Meet Christina
Clinical Hypnotherapist & Holistic Healing Practitioner
My Journey
My Philosophy
What I Believe About Healing & Wholeness
At the heart of my work lies a fundamental belief: You are not broken and do not need fixing. We are all whole, but our experiences can make us feel like we’re falling apart. Healing is not about becoming someone new—it’s about remembering who you’ve always been.
I am deeply drawn to the profound wisdom that Compassionate Inquiry brings to the therapeutic process. This approach understands that healing happens not through force or direction, but through deep, compassionate exploration of a person’s inner world.
A Space for Transformation
As a therapist, I use holistic hypnotherapy to help you explore the roots of your emotional pain. My approach focuses on the mind-body connection and the impact of trauma.
You are not broken and do not need fixing. We are all whole, but our experiences can make us feel we are falling apart. My therapy allows you to release trauma and move toward self-compassion and understanding.
As Gabor Maté says, “Trauma is not what happens to you, it is what happens inside you as a result of what happens to you.”
Trauma Lives in the Body
One of the first things I pay attention to is how your past trauma may be showing up in your body. Trauma, especially from early life, often gets stored in the body, manifesting as emotional and psychological patterns that persist into adulthood.
Instead of just focusing on changing thoughts or behaviors, I work with you to uncover the ways your body holds onto these experiences. When you connect with your physical sensations—areas of tension, numbness, or heaviness—it opens a door to understanding how your trauma is not just a mental experience but also deeply somatic.
The Therapeutic Relationship
The heart of this work lies in the therapeutic relationship itself. I approach you with deep compassion, creating an environment where you feel safe to explore even the most vulnerable parts of yourself.
I have found that my clients thrive when they feel heard, understood, and that we are equals in the process. My role is to guide, but never to direct or impose any interpretations.
Honoring Your Adaptations
One of the most rewarding aspects of this work is helping you recognize the ways you’ve adapted to past trauma or pain. Often, these adaptations—such as emotional avoidance, negative self-beliefs, or people-pleasing—were necessary for survival at some point.
We explore these patterns without judgment, helping you understand why they developed and how they might no longer serve you. Understanding and accepting why these patterns developed is a crucial step toward transformation. By honoring these adaptations, you are able to release them more naturally, often without the need for force or pressure.
My Mission
My mission is simple: To help you step into the happy, fulfilled, and confident version of yourself, where you look at the world each day with eagerness and delight.
I believe:
- You are whole, even when you feel broken
- Healing is not linear, and that’s okay
- Your body holds wisdom worth listening to
- Compassion—for yourself and from others—is transformative
- True change comes from understanding, not forcing
It would be my honor and privilege to walk beside you on this journey, to offer you the space and dedicate my time for you to find in the silence what is inside of you, from which you rise and shine.
My Credentials
Training & Qualifications
- Clinical Hypnotherapist (Certified)
- Holistic Therapy & Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner
- Quantum Spiritual Science (Advanced Training)
- Bachelor of Arts in Economics
- 30+ years in central and local government (New Zealand)
Specialized Training in:
- Trauma-informed therapy
- Fertility and conception support
- Mind-body integration
- Spiritual awakening facilitation
- Compassionate Inquiry methodology