Clients Feedback from Hypnotherapy - Hypnotherapy Sydney CBD & Pennant Hills- Joanna Malinowska, clinical hypnotherapist

I decided to add feedback to my website. I was hesitating, because the feedback is too good...
But it seems to be important for the potential clients to know what to expect.

This page contains short testimonials from emails written by clients, in their own words. This is a growing page, I keep publishing it. I am adding clients' comments as they arrive.

After the First Session

Female, 39, chocolate addiction, emotional eating and weight issue

"I am very pleased to let you know that I have not had, or wanted, a single chocolate since our session. I CANNOT believe it. I am so amazed that I even tried to tempt myself by smelling a chocolate yesterday just to see if it would make me want to eat it. I have also not had any other sweets like cakes, chips, biscuits etc. My overall eating has also improved somewhat. I actually ate an apple yesterday.
I don't understand how this can be so successful so quickly but I'm sure glad it is. I need to learn not to think about things so much and to 'go with the flow'."

Female, 43, anxiety

"I was so happy to meet you. It was such an interesting experience. I feel very well, relaxed and happy again. I've noticed that I'm joking now again and I didn't think about fears. I still have lots of problems regarding my husband's and son's jobs but I don't feel the tension anymore. It seems like I have more faith and understanding. As you said everything happens for a reason. I'm doing the relaxation exercise x2 a day and feel better. I can easily visualize and I enjoy doing it."

Female, 35, depression and weight issue

"Since the session, I feel like somewhat of a different (better) person. I have been feeling different and it was not until late yesterday that I realized that I was happy and content on the inside, which is an absolutely fantastic feeling. I feel like there is a bounce to step and I definitely have more energy. I was craving carrots and vegetable last night!"

Male, 29, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety

"I thoroughly enjoyed the first session last night. I already feel lighter and have noticed that even when I get the negative thoughts of not being able to make the changes we discussed enter my mind I feel more able to let the thought go. I imagine the thoughts as clouds coming and going in my mind. I have been letting the thoughts be in my head rather than trying to fight them (which is what I normally do) and just saying it is okay for them to come but it it also okay for it to go.
Of course you were right, I slept very soundly last night, I was able to drift off no problems and got to sleep early and other than in the morning didn't dream as rapidly all night long."

"Thank you so much Joanna, I hope I continue feeling this way...I feel like I have control over my eating again. I know it's only the first step but it's a start!"

About Hypnosis

"When I made my appointment with Joanna I was not entirely sure of what to expect. I had never knowingly been hypnotized in my life and was not sure if in fact I could be. As it turned out, being hypnotized was a lot easier than I expected and more subtle than I thought. I had this expectation and I guess fear that I could be told anything and would involuntarily react after waking. Nothing of the sort occurred and I was amazed at how subtle and yet powerful the process is. Changes do occur, was I aware they were happening as they happened? Not immediately. It was after a week or so when I looked back I realized how effective and positive the changes had been, as I said subtle yet effective. After a week or so I realized I was living the changes rather than consciously trying to make them."

"first of all, hypnosis happened to be something else than i've expected. i just tried it, because it seemed to help me on my way, just give it a go.
and during the session it's not like falling in sleep and then waking up being completely different, without knowing what happened. No, just on the contrary, complete awareness and control, so i thought, well it's not bad but is it really working?
but it is"

"Having tried and failed to be hypnotized on stage in the past I was amazed by how deep into hypnosis I would go and by how easily I can put myself into a similar state now. The key is allowing yourself to do it and not thinking about anything else but that openness to what is happening - even if, at first, you're not convinced it will work for you.

I have learnt that everything you do in hypnotherapy is only what you want to do therefore, everything you do in hypnotherapy is right for you. With Joanna's suggestions in the sessions I was able to make simple thoughts significantly change my outlook and I am still impressed with the results."

"I found the sessions relaxing in themselves, and the overall benefits were much longer lasting than the hour session. The results affected many areas of my life. Hypnotherapy is such a quick and deep way of healing oneself."

"Well thank you for last night, it was an experience that will be in my thoughts for ever.
I am now fully converted to hypnotism or what ever comes with it – self hypnosis I guess."

"I have had psoriatic arthritis in my right knee for over nine years and after having my first child it became really bad. I was in hospital not being able to walk properly.I was taking very strong medication that didn't improve my symptoms at all, in fact I later started with my left knee making life very very difficult especially with a healthy and active 2 year old boy.
With Joanna's help I was able to remove anxiety from my life and able to see things that were adding to my sickness therefore I was able to correct them, thus feeling more energetic, more in control, I lost weight and started eating healthy foods and generally felt lighter with less pain, worry and a clearer path to follow. This improved all areas of my life, as having constant pain was very draining on myself and family and I didn't really want to socialize as much because I had this constant pain which put me in a bad mood. To cut a long story short hypnosis helped me tremendously and there are no drugs involved which is great."

Quit Smoking Clients

"It has been approximately a month now and I am still not smoking and have not had a cigarette since our last session. The best part is that I have not felt like having one either and view myself now as a non-smoker."

Male, 39, smoking 10 cigarettes a day, more when stressed, high stress and anxiety

"I saw Joanna to try hypnotherapy as a means to quit smoking. As I am from interstate and due to time pressure I initially undertook the single session therapy. I successfully quit smoking but only for about six weeks and then resumed due to other emotional issues. However my smoking was much reduced by this time.
After three months I was able to see Joanna again for a second session and after this I am so happy to say that I have finally quit smoking. Although it has only been a short time as I write this - I cannot explain the feeling that I have that I know I will not smoke again. It is hard to explain.
Initially I thought I may not be a suitable candidate for hypnosis though unlike some other people I was never fearful of hypnotherapy. Any reservations that I initially had were totally absolved by Joanna's excellent rapport and chair-side manner. Importantly to me she was non-judgmental as I was really embarrassed about my smoking. Her empathy was remarkable. I found her to be truly caring about one's well-being not only with regards
to quitting smoking but in a more holistic way. She is very clear about getting to the root cause of the problem unlike other practitioners I have seen.
Even though the main issue was smoking cessation, after the two sessions, I ended up having
remarkable therapeutic benefits in a couple of other mental and emotional issues which were the cause of my smoking, which was really good!"

Female, 34, smoking 25 cigarettes a day for 18 years, high stress and anxiety

"I wanted hypnosis to help me quit smoking, but you are so thorough and professional we did extra work to help with my anxiety. I am now a non-smoking, anxiety free person! I really had no idea your sessions would have such a positive impact on my life. Thank you."

“I was quite skeptical that hypnosis could work for me but Joanna’s logical and matter of fact approach, and her realistic assessments of what one can achieve made good sense. Most importantly, her skill with hypnosis produced quite remarkable results very quickly and made giving up smoking almost too easy. I still use techniques for self hypnosis I learnt from Joanna on a regular basis and not only do I find these exercises enjoyable and relaxing, I also have adapted them to deal with other issues and situations in my personal and business life to great benefit. I am keen to further develop these skills in the future”

"I was certain I was a smoker for life but I am ecstatic to say that 10 months down the track I have remained the non-smoker you helped me to become. I have now bought a house which is something I never could have afforded to do if I continued to smoke 30 cigarettes a day. My 11 month old son knows me only as a non smoker and I am more relaxed and confident. It still amazes me how well Hypnosis worked and how much easier it was than I expected.
You and hypnosis has helped me greatly, my anxiety has reduced tremendously and I am a lot more relaxed, positive and confident. I have been promoted to manager at work."

"Life is going very well, thank you. Not thought about smoking for 9 ½ weeks now. Fabulously easy. I have been a little naughty by not following up with the self hypnosis but I am intending to use it."

"I have been struggling for years to quit smoking, I have tried patches, chewy gum, losengers, nicaquit, nicablock, nicabrevan, zyban and cold turkey, hypnotism was my last alternative. Although I wanted to quit when stress and habits came along the addiction took over and I ended up having a cigarette. But I feel so free now, the addiction now is gone. When feeling lost I automatically think of other things to do and when I do them it satisfied me when in the past they would not and the addiction would take over. I knew for me it was the habit more than the nicotine so that was the hardest because unless I never went home or to work or look after my children it was impossible to not face. Also the depression and side effects was so unbearable but since I have no addiction there are no cravings or feelings of loosing my best friend.(..) My only regret is that I didn’t go to you sooner."

"I was desperate to quit smoking and had heard mixed feedback both positive and negative regarding using hypnotherapy to help remove the cravings. I am happy to say that I have remained smoke free and due to hypnotherapy did not get any cravings to smoke when I first gave up the cigarettes. It's amazing. I have friends who attempt to quit using Nicotine Replacement Therapy and always seem to go back to smoking, especially if they have a few drinks on the weekend. I am a happy and relieved non smoker and recommend hypnotherapy to anyone considering giving up!"

"I would just like to thank you for all your help in quitting smoking, it was a great experience that I really enjoyed and on top of that it made quitting so much easier. I had already decided that I was determined to stop but with your help it made it a breeze and I got lots of other things out of the therapy like help with sleeping and stress levels at work. All in all I feel so much happier and healthier and know that there is no looking back now."

Male, 40, smoking 25 cigarettes a day for 26 years, underlying anxiety and depression

"I’m feeling good and enjoying life as a non-smoker I Would love to give you some feedback from our secessions…
I’m so glad I made the decision to visit you and undergo hypnosis, not only did I stop smoking, I also recovered from anxiety and depression. I was a little apprehensive because I knew I would have to face the anxiety and depression, but I’m so glad I did, I wish I had done it years ago.
I love being a non-smoker, I’m eating better and exercising more, breathing is so much easier.
I find the self hypnosis exercise you taught are a wonderful tool for relaxation and dealing with other areas of life."

Female, 24, smoking 10 - 15 cigarettes a day during week and 20 - 30 cigarettes a day on weekends.

"After several attempts in the past to quit, I finally feel like a massive weight is off my shoulders; I can proudly say I have not touched a cigarette since the quitting session. It has been easy to become a non-smoker, I don't even miss cigarettes. It is hard to explain, but even if I acknowledge a situation where I would normally have a cigarette and am
thinking about it, I have absolutely no desire to light up. My biggest challenge was social situations when drinking and smoking seem to go hand in hand, but with a targeted approach on this issue during the last session from Joanna, I have found this easy too. In fact hangovers are actually manageable, when you haven't smoked a pack and half the night before!!!"

"I can happily say I have not had a cigarette since the final session.
I continue to use the relaxation and self-hypnosis techniques and I am much happier now, I deal with all these situations and emails at work very well.
Thank you very much for your help."

Female, 32, smoking for 11 years, 10-25 cigarettes a day (weekend the worst)

"I feel clean and in control. The best thing is that I do not need to hide from my son anymore. I did not smoke at all since our last session. And I am more relaxed, I still do the little self-hypnosis sessions almost each night".

Male, 51, was smoking for 35 years, up to 100 cigarettes a day

"Thank you for all your help for me to become a non-smoker. Thanks to you it was much easier than I thought and I wish I had tried it many years ago. I have told my smoking friends about you and I hope that they also try to give up."

Male, 29, "compulsive smoker" (his description)

"I was really happy with the hypnosis sessions I did with you. I got a lot out of them. Apart from quitting smoking, I've also learnt to relax so much more using the self-hypnosis technique you taught me. I find that I'm far less stressed and can focus for much longer than I could previously. I also stopped taking my ADHD medication when I started seeing you and haven't even felt the need to take it since."

Male, 27, smoking for 10 years, 20 a day (more on weekends with beer)

"I could not explain it to my mates. I don’t smoke and it is normal. I thought that when I quit I will need chewing gum and I’ve got a lot, but I forgot about it. It is not important. I already feel fit, I can run and I am going to the gym now. Even when I go out I do not think about smoking and the beer tastes better."

Fear of Flying

Female, 23, anxiety, panic attacks, fear of driving, extreme fear of flying

"I have arrived safely in Las Vegas, my flights were all fine! Thank you so much for all your help I really appreciate it! I am having the best time here"

Male, 34, fear of flying

"It has taken me so long to get back to you, life is hectic at the moment. Along with that hectic life there has been a couple of flights to Melbourne. This was something previously unthought-of without the help from some pretty heavy medication. For this I can't thank you enough as you I was on the verge of losing my job if I did not overcome this fear, which I thought at the time was not possible, especially in a matter of weeks. I am truly thankful. The flights themselves have been actually enjoyable with laughter filling a lot of the trip rather than fear and discomfort. Amazing, life changing, THANK YOU"

Female, 34, fear of flying

"The therapy made a huge difference to my flight. I actually enjoyed take off. It was a perfect day and the view was spectacular. I even took photos of the view out the window! (see attached) When I did feel a little anxious about turbulence during the flight I was able to control it. Thank you for making it so much easier for me to fly. I am still practicing self-hypnosis whenever I can and find it helps me to relax when things are really busy with work and life in general."

Male, 27, fear of flying

"The flight, I am very pleased to say was fine. The worst part was saying goodbye to my brother and girlfriend at the airport. ...I kept myself calm with the self-hypnosis method and everything was fine.
I am looking forward to a longer flight and the thought of flying back to the UK doesn't bother me now."

Female, 50, anxiety, wide range of phobias, especially claustrophobia, fear of crowds, fear of heights. Some specific fears causing panic attacks were fear of lifts and fear of flying.

"Well I've done it! he plane trip to Melbourne was great. Our apartment was on 9th floor so I caught the lift all the time. I had a wonderful time away. I couldn't have done this trip without you. I can now plan other trips in the future."

Male, 38, fear of flying

"The flight was generally ok, slightly uncomfortable on the outward journey, but fine on the way back.
I do now feel more confident after our last session and do feel that I can fly again and that with what we did last week, I will no longer need any other sessions. Thank you for your care and support"

Female, 27, extreme fear of flying

"Joanna, I can’t thank you enough for your help in the last couple of months. The plane flight and the lead up to it was nothing but a breeze after your sessions. There was a little anxiety when the jets were fired up, but that was always normal for me. Once we started moving, I again felt mixed sensation of calm and the rush of going fast and taking off. I enjoyed the whole trip!
Once getting into Vietnam, I had no hesitation jumping on another plane, and then another, and then another. I truly think, with your help, that I had conquered my fear. The trip home on my own, which I was regretting, had me already planning my next trip abroad."

Female, 30, fear of flying

"I just wanted to drop you an email to say thank you very much for your help. I flew to Melbourne after our
last session, then to Cairns, Sydney, Hong Kong and finally back home to England. I found the relaxation
techniques helped to manage my anxiety very well and I found the long haul trip much easier than last time.
Thanks again for your help."

Phobias Clients

"Thank you very much for helping me out. I was able to pass my test and also to sleep the night before with the help of your exercises, especially the one about holding the finger associated with the relaxing place."

"I feel a great deal better with being able to fix my teeth. You have worked wonders. I wish I did it long ago..."

"You saw my son on Saturday for his second hypnotherapy session for a dental phobia. I wanted to let you know that he saw his orthodontist this morning and was able to get an impression made for a plate (and a number of awkward photographs of his mouth). He was fantastic!"

Public Speaking Clients

Female, 32, phobia of presentations

"The presentation went really well. I was still feeling a bit nervous just before, but once I stood up and started speaking I felt really comfortable. I received really positive feedback from a number of people and was even told ‘I was a natural’ which was probably the best thing I could have heard. So a big thank you for helping me build up my confidence."

"My confidence is great everything is much better after hypnotherapy. My presentation was much better, I didn't felt much nervousness anymore. The self hypnosis works also very good, after 10-15 minutes of self hypnosis I feel much more relaxed than before. I'm very happy with the good results. My studies are also going fine it's a lot of work to do but I like my courses it's very interesting and I think I made the right decision. Thank you very much."

Female,27, public speaking phobia, one session a day before presentation (I usually recommend to see me earlier)

"I got through the presentation today just fine thank you. I really think the session helped a lot to keep me calm this morning. I was a bit nervous, but not panicking like I have been!"

"Thanks to you my wedding speech was fantastic! I had no nerves and in fact felt incredibly confident and was able to give an articulate and heart warming speech. It felt fabulous!
I actually had heaps of people come up to me afterwards gushing that it was the best wedding speech they had ever heard!!! I was hoping to just get through it without stumbling but to be able to deliver a great speech was beyond my wildest dreams! Cannot thank you enough! I think my sessions with you helped enormously!"

Male, 39, business executive

"I have returned from NZ and surprise, surprise I have survived and come back in one piece. I had several meetings in different formats from breakfast meetings to a boardroom meeting and all went well. There were still some nerves which are natural but I did not feel like “running away” as usual and actually enjoyed the experience and felt empowered. Many thanks for your help over the last few weeks."

"The results from my session were immediate and amazing. Before I was terrified of speaking in public, but after one hour with Joanna I knew that
this problem was coming to an end, and I gave a stress-free presentation two days later!"
Joanna's comment: The client was exceptional, usually it takes more than one hour.

"The symposium went really well yesterday, I was completely calm and confident and even threw in a bit of humor.
I wasn’t sure if hypnotherapy could help me at first because I didn’t really know how it worked. What I did know is that when I had a confident feeling inside me I could do anything and feared little.
Hypnotherapy teaches your subconscious to delete all the negative thoughts and feelings of past experience and start from the now. Its not scary and you are always in control. The more you work with the therapy the stronger the confidence and the calmness inside."

"Well I have say it worked! Leading up to my demonstration I did the breathing exercises and the thought of public speaking didn't really concern me, I felt quite calm really.
On the day there were a few nerves but when I began it was actually quite easy and I didn't get nervous or stumble at any point. Thinking of that funny pig did help too!
Thanks so much, if I decide to take up smoking or something I will be in touch!"

"I think I did well if not perfect. My boss said after the meeting that the presentation was good, also another girl said 'thank you, your presentation solved my long time questions'. This was my big reward and I am a bit happier person now."

Bulimia and Anorexia Clients

"I found that I had really pleasing result after your therapy. I had significant improvements in confidence, in socialising with others and also in my bulimic episodes. I am quite surprised in all honesty as to how much more relaxed and easier I have found socialising, and my eating habits are well and truly normal."

"I'm a 16 year old girl, who has suffered from bulimia for 4 years. I was diagnosed with anorexia is late 2007. I've had two hospital admissions and was heading for my third until I found Joanna. She has taught me what healthy eating is all about and gave me the confidence to love who I am. The medical profession helped me get well medically, but they mentally and emotionally didn't help me at all. Joanna gave me some excellent tools on self hypnoses and relaxation. I feel a lot happier within myself and I've finally learnt to love myself for who I am. I would highly recommend hypnotherapy from Joanna for anyone who has been in a similar situation that I had been in. Every Thursday I looked forward for my appointments with Joanna, because I knew I was finally a step closer to my recovery. When I came out of my session, I honestly felt like a new person had just been reborn within myself. Words cannot express how much this has helped me to overcome all the emotional and physical distress I carried with me for years. Not only did Joanna help me with my eating and self confidence, she also helped me in relationships involving my friends and family. How I can deal with drama in a more positive way. In all honesty, I didn't think hypnotherapy could help me overcome my problems, because at that point in time I thought nothing could. I was at my wits end dealing with all of this, so I decided to give it ago. Never did I think twice about it after my first session. Its truly incredible how quick I got over all the emotional side of things with this technique. I cant thank Joanna enough for giving me the strength and insight to live a happy and healthier life. I thank you Joanna for that."

"Thank you so much for your hypnotherapy sessions. Before I came to see you, I was suffering Bulimia, slow transit constipation and anxiety. My symptoms included severe stomach cramps, bloating, dehydration, intolerance to foods, nausea, vomiting and insomnia. I was at a loss of what to do to help my conditions and I must admit I was skeptical about the results yet I remained open minded. During the sessions I was surprised to find that I was harboring unresolved emotional issues since childhood, which became resolved with your guidance. After your sessions I always left feeling peaceful, calm and in control of all aspects of my life. Since finishing the sessions my symptoms have reduced dramatically. I had a test in hospital which went horribly wrong and left me with agonizing stomach cramps for 10 minutes. During that time I used your method of hypnotherapy for pain relief. I am so incredibly grateful for that technique as it greatly reduced the extent and duration of pain, more so than the morphine they gave me for the same pain 2 years ago."

"When I first commenced seeing Joanna I was trying to cope with an eating disorder of 6 years and immense unhappiness in my life. Initially depressed and suffering from an overwhelming sadness, through Joanna's techniques and atmosphere of trust and confidentiality, she empowered me with techniques and tools to build inner strength and power to overcome the deep hole i had found myself in as well as preventative methods for the future. I am not only 100% emotionally better and out of the black hole that was my eating disorder - but I feel competent from the sessions of hypnotherapy that I have a stronger mind and attitude when it comes to taking care of myself. I had never tried hypnotherapy previously, but I am definitely an advocate after my time spent with Joanna. Thank you for getting me to where I am today, the future is definitely bright"

"My issues were with compulsive eating, but really it was never about the food - and hypnotherapy made me realize this. I dealt with things that I was not even aware I had problems with, and other issues I thought i had put to bed awhile ago resurfaced.
At the moment I do not think I need hypnotherapy as the effects were so profound, but i will definitely consider it again in the future as I know it can be used for all sorts of things."

"Well its been almost a year now since I first came to see you and just wanted to let you know how I'm going,
when I first came to see you I was emotional binge eating and taking laxatives on a daily basis because I could not pass the terrible foods I was eating when i tried to not take them I would get extremely constipated, bloated and depressed, and I would make myself vomit. It had been a vicious cycle for about 3 years. I had seen several doctors and gastroenterologists to try and find out why my stomach just couldn't work! but found I would be given more laxatives and told to just eat better.
After My first consultation with you i stopped taking the laxatives. I did suffer some discomfort in the first couple weeks but with our once a week sessions you helped me through this. I think a major part of my constipation was the anxiety I was suffering. I t has now been a year and I have not taken a single laxative! I am so thankful I have a happy healthy body and I eat well!! I still sometimes have my anxiety which I'm also learning to control with the tools you have given me. So thank you so so much for fixing my 'stomach'."

"Just wanted to write you a little note to thank you for all the work so far - I really do know that everything is working. In all the time I've been battling these things nothing has been quite so effective - thank you for your patience and understanding with everything, I have felt happier in the past few weeks than i have in many many years."

Weight Loss, Emotional or Comfort Eating, Binge Eating

"I continue to exercise at least 5 times a week. I usually walk for an hour in the morning - still doing 6kms. In the last few weeks I am actually jogging part of the way which means I am doing the 6kms in about 50 min now. Not bad! I continue to lose weight slowly - to date I have lost 6 kg without really trying. I feel I have lost more weight than the 6 kg because I have dropped at least one clothes size - it is probably the muscle build up! I am sleeping well at night and am not feeling tired in the afternoons - again another benefit. I have to tell you I had a chocolate biscuit yesterday - first time in months and didn't like the taste of it! I couldn't believe it. It just goes to show the power of the mind.
I am pleased to have found you. Your counsel has been of a great benefit to me - physically and emotionally."

"I just wanted to also say thank you for everything. I have noticed such a big difference in nearly every aspect of my life. If only i had found you sooner. As far as my weightless goes I have been exercising 5 to 7 days a week and am actually really enjoying it, it is not a struggle or chore anymore. My eating has completely changed and become more balanced i am able to have the not so good foods without over indulging but mostly i am eating healthy. I now weigh 64.8kg and have lost a dress size in my pants. I am still working to reduce that a little bit more, i would really like to reach my all time goal of 60kg but I am much happier with the way i look and it has also bought out a lot more confidence. All my relationships with people have improved, i am much more confident and I feel at ease with my parents. The improvements in one aspect is impacting on the next and its just a big circle that keeps getting better. Thank you so much!"

"I'm 44 years old and have been carrying an excess of 15kg for over 10 years. Whatever I did I couldn't lose the weight. I felt frustrated and deep down felt like I couldn't keep a promise to myself and always found excuses. There where 3 main reasons why I couldn't lose weight.
1. I ate too bigger serving & sometimes the wrong food.
2. I didn't exercise everyday, I always said I didn't have the time.
3. I drank too much alcohol, due to many functions & I was in a habit, having wine every night.
At first seeing Joanna I did see a shift in my attitude towards food and eating. Then after a couple of weeks the shift was getting even wider. I felt more confident that I could do this. I started to exercise everyday, I cut down on the number of drinks per week & was taking a good look at the food I was eating. Its been sometime now since seeing Joanna and my mind has only got stronger. I have lost 7kg but inches of my body. I have almost dropped 2 dress sizes due to my fitness routine everyday. I only drink on weekends, no more than 2 glasses, which is fantastic for me. I never thought I could really break the habit of wine. Thank you Joanna I feel great, there is a quote that is one of Nelson Mandela's favorite's: 'I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul'. Thanks for putting me back on the healthy track, with my mind, body and soul."

"I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for the 5 sessions of Hypnotherapy at your Pennant Hills Clinic. Although my initial reason for coming to see you was weight loss, I mentioned that I had had an ongoing battle with depression. With your help I have a new lease on life an have already lost 9 kilos, I cant believe it has been so easy. I wish I had come years ago, your proven results sure beats dieting, gym memberships, starvation, shakes and pills, why doesn’t everyone who needs to lose weight do this? Thanks again from a very grateful client, I would not hesitate to recommend your hypnotherapy to anyone who wants to make positive and permanent changes in they life"

"I cannot tell you how much better I feel within myself. The binge-eating stopped very quickly after our sessions. Since our sessions I have fallen in love (for the first time). I am now for the first time very open about my feelings, the wall has come down and able to establish a relationship! For the first time I actually trust someone with my emotionals at all levels and have learnt to love myself. I feel so much happier in myself and have lost most of the weight without even trying I gained while binge-eating. I am evolving and growing everyday.
I would like to thank you for everything, you have made a real difference to my life and have no doubts in my mind this will continue for many years to come. I would recommend hypnotherapy to anyone dealing with problems/issues."

Male, 42, weight loss, emotional eating

"I thought I'd let you know how I've been going...
Well, I've lost 9 kilos since we started the program and I wanted to say thanks. I had the will and you helped me find the way. I still enjoy food, but in a different way. I no longer need to eat to cope with stress and tension. Thanks."

"I have indeed achieved great results with hypnotherapy and the results are everlasting and ever progressing. I use self hypnosis and relaxation every day. There are times when I get too fixated and tense about certain things, or when I get bored and it can throw me out of balance a little but what we have established at our sessions and what I have learned helps me get back in balance and let go of the tension"

"Thank you so much for your support and assisting me with coming to terms with my past. I feel so much more relaxed and at peace within myself and am happy with the weight loss which has been consistent over the past few weeks. I look forward to achieving much more as I take control and continue on my journey to self discovery and acceptance."

