother had an overwhelming fear of birds, couldn't take the children for a walk in the park let alone go outside in the garden for fear the birds would "get her".
• After two hypnotherapy and NLP sessions she phoned in, ecstatic, for the first time ever she had taken the children to the park (Western Springs) and fed the birds, EVEN the BIG ones, and ENJOYED it, laughing at her new found freedom and pleasure. Being able to take the children out instead of relying on her mum or friends she said was the best reward.
  
  
• FLYING PHOBIA
• A grandmother needed to fly to UK to see her grand children, whom she had never held or seen in person, and the joy of this was being ruined by impending feelings of terror and panic at the very thought of making that flight.
  During the first consultation deep relaxation and self hypnosis was taught. Also client was given a CD to practice for a week. At next visit, client was feeling more relaxed however still remained nervous at the very thought of flying. Three more visits having NLP and hypnosis therapy, she was looking forward to the trip, and indeed reported on her return to NZ that the therapy had changed her life, she just relaxed on the plane, and was looking forward to a return visit to UK in 12 months with her husband.
  
  
• WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
  Many clients have successfully and permanently enjoyed the benefits of feeling relaxed around food, steadily losing and / or maintaining their desired weight, without the YO YO affect of dieting. Using the natural connection with the neural pathways and hypnotherapy, dozens of clients have been overjoyed with the results of a special weight loss programme, with proven success.
  
  
• • 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?
• Do you want to look at yourself in a full length mirror and feel good about what you see?
  (See Testimonials)
• Stop Smoking - Many long term smokers have stopped smoking after just one session. It is very daunting for many smokers to even think about "giving up". One client said to me, 'I feel like it is my friend I rely on it, how am I going to get through the day without it?'
  In clinic the triggers, past and present that have caused you to start smoking and keep on smoking, are treated and eliminated with CBT and hypnosis therapy. It is far easier than you ever thought.
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  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 and behaviour.

Contact Maureen at:
Telephone: 4822 152 or text on 021 2138357
or maureen@hypnotherapy4you.co.nz

or moed@xtra.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 decide whether Hypnotherapy and NLP can help you.

Or send me an email with your name, details of problem, and I will contact you within 24 hours.

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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 (09) 4822-152 both clinics

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, clients have noticed results in just a few sessions, often in only one to three visits. Hypnotherapy is rapidly becoming the sought after therapy as more and more people are experiencing the benefits of using Hypnotherapy and NLP as an accepted therapy treatment choice.

Remember 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?

In a pleasant and safe environment YOU and I discuss what it is that you want to achieve from your visit(s) to clinic, i.e. identifying your goal, when you come into clinic I want to know all about you, in order to give you the very best therapy. .

YOU feel relaxed, safe and secure, it is like sitting in your armchair at home or in the movie theatre, (only with your eyes closed) a part of you knows you are there, yet another part just escapes into the peaceful tranquil state of hypnosis, very very often clients say at the end of the session, WOW!!! that was marvellous, I felt like I'd had the most wonderful sleep, yet they can hear what I say, hear neighbourhood sounds, or sounds of other practitioners in the clinic, move in the chair to become more comfortable, ....

A VARIETY OF THERAPIES MAY BE USED, E.G. HYPNOTHERAPY, NLP, and EFT.

hypnotherapy : a gentle relaxing tranquil feeling where you can experience a sense of peace

NLP neuro linguistic: which refers to the way you think, the way you communicate, and the control of your emotions and behaviour patterns

EFT emotional freedom technique: involves tapping on various points of your head and torso.

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”.

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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.

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About Maureen Gilligan:

I have amalgamated 25 years of experience in hypnotherapy, NLP, EFT, crisis counselling, formal University study, into my work as a therapist, which will give you the benefit of wide experience and expertise.

I am passionate and dedicated to you and your successful behaviour change.

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

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