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Teresa Saunders
Teresa Saunders

NZAPH Registered Professional Clinical Hypnotherapist

Current Vice President of the NZAPH 

Helping people move beyond what’s been holding them back — and step towards positive change.

With over 20 years in holistic health and 8+ years experience in support roles, I bring a grounded, compassionate approach to personal wellbeing and growth.

As a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Reality Coach, I work with children, teens, and adults to explore unconscious blocks that can contribute to feeling stuck — from feelings of anxiety, stress, the impacts of past events, and limiting beliefs, to patterns shaped by early experiences.

I’m especially passionate about preventative support — helping tamariki develop confidence, calm, and resilience, while also supporting whānau to explore new ways of being. It’s never too early — and never too late — to create positive change.

 

How I Work

I offer a safe, non-judgemental space where people feel heard, supported, and gently challenged to grow.

 

Every session is uniquely tailored to you — blending clinical hypnotherapy, NLP, coaching, and mind-body tools to meet your needs with clarity, care, and grounded presence.


Important Note:

I provide hypnotherapy and coaching within a wellness framework. I am not a registered medical practitioner, clinical psychologist, or psychotherapist. I do not diagnose or treat medical or mental health conditions. My services are designed to support wellbeing and are complementary to, not a replacement for, treatment from a registered health professional.

 

Qualifications & Credentials
Diploma in Clinical & Advanced Hypnosis
(NZ School of Professional Hypnotherapy / UK Academy of Therapeutic Arts & Sciences)

NLP Practitioner Certificate

Certificate in Stress & Anxiety Management

NZQA Certificate in Health & Wellbeing – Social & Community Services (Level 4)

Registered Professional Member - NZAPH

Former Secretary & Treasurer - NZAPH

Current Vice President - NZAPH

 

Sessions available in the Hutt Valley, Wellington – or online across Aotearoa.
If you're ready to make positive, lasting changes — I’m here to support your journey.

Areas I Support
Emotional Wellbeing
 

Feelings of anxiety, overthinking, low mood, navigating the impacts of past events, emotional exhaustion, overwhelm, and confidence building.

Habits & Behaviours

Nail-biting, emotional eating, screen habits, repetitive behaviours, and support for smoking cessation.

Children & Young People

Gentle support for fears, worries, sleep struggles, nighttime routines, bullying, discomfort, and emotional regulation.

Sleep & Relaxation

Support for sleep challenges, racing thoughts, physical tension,
and promoting deep, restful sleep.

Generational & Behavioural Patterns

Exploring cycles, working with family beliefs,
and addressing patterns that no longer serve.

Mind-Body Connection

Support for managing discomfort, gut-brain connection, navigating stress-related symptoms.

Performance & Personal Growth

Procrastination, public speaking, life direction,
perfectionism, and goal-setting.

GET IN TOUCH

Teresa Saunders

+64 27 286 0919

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Petone Community House 6 Britannia Street, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012

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