"I am so happy to say that you have totally changed my attitude to food and eating! I was constantly obsessing over my diet and eating habits until I started hypnotherapy. Now, I am much more relaxed and only eat the foods I truly need, and when I am truly hungry. I no longer feel the need to binge eat or eat fatty and sweet foods unnecessarily, and also combined with this I am starting to enjoy exercising which has made me lose inches off my waist. I cannot be thankful enough or happy enough that I found you! You were able to understand that my overeating was not just related to food itself, but other external issues which I now feel are resolved."

"It has been a joy to meet you and I am so glad I found you. You seem to be one of those rare professionals who truly understands and appreciates the real issues of emotional eating.
Something remarkable has happened inside me since I have been seeing you. I can feel it. I feel changed. Light. Lifted. Awakened! I am not sure if anyone, except me, can understand this wonderful free and calm feeling I have inside now. I also feel that somehow I can now cope with my life problems in a more positive way for my well-being."

"I just wanted to say thank you very much for the last session. It was amazing and it works. I wish I did it long ago. I eat only when I am hungry, and I eat slowly I can enjoy it much more! I know that I can eat anything I want to, but really don't crave fatty food like I did. I knew I had to loose weight, but I thought it needs to be the willpower struggle. Now I am excited when I go to the gym and I see the results"

Female, 60, weight control & emotional overeating

"The sessions helped to relax me and to finally focus on my own health & wellness. I find I now put myself up there amongst the "important" people in my life, instead of feeling that everyone else's needs come before mine. I still do a great deal for my family, but I first of all take care of my own needs now . It doesn't feel selfish any longer and I am on a good path to becoming fit, trim and healthy."

"Having struggled with emotional eating for many years, for which I felt I could not control nor determine the cause, and having a positive referral from a friend regarding clinical hypnotherapy, I thought I would give it a try. It made sense to me that much of how we behave is controlled by our subconscious mind, and if we could examine it, an answer would be found. This proved to be the case in the safe environment of clinical hypnotherapy and my eating behavior has vastly improved. I feel empowered and this feeling has permeated many other aspects of my life. For me, clinical hypnotherapy was an especially positive experience."

"I have been doing really well with my diet and exercise program and am feeling very content emotionally, mentally and physically. I think you have done a good job for me and I am feeling focused on getting healthy and losing weight. My blood pressure is still much lower than it has been for many, many months and I feel so much better."

"Just thought I'd like to say a big thank you! I went to see you to ask if you could help me lose weight through hypnosis and after five sessions I have not only lost weight and continue to do so but I have also stopped binge eating, have less cravings for sugar, have become more calm, am able to handle stress more easily and have stopped buying every new diet book on the market.
It's still a learning process but I continue to practice self hypnosis each day which is helping me to relax and stay focused on healthy natural eating.
I also have more energy and feel like exercising more. After your sessions I feel I can now be happier and get more joy out of life.
You have made such a difference in my life."

Confidence

"When I first met up with you I wasn’t sure what to expect or even if you could help me. Once we had a discussion you told me that after five sessions all would be fine. I still wasn’t sure that this was possible.
I am 42 have a great wife three great children and a great life. Something was missing – and it was self confidence. You managed somehow to talk it through with me while under hypnosis. The result has been great with everything including Business Family and communicating with people. I now feel much more confident about myself and find it easier to do things that I thought I couldn’t do or have enough confidence to do.
I will defiantly be referring you to any family or friend that I see in the position that I was in. I look forward to perhaps making an appointment with you in the future and just relaxing once again in the magic chair of yours."

"Thank you very much for the session. The interview went ok. I managed to answer all the questions and didn’t really stumble once, or start stressing about going red. There were a few answers that I felt I didn’t have full answers too so I don’t really know how I went in terms of getting the job(s), but I survived the interview. There have been some other situations where I think this time a couple of weeks ago I would have been becoming very anxious, but this time didn’t."

"...I can tell you that it really moved things for me.
Today was amazing because my father told me that "I have such a lovely daughter" and he was telling me a story of when I was little and he just felt so sad when mum and me and my brother went overseas. He said that he was like a lost soul and he didn't know what to do with himself. I've never heard him say that story with such love and deep affection and softness before. A true victory! Thank you so much." (Joanna's comment: when we change we notice love around us; when we do not accept ourselves, we see other people criticizing and judging us. And more important, when our heart is opened, it opens the hearts of others)
"Also, I just felt freer to express myself with my boyfriend as well, and told him how I felt about the money issue etc and although I might have been too forceful, at least I found the courage to speak my truth.
Today in yoga class, i found myself talking to God and asking to express the creativity that God has given to me. That was a totally new experience as I felt I was really speaking to the God within me and not just praying to some external God. So thank you again."

"Joanna, thanks a lot for your help and understanding over the past few months, i came to u with problems and now i feel confident that i can handle them. The self-hypnosis method is one practice that i can see myself using for a long time."

"The good results have lasted well and I am able to relax more easily now. I feel a lot less stressed.
My confidence stayed high and I am using the techniques you taught me.
I was successful with one of my job applications recently and will start my new job in a week."

"this is what i wanted, but it seemed so overwhelming that i needed time to adjust, there is no other choice than to take it and i enjoy it greatly; as u can see it is quite spontaneous my writing, still experiencing very intensively what is happening to me"
"but, as I'm thinking about hypnosis it is not design to produce miracles, i think it worked so well, because i made a lot of conscientious work before and i knew what i wanted and hypnosis gave me the focus i needed"
"it gave me what i wanted and also brought things up, that i've always was afraid to face, but i see it's the way to go, i was actually aware it may happen"

Study and motivation

"I had terrible fatigue and suffered from procrastination and self doubt in my ability, which has always held me back in the past. Being a mature age student, self doubt and getting back into the swing of studying was really difficult. I came to the end of first semester and was held down by my fears, and with exams coming up, I realized I needed to try something, anything!
I started searching on the net for methods to help me balance my work and study life, i came across Joanna's website and thought I'd give it a go. I saw Joanna one week before my exams and she took me through the study hypnosis sessions as quick as she could in time for my exams. I remember going into my exams and feeling an awesome calmness, I got through it with great ease and was pleasantly surprised to find out I actually did very well.
Because of my success with Joanna, I decided to carry on with the hypnosis sessions- to clear out all other baggage I held, and am now living a very beautiful and successful life. Hypnosis is a very powerful tool and Joanna is a great teacher and practitioner."

"I'm doing well and my self hypnosis is going well also. I try to do it at least twice every day and have found a lot of improvements in my studying techniques as well as I am now more concentrated on the work that is set for me. I almost enjoy my exams that get over soon. I was so calm on exam yesterday that I was laughing at my questions."

