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Meredith McCarthy
Current President
Former Vice President of the NZAPH

Registered Professional Clinical Hypnotherapist

In addition to my clinical work, I have a strong passion for education and mentorship. I served as a trainer with the New Zealand School of Professional Hypnotherapists for 11 years, and currently, I am the founder and director of the New Zealand Academy of Clinical Hypnotherapy (NZACH). NZACH offers a comprehensive 1000-hour Advanced Diploma programme, designed to cultivate excellence in clinical practice and uphold the highest standards of professional development. 

President, New Zealand Association of Professional Hypnotherapists (NZAPH)
Founder & Director, New Zealand Academy of Clinical Hypnotherapy (NZACH)
Registered Professional Clinical Hypnotherapist

With over 31 years of full-time clinical hypnotherapy experience, I am dedicated to facilitating transformative change and empowering individuals to realise their full potential. My practice integrates hypnotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), meditation, and Reiki, offering a holistic approach to personal development and healing.

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I received my professional training from the Osmosis Academy of Hypnotherapy in Auckland, an institution recognised both nationally and internationally, adhering to the standards set by the Hypnotherapy Guild in the USA. Since 1993, I have been practising in Wellington, assisting clients with a wide range of issues including addictions, anxiety, depression, pain management, weight management, and more.

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Beyond hypnotherapy, I am a Reiki Master Teacher and have been facilitating meditation and wellbeing retreats since 2007. My approach integrates holistic modalities, empowering clients to connect deeply with their inner resources.

As an advocate for self-regulation and cultural inclusivity, I am committed to embedding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi into our professional practices, ensuring that hypnotherapy in New Zealand remains ethical, effective, and culturally responsive.

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Areas I Can Help With

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Anxiety, Stress & Emotional Health

  • ​Generalised anxiety and persistent worry

  • Panic attacks and fear-based thinking

  • Burnout, overwhelm, and emotional exhaustion

  • Social anxiety and fear of public speaking

  • Phobias and irrational fears

  • Low self-worth or “not good enough” beliefs

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Inner Child Healing & Past Experiences

  • Childhood trauma and emotional neglect

  • Inner critic and self-sabotage patterns

  • Attachment wounds and trust issues

  • Healing the ‘little self’ through regression work

  • Shadow work and unconscious pattern healing

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Addiction & Habit Change
 

  • ​Smoking or vaping cessation

  • Gambling addiction and financial recovery

  • Emotional or binge eating

  • Digital or phone addiction

  • Nail biting, hair pulling, and other compulsive habits

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Sleep, Rest & Relaxation
 

  • Insomnia and trouble falling or staying asleep

  • Night-time anxiety or overthinking

  • Sleep routine reset and subconscious relaxation

  • Self-hypnosis for rest and rejuvenation

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Women’s Wellness

  • Menopause support and hormonal balance

  • Postnatal emotional support

  • Rebuilding confidence after birth or body changes

  • Navigating relationship strain and trust repair

  • Emotional healing following betrayal or infidelity

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Pain, Illness & Recovery
 

  • ​Chronic pain and mind-body tension

  • IBS, migraines, or unexplained medical symptoms

  • Healing through the three brains (head, heart, gut)

  • Emotional contributors to physical symptoms

  • Preparing for medical procedures or recovery

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Career, Confidence & Purpose
 

  • ​Fear of speaking up or being seen

  • Imposter syndrome or perfectionism

  • Finding clarity, direction, or purpose

  • Work-related stress and leadership support

  • Building confidence to change careers or start a business

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Spiritual Growth & Energy Awareness

  • ​​Feeling stuck, disconnected, or lost

  • Opening to soul purpose or spiritual identity

  • Energetic boundary work and emotional clearing

  • Past life insights and spiritual regression

  • Healing through Reiki and intuitive guidance

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