As an accomplished swimmer, a much higher than normal IQ, a great career and a wealth of creative ability, you would think self esteem and confidence would not be an issue for me…boy would you be wrong!

I had it tough as kid with my mum telling me every day that I was stupid, fat and ugly. When you hear things like that every day, even though they are not true, you believe them so wholeheartedly that you actually become that horrible image and take on all of the emotional and physical baggage that goes with the misconception of being fat, ugly and stupid. This belief saw the beginning of the decline of my self-esteem.

As an adult, for a long time I have not been happy with my weight or my self esteem and confidence, even though I have realised now that I am not stupid or ugly. However, since retiring from swimming, getting married to a couch-potato and changing my lifestyle, I have indeed grown fat – a whopping extra 35 kg to be exact. And, no matter what diet I tried it didn’t work long-term, because I wasn’t addressing the underlying issues.

So, as a Christmas present to myself, I went to see Clinical Hypnotherapist Cheryl Bridges at Pinpoint. I wasn’t too sure what to expect, but certainly went there with an open mind.

Cheryl is a very gifted lady. The first session encompassed us talking about what the issues were and Cheryl asking a heap of questions which linked back to the underlying causes of my weight gain and lack of confidence as well as ‘going under’ hypnosis.

When under hypnosis, you just feel ultra relaxed but completely alert and aware of what’s happening – it’s not like what you see on TV at all – definitely no chicken clucking going on there!.

I visualised myself as a confident and slim person, now and well into the future – I even saw myself in a range of fabulous outfits – that’s how well the hypnosis worked.

Since seeing Cheryl, I no longer eat junk food, or eat when I am emotional. I exercise and I have accepted myself as being a pretty cool and talented person – it’s only taken me 38 years and Cheryl’s guidance to help me be myself and love myself!

I am confident, my self esteem is escalating and my weight is declining (I have lost 7.5 kg in 7 weeks!)

I think hypnotherapy is a very powerful, yet under-rated tool to help you use your mind and inner strength a lot more effectively than you can at a conscious level. I will be going back to see Cheryl to try and also overcome my claustrophobia and fear of spiders, as well at to get a tune-up every now and then.

Please do your self a favour and tune into your mind using hypnosis. I think you will be quite amazed at what you can achieve – it’s like a spring cleaning of your mind….out with the old and in with the new!

- Karen

“In an effort to overcome general anxiety issues among a host of other 'niglies', I had tried many different types of therapies before I decided to try hypnotherapy. I, like so many others, was a bit sceptical and was under the false pretence that I would somehow be lured into a semi-conscious state where I would not be aware of what I was saying or doing. I therefore believed it would be quite possible that I would end up 'clucking like a chicken' and revealing my deepest darkest secrets. I finally overcame my slightly (sarcasm intended) skewed visions however, and took the bold step to try it out, and I have been grateful ever since!

Hypnotherapy, for me, combines the best of all therapies and taps right into the source of any and every issue - the subconscious mind. Whilst in a heavenly relaxed state, Cheryl's soothing voice helps re-program those terribly negative blocks in my subconscious mind, freeing me of the heavy burdens I so desperately wanted to rid myself of. This remarkable breakthrough amazed me and left me feeling fantastic for the first time in a long time. I have since been spreading the word of Cheryl's wonderful work; I find it hard to believe more people aren't aware of such a powerful and readily available resource.

In my opinion, it is certainly money well spent to clear and harmonize my state of mind, and the effects are widely spread: positive improvements in personal relationships, self-worth and self-confidence, career promotions and peace of mind. Take the step; be ready to open your mind to the possibilities and the prospect of feeling truly happy.”

– Monique

“I had tried all of the more conventional methods to quit smoking, but none seemed to work for me. However, after a session with Cheryl I finally kicked my 20 year dependence on cigarettes. I walked in a smoker and walked out a non-smoker! I am finally free of the shackles of smoking.

– John

"At first I was a little sceptical about the benefits of hypnosis, however, now I am a complete convert! I was approaching my 40th birthday and thought I would try to banish cigarettes from my life once and for all. I had a hypnotherapy session and haven't had a cigarette since. That was over 12mths ago and I feel great!"

– Paul A