"I have found my calling as this is the first time in my life that I actually feel such joy at studying and going to work. There is so much to look forward to this year. And finally, I am enjoying study like I have never before in my life thanks to you and our work together… thank you for helping me find my wings"

Female, 24, depression and related fatigue, lack of motivation, impossible to concentrate

"...by the way, thank you so much for your help. Hypnotherapy has helped a great deal. At first, I was skeptical, but I decided to go ahead with it because I couldn't move on with my life without carrying emotional pain. Now I'm happy to move on with my life, my past memories are not as vivid and I can concentrate more on my studies."

Male, 48, fatigue, self doubt, anxiety for study and exams

"This is my last year of my masters and I am submitting an assignment the following week. However on a positive note, I have really been enjoying my study and am enthusiastic , not procrastinating and not stressing. therefore thank you very much, for all your help"

"Thank you for the session last Wednesday – since this day I really feel I have achieved a lot and come a long way! The study started well on Wednesday night – I started going through the chapters and reading the summary’s and I am feeling a lot more confident in my study direction. Each day now I am achieving more! I have being practicing self hypnosis in the morning and evening and I am loving it – thank you!"

Stress and Sleeping Disorders

Female, 62, insomnia

"I have had trouble sleeping ever since I can remember but when it got significantly worse, I decided something needed to be done. I remembered that friends of mine had tried hypnotherapy for various reasons (with great results) and although I was a little skeptical but decided to give it a shot. After only one session with Joanna, I notice a marked improvement and after 2 sessions, not only was I falling asleep within 10 minutes but sleeping soundly all night. I have just finished my 3^rd session with Joanna and not only am I sleeping better than I can even remember, but I am feeling more relaxed and positive about many aspects of my life. Interestingly, I lot of the changes that I felt were subconscious. I didn’t immediately realise these changes until Joanna pointed out that we had touched on these things during the last session – absolutely amazing! Joanna, words cannot thank you enough for the changes that you have helped me make."

"Just to let you know that I was asleep before I finished my exercise today... I woke up around 2:30am but instead of a lucid dream or nightmare, I just woke up laughing. I can't understand what happened in the session but thanks."

"I am now sleeping better, and have more confidence and happiness. With continued Self-Hypnosis, I can hopefully continue this way"

"I felt quite good after the hypnotherapy. Really i did. I slept well and had nice thoughts , positive thoughts squeeze through.. "

"I feel much better - I agree that the exercises are really useful, particularly in 'switching off' the mind to calm it down. I can sleep and I am not so tired al the time. In addition, I think it helps me realize some of the reasons I was feeling as I did."

Male, 35, very high stress, anxiety and anger, sleeping disorder

"Thanks for your help. Yes the results have been good and they last. I can ignore my boss now...I can enjoy my life more, I started going to the gym, I've even lost some weight"

Depression

Male, late 60, depression, anxiety, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)

"Thank you very much for treating me regarding my deep and long seated problems, especially alcohol dependence, anxiety, depression, and PTSD issues. I admit I was somewhat skeptical about the value of hypnotherapy in general, however your professional, calm, empathetic and genuinely concerned approach, immediately had me feeling relaxed and confident n your undoubted ability and experience.
You have shown me that the power of ones mind is incredibly strong and consequently there has been a great improvement in my self-confidence and general approach to life. I can now look forward to a more worthwhile and happier future."

Female, 36, depression, anxiety

"On my first visit with Joanna I was feeling depressed, I had a very low self esteem, finding it difficult to imagine that anyone could possibly like me let alone love me. After a few visits and many tears, Joanna helped me get to the core of my problems and helped me to simplify things, peeling away the unnecessary junk I was carrying.
I have gradually been feeling stronger and calmer, the constant anxiousness that I was feeling is fading away. I notice straight away if the anxiousness is creeping in and I can calm myself. My outlook is much more positive and I feel more in touch with myself and more connected to other people.
Most importantly I am starting to like and maybe even love myself, not only that but I’m starting to see that there are actually other people in my life who also and have always loved me for who I am. Joanna helped me to see more clearly and prioritize things in my life."

Female, 27, depression and emotional eating

"I think I will be fine. I seem to be seeing more results as the days go on.
I am very happy. I know that the feeling that I will see the results grow more and more!!"

Female, 53, depression and anxiety

"Your treatment I had early in the year has been a great help with the depression and anxiety, and I have hardly had any reoccurrence, which has allowed me to move forward in a lot of areas of my personal and business life.

I am in a really good place now because of your help and feel it is the right time to really focus on the weight loss as I have worked through so many other issues that was holding me back."

Anxiety and Panic Attacks

Female, 36, panic attacks, anxiety

"I cannot thank you enough for helping me to enjoy life once again. When I first came to see you, I thought we were supposed to worry in life and you taught me this is not the case. Thank you for helping me to recognize that I was suffering from anxiety and for helping me to overcome this. I can now see that, prior to my course of hypnotherapy with you, my fears kept me hostage and prevented me from truly enjoying life. My outlook in life has completely changed throughout the course of six sessions with you and is so positive once again. Hypnotherapy is very powerful and, for me, the results have been very empowering! I feel so free, happy and confident."

Female, 33, anxiety, tension headaches, teeth grinding

"I came to see Joanna initially to deal with my anxiety, tension and feeling upset about things to do with my past. I wasn't sure what to expect but I wanted to try hypnotherapy. I went to the first session in tears and by the last session I almost skipped out, felt like a different person.
Joanna gave me some techniques to practice and use every day, which means that the feeling of calmness has stayed with me.
I'm still not sure exactly how hypnotherapy works, all I know is that it does work. It's powerful and I found that things that have bothered me since childhood I can now laugh about and seem very small and not a big deal. I had six sessions and the effect got stronger each time I went and would increase throughout the week.
I also had a couple of unexpected things happen - I gave up smoking of my own accord and have found myself exercising more and generally looking after myself better, even though we didn't directly work on these. Joanna removed any nicotine pangs in my last session and since then I have had no cravings or even a desire for a cigarette. In fact, I went to a party on Saturday night somewhere where I would always be standing with the smokers) and wasn't even tempted."

Male, 30, anxiety attacks and unwanted thoughts

"After just a handful of sessions, combined with practicing certain techniques in my own time, I am confident that I have achieved what I went to Joanna to do. I now believe positive, fundamental changes in everyday thinking can occur subconsciously after hypnotherapy - this is something I wouldn't have believed possible before.
Hypnotherapy was ideal for me as I was able to change a negative aspect of my life without the use of anything other than my own mind and Joanna's carefully-timed prompts, suggestions and ideas. Joanna helped me to help myself "

Female, 46, anxiety

"I had no idea that Hypnotherapy could be so fast and effective as a treatment for anxiety-provoking personal issues (or anything really!). I am thrilled with the outcome from my sessions with Joanna and continue to practice self-hypnosis daily after being taught this skill both during hypnotherapy and at the great short course also offered by Joanna. For the first time in my life I feel as though I have real control over my future and my happiness, a wonderful feeling. I have recommended hypnotherapy to my friends."

