I love using hypnotherapy to help clients unlock parts of themselves, break through barriers and move through life with more ease. This passion comes from my own personal experience with hypnotherapy.

Like many people, I spent years in talk therapy, gaining valuable insights into my emotions, patterns, stories and body. But some patterns just needed a different approach in order to shift.

One day, on a whim, I reached out to a hypnotherapist (who would later become my mentor). To be honest, I wasn't even sure why I reached out and my first email to her wasn't winning any awards for clarity -- but it lead to something life-changing. (I may share that funny origin story in a future blog post).

As we worked together, I watched fears and behaviours I couldn't previously change start to dissolve. I was completely stunned and in awe. It felt like I stumbled upon the greatest mental health secret in the world.

That sense of wonderment has stayed with me--even as I learned about the science behind hypnotherapy and the brain's incredible physical ability to change.

My personal journey of transformation was so profound that I decided to train as a clinical hypnotherapist and make it my life's work. Alongside my hypnotherapy training, I bring a Masters in Sociology, which helps me see a bigger picture of life -- how our experience of society, culture, and relationships shape our beliefs and behaviour. My research focussed on the sociology of the body, as well as how power and language shape meaning and identity. This additional level of awareness enriches my hypnotherapy work, where words, meaning, and the mind-body connection are central to well-being.

This all helps make my practice be more personalized, compassionate and empowering.

Most of us do not realize we have the answers and resources we need already within us. My role is to guide you in uncovering your own unique solutions. In our sessions, you'll find a warm, safe space where you can explore and unlock your ability to shift. My approach is relaxed, encouraging and focussed on helping you thrive.

Mandy Nevakshonoff M.A.

Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist.