A Tale of Two Therapists The Lord of the Therapists Harry Potter and the Therapist’s Stone The Lion, the Witch and the Therapist The Therapist in the Rye Did you know that you are the author of your own story? Yes, you. Fate may be a thing, but my lawd, your choices and decisions can alter the course of fate in your life 100%. Rise up, start to walk with purpose in your steps, and destiny blowing through your hair. If you have hair. If you don't, well... let it blow across yo

Did you know that trauma doesn't have to include huge amounts of drama, voluminous voices, harsh words and violence? Trauma can be as quiet as a mouse, stillness, regret. It can be as silent as a shadow, that leaves coolness on your skin wherever it blocks the sunlight out. Trauma is many many things, so many shapes, sizes, forms and reasons. It's a formidable foe, and it can rob you of the fullness of life. For most of my life I allowed my trauma to infiltrate every aspect o

The joy of speaking to new friends wherever I go, is that I get to hear either their tales of positive experiences with Hypnosis (usually "I have a friend who had Hypnotherapy and it was great for them!) or they share with me their fears of Hypnosis. So here I go, in the quickest shortest way possible: All hypnosis is self hypnosis. YOU as the client are always in control, and can come up out of hypnosis at any time if you are uncomfortable, scared or not ok with what you're

It can be such a blessing, self love, remembering that YOU are able to care for YOU. Give yourself a hug, remind yourself that today is just today, and that tomorrow is a whole new world. If you need help, seek it out, you are worthy of the time, effort and finances (this is coming from me... a person who always spends every cent on everyone else, but struggles to spend on me!) Thinking of you all today, the ones who don't feel okay right now. BOOK NOW #Hypnotherapy #Hypnothe

While waiting for new clients to book in, I was just thinking about how long it took me to stop the negative self talk in my head, it was easily 38 years of my life! I made a decision to stop myself in my tracks whenever I found my self doing it, and hug myself, I would say out loud "You are so precious Sandy! You are beautiful, and kind, and giving, you always look after those around you, you have a heart of gold! You are so cute! Your body is perfect as it is, with all of i

Just waiting for client bookings today while I think about this: Learning about the regrowth and redirection of Neural Pathways, is a fascinating study. By consciously bringing up a good memory (even a made up one that makes your feel amazing) every time you catch yourself thinking about a sad or bad memory, can train the brain to start forgetting that memory in favour of the happy one! I offer a really beautiful therapy for just this! We anchor in an incredible memory, one t

I know, the irony - right? I'm telling you to take a break from Social Media while also using Social Media to reach you. What I mean is... a lot of us are Empaths (and yes, I know that term is bandied about, but I have met SO many Empaths in my journey and they all mention being drained by Social Media) So... if you can, try to take a break from it. Even if it's just for a morning. Go for a walk, and leave the phone behind. You'll notice how often you reach for it, or feel th

I have this love affair with mirror balls, which might explain why I have one hanging in our Rumpus Room! I was in a musical once, where there was a massive mirror ball, this thing was huge, about 1m diameter and suspended above the stage. We used it during the song and dance item called "The Copa Cabana" and right at the moment where Lola spun out in her feathers and heels... the mirror ball fell! She escaped with centimeters to spare... Sometimes when someone is feeling "do

I have this friend. She is an absolute Coffee Fiend! This made me think of her in the best ways! 😅 But in other news... caffeine can make me feel quite stressed! It triggers my anxiety and keeps me awake for some unexpected series marathons! 😅💥 Do you like Coffee? And does it make you feel stressed or relaxed? If you are struggling with any kind of anxiety... talk to me 🙏 BOOK NOW #Hypnotherapy #Hypnotherapist #BuffPoint #Australia #CentralCoastNSW #HypnotherapyBlog #Psyc

I once watched the most endearing short film on YouTube, called "The Life of Death" by Marsha Onderstijn. It moved me to tears, and my children also. I think we all have a certain respect for death, I know I do. But sometimes respect can involve fear. I made the decision then, to no longer be afraid of death. Even when facing a scary situation, like taking off in a plane, or walking along a cliff edge on a walk. Before this choice, I would feel light headed, afraid, I'd send

When Covid hit, one of the losses that I most keenly felt was the cessation of movies and theatre events. How I took for granted the joy of sitting shoulder to shoulder with strangers, laughing at a common joke, or singing to a common tune. I had the opportunity to go to see a show in Sydney, #Hamilton, and it was incredible. When the last note was sung, the audience (all wearing masks) jumper to their feet clapping and cheering, I burst into tears. I realised the full weight

I have always wanted to read Self-Help books... But have never been the kind of person to get 'into' one, you know? I always knew that I would benefit, but just couldn't get my head into one. I didn't realise then that I was the kind of person who would need to do self help my own way, I used positive self talk, self encouragement. I would find myself beating myself up because I couldn't get into the books! Realising that some people need that face to face, connected healing.

I love this! 💥 Courage is something I've walked with for many years, when to be, how to be... We are all faced with choices in our walk, and it's awesome seeing these categories explained. I'm sure there are even more options of types of courage. If you are facing situations that need courage, book with me, I can help to bring out the strength and resilience you need, to be courageous in the ways you need to be 🙏🏻 ✨ BOOK NOW #Hypnotherapy #Hypnotherapist #BuffPoint #Austra

I've always struggled to feel safe with someone - when it comes to sharing my deepest feelings and challenges. One of the promises I made myself, was that I would *be* a safe space for clients to open up in. I promised that I would be available, without judgement, fully present and ready to engage. That I would protect and hold space for them when they were with me, whether in person or online (both are equally impactful and awesome therapeutic spaces!) When you decide to rea

For such a long time, I lived in a state of personal denial. Not sure enough, or able to, define and recognise all that was happening inside. I think there's a little bit of Wally in all of us, some more than others, some people are so incredibly self aware that it takes my breath away - I understand and see how very blessed they are to be that way, and I get to see first hand how they work through their trauma and rise bit by bit until they are flying free. And then there ar

Just Joking ...you really are special aren't you? You gorgeous, unique, sweet thang! No matter what you have been through, no matter your age, orientation, sexuality... You are so gosh darn cute! Have you even seen how your hair looks in the sunlight? And if you don't have hair, have you seen how interesting your skin is? The freckles, moles, wrinkles and sunspots? Or how you sparkle from within? Have you noticed the tribal rhythm of your heart today? Whether it pounds, or la

I literally *just* had this conversation with another Therapist as we fast approached out Diploma Graduation day with heaps of paperwork to do! Motivation is a funny subject, and by funny I mean weird, not haha... I don't know about you, but I struggle with getting that last tiny teeny little bit of work done - which is why I sometimes end up needing a deadline etc to "motivate" me to finish! How are you motivated? be honest... If you struggle (and I mean struggle) with motiv