Nail biting / picking

Female, 16, nail biting

"I’d like to thank you for your help with the nail biting. The sessions identified the underlying anxiety and allowed me to resolve the habit. The relaxation techniques have made me feel a lot calmer and I can now have my first ever manicure."

Female, 28, nail picking

"Thank you for everything you have helped me achieve. I came to you emotionally distraught, lacking in confidence with the habit of childhood nail picking. You were able to bring me to a place where I no longer feel these feelings. I have new found confidence as well as a happy vibrant presence. My nail picking habit has also slowly gone. Thank you for the self hypnosis techniques that help me in everyday life. You have helped me amazingly."

Family Constellations Workshops

Client, 50, had own constellation in the workshop and attended self-hypnosis workshop

"Just wanted to say thanks for the last 2 workshops they have been very healing and enlightening. The Family Constellation gave me a opportunity for closure in a area which I never thought I could resolve, for that I thank you.
The Self hypnosis gave me tools to continue my healing and give me back my control over my happiness and destiny."

Client, late 40's, had own constellation in the workshop

"I just wanted to say thank you very much for all your friendly disposition expressed in my constellation. I have no words to thank you for what you've done for me, the truth is that my soul has been healing and I nod to my destiny with respect."

Client, early 40's, had own constellation in the workshop

"I was waiting some weeks for to write about of the Family Constellation workshop. I feel really changes, now I am calm, happy and I feel really well. This workshop gave me the opportunity for to grow and to take resolutions that a lot time before I couldn't make. I am sure that for this work made, I have now my space in this country. In addition, my relationships now are more authentic and genuine. I don't feel fear to the life and every night when I go to bed I think in my ancestors, my parents and my daughter. I honor them and say them thanks for the gift of life.
My experience about of the Family Constellation workshop was beautiful. The interaction with other participants made possible that I understand my own Constellation.
I think that if the persons could know the constellation power they don't think it a second and they do it.
About you...You are really an excellent facilitator, sensitive, respectful with each of the participants. And only I can say.. Thank you very much Joanna"

Client, age 38, had own constellation in the workshop

"Just going to the workshop was a big step for me as being part of a ‘group’ scenario is a little uncomfortable for me especially when showing emotion in front of others, but I felt incredibly empowered afterwards and a great sense of self worth and that it was ’ok’ to be a person that feels and can express that.
My Partner also came as support for me, I was quite anxious about him attending as I wasn’t sure I would be able to relax with him there this was also part of my fear of being emotional especially in front of him but it was the best thing we have ever done together. I cannot begin to tell you how close we felt afterwards and even now I feel that our relationship has developed a new beginning. It was a really wonderful thing to be part of and I would fully recommend it. And I also made a new friend out of it too."

Client, age 52, had own constellation in the workshop

"Thank you for the workshop. I found it - and am finding it- a powerful experience. It was different from any other sort of therapy or analysis or workshop I have done. It worked at another level/s. While it was confronting at times, I felt safe during it, and enjoyed your clear and and respectful facilitation. It was good working in the group and it felt quite natural, which I hadn't expected. The energy in it and in us was extraordinary and how quickly it was established.

I felt comfortable with the values and method. I learnt from others constellations as well as from my own, even if I am not able to put it into words. I was struck by the generosity and readiness of others to be present in demanding roles. Listening to our bodies, trusting our instincts and trying not just to say what we think is expected, looking at basic human truths and separating other people's stuff from our own was challenging and good. At the end of the workshop I felt clear and strong, and tired.
Since then I have felt more 'present' than usual, with a open, rising feeling in my chest. Also a bit tired, a little emotional, a little irritable at times, occasionally on the edge of a few tears, a bit stronger and assertive and at times almost fearless. I can feel in my body and energetically that I have had a powerful experience and it still working through me.
I feel very fortunate to have done the workshop with you. Thank you again."

Client, age 43, had own constellation in the workshop

"My experience of the Family Constellations workshop was fascinating. I was amazed by the process and the level of feelings that were felt, both physical and emotional when playing a support person for the other participants. During my own Constellation I became more aware of issues that had been affecting me which I had either been consciously ignoring or downplaying or unconsciously blocking out. The overall feeling I experienced after the Constellation was calmness. I haven’t felt any particularly strong feelings since, but I am still experiencing the calmness. I feel as though I am not “carrying” so much around, I can focus more on myself. I certainly consider this a worthwhile exercise to experience."

Client, age 21, had own constellation in the workshop

"The workshop was amazing and I was deeply satisfied with how it went. Thank you so much for the experience. You were very in tune with everyone and knew exactly how to solve the issues that presented themselves during the sessions. I was exhausted yesterday ( I still am). I figure I still need to process it all in my mind. I feel there has been some change, within myself. I feel I have more self respect and I don't feel I need to prove myself to others so much."

Client, age 21, had own constellation in the workshop

"To be honest I really had no idea what to expect from the Family Constellations workshop and I was very nervous on the morning but I kept and open mind. The people who attended were all good people, with common aim of trying to better themselves and find an inner peace and happiness I guess? There was a strong sense of support and respect for each other in the group.
It's nearly a week since I did the family Constellations workshop, it was a very powerful experience. My mother who I am very close to said she has really noticed how much calmer I am and she noticed it right away. I think there are many reasons for doing a Family Constellations Workshop and next time there is something I need to work through I will definitely consider this to help me.
I am so glad that I found Joanna on the internet a few weeks ago and that I made an appointment and followed through with it. I think Joanna has a gift, she is an intuitive, caring and strong woman and I instantly felt I could trust her, which is very rare for me. I now feel strong enough to face a difficult issue in my life and I know I will be OK whatever the outcome. By no means do I think I’m fully healed but I’m well on the way and actually excited about my future."

Client, age 35, had own constellation in the workshop

"The family workshop was great, having other people working on my issues is a great way explaining on what I'm actually holding in deep down and it feel’s refreshing in a way letting things not worry me as much, I can notice a change in myself not bothering what others are thinking of me which is weird but very good. My eating issues are a lot better"

Client, about 35, had own constellation in the workshop

"I just wanted to say thank you for the workshop. I have to say that I was very surprised how it works but I know that I wasn’t isolated in my opinion. I am still thinking about what a wonderful day it was! The next day I felt so great. It was like heavy weights had been lifted from my shoulders. The Family Constellations workshop has penetrated and illuminated the interior of the issue it also clarified the core issue itself. During a Constellation, and for days following, I've sensed gradual, subtle understandings surfacing to my consciousness. The therapy is very gentle and very intense at the same time, and it works from the inside-out.

Thank you very much for your knowledge and your guidance."

Client, 37, had own constellation in the workshop

"I noticed immediately a shift with the workshop, especially towards my mother and with my relationship with my husband. I have felt much calmer and more loving. My husband has been relating to me in a much more gentle way as well. My Mother commented that I am being much more loving towards her, which I am sure is a result of the work I am doing with you and the Family Constellation. Thank you for the work that you are doing and the healing that you are facilitating. Its wonderful."

Client, 23, had own constellation in the workshop

"At first I was a little apprehensive about the whole idea of the FC workshop, I guess I didn't really understand how it was going to work. However, as soon as we started the first constellation I immediately felt how the participant was feeling, even though i did not really know anything about her. It was actually a quite bizarre but really amazing experience. It is one of those things that you cant really explain to someone, they have to experience it for themselves. By the end of the day i felt like I had dealt with many unresolved feelings and it made me feel calm and much more understanding of not only my feelings and behaviors but also my family
I have definitely noticed positive changes within my family dynamics since participating in the FC workshop and I would definitely recommend it!"

Client, early 40s, had own constellation in the workshop

"I feel better after the FC workshop, in that I seemed more lucid in my thinking, and able to think much more clearly... I believe that there has been in definite improvement in my future outlook, general mood and "vibration" as a result of having participated in FC workshop. I like to think of my experiences in the FC workshop as having given a "spiritual blood transfusion"... The FC workshop seems to have awakened the means for seeing the past in a new light, through the lens of experiences I had in the workshop. It seems like the past does not matter so much, as there is only now. Everything is happening only now... And what matters is what I choose to do now"

Client, young, participant / representative / taking roles for other people’s constellations

"It was a privilege to be part of your workshop. Despite having some prior experience I went there with an open mind and without expecting anything and I was very glad that I made the two-hour trip. I was fortunate to take part of several constellations and I am happy to have contributed in some way towards the healing and well-being of those involved. Thank you and all participants for their trust and courage to share a part of themselves.

Although I did not have a constellation for myself I was still able to gain insight and clarity about several of my own personal issues that were evoked during the day in several constellations."

Client, age 45, participant / representative / taking roles for other people’s constellations

"The Family Constellation workshop was an great experience for me. Not easy because a lot energy was moving between us. I am sure that to have been part of this workshop will give me my space in the life(...) The participants were very important for me and I felt one part of them inside me. About you...You were an excellent facilitator in this work. I hope to see you next time."

Client, age 60, participant / representative / taking roles for other people’s constellations

"I just wanted to thank you again for giving me the opportunity to take part in yesterday’s Constellation workshop. I found the technique to be an extremely effective to those who had constellations done. My personal experience throughout the workshop was one of amazement as I felt the energy of the roles I took on. I also noted a profound change occurring in the constellation subjects. Although very effective, I found the technique to be a little emotionally and physically draining as a participant. Over all I want to say a very big and sincere congratulations to you for your part in facilitating the workshop. You really did create a great environment where people could open up freely and comfortably."

Client, age 60, participant / representative / taking roles for other people’s constellations

"Thank you for yesterday. I feel very privileged to have been part of your workshop. How interesting it all is and what 'stuff' comes up. And very brave of the people with their constellations to enter into the process. The emotions are often just waiting to brim over the top. I hope you are OK today and not too tired. It must be exhausting as you are formulating the questions and assisting the participants to get in touch with the energy and then ensuring that everyone is safe. Well done.

The room was an ideal size for that number and I think it worked very well indeed."

Client, young, participant / representative / taking roles for other people’s constellations

"I found your workshop to be a wonderful experience. I felt very privileged to be a part of it and to be in a few different constellations. It was amazing to feel the physical and emotional sensations in each role. I felt in very safe hands at all times, and I love how you facilitate out of such an open heart, and with such sensitivity as well as strength. I felt a great sense of connectedness and belonging afterwards, and I look forward to coming to another workshop with you again."

Self-hypnosis

Female, 58, emotional eating

"Issues of self-judgment and the echoing words of my past brought me such emotional pain that despite what I thought I knew on a cognitive level to 'help myself' I could not get relief or peace and this affected my eating habits and my relationships with the people I love, especially the relationship with myself!!
Joanna’s manner and instant ability to see where my pain was, and lead me gently through the path to confident and instant self-hypnosis was done within a period of less than a month – and with such good listening to my needs.
I now have the skills, knowledge and beliefs to go forward and be in the present – rather than re-hashing the past or anticipating the future. To paraphrase Joanna’s words – 'NOW is WOW'.
The relationship I have with me has improved, I am a more mindful and present eater, and my relationships with family have developed using strategies of appreciation and forgiveness.The challenge is to practice my newly accepted skills in self hypnosis as they bring me such good feelings that no drug, nor food, nor other external sources could possibly provide. The skills are in me, always were and always will be."

"I am also happy to recommend Joanna as the skills she taught were not solely to be employed in her presence, but were ideas and techniques I can use and develop on my own. Also, anything I learnt in the sessions I can use for the rest of my life without having to go back for further 'top-up' sessions."

"...I use the techniques for self hypnosis every day and find them useful in any stressful situation."

"After I completed my therapy sessions with you I was no longer experiencing anywhere near the same degree of anxiety and depression, but I was left thinking where do I go from here ? Specifically, what do I need to do from now to ensure I don’t go through the same experience again, how can I get even better and how can I use hypnosis to improve my life in general ? This is why I undertook the course. I needed to understand the different techniques available and to develop my own routine.
I believe the course has achieved this for me. Running it with a small group of people who have also been through therapy and are at the same level is excellent."

Female, 46, Advanced Self-hypnosis Course

"I did enjoy the course and learnt some great new methods to use during self-hypnosis. The small group worked best – any more people would have been too intimidating."

"I learnt what I wanted to know about self hypnosis and have gained a lot of good knowledge that I can adapt into my own life. This has been a great experience and something that I have enjoyed thoroughly."

"I really enjoyed your class and everything you taught me, during our private sessions or at the advance classes. I am using self hypnosis on a regular basis and it has been very helpful, and change my life in many different ways."

"I wanted to say to you how much I enjoyed the day. At first I thought it would be too much & too long but was amazed at how informative & how quickly the day went. I especially enjoyed the practical sessions. I am slowly trying to structure hypnosis into my life everyday & although some days especially while on holidays when you feel good I have been a bit slack but today I am back to work & my plan is to make it as important as breakfast."

"I wanted to thank you for the self hypnosis workshop and to give you my feedback. I thought the workshop was very beneficial to me. I have been working more on my self hypnosis and using the techniques every day. I am finding it easier to put myself into hypnosis and I am feeling the effects of it everyday. So many techniques that I would not have known had I not done the workshop. I am using the laughter triggers for my anxiety and they seem to be helping me. I understand how important it is to practice everyday, so I am making that a part of my daily routine."